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. An emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren approaches from behind. What should you do? → Pull to the right edge of the road and stop
2. What is the consequence for a first refusal to take an evidentiary alcohol test in Vermont? → License suspension of six months
3. What is a deductible in an auto insurance policy? → The amount you pay out of pocket before insurance pays a claim
4. How far must you park from an intersection? → At least 20 feet from a crosswalk
5. You are approaching a horse-drawn buggy on a rural Vermont road. What should you do? → Slow down and pass carefully, leaving plenty of room
6. How long must a Vermont driver hold a learner's permit before applying for a junior driver's license? → At least 1 year
7. Which of the following is TRUE about Vermont's non-driver identification card? → It provides photo identification but grants no driving privileges
8. 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
9. You approach a snowplow spreading salt on a Vermont highway. What is the safest way to deal with it? → Stay well back and pass only when you can see the road ahead is clear
10. 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
11. 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
12. In Vermont, when making a left turn at an intersection, to whom must you yield? → Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk
13. What should you do when driving in heavy fog? → Use low-beam headlights, reduce speed, and increase following distance
14. A Vermont driver changes their home address. What must they do regarding their registration? → Notify the DMV of the new address within the required time
15. When roads are wet or icy, how should you handle a downhill grade? → Slow down before the descent and use a lower gear to help control speed
16. You reach an intersection with a yield sign and see cross traffic approaching. You should: → Slow down and stop if necessary to let cross traffic pass
17. Why does Vermont require motor vehicles to be registered at all? → To identify vehicles and their owners and fund transportation through fees and taxes
18. Approximately how long does it take the average person's body to eliminate the alcohol in one standard drink? → About one hour
19. How does drinking alcohol affect a driver's field of vision? → It narrows peripheral vision and slows the eyes' ability to focus
20. 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
21. You are merging onto an interstate and a truck is in the right lane. Who is responsible for a safe merge? → You, the merging driver, must adjust speed to merge safely
22. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in Vermont? → 0.08%
23. A driver is convicted of eluding a police officer who signaled them to stop in Vermont. What best describes this offense? → A criminal offense with possible imprisonment, fines, and license suspension
24. If you must stop on a highway shoulder because of an emergency, you should: → Pull as far off the travel lanes as possible and turn on hazard lights
25. Which of the following best describes how alcohol affects driving ability? → It slows reaction time and impairs judgment and coordination
26. 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
27. What happens if you operate an unregistered motor vehicle on a Vermont public highway? → You can be cited and fined for operating an unregistered vehicle
28. A sign showing two converging arrows pointing into a single lane indicates that: → A lane is ending and drivers must merge
29. How often must you renew your driver's license in Vermont? → Every 4 years
30. A sign reads 'No Parking 8 AM – 6 PM Mon–Fri.' You may park there: → Outside those hours, such as evenings and weekends