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Vermont DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Vermont's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Vermont, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    1. 0.05%
    2. 0.08%
    3. 0.10%
    4. 0.12%

    Answer: B. Vermont: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Alcohol

  2. In Vermont, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.00% (any alcohol)
    2. 0.02%
    3. 0.04%
    4. 0.05%

    Answer: B. Vermont: for drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Alcohol

  3. In Vermont, if you refuse a chemical test for alcohol for the first time, your license is suspended for:

    1. 2 months
    2. 3 months
    3. 6 months
    4. 9 months

    Answer: C. Vermont: a first refusal means a 6 months license suspension.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), AlcoholIf the driver refuses, they will lose their Driver's License for at least six (6) months.

License rules

  1. In Vermont, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 15 days
    2. 20 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 60 days

    Answer: C. Vermont: report an address change within 30 days.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Licensingyou must report the change to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 30 days

  2. How many questions are on the Vermont written permit test, and how many must you answer correctly?

    1. 18 questions, 15 correct
    2. 20 questions, 14 correct
    3. 20 questions, 16 correct
    4. 25 questions, 20 correct

    Answer: C. Vermont: 20 questions; you need 16 correct to pass.

    Source: https://dmv.vermont.gov/sites/dmv/files/documents/VN-007-Drivers_Manual.pdf

  3. In Vermont, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. Vermont: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Licensingyou must complete 40 hours of driving practice, with at least 10 hours being nighttime driving.

  4. In Vermont, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 14 years old
    2. 14½ years old
    3. 15 years old
    4. 15½ years old

    Answer: C. Vermont: you can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years old.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), LicensingYou must be at least 15 years old to take the test.

  5. In Vermont, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 9 months
    2. 12 months
    3. 18 months
    4. 24 months

    Answer: B. Vermont: hold the permit at least 12 months before the road test.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), LicensingAn individual must possess a Learner’s Permit for at least one (1) year prior to obtaining a Junior Driver’s License.

  6. In Vermont, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 30 hours
    2. 40 hours
    3. 50 hours
    4. 60 hours

    Answer: B. Vermont: at least 40 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Licensingyou must complete 40 hours of driving practice, with at least 10 hours being nighttime driving.

  7. In Vermont, the licensed driver supervising a permit holder must be at least:

    1. 18 years old
    2. 19 years old
    3. 21 years old
    4. 25 years old

    Answer: D. Vermont: the supervising driver must be at least 25 years old.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Chapter 5 - Graduated Driver's License ProgramA licensed and unimpaired person at least twenty-five (25) years of age.

  8. In Vermont, during the first 3 months with a Junior license, you may:

    1. Drive alone only (no passengers, unless supervised)
    2. Carry any family members
    3. Carry one friend
    4. Carry up to three passengers

    Answer: A. First 3 months: driving alone; months 4-6: immediate family only; after 6 months: no passenger limit.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Licensingthe individual is restricted to driving alone.

  9. In Vermont, if you fail the knowledge test, how long must you wait to take it again?

    1. At least one day
    2. One week
    3. One month
    4. Six months

    Answer: A. At least one day; after a failed road test, at least one week.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), What Are the Tests Like?If you fail the test, you must wait at least one day before taking another one.

  10. In Vermont, after failing the road test three times you must wait at least:

    1. One day
    2. One week
    3. One month
    4. One year

    Answer: C. One month after three failures.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), What Are the Tests Like?If you fail a road test three times, a minimum waiting period of one month is required.

  11. In Vermont, a license that has expired for more than how many days is no longer valid?

    1. 7
    2. 14
    3. 30
    4. 90

    Answer: B. More than 14 days; if expired more than three years, you must test again.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Permit/License RenewalsA Vermont license that has expired for more than 14 days is not a valid license.

  12. In Vermont, a junior operator caught texting faces a license recall of:

    1. 90 days
    2. 1 year
    3. 7 days
    4. 30 days

    Answer: D. 30-day recall, fines of at least $100 and at least two points.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Chapter 5 - Graduated Driver's License ProgramJunior Operator texting (JRT) = 30 day recall (includes fines of at least $100 and at least two points

Parking

  1. In Vermont, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: C. Vermont: do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), ParkingWithin 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection

  2. In Vermont, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 12 inches
    3. 18 inches
    4. 24 inches

    Answer: B. Vermont: park with your wheels within 12 inches of the curb.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Parkingthe right wheels within 12 inches of the right side of the road or curb

  3. In Vermont, you may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway (on the same side of the street)?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: B. Vermont: do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), ParkingWithin 20 feet of the driveway of a fire station

  4. In Vermont, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    1. 5 feet
    2. 6 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: B. Vermont: do not park within 6 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), ParkingWithin 6 feet of a fire hydrant

  5. In Vermont, you may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

    1. 40 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 75 feet
    4. 100 feet

    Answer: B. Vermont: do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), ParkingOn any railroad tracks, or within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing

  6. In Vermont, you may not park within how many feet of a STOP sign?

    1. 20 feet
    2. 25 feet
    3. 30 feet
    4. 40 feet

    Answer: C. Vermont: do not park within 30 feet of a STOP sign.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), ParkingWithin 30 feet of a flashing red or yellow light, stop sign, or traffic light

Rules of the road

  1. In Vermont, the recommended minimum following distance in good conditions is at least:

    1. 1 second
    2. 2 seconds
    3. 3 seconds
    4. 4 seconds

    Answer: D. Vermont: keep at least 4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; add more in bad weather.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Following DistanceIf it takes four or more seconds to pass the checkpoint, you have a safe following distance.

