How to Get a Vermont Driver's License
The state of Vermont has a driver's license program that requires all new drivers to start driving with a learner's license in order to practice supervised safe driving before obtaining a full driver's license. To get a student's initial permission, you must follow certain steps. Here is a simple guide to getting a driver's license in Vermont:
Student permission
Any driver between the ages of 15 and 18 in Vermont must start with a driver's license. This permit allows the driver to drive under the supervision of a licensed, sober and vigilant parent or guardian who is at least 25 years old.
During this time, the driver must register 40 hours of supervised driving practice, ten of which must take place at night. These hours must be recorded by the supervising parent in a driving practice log available online and at the local DMV office.
In addition, learner license drivers must complete a driver training course before they can apply for the next step, i.e. junior operator license. This driver training course must include at least 30 hours of classroom instruction, six hours of observation, and six hours of practical training.
How to apply
To apply for a Vermont student permit, a driver must bring the following documents to the DMV during the written exam:
Completed application (those under 18 must have this form signed by a parent or guardian)
Proof of identity, age, and legal residence in the United States, such as a birth certificate or a valid passport.
Proof of a social security number, such as a social security card or Form W-2.
Two proof of residence in Vermont, such as a current bank statement or a mailed bill.
They must also undergo an eye test and pay the required fees. The student permit fee is $17 and the exam fee is $30.
Exam
Those who apply for a student permit must pass a written exam that covers all state traffic laws, road signs, and other driver safety information. The test consists of 20 multiple choice questions. Drivers must answer 16 questions to pass. Vermont offers two tools to help drivers prepare for the exam. The first is the Vermont Driver's Guide, which contains all the information student drivers need to pass the written exam. Secondly, it is an interactive online tutorial that includes a practice exam that potential drivers can use as often as they need to get the practice and confidence to pass the exam.
A learner's permit must be held for at least 12 months before a 16-year-old driver who has completed both the driving training course and the required number of hours of practice can apply for a junior operator's license. With this license, drivers can drive vehicles unsupervised, subject to passenger restrictions. This license is valid until the driver is 18 years of age and eligible for a full driver's license.
