Vermont Driver Handbook
This manual is published by VT DMV. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by VT DMV
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the VT DMV website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Vermont
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the VT DMV knowledge test.
20
80%
$39
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Vermont Test
Original or certified copy of birth certificate or valid passport; completed permit application (signed by parent/guardian if under 18); two pieces of mail listing name and physical Vermont address; Social Security number (if applicable); test and permit fees.
Vermont-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Vermont that VT DMV weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel Moose and deer collision safety — most active at dawn/dusk; moose eyes may not reflect headlights
- gavel Winter driving — snow tires on all four wheels, never mix tire types
- gavel Move Over Law — change lanes or slow for stopped emergency vehicles and snowplows
- gavel Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) accepted for land/sea return from Canada in lieu of passport
- gavel Under-21 zero-tolerance: BAC of .02 or more triggers civil violation and license suspension
After You Pass: Vermont License Renewal
4 years
$51
Up to 6 months before expiration
More Vermont Driving Resources
Vermont Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Vermont driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. VT DMV publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does VT DMV require when I show up for the test?
Original or certified copy of birth certificate or valid passport; completed permit application (signed by parent/guardian if under 18); two pieces of mail listing name and physical Vermont address; Social Security number (if applicable); test and permit fees.
How is the Vermont knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
20 multiple-choice questions; must answer at least 16 correctly (80%). Online only via mydmv.vermont.gov.
Do I have to read the whole Vermont handbook to pass the test?
The VT DMV test has 20 questions and you need 16 correct (80%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Vermont handbook version?
VT DMV reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Vermont test after reading the handbook?
At any VT DMV location. Use our /dmv-near-me/vt finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Vermont driver handbook free to download?
Yes. VT DMV publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Vermont handbook on my phone?
Yes. The VT DMV site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.