Vermont Permit Practice Test 2026: learner permit knowledge test
Free Vermont permit practice test: official facts from Vermont DMV, questions written from the official Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007).
- 20 questions
- 80% pass mark, 16 of 20
- $39 fee, Knowledge test
- 15 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Official facts from Vermont DMV
| Official exam name | Learner permit knowledge test(online permit test) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Agency of Transportation official page |
| Number of questions | 20 |
| Breakdown | road signs and lights, Vermont driving laws and safe driving practices |
| Pass mark | 16 of 20 |
| Time limit | None published by Vermont DMV |
| Fee | $39 — Knowledge test (learner's permit)Knowledge test (learner's permit) $39: fees page 'Knowledge Test (Learner's Permit): $39.00', paid for every attempt ('you will pay for the test (pass or fail) and after passing the test for the permit'; 'You will pay the test fee each time you take the test'). The learner's permit itself is a further $24.00 (2 years). Road test $23.00; junior license $39.00 (2 years). |
| Minimum age | 15 |
| Where to book | No booking link verified; see Vermont DMV official site |
The Vermont learner permit knowledge test (online permit test) has 20 questions (road signs and lights, Vermont driving laws and safe driving practices); you need 16 of 20 to pass, per Vermont DMV; questions come from the official Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007) (2025 edition).
Source: Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Agency of Transportation official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Prepare for a Written Test page: 'An original or certified copy of your birth certificate or a valid passport'; 'Completed Permit Application' (VL-021); 'If under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the license application' (before the test; foreign exchange students use form VL-036, 'A host parent cannot sign'); 'Two pieces of mail listing your name and physical Vermont address'; Social Security number if applicable. Under 18: a 'clean' driving record for the previous two years. For the online test the DMV verifies the application data electronically ('DMV will review the information and run checks to verify the information'). Identity Documents page: 'Photocopies and faxes are not accepted.' |
|---|---|
| Retake | Learner's Permit FAQ: 'If you fail a knowledge test you must wait at least one day before retaking the test.' Manual: 'If you fail the test, you must wait at least one day before taking another one.' |
| Attempts | 'You may take the test as many times as you wish until you pass.' The $39 test fee is paid for each attempt. Passing does not issue the permit: 'The process requires customers to actively apply for their learner permit after passing the exam'; the receipt is a temporary permit for 90 days. |
| Languages | Interpreter Services page: 'Driver's License Learner's Permit and Motorcycle Learner's Permit tests are online and are available in English, American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian, Burmese, Dari, French, Kirundi, Mandarin Chinese, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, and Ukrainian.' The manual and application are published in the same 16 languages; free on-demand phone interpreters in offices. Audio and interactive (DriveVermont) versions of the manual exist. IEP FAQ: a parent may read the test aloud but may not give answers. |
| Road signs | US road signs, signals and pavement markings as shown in the Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007, 2025); the tests check 'Can you read and understand the road signs and lights used on the road?' |
| Handbook | Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007) — 2025 (cover 'Vermont Driver's Manual 2025'; form line 'VN-007 07/2024 MTC'; PDF dated 18 Nov 2024) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
Vermont road signs test
US road signs, signals and pavement markings as shown in the Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007, 2025); the tests check 'Can you read and understand the road signs and lights used on the road?' Practice them in the free Vermont road signs test or browse the United States sign library.
Vermont learner permit knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the Vermont permit test?
The Vermont learner permit knowledge test has 20 questions (road signs and lights, Vermont driving laws and safe driving practices), per Vermont DMV.
What is the pass mark for the Vermont permit test?
You need 16 of 20 to pass, per Vermont DMV.
Is the Vermont permit test hard?
You need 16 of 20 (80%) to pass, so in the official 20-question format you can get at most 4 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007) (2025 edition) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Vermont permit test cost?
$39 — Knowledge test (learner's permit), per Vermont DMV.
Is there a free Vermont permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Vermont learner permit knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 20 questions and the official pass mark of 16 of 20 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Learner permit knowledge test questions come from the official Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007). Read the Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007) on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Agency of Transportation official pages. This site is independent and is not run by Vermont DMV.