Vermont Road Signs & Driver Knowledge Test Exam Guide
At a glance
- Questions
- 20
- Passing score
- 80% (16 of 20 correct)
- Exam fee
- $0
- Governing body
- Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles
The Vermont Road Signs & Driver Knowledge Test is the online exam new drivers must pass to earn a learner's permit in Vermont. It's administered by the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (Vermont DMV) and is typically the first step teens and adult learners take on the path to a full license.
Overview
The knowledge test draws from the Vermont Driver's Manual and covers road signs, traffic signals, and rules of the road together rather than as separate exams. The manual's Traffic Lights, Road Signs, and Highway Markings chapter explains how sign shape and color signal meaning, down to basics like the 8-sided stop sign.
- Sign shapes, colors, and meanings
- Traffic lights and highway markings
- General rules of the road
Cost and registration
The knowledge test fee is $39.00, and it's charged again for each retake attempt. A learner's permit itself costs $24.00, and the road test fee is $23.00. Related fees not listed here, or any changes, should be confirmed against the Vermont DMV's official fee schedule.
Exam format
The test is taken online and has 20 multiple-choice questions, each with four answer options. You need to answer at least 16 questions correctly — 80% — to pass. Applicants must be at least 15 years old to test, and if you fail, you must wait at least one day before retaking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Vermont DMV knowledge test?
The test has 20 multiple-choice questions, each offering four answer options.
What is the passing score on Vermont's knowledge test?
You need to answer at least 16 of the 20 questions correctly, which is 80%, to pass.
How much does the Vermont knowledge test cost?
The knowledge test fee is $39.00, and you pay it again each time you retake the test after a failed attempt.
What is the minimum age to take Vermont's learner's permit test?
You must be at least 15 years old to take the knowledge test.
How many hours of supervised driving does Vermont require?
Vermont recommends at least 40 hours of actual driving experience under an experienced driver or instructor before the road test, in addition to a driver education course with classroom, behind-the-wheel, and observation components.
How long do I have to wait to retake the knowledge test if I fail?
You must wait at least one day before retaking the knowledge test, and you'll need to pay the test fee again for each attempt.
Sources
- 1.Vermont Driver's License Manual (VN-007) — Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (Vermont DMV) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
- 2.Driver's License Fees | Department of Motor Vehicles - Vermont DMV — Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (Vermont DMV) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
- 3.Learner's Permit | Department of Motor Vehicles - Vermont DMV — Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (Vermont DMV) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
Official sources
Every exam fact on this page traces to a primary document published by the body that administers the exam.
- Vermont Driver's License Manual (VN-007)Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (Vermont DMV)dmv.vermont.gov
- Learner's Permit | Department of Motor Vehicles - Vermont DMVVermont Department of Motor Vehicles (Vermont DMV)dmv.vermont.gov
- Driver's License Fees | Department of Motor Vehicles - Vermont DMVVermont Department of Motor Vehicles (Vermont DMV)dmv.vermont.gov
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