Vermont learner's permit and online knowledge test
Vermont allows a learner's permit from age 15. The knowledge test is online, and permit holders practice only with an eligible supervising driver while they prepare for the next licensing step.
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- 15minimum learner-permit age
- 20 / 16questions / correct to pass
- 1 yearteen permit hold before Junior License
Vermont online knowledge-test format
Vermont's online knowledge test has 20 multiple-choice questions and requires at least 16 correct answers. If you fail, DMV requires at least a one-day wait before another attempt and charges the test fee for each attempt.
| questions | 20 |
|---|---|
| correct to pass | 16 |
| passing score | 80% |
20 multiple-choice questions
Each question presents four answer choices in the DMV test format.
16 correct answers are required
That equals an 80% passing score.
The steps to a Vermont driver license
Vermont's learner-permit process starts online with the knowledge exam and continues with supervised practice.
- Step 1. Study the current Vermont Driver's Manual.
- Step 2. Complete the online knowledge-test process and provide the identity, residency and other documents required for your permit.
- Step 3. Practice with an eligible supervising driver and complete the age-specific requirements before scheduling the road test.
Before you go: requirements and documents
Vermont learner's permit requirements
Vermont learner permits start at age 15. Applicants take the online knowledge test, meet identity and residency requirements and practice with an eligible supervising driver.
Open the requirements guide →Documents for a Vermont learner's permit
Prepare Vermont learner-permit documents covering identity and date of birth, Social Security information, Vermont residency/current address and lawful status where applicable.
Open the document checklist →Prepare identity and date-of-birth evidence
Use the DMV's current acceptable-document list rather than an old saved checklist.
Show Vermont residency and current address
Learner-permit applicants must satisfy Vermont residency requirements.
Fees
Vermont separates examination fees from credential fees, so the initial permit process includes more than one charge.
| knowledge test | $39 |
|---|---|
| 2-year learner's permit | $24 |
| road test | $23 |
See the full Vermont fee guide →
Vermont learner's permit rules for teens
Vermont's graduated licensing system adds a full year of permit practice and formal driver education before the Junior Driver's License.
Hold the learner's permit at least one year
Drivers under 18 must complete the minimum permit period before a Junior Driver's License.
Complete 40 supervised hours, including 10 at night
Record the required supervised practice before applying for the next stage.
Complete approved driver education
The teen course includes classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training and observation time under Vermont's current rules.
First Vermont driver license for adults
Adult first-time drivers use Vermont's learner-permit and examination process even though the teen-only Junior License and driver-education rules do not apply in the same way.
Begin with the learner-permit process
Study the manual, take the online knowledge test and complete the required documentation steps.
Follow Vermont's supervision rules
The DMV states that the supervising-driver rule applies regardless of the permit holder's age.
Use current DMV road-test eligibility and scheduling
Confirm the current adult permit and road-test requirements before booking the exam.
Appointments and office visits
Vermont separates the online knowledge test from appointment-based in-person examinations and office services.
Take the knowledge test online
The learner-permit knowledge exam is delivered online.
Schedule required in-person examinations
DMV states that examinations are handled by appointment.
Confirm current office instructions before traveling
Use the official location and scheduling pages for current availability.
Vermont DMV office locations
Vermont DMV publishes its current office network, hours and appointment guidance online.
Find the right office
Find Vermont DMV offices and current appointment information for driver-license, road-test and related services.
Open office locations →Check the service first
Office types, appointment rules and testing availability can differ by location. Confirm the exact service before you travel.
Check appointment rules →After the permit: prepare for the road test
The Vermont road test is an appointment-based in-person examination after the learner has met the applicable permit and training requirements.
Meet your permit-stage requirements first
Teen applicants must complete Vermont's GDL permit hold, practice and driver-education rules before a Junior License road test.
Bring an acceptable test vehicle
The vehicle must satisfy DMV registration, inspection, insurance and safe-condition requirements.
Use the current DMV appointment process
Confirm the date, office and required documents before traveling.
Open the full road-test guide →
Practice for the Vermont knowledge test
Vermont missions are not live in Road to Permit yet. Use the official DMV manual and current permit/GDL pages with these free guides.
Vermont road signs for the online permit test
Use the official manual to learn both sign recognition and the driving action required by Vermont road rules.
Study road signs →Vermont Driver's Manual for permit-test study
The Vermont Driver's Manual is the core state study source for new drivers preparing for the online knowledge test.
Open the handbook study guide →What to study
Use the official handbook as the source of truth, then practice the same subjects in short sessions. These are the major study areas covered across the official guide and Road to Permit resources.
- Study the current Vermont manual
- Prepare for the 20-question online test
- Study the complete driving framework
- Learn shape, color and meaning
- Include signals and pavement markings
- Connect each sign to the road rule
- 20 multiple-choice questions
- 16 correct answers are required
- After a failed test, wait at least one day
Vermont permit test: questions and answers
What is the Vermont knowledge-test format?
The Vermont Driver's Manual describes a 20-question online test with four answer choices for each question.
What do I need before I apply in Vermont?
Vermont's learner-permit process starts online with the knowledge exam and continues with supervised practice.
Which documents should I prepare?
Vermont DMV organizes required records by identity, Social Security information, residency/current address and credential type.
How much does the permit or first license cost?
Vermont separates examination fees from credential fees, so the initial permit process includes more than one charge.
Where do I make an appointment?
Vermont separates the online knowledge test from appointment-based in-person examinations and office services.
Complete Vermont driver guide
Open the exact part of the licensing process you need. Every page below is backed by official state sources.
Vermont Driver's Manual for permit-test study
Study the official Vermont Driver's Manual for the 20-question online knowledge test, traffic signs, safe-driving rules and learner-permit requirements.
Open guide →Vermont learner's permit requirements
Vermont learner permits start at age 15. Applicants take the online knowledge test, meet identity and residency requirements and practice with an eligible supervising driver.
Open guide →Documents for a Vermont learner's permit
Prepare Vermont learner-permit documents covering identity and date of birth, Social Security information, Vermont residency/current address and lawful status where applicable.
Open guide →Vermont permit and road-test appointments
Vermont DMV examinations are appointment-based. The knowledge test is online, while road-test and office services use the current DMV scheduling process.
Open guide →Vermont DMV office locations
Find Vermont DMV offices and current appointment information for driver-license, road-test and related services.
Open guide →Vermont permit and driver-license fees
Vermont DMV lists separate fees for the knowledge test, learner's permit, road test and Junior Driver's License; verify the current fee table before payment.
Open guide →Vermont online knowledge-test format
Vermont's online learner-permit knowledge test has 20 multiple-choice questions and requires at least 16 correct answers, an 80% passing score.
Open guide →Vermont road-test requirements
Prepare for the Vermont road test with a valid permit, an appointment and a vehicle that meets current registration, inspection, insurance and condition requirements.
Open guide →Vermont road signs for the online permit test
Study Vermont traffic signs, signals and road rules from the official Driver's Manual before the 20-question online learner-permit knowledge test.
Open guide →Vermont learner's permit rules for teens
Vermont teen GDL requires a learner's permit for at least one year, 40 supervised hours including 10 at night, approved driver education and a clean-record period before a Junior Driver's License.
Open guide →First Vermont driver license for adults
Adults getting a first Vermont license start with the learner-permit process, take the online knowledge test and practice under the DMV supervision rules before the road test.
Open guide →Official sources
Facts on this hub were checked against the linked state sources on September 30, 2026. Procedures and fees can change, so recheck the official page before you apply.