Vermont: Licensing basics
Vermont’s Learner’s Permit, Junior Driver’s License and the graduated license program, proof of identity and residency, the knowledge and road tests, renewal, moving to Vermont and vehicle registration. Split into 11 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Licensing basics — Using the Manual, Accommodations and Penalties
Questions in this part include: “Where is the Vermont learner permit test taken, according to the manual?”
StartLicensing basics — Identity Documents and Social Security Number
Questions in this part include: “How many categories of documentation do you need to show when applying, according to Chapter 3?”
StartLicensing basics — Residency, Lawful Status and Privilege Cards
Questions in this part include: “Which applicants must provide proof of Vermont residency to obtain a new license or permit?”
StartLicensing basics — Learner’s Permit and Supervised Practice
Questions in this part include: “What is the minimum age to take the test for a Vermont Learner’s Permit?”
StartLicensing basics — Junior License Requirements and Test Vehicle
Questions in this part include: “For at least how long must an individual possess a Learner’s Permit before obtaining a Junior Driver’s License?”
StartLicensing basics — Junior License Restrictions and Recalls
Questions in this part include: “A Junior Driver’s License is considered what kind of license?”
StartLicensing basics — Driver’s License, New Residents and Endorsements
Questions in this part include: “What is the minimum age for a Driver’s License (not a Junior Driver’s License) once you pass the required examination?”
StartLicensing basics — Vision, Knowledge Test and Road Test
Questions in this part include: “Which students can take a road test given by a high school driver education instructor?”
StartLicensing basics — License Renewal, Vehicle Registration and Plates
Questions in this part include: “When is a renewal application mailed to the address the DMV has on file?”
StartLicensing basics — Purchase and Use Tax, Titles, VIN and Liens
Questions in this part include: “On what is the Purchase and Use Tax on a non-leased vehicle figured?”
StartLicensing basics — Commercial Licenses and Disabled Drivers
Questions in this part include: “A Commercial Driver's License is required for operators of vehicles rated in excess of how many pounds?”
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Where is the Vermont learner permit test taken, according to the manual?
- Online, on the DMV's mydmv website
- In person, at any DMV office
- At a driver education school only
- At the examiner's road test site
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Correct answer: Online, on the DMV's mydmv website
The manual says the learner permit test is no longer taken in the DMV office; it is an online test on the DMV's website.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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What is DriveVermont?
- A printed handbook mailed to every license holder
- A phone line that schedules road tests for new drivers
- A web tutorial for studying for the Learner’s Permit test
- A paper form used to renew a Driver’s License
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Correct answer: A web tutorial for studying for the Learner’s Permit test
DriveVermont is the DMV's web tutorial. It has images, videos and quizzes to help you study for the Learner’s Permit test.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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What does the DriveVermont web tutorial offer after you complete it?
- An automatic Learner’s Permit sent to you by mail
- A practice exam that looks very similar to the actual test
- A free road test appointment at any DMV office this week
- A signed copy of the printed manual
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Correct answer: A practice exam that looks very similar to the actual test
After the tutorial, a practice exam is available that looks very similar to the actual test.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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If a disability limits your ability to read and understand written language, what does the manual say you can use?
- A relative who takes the written test in your place
- A longer test period with no appointment
- A certified copy of the manual from a doctor
- The audio or online interactive versions of the manual
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Correct answer: The audio or online interactive versions of the manual
The DMV offers audio and online interactive versions of the manual on its website for people whose disability limits reading.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Who can you file a complaint with if you feel the DMV did not give you a reasonable accommodation for your disability?
- The Vermont Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
- The Vermont Human Rights Commission
- The Vermont Court Diversion board
- The Agency of Transportation safety office
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Correct answer: The Vermont Human Rights Commission
The manual directs complaints about a missing reasonable accommodation to the Vermont Human Rights Commission.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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If you have trouble reading or have a disability that inhibits your reading ability, when should you tell the DMV?
- On the day your license expires
- After you fail the test once
- When you receive your license by mail
- When you make your appointment
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Correct answer: When you make your appointment
The DMV asks to be told when the appointment is made so it can work with you to accommodate your needs.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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What does the manual say about using it during the test?
- It may not be used during the test
- It may be used during the written test only
- It may be used if the examiner agrees
- It may be used during the road test only
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Correct answer: It may not be used during the test
The manual states in capital letters that it may not be used during the test.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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The Commissioner's safety message says that getting a license means committing to maintaining a vehicle that meets Vermont's what standards?
- Tire tread standards
- Window tint standards
- Emissions standards
- Noise limit standards
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Correct answer: Emissions standards
The message lists maintaining a safe vehicle that meets Vermont's emissions standards among the commitments of a license holder.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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According to the Commissioner's message, how is having a license described?
- As a right everyone gets at a certain age
- As a reward for finishing driver education
- As a permanent status that cannot be lost
- As a privilege that is earned
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Correct answer: As a privilege that is earned
The manual calls a license a privilege that is earned by showing you are a proficient and safe driver.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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According to the Commissioner's message, what does retaining the privilege of a license require?
- Continuing to operate your vehicle safely and responsibly
- Renewing your Learner’s Permit every year
- Retaking the written test again every two or three years
- Driving only during daylight hours
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Correct answer: Continuing to operate your vehicle safely and responsibly
The privilege of driving is kept by continuing to drive safely and responsibly.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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What may cause Vermont driver testing to be cancelled or postponed?
- A shortage of printed manuals
- An examiner's lunch break
- Poor road conditions
- A holiday in a neighboring state
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Correct answer: Poor road conditions
The manual says testing may be cancelled or postponed because of poor road conditions.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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What is the maximum fine for falsely impersonating another person in an application for a Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit under 23 V.S.A. § 202?
- $300
- $500
- $2,500
- $1,000
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Correct answer: $1,000
The law sets a fine of not more than $1,000 (or imprisonment, or both) for this offense.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What is the maximum prison term for obtaining a Learner’s Permit or license by false representation or impersonation under 23 V.S.A. § 202?
- Thirty days
- Two years
- Six months
- Five years
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Correct answer: Two years
The penalty is a fine of not more than $1,000, imprisonment of not more than two years, or both.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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In addition to a fine or imprisonment, how long is the privilege to operate suspended for a person who falsely impersonates another in a license application?
- 15 days
- 30 days
- One year
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
The offender also has the privilege to operate suspended for 90 days.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which action can lead to a fine, possible imprisonment and a 90-day suspension of your privilege to operate?
- Knowingly helping an applicant get a license by false statements about age or identity
- Applying for a Driver’s License while living with other people at the address
- Giving a post office box as your mailing address on an application
- Using a previous passport that has expired as proof of identity
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Correct answer: Knowingly helping an applicant get a license by false statements about age or identity
Knowingly aiding an applicant in obtaining a license, permit or registration by false representation as to age or identity is punished like impersonation.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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How many categories of documentation do you need to show when applying, according to Chapter 3?
- 2 categories of documents
- 3 categories of documents
- 4 categories of documents
- 6 categories of documents
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Correct answer: 4 categories of documents
The chapter lists four categories: identity and date of birth, Social Security information, Vermont residency and current address, and lawful status.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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For which documents is the fourth category, lawful status in the United States, required?
- Learner’s Permits only
- Real ID and EDL only
- Junior Driver’s Licenses only
- All license types
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Correct answer: Real ID and EDL only
The lawful status category is only required for a Real ID and an EDL.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What kind of documents does the DMV accept as proof of identity?
- Originals, or copies certified by the issuer
- Faxed copies of the original documents
- Photocopies of the original documents
- Scanned copies of the originals sent by email
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Correct answer: Originals, or copies certified by the issuer
Documents must be originals or copies certified by the issuing agency; faxed or photocopied documents are not accepted.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What happens to the original documents you give to the DMV?
- They are kept by the DMV and never returned to you
- They are mailed to the Social Security Administration
- They are returned to the applicant and may be imaged
- They are destroyed after review
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Correct answer: They are returned to the applicant and may be imaged
The DMV returns original documents to the applicant but may image them and store the images in a secure database.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Your name is different from the name on your documents. What must you provide?
- A letter from a neighbor who has known you for years
- Proof of legal change, such as a marriage certificate
- A new Social Security number
- A statement signed by the DMV examiner
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Correct answer: Proof of legal change, such as a marriage certificate
A name that differs from your documents must be backed up by proof of legal change such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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A passport used as proof of identity and date of birth must be what?
- Issued within the last year
- Issued by the State of Vermont
- Printed in more than one language
- Valid and unexpired
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Correct answer: Valid and unexpired
The first accepted identity document listed is a valid, unexpired passport.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which of these is accepted as proof of identity and date of birth?
