Vermont permit test FAQ 2026: how many questions, pass mark, cost
Vermont permit test questions, answered with facts from Vermont DMV.
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).
Practice format (official): Our practice tests use the official format — 20 questions, 16 of 20 (80%) to pass, untimed.
The Vermont learner permit knowledge test in brief
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.
Time limit, retakes, age and ID
How long is the Vermont permit test?
Vermont DMV does not publish a time limit for the Vermont learner permit knowledge test.
Can I retake the Vermont permit test if I fail?
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.' '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.
How old do you have to be to take the Vermont permit test?
The minimum age is 15, per Vermont DMV.
What do I need to bring to the Vermont permit test?
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.'
Which handbook is the Vermont permit test based on?
The official Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007) (2025 edition). You can read it on the official site.
Official source: Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Agency of Transportation. Handbook: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007).
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Last updated October 13, 2026.