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Vermont DMV Cheat Sheet: Key Numbers

The numbers people mix up most often, on one page. Print it or save it as a PDF and review it before your test.

Knowledge test format

questions
20
correct to pass
16 (80%)

Learner's permit and teen license rules by state

Learner's permit from age
15 years old
Hold the permit at least
12 months
Supervised driving hours
40 hours
Of them at night
10 hours
Supervising driver at least
25 years old

Speed limits by state

Rural interstate (max)
65 mph

Drunk driving laws by state: BAC limits

Drivers 21+
0.08%
Under 21
0.02%
Refusing a chemical test (1st time)
6 months

Parking distances by state

Fire hydrant
6 feet
Crosswalk at an intersection
20 feet
STOP sign or signal
30 feet
Railroad crossing
50 feet
Fire station driveway
20 feet
Wheels from the curb
12 inches

School bus, move over and bicycle passing laws by state

Passing a bicyclist
4 feet
If you cannot move over, slow by
20 mph

License renewal, insurance and points by state

Report a new address within
30 days

Every number is the answer to one of our practice questions and matches a quote from the official handbook. Rules change — check the latest handbook before your test.

Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007). Checked October 17, 2026.