- A library card with your photo on it
- A Certificate of Naturalization issued by DHS
- A school report card from the last year
- A hunting or fishing license
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Correct answer: A Certificate of Naturalization issued by DHS
The identity list includes a Certificate of Naturalization issued by DHS; the other items are not on it.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Who determines whether a government other than Mexico or Guatemala has comparable security standards for its consular identification document?
- The Commissioner
- The examiner who gives the road test
- The Social Security Administration
- The Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Correct answer: The Commissioner
The manual says comparable security standards for another government's consular ID are determined by the Commissioner.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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When may the DMV require additional documentation beyond the lists in the manual?
- Only when the applicant is under 18 years old
- Only when the applicant lives out of state
- At its discretion, if the documents are questionable
- Only when the application is made by mail
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Correct answer: At its discretion, if the documents are questionable
Additional documentation may be required at the DMV's discretion in those cases.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Who decides whether the documents presented are authentic, valid and acceptable?
- The applicant's parent or guardian
- The Social Security Administration
- The Vermont Human Rights Commission
- The driver's license personnel
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Correct answer: The driver's license personnel
The manual says the driver's license personnel make that determination.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Document approval does not always happen the same day. What may this require?
- An additional visit
- A new Social Security number
- A repeat of the written test
- A letter from a school Guidance Counselor
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Correct answer: An additional visit
The manual says approval may not occur the same day and may require an additional visit.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What does an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) require in addition to proof of identity, Social Security number and Vermont residency?
- Proof of a clean driving record
- A letter from a Guidance Counselor
- Proof of US citizenship
- Completion of a driver education course
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Correct answer: Proof of US citizenship
An EDL needs proof of US citizenship on top of proof of identity, SSN and Vermont residency.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which of these may a U.S. citizen present when returning from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda by land or sea?
- A Driver Privilege Card (DPC)
- An Enhanced Driver’s License
- A Learner’s Permit for a minor
- A Junior Driver’s License
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Correct answer: An Enhanced Driver’s License
Returning citizens must present a U.S. Passport, a U.S. Passport Card or an Enhanced Driver's License.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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As proof of Social Security information, what must you present?
- Your Social Security card, or an SSA letter of ineligibility for an SSN
- Your birth certificate or a letter from your current employer
- A lease or a utility bill with your name and address on it
- A Vermont EBT card or a pay stub with no number on it
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Correct answer: Your Social Security card, or an SSA letter of ineligibility for an SSN
The manual requires the Social Security card, or an SSA letter stating you are ineligible for an SSN.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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If your Social Security card is not available, which of these may be used in its place?
- A property tax bill
- A Vermont EBT card
- A W-2 form
- A consular identification document
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Correct answer: A W-2 form
A W-2 form, an SSA-1099 form or a pay stub showing name and SSN may substitute for the card.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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A pay stub used in place of a Social Security card must show your name and how much of your SSN?
- The first 3 digits only
- At least the last 4 digits
- All 9 digits
- The last digit only
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Correct answer: At least the last 4 digits
The pay stub must show name and SSN with a minimum of the last 4 digits.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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If you need to correct or update information at the Social Security Administration, when should you do so?
- After the DMV issues your license
- At the same time you take the road test
- Within 30 days after your DMV visit
- Before you visit the DMV
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Correct answer: Before you visit the DMV
Your name must verify with the Social Security Administration, so corrections should be made before the DMV visit.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What must you bring with you when applying for a corrected Driver's License or ID card in your new name?
- A new passport photo
- Your updated Social Security card
- Your old Driver’s License only
- A letter from your previous employer
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Correct answer: Your updated Social Security card
The manual says to bring the updated Social Security card when applying in the new name.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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A temporary foreign national who is not authorized for employment must present what in place of a Social Security number?
- A Social Security card with a temporary number
- A letter from the employer
- Any pay stub from the last year
- SSA documentation that you do not have an SSN
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Correct answer: SSA documentation that you do not have an SSN
Such an applicant must show SSA documentation that no SSN exists for them.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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The Vermont DMV electronically verifies which items with the Social Security Administration?
- Your name, date of birth and SSN
- Your address, height and weight
- Your vehicle's registration and insurance
- Your driving record and points
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Correct answer: Your name, date of birth and SSN
The DMV checks name, date of birth and SSN electronically with the SSA.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which applicants must provide proof of Vermont residency to obtain a new license or permit?
- Only those applying for a Commercial Driver's License or an EDL
- Only those applicants who are under 18 years of age
- Applicants for a new license, EDL, Learner’s Permit, Non-Driver ID or CDL
- Only those who have moved to Vermont within the last year
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Correct answer: Applicants for a new license, EDL, Learner’s Permit, Non-Driver ID or CDL
Proof of residency is required for a new license, EDL, Learner's Permit, Non-Driver ID or CDL.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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When must applicants with an out-of-state physical address prove Vermont residency again?
- Every year on their birthday
- Only when they change vehicles
- Never, once they have a license
- Upon renewal
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Correct answer: Upon renewal
Applicants with an out-of-state physical address must prove Vermont residency at renewal.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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What kind of residential address must you supply to the DMV?
- A street or highway address
- A post office box
- Any address in New England
- A mailing address only
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Correct answer: A street or highway address
The residential address must be a street or highway address and may not be a post office box.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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May you use a post office box as your mailing address with the DMV?
- No, a street address is required for mail also
- Yes, but only with a Driver Privilege Card
- Yes, as the mailing address
- No, unless you are a minor
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Correct answer: Yes, as the mailing address
The residential address cannot be a P.O. box, but a post office box is allowed as the mailing address.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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If a number and street name have not been assigned in your area, what is acceptable as your address?
- A hand-drawn map of your property and its location
- An address convention used by the U.S. Postal Service
- The address of the nearest town office or clerk
- A post office box in another state
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Correct answer: An address convention used by the U.S. Postal Service
Where no number and street name have been assigned, a U.S. Postal Service address convention is acceptable.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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If mail is not received at your street address, which of these is among the documents you may provide to show your street address?
- A birth certificate
- A school yearbook
- A property tax bill
- A warranty card for a vehicle
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Correct answer: A property tax bill
A property tax bill with physical location is on the list of residency documents; two are needed.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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If mail is not received at your street address, how many of the listed residency documents must you provide?
- Any one
- Any two
- All of them
- Any four
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Correct answer: Any two
The manual says to provide any two of the listed documents showing the street address.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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A utility bill used as proof of residency must list what?
- The account holder's Social Security number
- The amount of the last payment
- The mailing address only
- The service address
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Correct answer: The service address
A utility bill is accepted only if it lists the service address.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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What must active duty U.S. military applicants who reside out of state provide as proof of residency?
- Two pieces of mail sent to a post office box in Vermont
- A letter from a Driver Education School or counselor
- A Vermont EBT card and a utility bill for the base
- Military ID and proof in military records, such as orders
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Correct answer: Military ID and proof in military records, such as orders
They show military ID plus military records, such as a Leave and Earnings Statement or orders, proving Vermont is their residence.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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What must a minor provide as proof of Vermont residency?
- Residency Certification plus one parent residency document
- Two pieces of mail in the minor's own name and address
- A letter from a Driver Education School and a utility bill
- A utility bill and a lease in the minor's own name
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Correct answer: Residency Certification plus one parent residency document
A minor needs the Vermont Residency Certification and one parent residency document, plus evidence of the parent/guardian relationship.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Besides a residency certification and a parent residency document, what must be provided for a minor applicant?
- A Social Security card in the parent's name
- A letter from a school bus driver
- The parent or guardian's evidence of relationship
- A military ID of the parent
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Correct answer: The parent or guardian's evidence of relationship
Evidence of the parent/guardian's relationship to the applicant is also required for minors.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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If the Learner’s Permit applicant is a minor, who must provide one of the residency documents?
- The Guidance Counselor
- The driver education instructor
- The examiner
- The parent or guardian
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Correct answer: The parent or guardian
For a minor, the parent/guardian provides the residency document.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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If an applicant is not a Vermont resident, for what purpose may he or she obtain a Vermont Learner’s Permit?
- Taking part in a driver education course
- Driving a vehicle for hire
- Taking the road test in another state
- Visiting relatives for a short stay
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Correct answer: Taking part in a driver education course
A non-resident may only get a Vermont Learner’s Permit to take part in a driver education and training course.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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A non-resident who wants a Vermont Learner’s Permit can provide which of these?
- A letter from a landlord saying the student rents a home in Vermont
- A copy of a Social Security card
- A letter from a school Guidance Counselor
- A passport from the applicant's home country only
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Correct answer: A letter from a school Guidance Counselor
A letter from a school Guidance Counselor or from a Driver Education School showing enrollment is accepted.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Which letter can a non-resident provide to show enrollment in a driver education class when applying for a Vermont Learner’s Permit?
- A letter from the DMV Commissioner
- A letter from a Driver Education School
- A letter from a court diversion board
- A letter from an auto insurance company
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Correct answer: A letter from a Driver Education School
A letter from a Driver Education School indicating enrollment in a class is accepted.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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What can foreign nationals provide as proof of lawful status?
