Vermont permit test numbers to know

Distances, speeds, limits, fines and deadlines are the questions people miss most, because they have to be memorized. Here are 54 Vermont numbers, grouped and cited, with a free quiz and flashcards to lock them in.

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  • Alcohol & drugs

    Under Vermont's Implied Consent Law, what happens if you refuse an officer's request for an alcohol or drug test?

    You lose your license for at least 6 months

    When you get a license, you agree to be tested for alcohol or drugs if an officer asks.

    Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 54

  • Fines, points & penalties

    A Vermont junior operator is convicted of texting while driving. What recall applies?

    A 30-day recall, plus a fine of at least $100 and at least 2 points

    Junior operator texting brings a 30-day recall, and it also comes with fines of at least $100 and at least two points on your record.

    Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 22

  • Speed limits

    Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the maximum speed on Vermont roads other than the Interstate?

    50 mph

    Vermont's maximum speed on all roads is 50 mph unless a different limit is posted.

    Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 29

Every Vermont number, by topic

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Alcohol & drugs

7 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
0.08%Legal BAC limit for adult driverslegislature.vermont.gov
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when the person’s alcohol concentration is: (A) 0.08 or more; or (B) 0.02 or more if the person is operating a school bus as defined in subdivision 4(34) of this title; or (C) 0.04 or more if the person is operating a commercial vehicle
0.02%BAC limit for underage driverslegislature.vermont.gov
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when the person’s alcohol concentration is: (A) 0.08 or more; or (B) 0.02 or more if the person is operating a school bus as defined in subdivision 4(34) of this title; or (C) 0.04 or more if the person is operating a commercial vehicle
0.04%BAC limit in a commercial vehiclelegislature.vermont.gov
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when the person’s alcohol concentration is: (A) 0.08 or more; or (B) 0.02 or more if the person is operating a school bus as defined in subdivision 4(34) of this title; or (C) 0.04 or more if the person is operating a commercial vehicle
$750, 2 yearsDrunk driving (DUI)Up to $750 fine and/or up to 2 years in prisonlegislature.vermont.gov
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A person who violates section 1201 of this title may be fined not more than $750.00 or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both.
$300, 180-dayDrunk driving (DUI)Failing the program brings a $300 penalty and a 180-day suspensionlegislature.vermont.gov
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For a first offense, a civil penalty of $300.00 and suspension of the person’s operator’s license and privilege to operate a motor vehicle for a period of 180 days
six monthsDrunk driving (DUI)Civil (administrative) suspension of the license or privilege to drive for six months, with an ignition interlock license possiblelegislature.vermont.gov
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the person refused to submit to a test, the Commissioner shall suspend the person’s operating license or nonresident operating privilege or the privilege of an unlicensed operator to operate a vehicle for a period of six months
6 monthsUnder Vermont's Implied Consent Law, what happens if you refuse an officer's request for an alcohol or drug test?Answer: You lose your license for at least 6 monthsVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 54
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If the driver refuses, they will lose their Driver's License for at least six (6) months.

Fines, points & penalties

14 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
$100-$200Phone useFirst violation $100-$200legislature.vermont.gov
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subject to a civil penalty of not less than $100.00 and not more than $200.00 for a first violation, and of not less than $250.00 and not more than $500.00 for a second or subsequent violation within any two-year period.
two years, $250-$500Phone useSecond or later within two years $250-$500legislature.vermont.gov
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subject to a civil penalty of not less than $100.00 and not more than $200.00 for a first violation, and of not less than $250.00 and not more than $500.00 for a second or subsequent violation within any two-year period.
2 pointsPhone use2 pointslegislature.vermont.gov
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subject to a civil penalty of not less than $100.00 and not more than $200.00 for a first violation, and of not less than $250.00 and not more than $500.00 for a second or subsequent violation within any two-year period.
$25,000, $50,000, $10,000InsuranceVermont requires liability insurance of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash for injury or death, plus $10,000 for property damagelegislature.vermont.gov
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an automobile liability policy or bond in the amounts of at least $25,000.00 for one person and $50,000.00 for two or more persons killed or injured and $10,000.00 for damages to property in any one crash.
30-day, $100, 2 pointsA Vermont junior operator is convicted of texting while driving. What recall applies?Answer: A 30-day recall, plus a fine of at least $100 and at least 2 pointsVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 22
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Junior Operator texting (JRT) = 30 day recall (includes fines of at least $100 and at least two points on your driving record)
3-point, 6 pointsUnder Vermont's GDL law, which record triggers a 90-day junior operator points recall?Answer: A single 3-point speeding ticket or 6 points in totalVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 22
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Junior Operator Points Accumulation Recall (JRP) = 90 day recall (for a single 3 pt. Speeding violation or a 6 pt. Total)
10 pointsUnder Vermont's point system, how many points trigger a notice that your license will be suspended?Answer: 10 pointsVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 65
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When a driver receives a total of 10 points, a letter will be sent notifying the driver that their privilege to drive is to be suspended.
5 pointsIn Vermont, how many points are assessed for failing to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing?Answer: 5 pointsVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 65
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Failure to stop for a school bus that has stopped with the red warning lights flashing, 5 points.
4 pointsHow many points does Vermont assess for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?Answer: 4 pointsVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 65
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Failure to yield the right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, 4 points.
2 to 8 pointsHow many points does a Vermont speeding conviction add to your record?Answer: 2 to 8 points, depending on how far over the limitVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 65
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Speeding, 2 - 8 points depending on your speed over the speed limit.
$25,000What minimum liability insurance does Vermont require for death or injury of one person?Answer: $25,000Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 68
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The amount of coverage MUST be at least $25,000 for death or injury of one person; $50,000 for death or injury of 2 or more persons; $10,000 for property damage.
$300, 30-dayUnder Vermont law, a person under 21 is ticketed for possessing alcohol and does not complete the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program. What is the penalty for a first offense?Answer: A $300 civil penalty and a 30-day license suspensionVermont Department of Motor Vehicles website
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a civil penalty of $300.00 and suspension of the person’s operator’s license and privilege to operate a motor vehicle for a period of 30 days, for a first offense
72 hours, $3,000When must you send a written crash report to the Vermont DMV?Answer: Within 72 hours if anyone is injured or damage is $3,000 or moreVermont Department of Motor Vehicles website
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someone is injured or there is total property damage of $3,000.00 or more shall make a written report concerning the crash to the Commissioner on forms furnished by the Commissioner. The written report shall be mailed to the Commissioner within 72 hours after the crash.
$100 to $200Outside any work zone or school zone, what is the fine range for a first violation of Vermont's portable electronic device law?Answer: $100 to $200Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 56
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A person who violates this law shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $200.00 for a first violation

