This page is for Vermont drivers getting ready for the learner's permit knowledge test, which is taken online through myDMV. It gives you free practice sets grouped by topic, worked examples with explanations, a study plan and short answers about fees, scoring and retakes. Our questions are written with AI tools and are not real exam questions.
Numbers in brackets link to the official sources listed under Sources & last verified. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions (Learner's Permit Knowledge Test) | 20 multiple-choice questions, 4 answers each[1] | Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Passing score (Learner's Permit Knowledge Test) | 16 of 20 correct (80%)[1] | Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Exam fee (Learner's Permit Knowledge Test) | $39 test + $24 permit[2] | Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Exam fee (Road Test) | $23 per road test[2] | Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Retake fee (Learner's Permit Knowledge Test) | Full test fee every attempt[3] | Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Retake policy | Wait 1 day (knowledge) / 7 days (road)[4] | Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Validity (Learner's Permit) | 2 years ($24)[2] | Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Renewal (Driver's License) | 2-year $39 or 4-year $62[2] | Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Delivery (Learner's Permit Knowledge Test) | Online via myDMV[1] | Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Eligibility (Learner's Permit Knowledge Test) | Age 15+; parent/guardian signs application[5] | Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles · Oct 24, 2026 |
According to Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, “The knowledge test is online and has 20 questions. Each question has four answers to choose from, of which only one is correct.”[1]
The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles runs the Learner's Permit Knowledge Test. It is the written step you complete before you can hold a learner's permit. The test is delivered online via myDMV and has 20 multiple-choice questions. Each question has 4 answers, and only one of them is correct. You need 16 of 20 correct, which is 80%, to pass.
To take the test you must be at least 15 years old, and a parent or guardian signs the application. The test fee is $39 and the permit itself is $24. The permit is valid for 2 years.
If you fail, you must wait at least 1 day before retaking the knowledge test, and you pay the full test fee on every attempt. That makes it worth practising before you book. A failed road test has a separate wait of 7 days, and each road test costs $23.
Later on, a driver's license can be renewed for 2 years at $39 or for 4 years at $62.
Fees and rules can change. Check the Vermont DMV website and the official Vermont Driver's Manual before you book, and treat them as the final word if anything here differs.
Prepare for the VT DMV - Vermont Department of Motor Vehicle exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: What should you do if you need a specific DMV form?
Answer: A. Download it from the DMV website
Explanation:
The correct answer is to download the form from the DMV website. Forms are published online so you can get them at any hour, fill them in at home and bring them ready to a DMV office or submit them as instructed. That saves time and avoids mistakes made while rushing at a counter.
Requesting a form by mail works only as a slow fallback. A local auto repair shop is not an official source and may hand you an outdated or wrong version. Visiting a DMV office to pick one up is possible, but it costs a trip you usually do not need to make.
The rule to remember: start with the official DMV website for forms and instructions, because it is the most current source. Check that the form matches the service you need.
Question: What is uninsured motorist coverage?
Answer: A. Coverage that pays for your injuries when the at-fault driver has no insurance
Explanation:
Uninsured motorist coverage pays for your injuries when the driver who caused the crash has no liability insurance. It exists because a driver without insurance usually cannot pay for the harm they cause.
The option about your own policy lapsing is wrong because that describes a gap in your own cover, not a type of coverage. Coverage for vehicles with expired registration is wrong because registration status has nothing to do with this protection. Insurance for unlicensed drivers is wrong because the coverage protects you, the insured driver, not the other party's licence status.
The rule to remember: liability insurance pays for damage you cause to others, while uninsured motorist coverage protects you when someone else causes it and cannot pay.
Question: What distance must you maintain when passing a cyclist on the road?
Answer: A. At least 3 feet of clearance
Explanation:
The correct answer is at least 3 feet of clearance. A cyclist can wobble, swerve around a pothole or be pushed by wind, and a wider gap gives you room to react. Slow down when you pass, and if you cannot leave that space, wait until you can.
At least 1 foot is wrong because it leaves almost no margin if the cyclist moves. Saying no minimum distance is required is wrong because the rules do set a safe gap. At least 6 feet is wrong because it overstates the requirement, although more room is always safer when the road allows it.
The rule to remember: treat a cyclist like any other road user who needs space, give a clear gap and check the Vermont Driver's Manual for the exact wording.
Start by reading the official Vermont Driver's Manual, since the knowledge test is drawn from it. Then work through our practice sets one topic at a time rather than jumping between them. Begin with the areas you find least familiar, such as right-of-way rules, traffic signs and signals, or alcohol and drug impairment laws.
After each set, review every question you got wrong and read the explanation until you can state the rule in your own words. Then go back to the manual and find the matching section, so the rule is tied to the official wording. Vermont-specific details always come from the manual, because our questions are written by us and may be general.
Because you pay the full test fee on every attempt, book only when you are scoring well and can explain why each answer is right.
The test has 20 multiple-choice questions, and each question has 4 answers with only one correct. It is taken online through myDMV. The official Vermont Driver's Manual describes the format, so check it for the latest details before you book your attempt.
You must answer at least 16 of the 20 questions correctly, which is 80%. Practising by topic helps you find the areas where you lose points, so you can review them in the Vermont Driver's Manual before you sit the test.
You must be at least 15 years old to take the knowledge test. A parent or guardian signs the permit application. Check the Vermont DMV learner's permit page for the current requirements and for any documents you need to bring.
The knowledge test costs $39 and the learner's permit costs $24. The permit is valid for 2 years. Fees can change, so confirm the amounts on the official Vermont DMV fees page before you pay.
You must wait at least 1 day before you retake the knowledge test, and you pay the test fee each time you take it. A failed road test has a separate wait of 7 days. Use the gap to review the topics you missed.
No. Our questions are written by us with AI tools and are not real exam questions. They help you practise the topics, but the Vermont Driver's Manual is the official source for what the test covers, so use both together.
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