- A passport and visa, or a green card
- A letter from a school Guidance Counselor
- A Vermont Residency Certification only
- A utility bill with the service address
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Correct answer: A passport and visa, or a green card
Foreign nationals provide a passport and visa, green card, or other proof of legal presence for inspection and copying.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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What does the Vermont DMV use SAVE for?
- To check a driver's insurance coverage online
- To schedule road tests online
- To verify immigration documents electronically
- To record a driver's points
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Correct answer: To verify immigration documents electronically
SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) is the Department of Homeland Security program the DMV uses to verify immigration documents electronically.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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For Real ID and EDL, how much time must proof of lawful status have remaining?
- A minimum of 10 days
- A minimum of 30 days
- A minimum of 60 days
- A minimum of one year
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Correct answer: A minimum of 30 days
The manual says proof of lawful status must have a minimum of 30 days remaining.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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What is a Driver Privilege Card?
- A commercial license for large vehicles
- A card that allows driving without insurance
- A Real ID license with extra privileges
- A license or permit that is NOT Real ID compliant
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Correct answer: A license or permit that is NOT Real ID compliant
The manual defines the Driver Privilege Card as a Vermont license or permit that is not Real ID compliant.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Who can get a Driver Privilege Card?
- Only U.S. citizens
- Anyone who is a Vermont resident
- Only people with a valid passport
- Only people who hold a Real ID
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Correct answer: Anyone who is a Vermont resident
It is available to any Vermont resident.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Which proof does issuance of a Driver Privilege Card not require?
- Proof of Vermont residency
- Proof of identity
- A Social Security card or equivalent
- Proof of legal presence or US citizenship
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Correct answer: Proof of legal presence or US citizenship
Issuance of the Driver Privilege Card does not require proof of legal presence or US citizenship.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Which of these entries on a Vermont Driver’s License is a self-designated descriptor?
- Eye color
- Date of birth
- Legal name
- Residential address
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Correct answer: Eye color
Height, weight, eye color and gender are self-designated descriptors on a license or non-driver ID.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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What does Vermont or federal law say about documents confirming self-designated descriptors such as height or weight?
- Applicants must present a doctor's note
- Applicants must present a birth certificate
- No documentation confirming them is required
- Applicants must have the examiner measure them
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Correct answer: No documentation confirming them is required
Applicants need not present documentation confirming the information they submit for those entries.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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How soon must a person who has moved into Vermont with a valid license from another jurisdiction obtain a Vermont license?
- Within 60 days of moving into the state
- Within 90 days of moving into the state
- Within 6 months of moving into the state
- Within one year of moving into the state
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Correct answer: Within 60 days of moving into the state
A person who moves into Vermont with a valid license from another jurisdiction must obtain a Vermont license within 60 days.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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According to the manual, what does the act of licensing make driving?
- A right
- A guarantee
- A privilege
- A contract
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Correct answer: A privilege
Licensing makes driving a privilege, which is why a license holder must drive within the limits of the law.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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What is the minimum age to take the test for a Vermont Learner’s Permit?
- 14 years old
- 15 years old
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
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Correct answer: 15 years old
A person must be at least 15 years old to take the Learner’s Permit test.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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A resident of another state enrolled in a Vermont Driver Education & Training course can obtain a Vermont Learner’s Permit. What will be required?
- A letter from that state’s DMV approving the permit
- A signed statement from the person’s employer
- Proof of a clean driving record for five years
- A letter from the school confirming enrollment
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Correct answer: A letter from the school confirming enrollment
An out-of-state resident in a Vermont driver education course must show a letter from the school confirming enrollment.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Who must sign the Learner’s Permit application of a 15-, 16- or 17-year-old before the test can be taken?
- A driver education instructor
- Any licensed driver aged 25 or older
- A parent or legal guardian
- A school principal
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Correct answer: A parent or legal guardian
Applicants aged 15 to 17 need a parent’s or legal guardian’s permission, shown by their signature on the application.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Which applicants aged 15, 16 or 17 do not need a parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to get a Learner’s Permit?
- Emancipated minors
- Foreign exchange students
- Students enrolled in driver education
- Applicants with a clean driving record
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Correct answer: Emancipated minors
The manual exempts only emancipated minors from the parental permission requirement.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Who may sign the Foreign Exchange Parental Authorization Form for a foreign exchange student applying for a Learner’s Permit?
- A host parent
- The student’s school principal
- The exchange program coordinator
- A parent or legal guardian
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Correct answer: A parent or legal guardian
The form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian; a host parent cannot sign it.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Your Learner’s Permit will be issued after you pay the required fees and do what?
- Pass a road test
- Pass the online permit test
- Complete 40 hours of driving practice
- Hold a license from another state for six months
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Correct answer: Pass the online permit test
The manual says the permit is issued after the online permit test is passed and fees are paid.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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To apply for a Learner’s Permit, how long must the applicant have maintained a clean driving record?
- The previous six months
- The previous two years
- The previous one year
- The previous three years
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Correct answer: The previous two years
A Learner’s Permit applicant must have a clean driving record in the previous two years.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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A Learner’s Permit applicant has had a recall, suspension or revocation. What may the applicant be required to do?
- Retake driver education
- Complete 40 more hours of practice
- Reapply every six months until age 18
- Serve an additional waiting period
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Correct answer: Serve an additional waiting period
The manual tells such applicants to contact DMV because an additional waiting period may be required.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Before driving in another state with a Vermont Learner’s Permit, what must you do to find out whether it is legal?
- Carry a letter from the Vermont DMV approving out-of-state driving
- Drive only with a licensed parent or guardian in the front seat
- Contact that state’s Motor Vehicle Department or law enforcement agency
- Drive only in daylight hours and not on interstate highways
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Correct answer: Contact that state’s Motor Vehicle Department or law enforcement agency
You must check with the other state’s Motor Vehicle Department or law enforcement agency first, because a Vermont permit may not be valid there.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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How long must a person have kept a clean driving record, without Learner’s Permit recalls, suspensions or revocations, before obtaining a Junior Driver’s License?
- Three months
- One year
- Two years
- Six months
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Correct answer: Six months
A six-month clean record with no permit recalls, suspensions or revocations is required before a Junior Driver’s License.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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For at least how long must an individual possess a Learner’s Permit before obtaining a Junior Driver’s License?
- Six months
- One year
- Two years
- Three months
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Correct answer: One year
The manual requires holding a Learner’s Permit at least one year before getting a Junior Driver’s License.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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A Junior Driver’s License is issued to persons of what age who pass the required examination?
- 15 or 16 years old
- 17 or 18 years old
- 16 or 17 years old
- 18 or 19 years old
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Correct answer: 16 or 17 years old
The Junior Driver’s License is for 16- and 17-year-olds who pass the examination.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Before getting a license, all 16- and 17-year-olds must pass a state approved driver education course. How many hours of classroom study does it consist of?
- 30 hours
- 10 hours
- 20 hours
- 40 hours
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Correct answer: 30 hours
The course consists of 30 hours of classroom study, along with behind the wheel training and observation.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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How many hours of observation are part of the state approved driver education and training course for 16- and 17-year-olds?
- 6 hours
- 3 hours
- 10 hours
- 12 hours
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Correct answer: 6 hours
The course includes 6 hours of observation, in addition to classroom study and behind the wheel training.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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How many hours of behind the wheel training are part of the state approved driver education and training course for 16- and 17-year-olds?
- 10 hours
- 12 hours
- 6 hours
- 30 hours
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Correct answer: 6 hours
The course includes 6 hours of behind the wheel training.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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In addition to the driver education course, a Junior Driver’s License applicant must complete 40 hours of driving practice. At least how many of those hours must be nighttime driving?
- 12 hours
- 10 hours
- 15 hours
- 20 hours
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Correct answer: 10 hours
At least 10 of the 40 practice hours must be driven at night.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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For the 40 hours of driving practice, what period is considered nighttime driving?
- From sunset to sunrise
- From 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise
- From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
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Correct answer: From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
The manual defines nighttime driving as the period starting 30 minutes after sunset and ending 30 minutes before sunrise.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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If a Learner’s Permit has been expired more than 3 years, what is required before the road test for a Junior Driver’s License can be given?
- A second driver education course
- A one-year waiting period
- A written exam
- Another 40 hours of driving practice
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Correct answer: A written exam
A permit expired more than 3 years requires a written exam before the road test can be given.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Before a driving test for a Junior Driver’s License can be given, where must the driver education instructor have logged your completion?
- In the Driver Education Certification Service
- In the Problem Driver Pointer System
- In the Graduated Driver’s License Program
- In the Agency of Education’s school register
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Correct answer: In the Driver Education Certification Service
The instructor must log completion in the Driver Education Certification Service before a driving test can be administered.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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When is out-of-state driver education acceptable for a Junior Driver’s License?
- It was taught online by any approved provider and ended with a final written exam at the school
- It includes classroom training only, taught by any instructor the school chooses
- It was completed at a school in a neighboring state and lasted at least 40 hours
- It was taught by a certified or licensed instructor and includes classroom and behind-the-wheel training
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Correct answer: It was taught by a certified or licensed instructor and includes classroom and behind-the-wheel training
Out-of-state driver education counts only if a certified or licensed instructor taught it and it had both classroom and behind-the-wheel training.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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How does the law treat the 40 hours of driving practice for a Junior Driver’s License compared with the 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving in driver education?
- The 6 hours count toward the 40 hours
- The 40 hours are in addition to the 6 hours
- The 40 hours replace the 6 hours
- Only 34 more hours are needed after the 6 hours
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Correct answer: The 40 hours are in addition to the 6 hours
The law requires the 40 practice hours to be in addition to the 6 behind-the-wheel hours of driver education.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What may a Junior Driver’s License applicant provide instead of entering a Social Security Number on the application?
- A letter from the applicant’s school principal
- A letter from the DMV commissioner
- A letter from a parent or legal guardian
- A letter from the Social Security Administration
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Correct answer: A letter from the Social Security Administration
The application requires an SSN or a letter from the Social Security Administration showing ineligibility.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Which of these must the vehicle you bring to the Junior Driver’s License road test have?
- A valid inspection sticker
- A manual transmission
- A rear-view camera
- A current dealer inspection report
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Correct answer: A valid inspection sticker
The test vehicle must be clean, in good mechanical condition, legal and have a valid inspection sticker.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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For the Junior Driver’s License road test, which part of the vehicle should you be sure is working properly?
- The cruise control
- The rear window defroster
- The emergency/parking brake
- The windshield washer
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Correct answer: The emergency/parking brake
The manual tells applicants to be sure the emergency/parking brake works properly before the test.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What happens if you fail to show a valid insurance card and a registration certificate when you arrive for your road test appointment?
- You will be tested but not licensed
- You will be tested after paying a late fee
- You will take the test in a DMV vehicle
- It will prevent testing
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Correct answer: It will prevent testing
Without a valid insurance card and a registration certificate, the road test cannot be given.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Your Junior Driver’s License will be issued after you pass the road test, pay the required fees and do what?
- Complete a second road test
- Hold the Learner’s Permit for two years
- Provide proper identification
- Take a vision test at your school
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Correct answer: Provide proper identification
Issuance requires passing the road test, paying the fees and providing proper identification.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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When is a person with a Junior Driver’s License from another state not subject to Vermont’s Graduated License provisions?
- When they have held that license in the other state for at least six months
- When they have held that license in the other state for at least one year
- When they are at least 17 years old
- When they have passed the Vermont eye test
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Correct answer: When they have held that license in the other state for at least six months
Vermont’s Graduated License provisions apply unless the out-of-state Junior Driver’s License was held for at least six months.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Which students can take a road test given by a high school driver education instructor?
- Any Vermont resident aged 16 or 17
- Any student enrolled in a driver education course
- Only students who attend a participating school
- Only students with a six-month clean driving record
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Correct answer: Only students who attend a participating school
High school road tests are given only to students who attend a participating school.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What is a student who passed a road test given by a high school driver education instructor issued?
- A temporary Junior Driver’s License
- A Driver Education Examination Certificate
- A Driver Education Completion Certificate
- A Road Test Exemption Certificate
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Correct answer: A Driver Education Examination Certificate
Passing the high school road test earns a Driver Education Examination Certificate, which is submitted with other documents for the license.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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A student who passed the high school road test must submit the certificate and other required documents in what way?
- By mail to the Agency of Education
- Through the student’s driver education instructor
- Online through the DMV website
- In person to any Motor Vehicle Customer Service Office
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Correct answer: In person to any Motor Vehicle Customer Service Office
The documents must be submitted in person at any Motor Vehicle Customer Service Office.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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A Junior Driver’s License is considered what kind of license?
- A permanent license
- A conditional permit
- A provisional license
- A replacement license
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Correct answer: A provisional license
A Junior Driver’s License is a provisional license, which the Commissioner may take away for unsafe driving.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Besides showing through your actions that you are an unsafe driver, when may a Junior Driver’s License be taken away?
- If a parent or guardian withdraws permission to drive
- If your driver education instructor requests it
- If you do not renew it within six months
- If you drive outside your home county
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Correct answer: If a parent or guardian withdraws permission to drive
The license may be taken away if a parent or guardian withdraws permission for the junior driver to drive.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Which of these may a Junior Driver’s License holder not do?
- Carry family members after six months
- Carry passengers for hire
- Drive with a licensed parent in the front seat
- Drive during the first three months with a permitted adult
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Correct answer: Carry passengers for hire
A Junior Driver’s License holder may not carry passengers for hire.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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During which period is a Junior Driver’s License holder restricted to driving alone?
- The first month
- The first three months
- The first six months
- The first year
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Correct answer: The first three months
Passengers are limited during the first three months unless a licensed, unimpaired adult of a permitted type is in the front seat.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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After holding a Junior Driver’s License for six months, how many passengers may the driver transport?
- Any number, up to the number of safety belts
- No more than three, whatever the number of safety belts
- Only as many as the driver’s family has seats for
- Any number, as long as they are all licensed drivers
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Correct answer: Any number, up to the number of safety belts
After six months the number of passengers is not restricted, but the driver may not carry more passengers than there are safety belts.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What is the minimum age for a Driver’s License (not a Junior Driver’s License) once you pass the required examination?
- 18 years old
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
- 21 years old
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Correct answer: 18 years old
A Driver’s License is issued to eligible individuals who are 18 years of age or older and pass the required examination.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which vehicles require additional exams on top of a Driver’s License?
- Pickup trucks and vans
- Vehicles with manual transmissions
- School buses and motorcycles
- Any vehicle not registered in your name
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Correct answer: School buses and motorcycles
A Driver’s License covers any noncommercial vehicle except a school bus or motorcycle, which need additional exams.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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When applying for a Driver’s License with a valid Learner’s Permit, a licensed and unimpaired person who is not your parent, guardian or an instructor may go with you if he or she is at least how old?
- 18 years old
- 25 years old
- 21 years old
- 23 years old
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Correct answer: 25 years old
Besides a parent, guardian or instructor, the accompanying person must be a licensed, unimpaired individual 25 years of age or older.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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When must the license of the driver who accompanies you to the exam for your Driver’s License be valid?
- Only on the day your permit was issued
- For one year after the exam
- Only when you pass the road test
- At the time of application
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Correct answer: At the time of application
The accompanying driver’s license has to be valid when you apply.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which of these must the proof of automobile insurance state when you apply for a Driver’s License with a Learner’s Permit?
- The driver’s license number of the insured
- The monthly premium amount
- The vehicle identification number
- The date the vehicle was purchased
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Correct answer: The vehicle identification number
The proof must name the carrier, coverage dates, the insured, and describe the vehicle including its vehicle identification number.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Besides proof of automobile insurance, what proof about the vehicle is required to get a Driver’s License with a valid Learner’s Permit?
- Proof of the purchase price
- Proof of valid registration
- Proof of a recent emissions test
- Proof of the vehicle’s ownership history
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Correct answer: Proof of valid registration
Vermont requires proof of valid registration for the vehicle in addition to insurance.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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When is your Driver’s License issued if you applied with a valid Learner’s Permit?
- After you pass the knowledge test
- As soon as your parent or guardian signs
- After you complete the vision test
- After you pass the road test and pay the fees
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Correct answer: After you pass the road test and pay the fees
The license is issued only after the road test is passed and the fees are paid.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A new Vermont Resident with a valid out-of-state license applies for a Vermont Driver’s License. What examination will be required?
- An eye examination
- A road test only
- A written test only
- A written test and a road test
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Correct answer: An eye examination
With a valid out-of-state license, or one expired three years or less, an eye examination is required.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A new resident’s out-of-state license has been expired for more than three years. Which tests must the resident take?
- The vision and written tests only
- The vision and road tests only
- The vision, written and road tests
- Only the vision test is required
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Correct answer: The vision, written and road tests
After more than three years expired, or with no out-of-state license, all three tests are needed.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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If your home state license is not valid, what must you do to get to the Department of Motor Vehicles?
- Drive yourself and show the expired license
- Have someone with a valid license drive you
- Ask the examiner to pick you up
- Drive yourself with a copy of the license
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Correct answer: Have someone with a valid license drive you
With an invalid home state license, someone who has a valid license has to drive you.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Until when can a person whose privilege to operate a motor vehicle in any state has been suspended not be issued a license?
