Free Vermont Permit Practice Test (2026)
Real questions from the official Vermont driver handbook, each with a plain-English explanation. Free, unlimited retakes, no signup.
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This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:
- Licensing & Permits — 7
- Safe Driving — 3
- Vehicle Equipment — 3
- Alcohol, Drugs & the Law — 2
- Speed Limits & Speed Management — 2
- Points & Penalties — 1
- Sharing the Road — 1
- Signaling & Communication — 1
Heaviest on Licensing & Permits (7 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.
20 are Vermont-specific questions, drawn from the state handbook rather than general road rules.
Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.
Questions on this test
1. A safe following distance in Vermont gives you:
- A better view only
- More speed
- Time to react and avoid a crash
- Nothing
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Answer: Time to react and avoid a crash
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
2. A Vermont commercial driver is under the influence at a BAC of:
- .02
- .10
- .08
- .04
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Answer: .04
Commercial drivers are DUI at .04.
3. In Vermont, the emergency/parking brake must be able to:
- Flash lights
- Sound the horn
- Hold the vehicle on an incline
- Steer
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Answer: Hold the vehicle on an incline
The emergency/parking brake must hold the vehicle in neutral on an incline.
4. While holding a Vermont Junior Driver's License, you may not carry:
- A pet
- Passengers for hire
- Books
- Family
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Answer: Passengers for hire
You may not carry passengers for hire on a junior license.
5. A motorcycle in Vermont is entitled to:
- A full lane of travel
- The shoulder only
- No lane
- Half a lane
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Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
6. During the second 3 months of a Vermont Junior Driver's License, you may transport:
- Family members
- No one
- Only friends
- Anyone
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Answer: Family members
During the second 3 months you may begin transporting family members.
7. A Vermont Junior Driver's License restrictions apply until you reach age:
- 21
- 18
- 16
- 17
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Answer: 18
Junior restrictions apply until age 18 (whichever comes first).
8. In Vermont, the maximum speed for any vehicle on all roads (unless posted) is:
- 55 mph
- 45 mph
- 50 mph
- 65 mph
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Answer: 50 mph
The maximum on all Vermont roads is 50 mph or as posted.
9. An arm extended straight out the driver's window means:
- Right turn
- Stop
- Left turn
- Slow
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Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
10. To be licensed in Vermont you must pass a:
- Swim test
- Hearing test
- Vision test
- Fitness test
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Answer: Vision test
A vision test is required for licensing.
11. In Vermont, do not stop or park where your vehicle cannot be seen for at least:
- 50 feet
- 100 feet
- 10 feet
- 150 feet in either direction
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Answer: 150 feet in either direction
Don't park on a hill or curve where your vehicle can't be seen for 150 feet in either direction.
12. Before a Vermont license, you must complete driving practice of at least:
- 20 hours
- 40 hours (10 at night)
- 30 hours
- 60 hours
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Answer: 40 hours (10 at night)
You must complete 40 hours of practice, including at least 10 hours of nighttime driving.
13. A Vermont parent or guardian must certify that you completed:
- College
- A test
- 40 hours of practice behind the wheel
- A road trip
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Answer: 40 hours of practice behind the wheel
Your parent/guardian must certify 40 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.
14. If you become drowsy while driving in Vermont, you should:
- Pull over safely and rest
- Keep going
- Speed up
- Open a window only
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Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
15. In Vermont, using a portable electronic device while driving is:
- Only for calls
- Required
- Prohibited
- Allowed
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Answer: Prohibited
You may not use any portable electronic device while driving.
16. In Vermont, no road test is given in a vehicle that does not have:
- Cruise control
- A sunroof
- A radio
- Safety belts
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Answer: Safety belts
No road test is given in a vehicle without safety belts.
17. If your turn signals fail in Vermont, you should:
- Use hand signals
- Use the horn
- Turn without warning
- Not signal
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Answer: Use hand signals
Use hand signals if your turn signals fail.
18. In Vermont, the maximum speed for any vehicle on an interstate is:
- 65 mph
- 55 mph
- 60 mph
- 70 mph
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Answer: 65 mph
The interstate maximum in Vermont is 65 mph.
19. If you are involved in a crash in Vermont, you must:
- Call later only
- Leave
- Stop and give information
- Drive on if minor
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Answer: Stop and give information
Stop and exchange information at any crash.
20. In Vermont, you are 'under the influence' at a blood alcohol concentration of:
- .10
- .08 or above
- .02
- .05
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Answer: .08 or above
A BAC of .08 or above means you are under the influence in Vermont.