  2. In Vermont, from what time in the evening must your headlights be on?

    1. At sunset
    2. 15 minutes after sunset
    3. 30 minutes after sunset
    4. 60 minutes after sunset

    Answer: C. Vermont: headlights must be on from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Lights

  3. In Vermont, you must turn on your headlights whenever you cannot clearly see people or vehicles within:

    1. 350 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: B. Vermont: headlights are required when visibility is less than 500 feet.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Lights

  4. In Vermont, if you cannot change lanes away from a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must slow to how far below the speed limit?

    1. 15 mph
    2. 20 mph
    3. 25 mph
    4. 30 mph

    Answer: B. Vermont: slow to 20 mph below the posted limit when you cannot move over.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Interstate Drivingyou must slow down to 20 mph below the speed limit in order to go by the stopped vehicles.

  5. In Vermont, when you must stop at a railroad crossing, stop no closer to the nearest rail than:

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. Vermont: stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Railroad CrossingsBy law, drivers must STOP not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when:

  6. In Vermont, you must signal at least how far before you turn or change lanes?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Vermont: signal at least 100 feet before you turn or change lanes.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), SignalsThe law states that a driver must use a turn signal not less than 100 feet before making a turn or changing lanes.

  7. Under Vermont law, using a portable electronic device while driving is:

    1. Allowed at red lights
    2. Allowed for adults
    3. Allowed under 25 mph
    4. Not allowed (hand-held use is prohibited)

    Answer: D. A person shall not use any portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Distracted DrivingA person shall not use any portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.

  8. In Vermont, illegally passing a stopped school bus with red lights on brings a substantial fine and:

    1. 1 point
    2. 2 points
    3. 5 points
    4. 10 points

    Answer: C. Passing a stopped school bus: substantial fine and five points.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), School Busesyou will be subject to a substantial fine and five points on your driver’s license.

  9. When preparing for a left turn on a two-way road in Vermont, position your vehicle:

    1. Next to the right curb
    2. In the middle of the lane
    3. Within one foot of the centerline
    4. Over the centerline

    Answer: C. Within one foot of the centerline; for a right turn, about three feet from the right side.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Left TurnsPosition your vehicle within one foot of the centerline, if it is safe to do so.

  10. In Vermont, you may not park where your vehicle cannot be seen for at least how far in either direction?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 150 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: B. At least 150 feet in either direction.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Parking Your Vehiclewhere your vehicle cannot be seen for at least 150 feet in either direction

  11. According to the Vermont manual, a passenger car at 60 mph on dry pavement needs about how far to stop?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 240 feet

    Answer: D. About 240 feet at 60 mph, versus about 75 feet at 30 mph.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Work Zone SafetyIt takes 240 feet for a passenger car to come to a complete stop on dry pavement traveling at 60 MPH, versus 75 feet

  12. According to the Vermont manual, a moose can weigh:

    1. More than a thousand pounds
    2. About 100 pounds
    3. About 300 pounds
    4. About 50 pounds

    Answer: A. More than a thousand pounds — much more than a deer.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Moose and Deer SafetyMoose weigh much more than deer—more than a thousand pounds.

  13. If you are stranded in a blizzard, the Vermont manual says to run the engine and heater about:

    1. Constantly
    2. 1 minute per hour
    3. 10 minutes each hour
    4. Never

    Answer: C. About 10 minutes each hour.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), If You Are Caught in a Blizzard or StrandedRun the engine and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm.

  14. According to the Vermont manual, driving with low beams on during the day reduces the risk of head-on collisions by more than:

    1. 5%
    2. 20%
    3. 50%
    4. 90%

    Answer: B. More than 20%.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Reduced Visibilitydriving with low beam headlights on during the daytime reduces the risk of head-on collisions by more than 20%.

Sharing the road

  1. In Vermont, when you pass a bicyclist, you must leave at least:

    1. 4 feet
    2. 5 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: A. Vermont: give bicyclists at least 4 feet of space when passing.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Sharing the Road with BicyclistsLeave at least four feet of passing space between the right side of your vehicle and a bicyclist.

Speed

  1. In Vermont, the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways is:

    1. 60 mph
    2. 65 mph
    3. 70 mph
    4. 75 mph

    Answer: B. Vermont: up to 65 mph on rural interstates where posted.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Speed LimitsThe maximum speed for any vehicle on an Interstate in Vermont is 65 miles per hour or as posted.

  2. In Vermont, unless posted otherwise, the maximum speed on Vermont roads (other than interstates) is:

    1. 40 mph
    2. 50 mph
    3. 55 mph
    4. 65 mph

    Answer: B. All Vermont roads: 50 mph or as posted; interstates: 65 mph or as posted.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Speed LimitsThe maximum speed for any vehicle on all Vermont roads is 50 miles per hour or as posted.

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