Speed limits

4 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
50 mphSpeed limits: statewide unposted50 mph on any highwaylegislature.vermont.gov
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the limits specified in this section or established pursuant to this section are maximum lawful speeds, and no individual shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed in excess of 50 miles per hour.
65 mphSpeed limits: Interstates65 mph unless posteddmv.vermont.gov
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The maximum speed for any vehicle on an Interstate in Vermont is 65 miles per hour or as posted.
50 mphUnless a sign says otherwise, what is the maximum speed on Vermont roads other than the Interstate?Answer: 50 mphVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 29
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The maximum speed for any vehicle on all Vermont roads is 50 miles per hour or as posted.
65 mphWhat is the maximum speed on a Vermont Interstate unless otherwise posted?Answer: 65 mphVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 29
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The maximum speed for any vehicle on an Interstate in Vermont is 65 miles per hour or as posted.

Distances & following gaps

8 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
4 secondsWhat following distance does the Vermont manual recommend in normal conditions?Answer: At least 4 secondsVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 29
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If it takes less than four seconds for your vehicle to reach that point, you are following too closely and must increase your following distance.
240 feetThe Vermont manual compares stopping distances on dry pavement. About how far does a car travel to stop from 60 mph?Answer: 240 feetVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 36
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It takes 240 feet for a passenger car to come to a complete stop on dry pavement traveling at 60 MPH, versus 75 feet for the same car to come to a stop at 30 MPH.
100 feetUnder Vermont law, how far before a turn or lane change must you signal?Answer: At least 100 feetVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 27
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The law states that a driver must use a turn signal not less than 100 feet before making a turn or changing lanes.
one footWhen preparing to turn left on a two-way road, where should you position your car?Answer: Within one foot of the center line, if safeVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 27
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Position your vehicle within one foot of the centerline, if it is safe to do so.
18 inchesOn your road test you turn around by backing into a side street on your right. Where do you first stop?Answer: Just past the street, about 18 inches from the curbVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 57
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Drive just past the street and stop about 18 inches from the curb or edge of the road.
4 feetHow much space should you leave between your car and a bicyclist you are passing in Vermont?Answer: At least 4 feetVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 41
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Leave at least four feet of passing space between the right side of your vehicle and a bicyclist.
15 feetWhen a train is approaching a crossing, how far from the nearest rail must you stop?Answer: At least 15 feetVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 38
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By law, drivers must STOP not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when:
500 feetIn fog or heavy snow, at what visibility does Vermont law require headlights?Answer: When you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles 500 feet aheadVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 47
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If you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles 500 feet ahead, the law requires drivers to have headlights turned on.

