VT DMV Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield VT DMV facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What is the consequence for a first refusal to take an evidentiary alcohol test in Vermont? → License suspension of six months
2. How far must you park from an intersection? → At least 20 feet from a crosswalk
3. Under Vermont's implied consent law, what does having a driver's license mean you have agreed to? → Submitting to an evidentiary breath or blood test if lawfully arrested for DUI
4. You notice a driver ahead weaving between lanes and varying speed erratically. What is the safest response? → Increase your distance and avoid passing; report them if safe to do so
5. What is the main danger of driving with cruise control on wet or icy roads? → The system may keep applying power during a loss of traction, worsening a skid
6. In Vermont, when making a left turn at an intersection, to whom must you yield? → Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk
7. What should you do when driving in heavy fog? → Use low-beam headlights, reduce speed, and increase following distance
8. Which of these is the best way to manage a blind spot before changing lanes? → Check mirrors, then glance over your shoulder in the direction of the lane change
9. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in Vermont? → 0.08%
10. Which of the following is acceptable proof of identity when applying for a Vermont REAL ID license? → A certified birth certificate or valid U.S. passport
11. How often must you renew your driver's license in Vermont? → Every 4 years
12. What option does Vermont offer drivers who want to support causes through their vehicle? → Specialty and vanity license plates for additional fees
13. How can you contact the Vermont DMV for customer support? → By calling the DMV’s customer service phone number
14. How far must you park from a railroad crossing? → 50 feet
15. For Vermont drivers under 21, what blood alcohol concentration results in license suspension? → 0.02% or higher
16. How long does a new Vermont resident with an out-of-state license have to obtain a Vermont license? → 60 days
17. A person with a Vermont learner's permit must drive under the supervision of whom? → A licensed driver age 25 or older, or a parent, guardian, or driving instructor
18. You feel drowsy on a long drive. What is the only truly effective remedy? → Stop in a safe place and rest or nap before continuing
19. At night, an oncoming driver fails to dim their high beams. What should you do? → Look toward the right edge of your lane and slow down
20. A 16-year-old Vermont driver moves from a junior driver's license to a full adult license at what point? → Upon turning 18, or by meeting the state's requirements to exchange the junior license
21. You are driving on a two-lane road and an oncoming vehicle drifts into your lane. What is the best defensive action? → Slow down, steer right toward the shoulder, and honk
22. A driver moving to Vermont from another state must transfer their out-of-state license. What must they generally do? → Apply in person and surrender the out-of-state license
23. A 16-year-old Vermonter wants a learner's permit. Besides passing the knowledge exam, what else is required? → Consent from a parent or guardian
24. What is the purpose of a REAL ID-compliant Vermont license? → It meets federal ID standards for boarding domestic flights
25. A driver received a suspension notice and wants to know the reinstatement requirements. Which resource is correct? → Contact the Vermont DMV about reinstatement fees and requirements
26. What is the zero tolerance law for underage drivers in Vermont? → Drivers under 21 can be charged with DUI at a BAC of 0.02% or any detectable amount
27. What is the BAC limit for commercial vehicle drivers? → 0.04%
28. How many hours of supervised driving practice must a Vermont teen complete before getting a junior driver's license? → 40 hours, including 10 at night
29. Which of the following requires a motorcycle endorsement in Vermont? → Operating a motorcycle on public highways
30. When merging onto an interstate from an entrance ramp, what should you do? → Accelerate to match the speed of traffic and merge into an open gap