Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Vermont Permit Test (2026)
Study for the official DMV Learner Permit Knowledge Exam with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.
Vermont permit test: quick facts
- Questions on the exam
- 20
- Passing score
- 16 of 20 correct (80%)
- Minimum permit age
- 15
- Fee
- The learner permit knowledge test costs $39.00, charged for every attempt whether you pass or fail. After passing, the two-year Learner's Permit itself costs $24.00, and a replacement permit is also $24.00.
- If you fail
- If you fail the knowledge test you must wait at least one day before retesting; you may retake it as many times as needed but pay the test fee for each attempt. If you fail the road test you must wait at least seven days, and a third road-test failure triggers a minimum one-month wait.
- Online testing
- Available in some cases
- Languages
- The Learner's Permit exam is available in English plus 14 translated languages: Arabic, Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian, Burmese, Dari, French, Kirundi, Mandarin Chinese, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, and Ukrainian; license and permit applications are translated into the same languages.
How it works
Step 1
Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.
Step 2
Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.
Step 3
Repeat with Test 2 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
Free Vermont practice tests
Vermont Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
Vermont Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
Vermont Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
New-driver rules in Vermont
Vermont teens can take the online knowledge exam for a Learner's Permit at 15, then must drive with a licensed, unimpaired parent or guardian, driver education instructor, or adult age 25 or older in the front seat. The permit must be held at least one year, with 40 logged practice hours (10 at night) and a six-month clean record, before a Junior Driver's License can be issued at 16 or 17. Junior operators face phased limits — first three months driving alone or supervised only, immediate family allowed in the second three months, no passenger limits after six months — plus a one-year ban on driving for employment, and a full license requires age 18.
Verified 2026-08-18 · Source: DMV
Vermont permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Vermont permit test?
The official Vermont Learner Permit Knowledge Exam has 20 questions, according to the DMV (verified 2026-08-18).
What score do you need to pass the Vermont permit test?
You must answer 16 of 20 questions correctly (80%) to pass the Vermont Learner Permit Knowledge Exam.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Vermont?
You can apply for a learner's permit in Vermont at 15, according to the DMV (verified 2026-08-18).
How much does the Vermont permit cost?
The learner permit knowledge test costs $39.00, charged for every attempt whether you pass or fail. After passing, the two-year Learner's Permit itself costs $24.00, and a replacement permit is also $24.00. — as listed by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), verified 2026-08-18. Always confirm current fees on the official site.
What happens if you fail the Vermont permit test?
If you fail the knowledge test you must wait at least one day before retesting; you may retake it as many times as needed but pay the test fee for each attempt. If you fail the road test you must wait at least seven days, and a third road-test failure triggers a minimum one-month wait. (per the DMV, verified 2026-08-18).
Can you take the Vermont permit test online?
Yes, in some cases. The DMV offers an online option for the Learner Permit Knowledge Exam — check eligibility on the official site.
What languages is the Vermont permit test offered in?
The Learner's Permit exam is available in English plus 14 translated languages: Arabic, Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian, Burmese, Dari, French, Kirundi, Mandarin Chinese, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, and Ukrainian; license and permit applications are translated into the same languages. (per the DMV, verified 2026-08-18).
Who runs the permit test in Vermont?
Driver licensing in Vermont is handled by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The official site is https://dmv.vermont.gov/.