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Vermont Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
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Free Vermont DMV practice test with 500 practice questions written from the official Vermont Driver's Manual, each with an explanation and a handbook page citation. No signup and no ads. The Vermont permit test has 20 questions, and you need 16 correct (80%) to pass. Page updated 2026-10-27.
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How many questions are on the Vermont permit test?
The Vermont permit test has 20 questions, and you need 16 correct (80%) to pass.
See the official source · Checked 2026-10-18 against the official text on file.
How much does the Vermont permit test cost?
$39 for the learner permit knowledge test, separate from permit issuance.
- Learner permit / application fee: $24 for a two-year learner permit, separate from the $39 knowledge test.
- Initial driver license fee: $39 for a two-year or $62 for a four-year standard REAL ID/non-REAL ID license; road testing costs another $23. Qualifying disability reduced fees apply.
Source: Vermont DMV - Learner's Permit · Fee source checked 2026-10-05. Our 500-question Vermont practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
Is the Vermont permit test hard?
You can miss up to 4 of the 20 questions and still pass with 16 correct (80%).
Every question comes from the Vermont Driver's Manual, so reading it and practicing until you pass consistently is the most direct preparation.
What do I need to bring to the Vermont DMV for a permit?
The official Vermont checklist for a permit has 8 items, covering application, identity, Social Security number, residency, parent or guardian and fees.
Who this list covers: First standard non-REAL-ID learner permit for Vermont-resident U.S. citizens age 15 or older with an assigned SSN, including minors and adults. Covers the online knowledge exam and separate initial permit application. Nonresident driver-education students, noncitizen routes, REAL ID and Enhanced credentials are excluded.
- Take the online permit test, then actively apply for the permit
- Under 18: Confirm the required two-year clean driving record
- Have original identity evidence available for DMV verification
- Have certified name-change evidence if names differ
- Provide your SSN and have accepted proof available
- Have one Vermont physical-address proof available
- Under 18: Have your parent or guardian sign before the exam
- Prepare $39 for the knowledge test and $24 for the permit
Source: official Vermont document list · Checked 2026-10-05. Conditions and exceptions for each item are on the full printable checklist, with a source for every item.
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Before your Vermont knowledge test
Cost details
- Each knowledge-test attempt is charged; a failure requires at least a one-day wait before retesting. Official cost source
- License issuance and the $23 road test are later charges; qualifying disability applicants have reduced license fees. Official cost source
Before you apply
These notes cover selected application steps. Check the linked official instructions for the full requirements for your situation.
- Arrange a parent or legal guardian’s signature before testing if you are 15-17, unless emancipated. Official application instructions
- After passing the online exam, complete the permit application and fee payment; passing alone does not issue a permit. Official application instructions
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Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old
Permit fee
$24 for a two-year learner permit, separate from the $39 knowledge test.
Initial license fee
$39 for a two-year or $62 for a four-year standard REAL ID/non-REAL ID license; road testing costs another $23. Qualifying disability reduced fees apply.
Questions on the knowledge test
The knowledge test is online and has 20 questions
Passing score
You must answer at least 16 questions correctly to pass the test (16 of 20)
Retake fee
The $39 knowledge-test fee is due for each attempt.
Retake wait after failing
Must wait at least 1 day before retaking the knowledge test after failing
Supervised driving before road test
40 hours of supervised driving (at least 10 at night), plus 6 hours behind-the-wheel from driver education, for junior (16-17) applicants
Documents to bring
Proof of identity and age (passport or birth certificate), Social Security proof, and Vermont residency documentation
Find an office / appointment
Vermont DMV Locations page lists all offices; schedule via mydmv.vermont.gov or 888-970-0357. All exams are by appointment only; other services recommend but don't require an appointment (walk-ins accepted).
REAL ID status
REAL ID available as an option alongside a standard Driver's Privilege Card, same cost; marked with a star in a circle. Federal enforcement date May 7, 2025 for air travel; no additional VT-specific deadline.
Motorcycle license
Requires a 25-question knowledge exam (80% to pass) plus a skills exam.
Commercial license (CDL)
Minimum age 18 for CDL learner's permit and intrastate CDL; 21 required for interstate driving per USDOT regulation.
Official source: Vermont DMV - Learner's Permit
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles site.
Vermont DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee | $24 for a two-year learner permit, separate from the $39 knowledge test. | source |
| Initial license fee | $39 for a two-year or $62 for a four-year standard REAL ID/non-REAL ID license; road testing costs another $23. Qualifying disability reduced fees apply. | source |
| Retake fee | The $39 knowledge-test fee is due for each attempt. | source |
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What a Vermont driver license covers
Initial license fee: $39 for a two-year or $62 for a four-year standard REAL ID/non-REAL ID license; road testing costs another $23. Qualifying disability reduced fees apply. (official source)
REAL ID status: REAL ID available as an option alongside a standard Driver's Privilege Card, same cost; marked with a star in a circle. Federal enforcement date May 7, 2025 for air travel; no additional VT-specific deadline. (official source)
See a real Vermont license sample on the official DMV site (Vermont DMV - Learner's Permit) →
The gold star marks a REAL ID compliant card. Many states hand you a paper interim license the day you pass and mail the physical card later; the interim paper generally works for driving but not for TSA airport ID. Check the official Vermont DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Vermont
Getting your first permit
In Vermont, the minimum permit age is 15 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: proof of identity and age (passport or birth certificate), Social Security proof, and Vermont residency documentation. Vermont DMV Locations page lists all offices; schedule via mydmv.vermont.gov or 888-970-0357. All exams are by appointment only; other services recommend but don't require an appointment (walk-ins accepted).
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
If you fail the knowledge test: must wait at least 1 day before retaking the knowledge test after failing. Before the road test, the state requires 40 hours of supervised driving (at least 10 at night), plus 6 hours behind-the-wheel from driver education, for junior (16-17) applicants.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
REAL ID available as an option alongside a standard Driver's Privilege Card, same cost; marked with a star in a circle. Federal enforcement date May 7, 2025 for air travel; no additional VT-specific deadline. For a motorcycle license: requires a 25-question knowledge exam (80% to pass) plus a skills exam. For a commercial license (CDL): minimum age 18 for CDL learner's permit and intrastate CDL; 21 required for interstate driving per USDOT regulation.
The Vermont bank has 500 questions across 9 topics
Test day: what to bring and where to go: a printable Vermont checklist of the documents for the permit test, plus the official office finder and appointment links.
Study the handbook, chapter by chapter: 20 free lessons that boil the Vermont driver manual down to the rules and exact numbers on the test, each quoted with its page.
The Vermont questions learners miss most: ranked from anonymous first-attempt answers on this site, each with the correct answer and its handbook lesson.
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