In Vermont, children under what age should always ride in a rear seat when practical?
- A13
- B8
- C16
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A. 13
Vermont law says a child under 13 shall always, if practical, ride in a rear seat.
Vermont DMV Practice Test 2026
Free practice for the Vermont knowledge test (the written permit test), written from the Vermont driver handbook, with every answer explained.
20questions on the real test
16correct answers to pass
80%passing score
0.08%legal BAC limit, 21 and over
Based on the Vermont driver handbook. Requirements can change, so confirm with your Vermont licensing agency before your test.
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Practice test 1
Safe Driving Practices, Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road, Road Rules & Regulations
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Practice test 2
Parking & Emergencies, Vehicle & License Requirements, Alcohol & Drugs
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Vermont guide
Key facts, from the official source
Every fact links to the official page it came from. dmv.vermont.gov blocked every request, so all facts come from the Vermont Statutes (Title 23) on the Vermont Legislature's official site; DMV procedures and office details are not covered. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
- Minimum age for a learner’s permit
- 15Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Learner’s permit fee
- $24 for each learner’s permit, duplicate or renewal.Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Permit examination fee
- $39 for the learner’s permit examination.Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Operator’s license fee
- $62 for 4 years or $39 for 2 years; a junior operator’s license is $39 for 2 years.Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Enhanced license extra fee
- $36 on top of the normal license fee.Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Deadline for new residents
- Get a Vermont license within 60 days of moving to Vermont.Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Learner’s permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to VermontSteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →
Official Vermont links
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Sample questions
A few Vermont questions to try
Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.
In Vermont, who must wear a helmet on a motorcycle?
- AOnly riders without a motorcycle endorsement
- BOnly riders under 18
- CEvery operator and passenger
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C. Every operator and passenger
Vermont law prohibits operating or riding on a motorcycle on a highway without properly wearing approved protective headgear.
Another vehicle is passing you on the left. What should you do?
- ASpeed up so it cannot get ahead
- BStay in your lane and do not speed up
- CMove toward the center line to block it
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B. Stay in your lane and do not speed up
When being passed, stay in your lane and do not increase your speed. Make it as easy as possible for the other driver to pass.
What’s covered
Topics on the Vermont test
Counts are from the full Vermont question bank in the app.
Safe Driving Practices144 questions
Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road104 questions
Road Rules & Regulations95 questions
Traffic Signs & Signals90 questions
Parking & Emergencies48 questions
Vehicle & License Requirements43 questions
Alcohol & Drugs28 questions
Speed Limits24 questions
Road signs
Sign questions are free points.
Road signs follow the same national standard in every state. Learn them once by shape and color.
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Vermont test FAQ
How many questions are on the Vermont knowledge test?
20 questions. You need 16 correct answers (80%) to pass. Confirm the current format with your Vermont licensing agency before your test, because it can change.
Are these the real Vermont DMV test questions?
No. They are practice questions written from the Vermont driver handbook and cover the same topics, but they are not the official questions. USA DMV is not affiliated with any Vermont agency.
How should I study?
Take the readiness check first to see your level. Read the handbook sections for the topics you missed, then take both free practice tests and read every explanation you got wrong. When you pass them comfortably, rehearse with a full-length timed exam in the app.
Not a government website. USA DMV (usadmv.app) is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by any state DMV, the Texas Department of Public Safety or any other government agency. Practice questions are written to reflect official driver handbooks but are not the official test questions. Always confirm current requirements with your state’s licensing agency.