VT Permit Practice Test

How to use this VT practice test

1. Take the 20 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Vermont Driver's Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at 80 percent or better, book the real test.

VT practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9
10. Test 10

Printable VT practice test with answer key

All 20 questions, VT exam length

Every question below comes from the Vermont question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. How early should you signal before a turn or lane change to meet Vermont’s timing guidance?

   1. Only after entering the intersection
   2. Three to five seconds before the action
   3. One second before moving the wheel
   4. After the lane change is complete
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   Three to five seconds before the action. The manual explains that signaling three to five seconds before a turn or lane change covers Vermont’s not-less-than-100-foot requirement. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. Before receiving a Vermont junior driver's license, how many classroom hours must an approved driver education course include?

   1. 40 hours
   2. 10 hours
   3. 20 hours
   4. 30 hours
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   30 hours. Applicants who are 16 or 17 must complete an approved driver education course with 30 hours of classroom study, plus six hours behind the wh Full explanation in Test 2

3. 3. What happens in Vermont to a driver under 21 who operates a vehicle with a BAC of .02 or more?

   1. Nothing, because .02 is below the .08 limit
   2. A criminal felony charge
   3. A civil traffic violation, license suspension, and an alcohol and driving education program at the driver's expense
   4. A warning letter to the parents only
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   A civil traffic violation, license suspension, and an alcohol and driving education program at the driver's expense. Drivers under 21 with an alcohol concentration of .02 or more can receive a civil traffic violation. Full explanation in Test 3

4. 4. After a Vermont junior driver's license has been held for six months, what passenger limit remains?

   1. No passengers may ride until age 18
   2. Only one passenger may ride
   3. Only immediate family members may ride
   4. No numerical passenger restriction remains, but passengers may not exceed available safety belts
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   No numerical passenger restriction remains, but passengers may not exceed available safety belts. After six months, Vermont removes the numerical passenger restriction for a junior license holder, but the driver still may not transport mo Full explanation in Test 4

5. 5. At a four-way stop, which vehicle generally has priority when it arrives before the others?

   1. The vehicle with the most passengers
   2. The last vehicle to arrive
   3. The vehicle making the widest turn
   4. The first vehicle to arrive
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   The first vehicle to arrive. At a four-way stop, the vehicle that arrives first generally receives the right-of-way. Full explanation in Test 5

6. 6. What do Vermont warning signs generally indicate about the roadway?

   
   1. A legal permission to pass at any speed
   2. A hazard such as a sharp curve, unsafe intersection, or dip
   3. A guaranteed stop at the next signal
   4. A parking area reserved for school buses
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   A hazard such as a sharp curve, unsafe intersection, or dip. Vermont warning signs may identify sharp curves, unsafe intersections, dips, and other roadway dangers. Full explanation in Test 6

7. 7. How far before a turn or lane change must a Vermont driver use a turn signal?

   1. Not less than 100 feet
   2. Not less than 25 feet
   3. Not less than 50 feet
   4. Not less than 200 feet
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   Not less than 100 feet. Vermont requires a turn signal not less than 100 feet before making a turn or changing lanes. Full explanation in Test 7

8. 8. A 16-year-old moves to Vermont holding another state's junior license for four months. Do Vermont's Graduated License rules apply?

   1. Yes, unless the other state's license had been held at least six months
   2. No, an out-of-state license is exempt
   3. Only the curfew applies
   4. Only if the teen fails the road test
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   Yes, unless the other state's license had been held at least six months. An applicant with a junior license from another state must prove completion of an approved driver education course and pass eye, written, an Full explanation in Test 8

9. 9. On a Vermont highway, what do broken white lines separating same-direction lanes mean?

   1. They mark the center between opposing directions of travel
   2. They divide lanes for vehicles traveling in the same direction
   3. They show that the lane is reserved for left turns
   4. They require every driver to stop before crossing
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   They divide lanes for vehicles traveling in the same direction. Vermont uses a broken white line to separate lanes moving the same way. Full explanation in Test 9

10. 10. How many points does Vermont assess for failing to stop for a school bus with its red warning lights flashing?

    1. 2 points
    2. 3 points
    3. 5 points
    4. 8 points
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    5 points. Vermont assesses 5 points for failing to stop for a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing, the same as failing to yield to Full explanation in Test 10

11. 11. What does a Vermont work zone arrow panel show when it is in caution mode?

    1. A straight line of blinking lights, or blinking lights on the four corners of the sign
    2. A flashing left arrow
    3. A flashing red X
    4. Nothing, the panel is turned off
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    A straight line of blinking lights, or blinking lights on the four corners of the sign. Arrow panels tell you to merge in the direction shown. Full explanation in Test 1

12. 12. During the second three months of a Vermont junior license, which passengers may the driver begin transporting?

    1. Only a licensed adult supervisor
    2. Any passenger with a valid seat belt
    3. Immediate family members, specifically siblings and parents
    4. Passengers for hire if the trip is short
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    Immediate family members, specifically siblings and parents. The second three-month stage expands the junior license privilege to immediate family members, and the manual specifies siblings and parents Full explanation in Test 2

13. 13. Which violations do NOT add points to a Vermont driving record?

    1. Parking or defective equipment violations
    2. Texting while driving
    3. Speeding violations
    4. Failure to yield to a pedestrian
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    Parking or defective equipment violations. Vermont does not assess points for parking or defective equipment violations. Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. What extra information may some Vermont warning signs provide?

    
    1. A safe speed or a distance to the hazard
    2. The owner’s name and vehicle registration
    3. The exact fuel price at the next station
    4. A guarantee that the lane will remain open
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    A safe speed or a distance to the hazard. Some warning signs add a safe speed or a distance to the condition ahead. Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. How soon must someone moving to Vermont register their vehicle?

    1. Within 10 days
    2. Within 30 days
    3. Within 60 days of moving into the state
    4. Before crossing the state line
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    Within 60 days of moving into the state. If you are moving to Vermont from another state, you must register your vehicle within 60 days of moving into the state, the same period all Full explanation in Test 5

16. 16. With a valid Vermont learner's permit, where and when may a person drive?

    1. Only on roads approved in advance by a driving instructor
    2. Only on roads inside the driver's town during daylight
    3. Anywhere and anytime in Vermont with a qualified unimpaired front-seat supervisor
    4. Anywhere in the United States without an accompanying driver
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    Anywhere and anytime in Vermont with a qualified unimpaired front-seat supervisor. A valid Vermont learner's permit permits driving anywhere and anytime within Vermont, but the driver must have a licensed and unimpaired par Full explanation in Test 6

17. 17. An oncoming driver's bright lights are blinding you on a Vermont road. Where should you look?

    1. Directly at the lights so your eyes adjust
    2. Down at the dashboard
    3. At the center line
    4. Ahead toward the right edge of the highway until the lights have gone by
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    Ahead toward the right edge of the highway until the lights have gone by. To avoid being temporarily blinded, look ahead toward the right edge of the highway until the bright lights have gone by and your vision has Full explanation in Test 7

18. 18. A 16-year-old with a new Vermont Junior Driver's License is offered a pizza delivery job. When may the teen drive for work?

    1. Right away, if the employer approves
    2. After three months
    3. Only after age 21
    4. After one year with the junior license, or at 18, whichever comes first
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    After one year with the junior license, or at 18, whichever comes first. While holding a Junior Driver's License, a person cannot operate a vehicle in the course of employment for one year after the license is iss Full explanation in Test 8

19. 19. Where should you stop when a police vehicle is stopping you?

    1. In the left lane beside the police vehicle
    2. In the center median of a divided highway
    3. In the intersection so the officer has a clear view
    4. As close as safely possible to the right side, outside an intersection
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    As close as safely possible to the right side, outside an intersection. The police-stop procedure calls for moving as close as safely possible to the right side of the road. Full explanation in Test 9

20. 20. What should a driver do when a pedestrian crosses carelessly outside a marked crosswalk?

    1. Continue because pedestrians lose all priority
    2. Yield and use caution
    3. Pass the pedestrian closely after honking
    4. Stop only if the pedestrian is in a school zone
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    Yield and use caution. The manual tells drivers to yield even when a pedestrian crosses carelessly, such as stepping into traffic between parked vehicles or crossi Full explanation in Test 10