Test Format

20

Total questions

80%

Passing score

16/20

Min. correct

Multiple choice

Eligibility & Fees

Permit age	15
License age	16 (junior) / 18 (full)
Permit fee	$20
License fee	$32 (4-year)
Permit holding period	12 months minimum (under 18)
Supervised hours	40 hours total (10 at night) — under 18

⚠ Memorize this — Vermont-specific

Vermont law requires snow be cleared from roof, hood, and trunk before driving.

💡 Pro tip

Covered-bridge clearances and snow-clearing laws are unique Vermont test topics.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. In Vermont, before driving after a snowfall, you must clear snow from:

   Answer: The roof, hood, trunk, and all windows.

   Vermont law requires drivers to clear snow and ice from the roof, hood, trunk, and all windows before driving on public roads. Snow flying off a vehicle at highway speed can cause crashes for drivers ...

2. 2. Vermont roads are especially prone to black ice during:

   Answer: Temperatures near or below freezing, especially at night, on bridges, and in shaded areas.

   Black ice is a thin, nearly invisible layer of ice that forms when moisture freezes on cold pavement. It's most common at night or early morning when temperatures hover near freezing, and especially o...

3. 3. What does a NO PASSING ZONE pennant sign indicate?

   Answer: Do not pass other vehicles here

   A no passing zone sign warns that drivers must not pass in that area.

4. 4. What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?

   Answer: The divided highway is ending

   A Divided Highway Ends sign warns that opposing traffic will no longer be separated by a median.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes