VT DMV Driver Licensing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At what age can a Vermont resident apply for a learner's permit?
- 15 years old (Correct answer)
- 14 years old
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
Correct answer: 15 years old
Vermont allows applicants to get a learner's permit at age 15.
Question 2: How long must a Vermont teen hold a learner's permit before applying for a junior driver's license?
- At least 1 year (Correct answer)
- At least 6 months
- At least 90 days
- At least 2 years
Correct answer: At least 1 year
Vermont requires teens to hold a learner's permit for at least one year before getting a junior license.
Question 3: How many hours of supervised driving practice must a Vermont teen complete before getting a junior driver's license?
- 40 hours, including 10 at night (Correct answer)
- 20 hours, including 5 at night
- 50 hours, including 15 at night
- 30 hours with no night requirement
Correct answer: 40 hours, including 10 at night
Vermont requires 40 hours of practice driving, 10 of which must be at night.
Question 4: During the first 3 months with a junior driver's license in Vermont, who may ride with the driver?
- No passengers except a licensed parent, guardian, or driving instructor (Correct answer)
- Any passengers under 18
- Up to two friends
- Only siblings
Correct answer: No passengers except a licensed parent, guardian, or driving instructor
For the first three months, junior operators may not carry passengers except a supervising adult such as a parent, guardian, or instructor.
Question 5: In Vermont, which course must a teen complete before obtaining a junior driver's license?
- A state-approved driver education course (Correct answer)
- A defensive driving refresher course
- A motorcycle awareness course
- A commercial vehicle course
Correct answer: A state-approved driver education course
Teens must complete a state-approved driver education course before receiving a junior license.
Question 6: A person with a Vermont learner's permit must drive under the supervision of whom?
- A licensed driver age 25 or older, or a parent, guardian, or driving instructor (Correct answer)
- Any licensed driver age 18 or older
- Anyone with a learner's permit
- A police officer only
Correct answer: A licensed driver age 25 or older, or a parent, guardian, or driving instructor
Permit holders must be supervised by a licensed driver at least 25 years old, or a parent, guardian, or certified instructor.
Question 7: What happens if a Vermont junior operator commits a moving violation during the junior license period?
- The license may be suspended and recall of driving privileges can occur (Correct answer)
- Nothing until the third violation
- Only a written warning is issued
- The violation is automatically dismissed for minors
Correct answer: The license may be suspended and recall of driving privileges can occur
Moving violations by junior operators can result in license suspension or recall of the junior license.
VT DMV Driver Licensing 2
At what age can a Vermont resident apply for a learner's permit?