A sign that reads 'DO NOT ENTER' on a red and white background means:

You may not enter the road ahead

Enter only if no cars are coming

If a tire blows out while you are driving, the first thing you should do is:

Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the gas

Steer hard toward the shoulder right away

Turn on hazard lights and stop in the lane

Brake hard to stop as quickly as you can

A black-and-white rectangular sign reading 'NO TURN ON RED' means:

No turning on red, even after stopping

Turn on red only if no cars are coming

Only left turns on red are banned here

Free Vermont DMV Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 3 2026

25 questions80% to passExplanations includedFree

20Real test questions

80%Pass score

This Practice Test 3 is modeled on the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) written knowledge exam, which has 20 questions; to pass you need 16 of 20 correct (80%). These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the DMV tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.

Question 1 of 25

What does 'implied consent' mean for drivers?

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Inside this test

What's on the Vermont Practice Test 3

The real Vermont knowledge test has 20 questions, and to pass you need 16 of 20 correct (80%). Practice Test 3 is a 25-question set drawn from 52 questions, scored against a practice target of 80%.

Topics in this test's question pool

Road signs 16
Traffic laws 13
Safe driving 10
Emergencies 4
Vehicle equipment 3
Alcohol & drugs 3
Parking 2
Right of way 1

52 questions in the pool, 9 of them written specifically for Vermont. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.

Sample questions from this test, with answers

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1. You are about to pass a person riding a horse on a Vermont road. Which of these does the manual say you should never do?
- A. Slow down and give extra room
- B. Use the full lane to pass the horse
- C. Keep 4 seconds of space behind it
- D. Sound your horn or rev your engine (correct)
Why: A horn or a revving engine can frighten the animal and endanger the rider. Slow down, use the full lane to pass, and do not cut back in quickly.
Source: official Vermont driver handbook, p.45 (PDF p.46), Sharing the Road with Domestic Animals
2. What is the minimum legal tire tread depth for a vehicle in Vermont?
- A. 2/32 inch (correct)
- B. 4/32 inch
- C. 6/32 inch
- D. 8/32 inch
Why: Tires must have at least 2/32 inch of tread. Tires worn down to the wear bars are neither safe nor legal.
Source: official Vermont driver handbook, p.60 (PDF p.61), Tires
3. What is the difference between a black-on-white speed sign and a yellow speed sign below a warning sign?
- A. They mean the same - both are legal limits
- B. White is the legal limit; yellow is advisory (correct)
- C. Yellow is the legal limit; white is advisory
- D. White is for trucks; yellow is for cars
Why: A black-on-white speed sign is the legal speed limit. A yellow speed plate below a warning sign (e.g., on a curve) is an advisory speed - the safe recommended speed for that hazard.
Source: Federal MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2C.59
4. If your right wheels drift off the pavement onto the shoulder, you should:
- A. Brake hard and steer back onto the road
- B. Ease off the gas and steer back gently (correct)
- C. Speed up and steer back on right away
- D. Jerk the wheel left to get back at once
Why: If your wheels drift onto the shoulder, do not brake hard or jerk the wheel. Ease off the accelerator, keep a firm grip, and steer back onto the pavement gently once your speed has decreased - this prevents loss of control.
Source: official Vermont driver handbook
5. What is the most effective way to stay alert on a long drive?
- A. Drink coffee or an energy drink each hour
- B. Keep the window open and the air cold
- C. Take breaks every 2 hours or 100 miles (correct)
- D. Turn up the radio and sing along
Why: The only real cure for drowsiness while driving is sleep. Take breaks at least every 2 hours or 100 miles. Coffee provides temporary relief but is not a substitute for rest.
Source: official Vermont driver handbook
6. What does 'covering the brake' mean?
- A. Pressing the brake and gas at the same time
- B. Holding your foot over the brake, ready to stop (correct)
- C. Resting your left foot on the brake pedal
- D. Pumping the brake to warn the drivers behind you
Why: Covering the brake means moving your foot from the accelerator to a position over, or lightly on, the brake pedal when you see a possible hazard, so you can brake with less reaction time.
Source: official Vermont driver handbook

More Vermont facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the Vermont permit practice test page.

Vermont DMV Test Info

Questions on real test: 20
Passing score: 80%
Correct needed: 16 of 20 correct (80%)
Minimum age: 15 years old
Testing agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

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Study Tip

Don't just aim to pass this Vermont Practice Test 3 once - keep taking it until you score 80% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your DMV exam.