Vermont Permit Test: 2026 Guide

1. How soon must a new Vermont resident transfer their commercial driver's license from another state?

1. a) Within 90 days.
2. b) Within 10 days.
3. c) Within 60 days.
4. d) Within 30 days.

2. Which of the following people is authorized to accompany a 15-year-old driver holding a Learner's Permit?

1. a) A licensed and unimpaired person at least 25 years of age.
2. b) Any licensed passenger.
3. c) A licensed sibling aged 21 or older.
4. d) Any licensed driver aged 18 or older.

3. If your directional lights fail, what must you use to indicate your intentions?

1. a) Your hazard lights.
2. b) Hand signals.
3. c) Flash your headlights.
4. d) Your horn.

4. The rear license plate must be lighted so it is clearly readable from what distance?

1. a) 75 feet.
2. b) 50 feet.
3. c) 25 feet.
4. d) 100 feet.

5. How far from the right side of the road should you be when approaching a right turn?

1. a) About 3 feet.
2. b) About 1 foot.
3. c) About 6 feet.
4. d) In the center of the road.

6. Which lane should you enter when turning into a street with multiple lanes in your direction?

1. a) The farthest lane.
2. b) Any lane that is clear.
3. c) The nearest lane.
4. d) The middle lane.

7. Who must you yield the right-of-way to at an intersection?

1. a) Pedestrians, bicyclists, and traffic already in the intersection.
2. b) Only vehicles coming from the right.
3. c) Only pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
4. d) No one if you have a green light.

8. How far must you park from a fire hydrant?

1. a) At least 6 feet.
2. b) At least 15 feet.
3. c) At least 10 feet.
4. d) At least 20 feet.

9. What kind of vehicle displays a sign in the shape of a triangle with points cut off?

1. a) Emergency vehicles.
2. b) Slow moving vehicles (e.g., farm vehicles).
3. c) School buses.
4. d) Police vehicles.

10. How long does it take the average driver to apply the brakes after seeing danger?

1. a) About 3/4 of a second.
2. b) About 5 seconds.
3. c) Instantly.
4. d) About 2 seconds.