- Until a full year has passed since it began
- Until you move to a different state and apply there
- Until your insurer approves a new policy for you
- Until it is terminated and you are notified in writing
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Correct answer: Until it is terminated and you are notified in writing
A suspended, revoked or refused person must wait until the action ends and they are officially told of reinstatement in writing.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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For what reason can a license not be issued to a person when the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles has evidence of it?
- The person cannot or will not drive without endangering others
- The person has owned more than one vehicle at a time
- The person has ever been involved in a crash
- The person has moved between two or more states
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Correct answer: The person cannot or will not drive without endangering others
No license is issued when the Commissioner has evidence that the person cannot or will not operate a vehicle without endangering other highway users.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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According to the manual’s list, which person may not be issued a new Driver’s License or renew an existing one?
- A new resident with a valid out-of-state license
- A person 18 or older who passes the exam
- A person who is not a Vermont Resident
- A person whose out-of-state license expired two years ago
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Correct answer: A person who is not a Vermont Resident
The manual lists a person who is not a Vermont Resident among those who may not be issued or renew a license.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Who must have a driver’s license with a school bus endorsement?
- Only drivers employed directly by a school district
- Every licensed driver who transports children in a school bus
- Only drivers who also hold a motorcycle endorsement
- Only drivers who carry more than 15 children at once
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Correct answer: Every licensed driver who transports children in a school bus
Every Vermont licensed driver who transports school children in a school bus needs the endorsement.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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You drive a school bus with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, or made to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver. You need a Commercial Driver’s License with which endorsements?
- A Type II school bus endorsement only
- Motorcycle and school bus endorsements
- Passenger and Type II endorsements
- Passenger and school bus endorsements
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Correct answer: Passenger and school bus endorsements
Large school buses call for a Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and school bus endorsements.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What are you required to obtain to transport school children in school buses rated by the manufacturer for fewer than 16 passengers?
- A Type II school bus endorsement
- A Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger endorsement
- A Type I school bus endorsement
- A motorcycle endorsement
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Correct answer: A Type II school bus endorsement
For buses rated for fewer than 16 passengers, a Type II school bus endorsement on your driver’s license is required.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What do you need to transport school children in a multifunction school activity bus owned or leased by a school?
- A motorcycle endorsement
- A Learner’s Permit
- A school bus endorsement
- Nothing beyond a regular Driver’s License
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Correct answer: A school bus endorsement
A multifunction school activity bus owned or leased by a school calls for a school bus endorsement.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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You are paid to transport school children, for example in a taxi. What must you have?
- A Junior Driver’s License
- A school bus endorsement
- A passenger-only license card
- Only proof of insurance for the taxi
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Correct answer: A school bus endorsement
Transporting school children for hire, such as in a taxi, requires a school bus endorsement.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What does the manual say about a school bus endorsement if you transport school children in cars or vans owned either privately or by a school?
- You are never required to have one
- You are exempt if the van is privately owned
- Only taxi drivers are required to have one
- You may be required to get one
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Correct answer: You may be required to get one
For cars or vans, privately or school owned, you may be required to get a school bus endorsement.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum age at which a person who has a license may get a motorcycle endorsement or motorcycle permit by passing a test?
- 16 years old
- 15 years old
- 17 years old
- 18 years old
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Correct answer: 16 years old
A licensed person 16 years old or older may get a motorcycle endorsement or permit by passing a test.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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The Vermont Rider Education Program (VREP) encourages which people to take motorcycle training?
- Only people 16 and 17 years old
- Only adults 18 and older
- People of all ages who want to ride a motorcycle
- Only people who already have an endorsement
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Correct answer: People of all ages who want to ride a motorcycle
VREP encourages people of all ages who are interested in riding a motorcycle.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What are students who successfully complete the Basic Rider Course exempt from?
- The vision screening for a motorcycle endorsement
- The state written and skill exams for an endorsement
- Paying any fee for a motorcycle endorsement
- The requirement to hold a Driver’s License
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Correct answer: The state written and skill exams for an endorsement
Completing the Basic Rider Course exempts students from the state written and skill exams for a motorcycle endorsement.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What should you do if you are unable to keep a scheduled DMV appointment?
- Cancel or reschedule it as soon as possible
- Skip it and make a new one when you arrive
- Wait until the DMV calls you
- Send a family member in your place
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Correct answer: Cancel or reschedule it as soon as possible
Cancelling or rescheduling early frees the time for someone else.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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When must a hearing-impaired applicant request an interpreter?
- When arriving at the DMV office
- At the start of the road test
- At the time of scheduling the appointment
- On the day after the knowledge test
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Correct answer: At the time of scheduling the appointment
An interpreter is provided if requested when the appointment is scheduled.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Which of these is something the driving tests are used to evaluate?
- Whether you can parallel park in under a minute
- Whether you can read and understand road signs and lights
- Whether you know how to repair a vehicle’s engine
- Whether you have ever received a traffic ticket
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Correct answer: Whether you can read and understand road signs and lights
The tests check whether you can read and understand the road signs and lights used on the road.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What vision standard must the vision screening result meet?
- 20/20
- 20/30
- 20/50
- 20/40
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Correct answer: 20/40
If the screening shows vision does not meet the required standard of 20/40, you are referred to an eye doctor.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What happens if your vision screening does not meet the required standard?
- You are referred to an eye doctor of your choice and expense
- You are sent to a DMV-assigned eye doctor at state expense
- You must wait one year before another screening
- Your license application is permanently denied
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Correct answer: You are referred to an eye doctor of your choice and expense
The examiner refers you to an eye doctor of your choice and expense for further testing.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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The eye doctor who evaluates your vision after a failed screening must be a licensed what?
- Optician or eyeglass dispenser
- General physician or nurse
- Optometrist or ophthalmologist
- Chiropractor or physical therapist
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Correct answer: Optometrist or ophthalmologist
The eye doctor must be a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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How many questions does the knowledge test have?
- 25 questions
- 20 questions
- 30 questions
- 40 questions
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Correct answer: 20 questions
The knowledge test is online and has 20 questions.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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How many answers does each knowledge test question have to choose from?
- Three, of which only one is correct
- Five, of which two are correct
- Two, true or false
- Four, of which only one is correct
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Correct answer: Four, of which only one is correct
Each question has four choices and only one is correct.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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At least how many questions must you answer correctly to pass the knowledge test?
- 16
- 14
- 15
- 18
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Correct answer: 16
You must answer at least 16 questions correctly to pass.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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If you fail the knowledge test, how long must you wait before taking another one?
- At least one week
- At least one month
- At least one day
- At least three days
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Correct answer: At least one day
After failing the knowledge test you must wait at least one day.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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When will the road test be given?
- Before the knowledge test
- Only after you pass all other parts of the test
- On the same day, in any order you choose
- Only after a one-month waiting period
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Correct answer: Only after you pass all other parts of the test
The road test is not given until you have passed all the other parts of the test.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Before the examination, you should have at least how many hours of actual driving experience under an experienced driver or driving instructor?
- 20 hours
- 25 hours
- 60 hours
- 40 hours
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Correct answer: 40 hours
The manual recommends at least 40 hours of actual driving experience under the direction of an experienced driver or instructor.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Before the examination, at least how many hours of your actual driving experience should be in traffic?
- Five hours
- Two hours
- Three hours
- Eight hours
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Correct answer: Five hours
At least five hours of the recommended driving experience should be in traffic.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Which statement about the road test is true?
- You may be asked to do something illegal if no traffic is near
- Examiners sometimes play tricks to test your alertness
- You will not be asked to do anything against the law
- You may be asked to speed briefly to show vehicle control
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Correct answer: You will not be asked to do anything against the law
No tricks are played on you and you are not asked to do anything against the law during the road test.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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During the road test, whose directions must you follow?
- Your accompanying parent or guardian
- The examiner riding with you
- The instructor who taught you
- The registered owner of the vehicle
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Correct answer: The examiner riding with you
You must follow the directions of the examiner who rides with you.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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At what speeds are you expected to drive during the road test?
- Always exactly the posted speed limit
- Always below the posted speed limit
- At least the posted speed limit
- Proper speeds according to conditions
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Correct answer: Proper speeds according to conditions
You are expected to drive at proper speeds according to conditions.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What is the rule about animals in the vehicle during a road test?
- No animals are allowed
- Small animals are allowed if restrained
- One pet is allowed if the examiner agrees
- Animals are allowed only in the back seat
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Correct answer: No animals are allowed
No animals may be in the vehicle during a road test.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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If you fail the road test for any reason, how long must you wait before taking another test?
- At least one day
- At least two weeks
- At least one week
- At least three months
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Correct answer: At least one week
After failing a road test you must wait at least one week.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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If you fail a road test three times, what minimum waiting period is required?
- One week
- One month
- Two weeks
- Three months
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Correct answer: One month
After three failed road tests a minimum waiting period of one month is required.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Which statement about the registration and inspection of the vehicle you furnish for the road test is correct?
