VT DMV License Types and Restrictions 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A Vermont learner's permit holder must always drive with a supervising person who is at least what age?
- 25 years old, licensed, and seated beside the driver (Correct answer)
- 18 years old with any permit
- 21 years old seated anywhere in the car
- 30 years old with a CDL
Correct answer: 25 years old, licensed, and seated beside the driver
Learner's permit holders must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 25 years old (or a parent, guardian, or driving instructor) in the front seat.
Question 2: Under Vermont law, drivers under 18 are prohibited from doing what while driving, even hands-free?
- Using any portable electronic device (Correct answer)
- Listening to the radio
- Carrying any passengers at any stage
- Driving on the interstate
Correct answer: Using any portable electronic device
Vermont bans all portable electronic device use, including hands-free, for drivers under 18.
Question 3: What happens to the junior license passenger restriction period if a junior operator commits a traffic violation?
- The restriction period can be extended or the license recalled (Correct answer)
- Nothing changes until age 18
- Only a fine applies with no license effect
- The driver is automatically upgraded to review status with no penalty
Correct answer: The restriction period can be extended or the license recalled
Violations can lead to recall of the junior license and restarting or extending restrictions.
Question 4: Which Vermont license class is required to operate a combination vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more towing a trailer over 10,000 pounds?
- Class A CDL (Correct answer)
- Class B CDL
- Class C CDL
- Class D with trailer endorsement
Correct answer: Class A CDL
A Class A commercial driver's license covers heavy combination vehicles with trailers over 10,000 pounds.
Question 5: What endorsement must be added to a Vermont license to legally operate a motorcycle on public roads?
- A motorcycle endorsement earned by exam or rider course (Correct answer)
- A moped sticker from the town clerk
- No endorsement if the rider is over 21
- A Class B upgrade
Correct answer: A motorcycle endorsement earned by exam or rider course
Riders must add a motorcycle endorsement by passing the skills test or completing an approved rider education course.
Question 6: A driver moving to Vermont with a valid out-of-state license generally must obtain a Vermont license within what timeframe of establishing residency?
- 60 days (Correct answer)
- 10 days
- 6 months
- 1 year
Correct answer: 60 days
New Vermont residents generally have 60 days to transfer their out-of-state license.
Question 7: Which of the following is TRUE about Vermont's non-driver identification card?
- It provides photo identification but grants no driving privileges (Correct answer)
- It allows daytime driving only
- It can substitute for a learner's permit
- It is only issued to people over 65
Correct answer: It provides photo identification but grants no driving privileges
A Vermont non-driver ID is for identification only and confers no driving privileges.
VT DMV License Types and Restrictions 3
A Vermont learner's permit holder must always drive with a supervising person who is at least what age?