VT DMV Driver Licensing 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long does a new Vermont resident with an out-of-state license have to obtain a Vermont license?
- 60 days (Correct answer)
- 10 days
- 6 months
- 1 year
Correct answer: 60 days
New residents must transfer their out-of-state license within 60 days of establishing Vermont residency.
Question 2: What must a Vermont driver do within 30 days of changing their address?
- Notify the DMV of the new address (Correct answer)
- Retake the written knowledge test
- Surrender their license plates
- Apply for a brand-new license number
Correct answer: Notify the DMV of the new address
Vermont law requires drivers to notify the DMV of an address change within 30 days.
Question 3: Which of the following is acceptable proof of identity when applying for a Vermont REAL ID license?
- A certified birth certificate or valid U.S. passport (Correct answer)
- A library card
- A handwritten letter from an employer
- A gym membership card
Correct answer: A certified birth certificate or valid U.S. passport
REAL ID applications require primary identity documents such as a certified birth certificate or valid passport.
Question 4: What is the minimum passing score concept on the Vermont written knowledge exam?
- You must answer at least 80% of questions correctly (Correct answer)
- You must answer at least 50% correctly
- You must answer every question correctly
- There is no minimum score
Correct answer: You must answer at least 80% of questions correctly
Vermont's knowledge test requires a score of at least 80% to pass.
Question 5: If you fail the Vermont road test, what typically happens next?
- You must wait and schedule a retest, and may need to pay another fee (Correct answer)
- You are banned from testing for one year
- You automatically receive a restricted license
- You must retake driver education from the beginning
Correct answer: You must wait and schedule a retest, and may need to pay another fee
After failing the road test you must wait to reschedule and may be charged an additional exam fee.
Question 6: A standard Vermont driver's license (non-enhanced) is generally valid for how long?
- 2 or 4 years, depending on the term selected (Correct answer)
- 10 years
- 1 year
- For life without renewal
Correct answer: 2 or 4 years, depending on the term selected
Vermont drivers can choose a two-year or four-year license term.
Question 7: Which vehicle can you legally drive with a regular Class D Vermont operator's license?
- A passenger car or light truck for personal use (Correct answer)
- A tractor-trailer over 26,001 lbs GVWR
- A school bus carrying students
- A vehicle transporting placarded hazardous materials
Correct answer: A passenger car or light truck for personal use
A standard operator's license covers personal passenger vehicles, while commercial vehicles require a CDL.
VT DMV Driver Licensing 3
How long does a new Vermont resident with an out-of-state license have to obtain a Vermont license?