Vermont
Driving Practice Test

To earn a driver’s license in Vermont you’ll need to go through a number of steps. You’ll need to sign up for a course to earn your learner’s permit, pass the Vermont permit test, meet the minimum threshold of driving hours and then pass the Vermont DMV drivers test - both the written knowledge test and the road skills test. This website contains a number of practice tests to help you on your quest to be a licensed driver in Vermont. The tests below contain a number of multiple choice questions based on Vermont’s driving laws, as well as tests to assist you with recognizing traffic signs. In addition to standard driver’s license practice tests for Vermont, this site also contains practice tests to help you earn your CDL or motorcycle license in Vermont. All of these Vermont DMV practice tests are free for you to take as often as you’d like as you prepare. You will be presented with 20 questions and you must answer 16 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin. Good luck!

1 / 20

What does this sign indicate?

reduce your speed

curve left, then curve right, then curve left again

snake crossing area

winding road ahead

2 / 20

You should make a right turn from the____when driving on a four-lane highway that does not have signs or markings to control turning.

center lane

farmost right lane

any lane

farmost left lane

3 / 20

When parked next to curb on an uphill slope, in what orientation should you leave your front wheels before exiting the vehicle?

towards the curb

perpendicular to the curb

away from the curb

parallel to the curb

4 / 20

At a speed as low as _____ a partial hydroplaning can occur with a typical passenger car.

50 mph

10 mph

30 mph

20 mph

5 / 20

Select the statement that is true in regard to what a motorcycle passenger should always do.

lean with the driver

hold onto the driver's waist, hips, or belt

all of these answers are correct

maintain both feet on the pegs even when the motorcycle has stopped

6 / 20

When you see a motorcycle's turn signal flashing:

it means that it is safe to pass around them in the same lane

it means they are in trouble

pull around in front of the motorcycle

you should not always assume that it means the motorcycle is turning

7 / 20

What does this sign indicate?

US Route 40

Farm-to-Market Road 40

Interstate Highway 40

40 miles per hour speed limit

8 / 20

A driver must______when encountering pedestrians.

decrease your speed and honk your horn

flash your headlights

yield, the right-of-way even if the pedestrian is making a mistake

yield the right-of-way only if the pedestrian is in a crosswalk and no other situation

9 / 20

Select the answer that is NOT a mechanical problem.

a throttle that is stuck

none of these answers are correct

an engine seizure

your motorcycle wobbling

10 / 20

An engine that is greater than ____ will give a 2 or 3 wheeled vehicle the classification of motorcycle.

75 cc

25 cc

100 cc

50 cc

11 / 20

You should_______if a driver behind you is repeatedly flashing their headlights.

move out of the way

flash your headlights back

turn on your high beam lights

drive faster

12 / 20

Select the situation in which is OK to use the two-second rule for maintaining a safe distance when following another vehicle.

when driving behind a truck or bus

when driving behind a motorcycle or bicycle

when driving behind another car

when the roads are wet or slippery

13 / 20

You should_____when driving on a road that may be slippery.

not make any sudden changes in your direction or speed

decrease your following distance

drive at the posted speed limit

active your cruise control to maintain a constant speed

14 / 20

You should cross at an angle of at least___when crossing over tracks, ruts or pavement seams after riding parallel to them while driving a motorcycle.

55 degrees

60 degrees

40 degrees

45 degrees

15 / 20

You should_____when entering a freeway off-ramp that curves downhill.

never drive slower than the posted speed limit for the freeway

increase your speed before entering the curve

slam on your brakes before entering the curve

decelerate to a safe speed before the curve

16 / 20

Select the statement that is true about driving on the expressway.

faster traffic should be in the right lane

you should only be in the right lane when entering or exiting the highway

cars driving below 55 mph should be in the left lane

all non-passing traffic should drive in the right lane at all times

17 / 20

You should watch for____when near a school.

children walking across the street

school guards directing traffic

school buses

all of these answers are correct

18 / 20

Select the pavement marking that separates traffic that is traveling in opposite directions.

yellow lines

white lines

green lines

black lines

19 / 20

A hand signal of left arm extended horizontally out of an open window is used to indicate:

stop or slow down

left turn

right turn

an emergency

20 / 20

Select the situation in which passing on the right is not permitted.

you are driving in the left-turn lane

if you are passing a vehicle that is in the left-turn lane

when driving on a one-way street with traffic moving all in the same direction

when driving on a highway with a minimum of two lanes traveling in each direction

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Drivers License

How To Get A Vermont Drivers License

Vermont has a three tier graduated license program. Once you turn 15, you have to apply for your learner’s permit. You have to go to your local DMV and show proof you are enrolled in a driver’s education course. Bring proof of your identity, birth date, legal presence, Social Security number, and residence. Take a vision test and take a 20-question multiple choice written knowledge test. You’ll have to answer at least 16 questions correctly to pass. If you fail, you can retake it two more times in a 90-day period. You have to wait one day between attempts and pay a reexamination fee.The last step is to complete an Application for License and Permit, and your parent or guardian must co-sign this. Before you leave, you will have to pay the $32 written test fee, the $19 road test, and the $20 learner’s permit fee. Next, complete your driver’s education course and drive an additional 40 hours with your driver’s education teacher or an adult who is at least 25 years old. Ten of your supervised hours must be done at night, and they all have to be documented. You can move on to step two after you hold your permit for one year.To obtain your junior driver’s license, you must be 16 years old and have completed 30 hours of classroom instruction plus six hours of behind the wheel training, and six hours of observation. You will also complete and document an additional 40 hours of driving practice with an adult. Once this if finished, call the DMV to schedule your road test. Go to your local DMV and fill out the Application for License and Permit with your parent or guardian’s signature. Bring proof of residence, proof of identity, social security card, driver’s education certificate, and driving log. Finally, take and pass the road test, and pay the $19 road test fee and the $32 provisional license fee.To obtain your unrestricted license, you have to be 18 years old and go back to your local DMV and fill out another application for a new license. Provide proof of your identity, birth date, legal presence, Social Security number, and residence. Finally, pay the $51 four-year license fee.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the Vermont Driver's License Test

Many people fail the first time they take the Vermont driver’s test. Don’t be another person to fail on your first try. Follow these tips before you take your test and you’ll pass with flying colors.

Take advantage of every available Vermont permit practice test and driving practice test available online. In addition to this site, there are many reputable driving test sites that offer practice exams for Vermont to help you hone your knowledge of Vermont’s traffic laws. If they’re free, you’re only hurting yourself by failing to use them.

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For the driving test, you’ll only feel confident if you’ve really put your time in behind the wheel. If there are particular skills you’re worried about, use your time with experienced drivers to practice those skills. Many new drivers struggle with parking, so finding an empty lot to practice skills like parallel parking can help you build confidence.
Get a good night’s sleep before the exam. Any distractions can prove costly and being tired leads to poor decisions behind the wheel and can leave you distracted while taking the written portion of the driving test. Set yourself up for success with a good night’s sleep and making sure you have something to eat before the test.

Additional Information

Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Information

For questions about obtaining a Vermont driver’s license, you can find more information on the Vermont DMV website at https://dmv.vermont.gov/.

Phone: 802.828.2000

To find Vermont Secretary of State locations nearest you, use our branch locator here: https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/vermont/

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