VT DMV Services and Resources 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A driver moving to Vermont from another state must transfer their out-of-state license. What must they generally do?
- Apply in person and surrender the out-of-state license (Correct answer)
- Simply mail a photocopy of the old license
- Nothing until the old license expires
- Take a full road test regardless of driving history
Correct answer: Apply in person and surrender the out-of-state license
New residents must apply in person with proof of identity and residency and surrender their valid out-of-state license, usually without retesting.
Question 2: What is the purpose of a REAL ID-compliant Vermont license?
- It meets federal ID standards for boarding domestic flights (Correct answer)
- It allows driving commercial trucks
- It replaces a U.S. passport for all international travel
- It exempts the holder from vehicle inspections
Correct answer: It meets federal ID standards for boarding domestic flights
A REAL ID-compliant license meets federal identification requirements for domestic flights and entering certain federal facilities.
Question 3: Which Vermont DMV resource should a driver use to schedule a road test appointment?
- The DMV's online scheduling system or phone line (Correct answer)
- A walk-in with no appointment at any time
- Their auto insurance company
- The county courthouse
Correct answer: The DMV's online scheduling system or phone line
Road tests in Vermont are scheduled through the DMV's appointment system online or by phone rather than offered walk-in.
Question 4: How can a Vermont driver obtain a copy of their driving record?
- Request it from the DMV online, by mail, or in person for a fee (Correct answer)
- Only through a court order
- From their local library
- Records are never released to drivers
Correct answer: Request it from the DMV online, by mail, or in person for a fee
The Vermont DMV provides driving record copies to the record holder for a fee through online, mail, or in-person requests.
Question 5: What Vermont DMV service is available for drivers with disabilities who need parking accommodations?
- Removable placards and special plates with medical certification (Correct answer)
- Automatic exemption from all parking rules
- Free valet service at state offices
- A separate disability driver's license class
Correct answer: Removable placards and special plates with medical certification
Vermont issues accessible parking placards and plates to qualifying drivers with certification from a medical professional.
Question 6: A 16-year-old Vermonter wants a learner's permit. Besides passing the knowledge exam, what else is required?
- Consent from a parent or guardian (Correct answer)
- A signed letter from their school principal
- Proof of full-time employment
- Completion of a motorcycle safety course
Correct answer: Consent from a parent or guardian
Applicants under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign consent for the learner's permit application.
Question 7: Which of these vehicle-related transactions is handled by the Vermont DMV?
- Issuing vehicle titles and registrations (Correct answer)
- Setting auto insurance premium rates
- Repairing state highways
- Selling used vehicles at auction to the public
Correct answer: Issuing vehicle titles and registrations
The DMV handles titling and registration of vehicles, while insurance rates and road repairs fall to other entities.
VT DMV Services and Resources 3
A driver moving to Vermont from another state must transfer their out-of-state license.
What must they generally do?