- Only Vermont registered and inspected vehicles are accepted
- Only registration is checked; inspection is not required
- It must be registered in Vermont but may be inspected anywhere
- It must be registered and inspected, in any state
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Correct answer: It must be registered and inspected, in any state
The vehicle must be registered and inspected, and the state where this was done does not matter.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Besides being registered and inspected, what must you have for the vehicle you use in the road test?
- Proof of insurance
- A statement from a mechanic
- A letter from the vehicle’s lender
- A copy of the vehicle’s title
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Correct answer: Proof of insurance
You must have proof of insurance for the vehicle you use for the road test.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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When may a rental vehicle be used for a road test?
- When the renter has bought extra insurance for the test day
- When a parent or guardian signs the rental contract for you
- When the rental company gives a letter accepting full responsibility
- When the vehicle is rented for at least one full week or longer
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Correct answer: When the rental company gives a letter accepting full responsibility
A rental vehicle is allowed only if the rental company provides a letter accepting full responsibility.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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When is a vehicle displaying dealer registration acceptable for a road test?
- When the dealership provides a signed letter of approval
- When you are an immediate family member of the dealership
- When a dealership employee rides along in the back seat
- When the dealer plates are less than one year old
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Correct answer: When you are an immediate family member of the dealership
Dealer registration is not acceptable unless you are an immediate family member of the dealership.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A vehicle displaying which plates will not be given a road test?
- Plates registered in another state
- Plates less than one year old
- Vermont plates with a recent inspection sticker
- Agriculture, antique or exhibit plates
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Correct answer: Agriculture, antique or exhibit plates
These plates are restricted in their use by law, so no road test is given in such a vehicle.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What happens if the vehicle you furnish is not properly equipped, in good mechanical condition, registered, insured and inspected?
- You may take the test with a score penalty
- You must pay a fee at the testing site
- You will not be permitted to take the driving test
- The test is given in the examiner’s vehicle
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Correct answer: You will not be permitted to take the driving test
The driving test is not given unless the vehicle is properly equipped, in good condition, registered, insured and inspected.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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At what age may a person with a valid Learner’s Permit operate a motor vehicle, if accompanied as the law requires?
- 15 years old
- 14 years old
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
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Correct answer: 15 years old
A person who is 15 or older and holds a valid Learner’s Permit may drive when accompanied by a qualified, unimpaired person.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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A Learner’s Permit holder may be accompanied by a licensed and unimpaired person who is at least what age, if that person is not a parent, guardian or driver education instructor?
- 18 years old
- 21 years old
- 25 years old
- 30 years old
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Correct answer: 25 years old
Besides a parent, guardian or instructor, the accompanying person must be a licensed, unimpaired person at least 25 years old.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Before obtaining a Junior Driver’s License, how many additional hours of practice behind the wheel must an individual complete?
- 20 hours
- 25 hours
- 60 hours
- 40 hours
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Correct answer: 40 hours
An additional forty hours of supervised practice is required before the Junior Driver’s License.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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How does the 40 hours of practice relate to the six hours of behind the wheel instruction in a driver-training course?
- It includes those six hours
- It replaces those six hours
- It is in addition to those six hours
- It is reduced by those six hours
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Correct answer: It is in addition to those six hours
The forty hours of practice must be completed on top of the six hours of behind the wheel instruction time.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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For how long after a Junior Driver’s License is issued may the holder not operate a vehicle in the course of their employment (unless the holder turns 18 first)?
- One year
- Three months
- Six months
- Two years
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Correct answer: One year
A Junior Driver’s License holder may not drive for work for one year after issuance, or until age 18, whichever comes first.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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During the first three months under a Junior Driver’s License, which person riding in the front seat allows the driver to carry passengers?
- A licensed and unimpaired person 21 years of age or older
- A licensed and unimpaired person 25 years of age or older
- A licensed friend who is 18 years old
- A sibling who also holds a Junior Driver’s License
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Correct answer: A licensed and unimpaired person 25 years of age or older
In the first three months passengers are allowed only with a licensed, unimpaired parent or guardian, instructor, or person 25 or older in the front seat.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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When a qualified adult rides in the front seat during the first three months of a Junior Driver’s License, how many passengers may the driver carry?
- Only one passenger
- No more than there are safety belts
- No more than three passengers
- As many as fit, with no limit of any kind
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Correct answer: No more than there are safety belts
There is no set number limit, but the driver may not carry more passengers than there are safety belts.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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After holding a Junior Driver’s License for how long does the restriction on the number of passengers end (other than the number of safety belts)?
- Six months
- Three months
- Nine months
- One year
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Correct answer: Six months
After six months there is no restriction on the number of passengers, though the driver cannot carry more than there are safety belts.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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To be eligible for a Driver’s License, a Junior Driver’s License holder must have no recalls, suspensions or revocations during what period?
- The previous six months
- The previous three months
- The previous year
- The previous two years
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Correct answer: The previous six months
The holder must have a clean record for the previous six month period.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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After a recall, suspension or revocation, when does the six month period a Junior Driver’s License holder needs before a Driver’s License begin?
- On the date the Junior Driver’s License was issued
- On the date the recall began
- On the date of reinstatement
- On the holder’s 18th birthday
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Correct answer: On the date of reinstatement
If there was a recall, suspension or revocation, the six month period starts on the date of reinstatement.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Which licenses does the manual call ‘provisional licenses’ that can be recalled?
- A Junior Driver’s License and a Driver’s License
- A Driver’s License and an Enhanced Driver’s License
- A Learner’s Permit and a Driver’s License
- A Learner’s Permit and a Junior Driver’s License
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Correct answer: A Learner’s Permit and a Junior Driver’s License
Both the Learner’s Permit and the Junior Driver’s License are provisional and recallable.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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While a recall is in effect, what is the individual ineligible for?
- Only a Junior Driver’s License, not a Driver’s License
- Both a Junior Driver’s License and a Driver’s License
- Only a Driver’s License, not a Junior Driver’s License
- Only a renewal of the Learner’s Permit and nothing else
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Correct answer: Both a Junior Driver’s License and a Driver’s License
During a recall the individual cannot obtain a Junior Driver’s License or a Driver’s License.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What right does an individual have when a recall is issued?
- The right to keep driving during the recall
- The right to choose a shorter recall term
- The right to skip any re-examination
- The right to a hearing
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Correct answer: The right to a hearing
When a recall is issued the individual has the right to a hearing.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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When is a recalled Learner’s Permit or Junior Driver’s License restored?
- When a specific term expires and, if required, a re-examination is passed
- Only when the holder turns 18 and reapplies for a Driver’s License
- Only after the holder completes the 40 hours of practice again
- Only after the holder retakes the driver education course
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Correct answer: When a specific term expires and, if required, a re-examination is passed
It is restored after a specific term ends and, if required, the holder passes a re-examination.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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The Graduated Driver’s License law requires teens of what ages to learn to drive in stages?
- Teens 15 to 18 years old
- Teens 14 to 16 years old
- Teens 16 to 21 years old
- Teens 15 to 25 years old
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Correct answer: Teens 15 to 18 years old
The manual says the law requires teens 15 to 18 years old to learn to drive in stages.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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When is a renewal application mailed to the address the DMV has on file?
- About six months before the license or permit expires
- On the day the license or permit expires
- About a month before the license or permit expires
- About a week after the license or permit expires
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Correct answer: About a month before the license or permit expires
A renewal application is mailed to your address on file about a month before your license or permit expires.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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If you do not receive a renewal form in the mail, what can you do?
- Wait for the Department to mail a second form
- Get a renewal application at a DMV office or online
- Request a renewal form from any police station
- Take the written test again to renew
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Correct answer: Get a renewal application at a DMV office or online
You can obtain a renewal application at a Department of Motor Vehicles office or online.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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When is your license photo updated?
- Only when you renew online
- Only when you change your address
- Only at every fourth renewal
- Any time you renew in person
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Correct answer: Any time you renew in person
The photo is updated any time you renew in person.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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A Vermont license that has expired for more than how many days is not a valid license?
- 7 days
- 14 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
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Correct answer: 14 days
A license expired for more than 14 days is not valid and may not be used to drive.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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If your Vermont driver’s license has been expired for more than three years, what must you do to obtain a new license?
- Only mail the renewal form
- Only update your photo in person
- Be tested again
- Complete a driver education course
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Correct answer: Be tested again
After more than three years expired, you must be tested again to get a new license.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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If you lose your license, where may you obtain a replacement?
- From the Department of Motor Vehicles
- From your local town clerk’s office
- From the Vermont State Police office
- From the Vermont Agency of Education
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Correct answer: From the Department of Motor Vehicles
A lost license is replaced by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Which change cannot be updated online and requires an in-person visit to the DMV?
