Vermont: Licensing basics — Vision, Knowledge Test and Road Test Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which students can take a road test given by a high school driver education instructor?” · “At least how many questions must you answer correctly to pass the knowledge test?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Vermont Driver's Manual" (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Which students can take a road test given by a high school driver education instructor?
- Any Vermont resident aged 16 or 17
- Any student enrolled in a driver education course
- Only students who attend a participating school
- Only students with a six-month clean driving record
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Correct answer: Only students who attend a participating school
High school road tests are given only to students who attend a participating school.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What is a student who passed a road test given by a high school driver education instructor issued?
- A temporary Junior Driver’s License
- A Driver Education Examination Certificate
- A Driver Education Completion Certificate
- A Road Test Exemption Certificate
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Correct answer: A Driver Education Examination Certificate
Passing the high school road test earns a Driver Education Examination Certificate, which is submitted with other documents for the license.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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A student who passed the high school road test must submit the certificate and other required documents in what way?
- By mail to the Agency of Education
- Through the student’s driver education instructor
- Online through the DMV website
- In person to any Motor Vehicle Customer Service Office
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Correct answer: In person to any Motor Vehicle Customer Service Office
The documents must be submitted in person at any Motor Vehicle Customer Service Office.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What should you do if you are unable to keep a scheduled DMV appointment?
- Cancel or reschedule it as soon as possible
- Skip it and make a new one when you arrive
- Wait until the DMV calls you
- Send a family member in your place
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Correct answer: Cancel or reschedule it as soon as possible
Cancelling or rescheduling early frees the time for someone else.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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When must a hearing-impaired applicant request an interpreter?
- When arriving at the DMV office
- At the start of the road test
- At the time of scheduling the appointment
- On the day after the knowledge test
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Correct answer: At the time of scheduling the appointment
An interpreter is provided if requested when the appointment is scheduled.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Which of these is something the driving tests are used to evaluate?
- Whether you can parallel park in under a minute
- Whether you can read and understand road signs and lights
- Whether you know how to repair a vehicle’s engine
- Whether you have ever received a traffic ticket
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Correct answer: Whether you can read and understand road signs and lights
The tests check whether you can read and understand the road signs and lights used on the road.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What vision standard must the vision screening result meet?
- 20/20
- 20/30
- 20/50
- 20/40
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Correct answer: 20/40
If the screening shows vision does not meet the required standard of 20/40, you are referred to an eye doctor.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What happens if your vision screening does not meet the required standard?
- You are referred to an eye doctor of your choice and expense
- You are sent to a DMV-assigned eye doctor at state expense
- You must wait one year before another screening
- Your license application is permanently denied
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Correct answer: You are referred to an eye doctor of your choice and expense
The examiner refers you to an eye doctor of your choice and expense for further testing.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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The eye doctor who evaluates your vision after a failed screening must be a licensed what?
- Optician or eyeglass dispenser
- General physician or nurse
- Optometrist or ophthalmologist
- Chiropractor or physical therapist
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Correct answer: Optometrist or ophthalmologist
The eye doctor must be a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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How many questions does the knowledge test have?
- 25 questions
- 20 questions
- 30 questions
- 40 questions
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Correct answer: 20 questions
The knowledge test is online and has 20 questions.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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How many answers does each knowledge test question have to choose from?
- Three, of which only one is correct
- Five, of which two are correct
- Two, true or false
- Four, of which only one is correct
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Correct answer: Four, of which only one is correct
Each question has four choices and only one is correct.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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At least how many questions must you answer correctly to pass the knowledge test?
- 16
- 14
- 15
- 18
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Correct answer: 16
You must answer at least 16 questions correctly to pass.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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If you fail the knowledge test, how long must you wait before taking another one?
- At least one week
- At least one month
- At least one day
- At least three days
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Correct answer: At least one day
After failing the knowledge test you must wait at least one day.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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When will the road test be given?
- Before the knowledge test
- Only after you pass all other parts of the test
- On the same day, in any order you choose
- Only after a one-month waiting period
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Correct answer: Only after you pass all other parts of the test
The road test is not given until you have passed all the other parts of the test.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Before the examination, you should have at least how many hours of actual driving experience under an experienced driver or driving instructor?
- 20 hours
- 25 hours
- 60 hours
- 40 hours
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Correct answer: 40 hours
The manual recommends at least 40 hours of actual driving experience under the direction of an experienced driver or instructor.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Before the examination, at least how many hours of your actual driving experience should be in traffic?
- Five hours
- Two hours
- Three hours
- Eight hours
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Correct answer: Five hours
At least five hours of the recommended driving experience should be in traffic.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Which statement about the road test is true?
- You may be asked to do something illegal if no traffic is near
- Examiners sometimes play tricks to test your alertness
- You will not be asked to do anything against the law
- You may be asked to speed briefly to show vehicle control
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Correct answer: You will not be asked to do anything against the law
No tricks are played on you and you are not asked to do anything against the law during the road test.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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During the road test, whose directions must you follow?
- Your accompanying parent or guardian
- The examiner riding with you
- The instructor who taught you
- The registered owner of the vehicle
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Correct answer: The examiner riding with you
You must follow the directions of the examiner who rides with you.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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At what speeds are you expected to drive during the road test?
- Always exactly the posted speed limit
- Always below the posted speed limit
- At least the posted speed limit
- Proper speeds according to conditions
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Correct answer: Proper speeds according to conditions
You are expected to drive at proper speeds according to conditions.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What is the rule about animals in the vehicle during a road test?
- No animals are allowed
- Small animals are allowed if restrained
- One pet is allowed if the examiner agrees
- Animals are allowed only in the back seat
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Correct answer: No animals are allowed
No animals may be in the vehicle during a road test.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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If you fail the road test for any reason, how long must you wait before taking another test?
- At least one day
- At least two weeks
- At least one week
- At least three months
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Correct answer: At least one week
After failing a road test you must wait at least one week.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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If you fail a road test three times, what minimum waiting period is required?
- One week
- One month
- Two weeks
- Three months
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Correct answer: One month
After three failed road tests a minimum waiting period of one month is required.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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On the licensing road test, the examiner will watch to see if you can drive a motor vehicle in which way?
- Quickly, quietly and cheaply
- Smoothly, fast and confidently
- Safely, courteously and correctly
- Aggressively, but legally
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Correct answer: Safely, courteously and correctly
The examiner watches to see whether you drive safely, courteously and correctly.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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In addition to driving a motor vehicle, what must you demonstrate on the road test?
- That you can repair a flat tire
- That you can follow the rules of the road
- That you know how to read a detailed road atlas
- That you can drive in every kind of weather
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Correct answer: That you can follow the rules of the road
The manual says you must also show that you understand and can follow the rules of the road.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)