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Vermont Permit Test Retake Rules (2026)

What the Vermont DMV publishes:

At least 1 day for the knowledge test (7 days for the road test)
Wait
Not published by Vermont DMV — see the rules
Attempts
You pay again for each test
Retest fee
Verified against official records from Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) and DMV learner's permit page on October 1, 2026.
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Vermont exam specifications

Vermont Knowledge Exam Specifications

  • Total: 20 questions
  • Passing score: 16 out of 20 questions correct (80%)
  • Allowed misses: 4 missed questions maximum

Official Vermont DMV Examination Notes:

  • The knowledge test is online; each question has four answers.
  • If you fail, wait at least one day before another test; you pay the test fee again.

Official Failure Rules in Vermont

From the Vermont DMV:

  • Waiting period: At least 1 day for the knowledge test (7 days for the road test)
  • Retest fees: You pay again for each test

How Vermont Compares

  • Its 80% pass mark sits between 5 stricter and 8 more lenient states.
  • Vermont is one of 26 states whose agency publishes a mandatory waiting period.
  • No attempt limit is published by Vermont; 13 other states also publish none.
  • A retest fee is published in 13 states, Vermont included.

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Practice questions from the official Vermont Driver's Manual (2025); every answer cites it.

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Retake Questions for Vermont

At least 1 day for the knowledge test (7 days for the road test). Verify current rules with the Vermont DMV before booking.

The agency does not publish a lifetime attempt cap. Attempt allowances are typically governed by your permit application validity period.

You pay again for each test. Verify current rules with the Vermont DMV before booking.

Applicants in Vermont must score at least 16 out of 20 questions correct (80%) on the Vermont DMV-administered knowledge exam, missing at most 4 missed questions.

Study from the official Vermont Driver's Manual (2025), which supplies every Vermont question; the exam requires 16 out of 20 questions correct (80%) to pass, allowing at most 4 missed questions.