- A name change
- An address change
- A lost license replacement
- A license renewal
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Correct answer: A name change
The manual says an address can be updated online but name changes require an in-person visit.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Where should a person with a Learner's Permit first practice driving?
- In an empty parking lot or on roads with little traffic
- On a busy interstate with an experienced driver
- On roads with heavy traffic to build skills quickly
- In a school zone during busy hours
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Correct answer: In an empty parking lot or on roads with little traffic
A new permit holder should first build basic car control in an empty lot or on quiet roads before driving where it is busy.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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After a driver passes the written test, when is the Learner's Permit issued?
- As soon as the written test is passed, even if documents are missing
- As soon as the applicant leaves the testing station
- Only when all other requirements are met and all documents are provided
- Once the applicant has passed a second written test at the DMV
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Correct answer: Only when all other requirements are met and all documents are provided
Passing the test is not enough: the permit is issued only once every other requirement is met and all required documents have been provided.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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On the licensing road test, the examiner will watch to see if you can drive a motor vehicle in which way?
- Quickly, quietly and cheaply
- Smoothly, fast and confidently
- Safely, courteously and correctly
- Aggressively, but legally
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Correct answer: Safely, courteously and correctly
The examiner watches to see whether you drive safely, courteously and correctly.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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In addition to driving a motor vehicle, what must you demonstrate on the road test?
- That you can repair a flat tire
- That you can follow the rules of the road
- That you know how to read a detailed road atlas
- That you can drive in every kind of weather
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Correct answer: That you can follow the rules of the road
The manual says you must also show that you understand and can follow the rules of the road.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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Within how many days of moving into Vermont from another state must you register your vehicle?
- 15 days
- 60 days
- 30 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 60 days
A person moving to Vermont must register their vehicle within 60 days of moving into the state.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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What must always be in a vehicle while it is being used?
- The original vehicle title
- The bill of sale
- Proof of valid registration
- The odometer statement
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Correct answer: Proof of valid registration
Proof of valid registration must always be in the vehicle while it is in use, and a police officer has the right to see it.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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What does the manual say about registration plates?
- No part should be covered or hidden, and they must be kept clean
- They may be partly covered when the weather is bad
- They need to be cleaned only before the yearly inspection
- Only the front plate needs to be kept clean and in view
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Correct answer: No part should be covered or hidden, and they must be kept clean
No part of the plates should be covered or hidden, and they must be kept clean at all times.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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When may you transfer your number plates to a new vehicle that you buy?
- When you keep your old vehicle and drive both
- When the new vehicle is the same color as the old one
- When you trade in or sell your old vehicle
- When the new vehicle is bought from a Vermont dealer
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Correct answer: When you trade in or sell your old vehicle
The plates may only be used on the vehicle they were issued for, but they can move to a new vehicle if the old one is traded in or sold.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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You sell your vehicle to someone else. What should you do with your registration plates?
- Leave them on for the new owner to use
- Remove them from the vehicle
- Give them to the new owner with the title
- Mail them to the lien holder
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Correct answer: Remove them from the vehicle
When selling a vehicle, the seller removes the registration plates from it.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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An odometer statement signed by both seller and buyer is required on sales of vehicles of which model years?
- 1991 or newer
- 2001 or newer
- 2021 or newer
- 2011 or newer
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Correct answer: 2011 or newer
Both seller and buyer must sign an odometer statement on all sales of vehicles of model year 2011 or newer.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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Which of these must be included in the bill of sale that you give the new owner when you sell your vehicle?
- The buyer's driver's license number
- The buyer's insurance policy number
- The seller's signature
- The seller's Social Security number
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Correct answer: The seller's signature
The bill of sale has to include the purchaser's name, the seller's signature, the date of sale, and the vehicle's year, make, serial number and price paid.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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When you sell your vehicle, what do you do with the title?
- Sign the back of it with the new owner's name and address
- Mail it to the lien holder before the sale is final
- Keep it until the new owner registers the vehicle
- Destroy it after the bill of sale has been signed
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Correct answer: Sign the back of it with the new owner's name and address
The seller signs the back of the title to show the new owner's name and address, and also fills in the mileage and date of sale.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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If you lose one or both of your registration plates, where can you get a Replacement Plate Application?
- Only at the DMV office in Montpelier
- Only from a licensed inspection station
- Only from the dealer who sold the vehicle
- Any DMV office, a police station, or online
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Correct answer: Any DMV office, a police station, or online
The application can be picked up at any Department of Motor Vehicles office or police station, or found online.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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Within how many days must you notify the DMV if you change your name, your address or the color of your vehicle?
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 15 days
- 60 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
A change of name, address or vehicle color must be reported to the DMV within 30 days.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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On what is the Purchase and Use Tax on a non-leased vehicle figured?
- The price you paid or the current fair market value, whichever is less
- The price you paid or the current fair market value, whichever is greater
- The weight of the vehicle and its engine size
- The odometer reading when you bought the vehicle
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Correct answer: The price you paid or the current fair market value, whichever is greater
The tax is based on the price paid or the current fair market value, whichever amount is greater.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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A new resident registers a vehicle bought outside Vermont. When is the Vermont Purchase and Use Tax not due, based on tax paid in another jurisdiction?
- When the tax paid there is less than the Vermont tax
- When the tax was paid more than 30 days before moving
- When the vehicle was bought less than a year before moving
- When the tax paid there is equal to or greater than the Vermont tax
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Correct answer: When the tax paid there is equal to or greater than the Vermont tax
A new resident is exempt if the tax already paid elsewhere is at least as much as the Vermont tax, and proof is provided.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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A new resident paid less purchase or use tax in another jurisdiction than the Vermont tax. What tax is due in Vermont?
- The difference
- The full Vermont tax
- Half of the Vermont tax
- No tax at all
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Correct answer: The difference
When the tax paid elsewhere is less than the Vermont tax, the tax due is the difference.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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A new resident is exempt from the Vermont Purchase and Use Tax if the vehicle has been registered for at least how long in a jurisdiction that collects a purchase or use tax?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 5 years
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Correct answer: 3 years
A vehicle registered for at least 3 years in a jurisdiction that collects the tax qualifies the new resident for the exemption.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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What is the greatest empty weight of a trailer that needs no Vermont motor vehicle title?
- 1,000 pounds
- 2,500 pounds
- 3,500 pounds
- 1,500 pounds
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Correct answer: 1,500 pounds
A trailer with an empty weight of 1,500 pounds or less is an exception to the title requirement.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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A motorcycle with less than what engine displacement needs no Vermont motor vehicle title?
- 100 cc
- 300 cc
- 200 cc
- 500 cc
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Correct answer: 300 cc
A motorcycle with less than 300 cc of engine displacement is an exception to the title requirement.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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Which document is required for all new vehicles, and you cannot register a vehicle without it?
- A salvage title from another state
- A lien holder's written statement
- A Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin
- A signed VIN verification certificate
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Correct answer: A Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin
A Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin is required for every new vehicle, and a vehicle cannot be registered without it.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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Along with the application for registration, what else will you need to register a vehicle in Vermont?
- The bill of sale and the former owner's title signed over to you
- The seller's driving record and a written vehicle appraisal
- A letter from the seller's insurance company and the old plates
- A lien release and a copy of the seller's driver's license
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Correct answer: The bill of sale and the former owner's title signed over to you
Registration needs the application plus the bill of sale and the former owner's title signed over to you.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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How many characters does a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) have?
- 17
- 13
- 15
- 19
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Correct answer: 17
A VIN has 17 characters made of digits and capital letters, and it identifies one specific vehicle.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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Before 1981, VINs varied in length from how many characters up to 17?
- 5 characters
- 8 characters
- 11 characters
- 13 characters
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Correct answer: 11 characters
VINs before 1981 varied from 11 to 17 characters in length.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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For which of these vehicles is a VIN verification required?
- A new vehicle that has a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin
- A vehicle with a registration from any foreign country, including Canada
- A vehicle that has a lien holder named on it
- A vehicle with a valid Vermont inspection sticker
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Correct answer: A vehicle with a registration from any foreign country, including Canada
Verification is required for vehicles with salvage documentation, vehicles titled under bond, and vehicles registered in any foreign country, including Canada.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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Who may complete a VIN verification?
- Any licensed vehicle dealer
- An inspection station mechanic
- The bank that holds the lien
- A Vermont law enforcement officer
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Correct answer: A Vermont law enforcement officer
VIN verifications are done by Vermont law enforcement officers, personnel under their direct supervision, or DMV employees designated by the Commissioner.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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Where must VIN verifications be completed?
- In the state where the vehicle was first sold
- At the dealer who sells the vehicle
- In Vermont
- In any state that has a DMV office
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Correct answer: In Vermont
The manual says VIN verifications must be completed in Vermont.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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When you register a vehicle that has a SALVAGE title in Vermont, what words will appear on the title you are issued?