Parking

5 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
6 feetHow close may you park to a fire hydrant in Vermont?Answer: No closer than 6 feetVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 30
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Within 6 feet of a fire hydrant
20 feetHow close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park in Vermont?Answer: No closer than 20 feetVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 30
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Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
30 feetHow close may you park to a stop sign or traffic light in Vermont?Answer: No closer than 30 feetVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 30
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Within 30 feet of a flashing red or yellow light, stop sign, or traffic light
12 inchesWhen parked on a two-lane road, how close to the curb or right side of the road must your right wheels be?Answer: Within 12 inchesVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 30
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A vehicle parked on a 2-lane road must have the right wheels within 12 inches of the right side of the road or curb.
75 feetWhere signs are posted, how far from a fire station driveway must you stay when parking across the street from it?Answer: At least 75 feetVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 30
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Within 20 feet of the driveway of a fire station or across the street within 75 feet of the driveway, when there are signs

Ages, permits & the test

12 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
20Questions on the testdmv.vermont.gov
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The knowledge test is online and has 20 questions. Each question has four answers to choose from, of which only one is correct. You must answer at least 16 questions correctly to pass the test. If you fail the test, you must wait at least one day before taking another one.
16 of 20Correct answers to passdmv.vermont.gov
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The knowledge test is online and has 20 questions. Each question has four answers to choose from, of which only one is correct. You must answer at least 16 questions correctly to pass the test. If you fail the test, you must wait at least one day before taking another one.
under 18Phone useDrivers under 18 may not use any portable electronic device (handheld or hands-free) while driving, including while temporarily stopped on a public highwaylegislature.vermont.gov
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An individual under 18 years of age shall not use any portable electronic device as defined in subdivision 4(82) of this title while operating a moving motor vehicle
25-yearYou have a Vermont learner's permit. Which of these people may supervise you from the front seat?Answer: A licensed, unimpaired 25-year-old neighbor in the front seatVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 14
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a licensed and unimpaired individual 25 years of age or older riding in the front seat
1 yearHow long must you hold a Vermont learner's permit before you can get a Junior Driver's License?Answer: At least 1 yearVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 14
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An individual must possess a Learner’s Permit for at least one (1) year prior to obtaining a Junior Driver’s License.
40 hoursHow many hours of supervised driving practice must a Vermont teen log before a Junior Driver's License?Answer: 40 hours, with at least 10 at nightVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 14
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you must complete 40 hours of driving practice, with at least 10 hours being nighttime driving.
30 minutesFor Vermont's required practice hours, what counts as "nighttime driving"?Answer: From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunriseVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 14
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Nighttime driving is considered driving during the period of 30 minutes after sunset, to 30 minutes before sunrise.
6 hoursVermont's 40 hours of practice driving are in addition to which other requirement?Answer: The 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driver educationVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 15
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The law requires the 40 hours of driving practice to be in addition to the 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving required for successful completion of driver education.
1 year, age 18A 17-year-old got a Vermont Junior Driver's License 4 months ago. May they take a job delivering pizzas?Answer: No, not until 1 year after the license or age 18, whichever is firstVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 16
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an individual cannot act as a pizza delivery person (driver) until they have had their Junior Driver’s License for one (1) year, or until they reach the age of eighteen (18), whichever comes first.
90 daysA Vermont junior driver is caught carrying passengers for hire. What is the recall period?Answer: 90 daysVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 22
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Carrying Passengers for Hire, Junior Operator Violation (CPH) = 90-day recall
one dayIf you fail Vermont's learner's permit knowledge test, how long must you wait to try again?Answer: At least one dayVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 19
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If you fail the test, you must wait at least one day before taking another one.
14 daysYour Vermont driver's license expired 3 weeks ago. Can you still drive on it?Answer: No, a license expired more than 14 days is not validVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 25
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A Vermont license that has expired for more than 14 days is not a valid license. You may not drive with it.

Time limits & deadlines

2 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
15 daysA Vermont officer stops you and you have insurance but left the card at home. What happens?Answer: You have 15 days to show proof you were insured at the timeVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 68
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If you have insurance on your vehicle and a police officer stops you, and you cannot show the card to the officer, you have 15 days to do so.
15 daysYou just registered a vehicle in Vermont, and it has no valid Vermont inspection sticker. When must it be inspected?Answer: Within 15 days of registrationVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 60
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All motor vehicles have to be inspected within 15 days of registration, unless bearing a valid Vermont inspection sticker.

Seat belts, lights & equipment

2 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
Under 18Seat beltsUnder 18: safety beltlegislature.vermont.gov
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if any person 18 years of age or older is occupying a seating position that has been manufactured with a federally approved safety belt system and is not restrained by the safety belt system while the motor vehicle is in motion on a public highway
half hourBased on the time of day, when does Vermont law require your headlights to be on?Answer: From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunriseVermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 50
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The law requires headlights on vehicles to be turned on a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

Memory tips

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  • Learn the number with its unit and its place. “15 feet from a hydrant” sticks; “15” on its own gets mixed up with 15 mph.
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Questions about the numbers

What numbers do I need to know for the Vermont permit test?

Mostly distances (how close you may park to a hydrant or crosswalk, when to signal, when to dim your high beams), speed limits, blood-alcohol limits, and the ages, hours and deadlines for your permit and license. This page lists 54 of them for Vermont, each with its source.

Why focus on numbers?

A California DMV study of its own knowledge test found that many of the hardest questions “are numerical and have correct answers that must be learned by rote memorization.” Numbers are easy to mix up under pressure, so they are worth drilling on their own.

Where do these numbers come from?

Each one is quoted from the Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), Vermont statutes or DMV pages. Our build checks that every number on this page appears word for word in the quote it cites.

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