Vermont Driver Education & Licensing Resources
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Why Choose DOT Driving School in Vermont?
DOT Driving School is your trusted source for Vermont driving courses, driver education, and free study tools designed to help Vermont drivers become safer and more confident behind the wheel. Tap any topic to learn more.
We offer a complete selection of online Vermont teen drivers education, Vermont adult driver education, defensive driving / traffic school, and other driver improvement courses. Our online courses are recommended for additional practice, skill development, and driver knowledge.
Getting licensed doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. We combine high-quality online education with powerful free study tools. Practice as much as you'd like with our Free Vermont Permit Practice Test, designed to closely match the Vermont DMV knowledge exam. Build real-world confidence with our Free Driver's License Simulator, where you can practice driving scenarios in a fun, interactive environment. Study Vermont road signs, review Vermont traffic laws, and strengthen your driving skills before ever getting behind the wheel.
From teens earning their first learner's permit and adults obtaining a Vermont driver's license to drivers completing defensive driving or traffic school requirements — or anyone who simply wants to become a safer, more knowledgeable driver — DOT Driving School provides everything you need in one convenient place. Our courses are 100% online, self-paced, affordable, and supported by free study tools that help Vermont drivers succeed.
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How to Get a Vermont Driver's License
From your first learner's permit to a full Vermont driver's license, here's the general path most Vermont drivers follow. Always verify the latest requirements with Vermont DMV. Tap any step to expand the details.
At 15, pass the Vermont DMV knowledge test — 20 questions, 80% to pass (16 correct) — to receive your learner's permit. A parent or guardian must sign.
Hold your learner's permit for at least 12 months and log 40 hours of driving practice — including 10 hours at night — with a licensed adult 25 or older.
After holding your permit for 12 months, pass the road test to receive your Junior Driver's License at 16. Vermont has no curfew, but for the first 3 months you may carry no passengers; for the next 3 months, no passengers (secondary enforcement).
After holding your Junior Driver's License for at least 6 months (passenger restrictions lift at that point, minimum 16½) — and at 18 — receive your full, unrestricted Vermont driver license.
Vermont Driver's Education Requirements
Vermont has specific driver education requirements for new drivers. Tap any topic to expand the details.
Vermont does not require driver education for a learner's permit or Junior Driver's License, but completing a state-approved course is recommended to build the skills needed to pass the road test. All permit holders must log 40 hours of driving practice — including 10 hours at night — and hold the permit for at least 12 months before the Junior Driver's License at 16.
DOT Driving School connects you with recommended Vermont driver education and behind-the-wheel training courses that help you become a safer driver.
Vermont Permit Test Requirements
The Vermont permit test covers road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices. Tap any topic to expand the details.
The Vermont DMV knowledge test has 20 questions covering traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving from the Vermont Driver's Manual. You must answer at least 16 correctly (80%) to pass, taken in person at the DMV.
The learner's permit must be held for at least 12 months before the road test for a Junior Driver's License at 16.
Before your DMV exam, practice with our free Vermont permit practice test — questions modeled on the Vermont knowledge exam covering road signs, traffic laws, and right-of-way rules. Take it as many times as you'd like to build confidence before test day.
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Vermont offers a defensive driving course for a point reduction and an insurance discount.
A course that can reduce points on your Vermont driving record and may earn a safe-driver insurance discount while reinforcing collision-avoidance skills.
A course a Vermont traffic court may order after a citation to dismiss an eligible ticket or satisfy a court requirement.
Vermont Licensing Agency
Vermont driver licensing is administered by Vermont DMV. Tap any topic to expand the details.
Vermont driver licensing is administered by the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), which issues learner's permits, Junior Driver's Licenses, and full driver licenses statewide.
Learn about the Vermont DMV →Vermont Driver's License FAQs
Quick answers to the most common questions about Vermont learner's permits, driver education, and getting licensed.
You can get a Vermont learner's permit at 15 by passing the knowledge test. A parent or guardian must sign.
No. Driver education is not required, but it is recommended. All permit holders must log 40 hours of driving practice (10 at night) and hold the permit for 12 months.
The DMV knowledge test has 20 questions, and you must answer at least 16 correctly (80%) to pass.
You must hold the learner's permit for at least 12 months and log 40 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) before the road test for a Junior Driver's License at 16.
A Junior Driver's License (16) has no curfew, but for the first 3 months you may carry no passengers, and for the next 3 months no passengers (secondary enforcement); passenger limits lift after 6 months.
A full, unrestricted Vermont driver license is available at 18 (passenger restrictions lift after 6 months on the Junior License, minimum 16½).
Disclaimer
Courses identified as “State Approved” are licensed, approved, or accepted by the applicable state agency, as specifically stated on the individual course listing. Not all courses offered through this website are state approved or state required.
DOT Driving School is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the DMV, DOT, FLHSMV, any state driver licensing agency, or any federal, state, county, or local governmental agency, except where a specific course approval or authorization is expressly stated.