- REBUILT VEHICLE
- RESTORED VEHICLE
- RECONSTRUCTED
- CERTIFIED USED
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Correct answer: REBUILT VEHICLE
A vehicle with a SALVAGE title is issued a Vermont title with the words REBUILT VEHICLE.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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What is the person or bank you borrow money from to buy a vehicle called?
- A title holder
- A registrant
- A bondholder
- A lien holder
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Correct answer: A lien holder
When you borrow money to buy a vehicle, the vehicle has a lien on it and the lender is the lien holder.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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Whose name must be on the registration application when you borrowed money to buy the vehicle?
- The seller's name only
- The lien holder's name
- The dealer's name only
- The inspection station's name
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Correct answer: The lien holder's name
The lien holder's name must be on the registration application.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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When a vehicle has a lien on it, where is the title sent when it is issued?
- To you, with the lien noted on it
- To the lien holder, until you pay back the money you borrowed
- To the seller of the vehicle until the first payment
- To the DMV, which keeps it on file for the owner
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Correct answer: To the lien holder, until you pay back the money you borrowed
The title goes to the lien holder and is not given to you until you pay back the money you borrowed.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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A Commercial Driver's License is required for operators of vehicles rated in excess of how many pounds?
- 12,000 pounds
- 26,000 pounds
- 16,000 pounds
- 36,000 pounds
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Correct answer: 26,000 pounds
A Commercial Driver's License is required for vehicles rated in excess of 26,000 pounds.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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A Commercial Driver's License is required to transport how many passengers, including the driver?
- 8 or more
- 12 or more
- 16 or more
- 24 or more
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Correct answer: 16 or more
A Commercial Driver's License is needed for transporting 16 or more passengers, counting the driver.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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Which CDL class covers any combination of vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more, providing the towed unit has a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- None of these
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Correct answer: Class A
Class A covers combinations with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more where the towed unit has a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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Which CDL class covers single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, providing any towed vehicle has a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less?
- Class B
- Class A
- Class C
- None of these
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Correct answer: Class B
Class B covers single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more that tow a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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Which CDL class covers single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less that transport placarded hazardous materials or are designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- None of these
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Correct answer: Class C
Class C covers single vehicles of 26,000 pounds GVWR or less that carry placarded hazardous materials or 16 or more passengers including the driver.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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What does a Commercial Driver Instructional (Learner's) Permit allow a person to do?
- Drive any commercial vehicle alone on public highways with no instructor
- Receive commercial driving instruction and driving experience on public highways
- Carry passengers for pay on public highways without any supervision
- Skip the written examination and take the CDL skill test right away
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Correct answer: Receive commercial driving instruction and driving experience on public highways
The instructional permit allows commercial driving instruction and behind-the-wheel driving experience on public highways.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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A person holding a Commercial License from another state must transfer it within how many days of establishing residency in Vermont?
- 10 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
State and federal law require a commercial license from another state to be transferred within 30 days of establishing residency in Vermont.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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If a person with a disability needs special equipment in the vehicle, what does the manual say about the equipment?
- It must be installed only by a DMV employee
- It must be approved by the police
- It must fit and work properly
- It must be checked every six months
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Correct answer: It must fit and work properly
A person with a disability may still be able to get a license, but any special equipment must fit and work properly.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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How should you explain your disability to the examiner when you take your test?
- Truthfully
- Only if the examiner asks twice
- Briefly and in writing after the test
- Only if the disability can be seen
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Correct answer: Truthfully
The manual tells you to be truthful in explaining your disability to the examiner.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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If you need help getting into the building where you take the test, whom should you tell?
- The examiner, when you arrive for the test
- The clerk at the front desk, on the test day
- The Driver Improvement Section, after the test
- The scheduler, when you call to make your appointment
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Correct answer: The scheduler, when you call to make your appointment
You tell the scheduler when you call to make your appointment so help can be arranged.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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If you have epilepsy or diabetes requiring insulin injection, what must you do before making an appointment for an examination?
- Ask your doctor to schedule the examination for you
- Notify the DMV Driver Improvement Section
- Wait and tell the examiner on the day of the test
- Get written approval from the Town Clerk
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Correct answer: Notify the DMV Driver Improvement Section
A person with such a condition must notify the Driver Improvement Section prior to making an appointment for an examination.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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After you notify the DMV about a medical condition such as epilepsy, what form will you be sent to be completed by your doctor?
- A vehicle inspection form
- A medical evaluation form
- A driver education certificate
- A vision test card
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Correct answer: A medical evaluation form
The DMV sends a medical evaluation form that your doctor completes and mails back for review.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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A person with a medical condition notifies the DMV and the doctor returns the form. How is the person told whether a Learner's Permit is approved?
- By a call from the examiner
- At the front desk of the DMV office
- By a text from the Driver Improvement Section
- In writing
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Correct answer: In writing
The person is notified in writing whether approval is granted or not granted for a Learner's Permit.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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A self-service gasoline station is asked by a driver who holds a Disabled Plate or Parking Placard to help. What must the station do?
- Charge the full-service price for the attendant's help
- Have an attendant dispense the gasoline at the self-service cost
- Allow only the passenger to pump the gasoline
- Send the driver to the nearest full-service station
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Correct answer: Have an attendant dispense the gasoline at the self-service cost
Self-service stations must have an attendant pump the gasoline at the self-service cost when such a driver asks.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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A driver with a Disabled Plate or Parking Placard is at a full-service gasoline station that offers self-service pumping at a lesser cost. What rate does the driver pay for full service?
- The full-service rate
- Half of the full-service rate
- A flat rate set by the DMV
- The lesser rate
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Correct answer: The lesser rate
At full-service stations that offer self-service pumping at a lesser cost, such a driver receives the lesser rate.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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To be eligible for exemption from the purchase and use tax for a vehicle with special equipment, what must be true of your disability?
- It has lasted at least one year
- It began before you turned 18
- It has left you permanently disabled
- It has been reviewed by the Town Clerk
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Correct answer: It has left you permanently disabled
One of the criteria is a disability that has left you permanently disabled.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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To qualify for the purchase and use tax exemption for a disabled driver, what must be true of the vehicle?
- It has altered controls, or a mechanical lifting device for entry and exit
- It was bought new from a Vermont dealer within the past twelve months
- It has been inspected and registered within the last 15 days
- It is registered in the name of a vehicle dealer or a lessor
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Correct answer: It has altered controls, or a mechanical lifting device for entry and exit
The vehicle controls must be altered to let you operate the vehicle, or it must have a mechanical lifting device to allow entry and exit.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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If you claim the purchase and use tax exemption because altered controls were installed, how must your Driver's License be restricted?
- To daytime driving only
- To driving within your town only
- To driving with a passenger over 21
- To operation with altered controls
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Correct answer: To operation with altered controls
A driver claiming the exemption for installed altered controls must have a license restricted to operation with altered controls.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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How many active registrations involving a purchase and use tax exemption may you and any titled owners have at a time?
- Two
- Only one
- Three
- As many as the number of owners
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Correct answer: Only one
You and any titled owners may have only one active registration with a purchase and use tax exemption at a time.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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Who must sign the form for the purchase and use tax exemption for disabled drivers?
- A Town Clerk
- A physician
- The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
- A police officer
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Correct answer: A physician
The exemption form must be signed by a physician.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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How many hours of supervised driving practice does the manual say are required for a teen?
- 20 hours
- 30 hours
- 50 hours
- 40 hours
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Correct answer: 40 hours
Parents are told to give a teen plenty of supervised practice, even more than the required 40 hours.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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Which of these is listed as a known risk factor that a parent's family rules could address?
- Lack of safety belt use
- Driving a vehicle with a manual transmission
- Using winter tires
- Driving on the interstate
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Correct answer: Lack of safety belt use
Family rules could address risk factors for teen drivers such as lack of safety belt use, speeding, nighttime driving, cell phone use, multiple teen passengers, drowsy driving and impaired driving.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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What kind of vehicle does the manual tell parents to choose for a teen driver?
- The newest vehicle with the most powerful engine
- A large, heavy vehicle that is easy to park
- A safe, reliable, well-maintained vehicle
- A small vehicle with the lowest operating cost
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Correct answer: A safe, reliable, well-maintained vehicle
The manual says to choose a safe, reliable, well-maintained vehicle for a teen driver.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How are the Learner's Permit and the Junior Driver's License described in the parents' chapter?
- As permanent, changed only by a court
- As provisional, but never recalled before age 18
- As temporary, ending after one year
- As provisional, and they can be recalled
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Correct answer: As provisional, and they can be recalled
Both the Learner's Permit and the Junior Driver's License are provisional and can be recalled.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How may a parent or guardian suspend their child's provisional license?
- By taking the license to a police station
- By writing to the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles
- By calling the school principal
- By signing a form at the child's driver education class
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Correct answer: By writing to the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles
A parent or guardian may suspend the child's provisional license by writing to the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)