Vermont permit test: laws, points & insurance

Points systems, suspensions, insurance, registration and other legal duties. 12 questions.

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Under Vermont's point system, how many points trigger a notice that your license will be suspended?

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Sample laws, points & insurance questions

  1. Under Vermont's point system, how many points trigger a notice that your license will be suspended?

    • A 6 points
    • B 12 points
    • C 15 points
    • D 10 points
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    D. 10 points

    When a Vermont driver reaches 10 points, the DMV sends a letter saying the driving privilege will be suspended. The more points within two years, the longer the suspension.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 65

  2. In Vermont, how many points are assessed for failing to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing?

    • A 2 points
    • B 3 points
    • C 5 points
    • D 4 points
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    C. 5 points

    Passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing costs 5 points on your Vermont record, one of the heaviest point penalties. It also brings a substantial fine.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 65

  3. How many points does Vermont assess for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

    • A 2 points
    • B 4 points
    • C 5 points
    • D 8 points
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    B. 4 points

    Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk costs 4 points in Vermont. Pedestrians have no protection in a crash, so the penalty is heavy.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 65

  4. How many points does a Vermont speeding conviction add to your record?

    • A A flat 3 points for any speeding ticket
    • B 1 point for every 5 mph you were over the posted limit
    • C Speeding tickets carry fines but no points
    • D 2 to 8 points, depending on how far over the limit
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    D. 2 to 8 points, depending on how far over the limit

    Vermont speeding tickets carry 2 to 8 points depending on how far over the limit you were. The faster you go, the more points you get and the sooner you reach suspension.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 65