Vermont Teen Driver Education (Recommended, Supplemental)
Vermont allows teens to get a learner permit at 15 by passing the DMV knowledge and vision tests. For a Junior Operator License at 16, teens must complete an approved driver education course and log 40 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — and hold the learner permit for at least 12 months. This recommended DriversEd.com online course is a supplemental study tool; it is NOT the state-approved program and does NOT satisfy Vermont's required driver-education program. This course is a supplemental educational program and does NOT satisfy Vermont's required state-approved driver-education program. It helps you build the essential driving skills, confidence, and safe driving habits you need to pass the DMV knowledge test and road test. With clear language, fresh graphics, fun videos, and interactive 3-D animations, you'll stay engaged and retain the knowledge you need. You may also qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers.
Who Is This Course For?
Vermont teens preparing for the learner permit at 15 and the DMV road test who want a supplemental, recommended online driver education course. This course does NOT satisfy Vermont's required approved driver education course for a Junior Operator License.
Course Overview
Vermont allows teens to get a learner permit at 15 by passing the DMV knowledge test (20 questions, 80% to pass — 16 correct) and a vision test. For a Junior Operator License at 16, teens must complete an approved driver education course, log 40 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — and hold the learner permit for at least 12 months. A full, unrestricted Vermont license follows at 18. This recommended DriversEd.com course is a supplemental study tool — it is NOT the state-approved program and does NOT satisfy Vermont's required driver-education program.
This supplemental course helps you build the skills and knowledge to pass the DMV knowledge test and the road test. It features clear language, fresh graphics, fun videos, and interactive 3-D animations and is 100% online and self-paced on any device. Completing it does not satisfy the state-approved driver education course Vermont requires for a Junior Operator License — you must complete a state-approved program for that.
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers — ask your insurance agent for details. This is a recommended supplemental course, not a state-approved Vermont driver education program.
Course at a Glance
Duration
Self-paced
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
Teens
Requirement
Recommended (does not satisfy VT requirement)
Provider
DriversEd.com
Reporting
Supplemental — not the state-required program
What You'll Complete
- Clear Language & Fresh Graphics
- Fun Videos & Interactive 3-D Animations
- Develop Safe Driving Habits
- Insurance Discount Eligible
- 100% Online & Self-Paced
How It Works
- 1Register online for the recommended Vermont Teen Driver Education course.
- 2Complete the online supplemental course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Enroll in a state-approved Vermont driver education program to satisfy the requirement for a Junior Operator License at 16.
- 4Pass the DMV knowledge test (20 questions, 80% to pass) and vision test for your learner permit at 15.
- 5Log 40 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) and hold your permit for 12 months before your Junior Operator License at 16.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- This course is a supplemental educational program and does NOT satisfy Vermont's required approved driver-education course (required for a Junior Operator License at 16).
- Vermont requires teens to complete an approved driver education course, log 40 hours of supervised driving (10 at night), and hold the learner permit 12 months before a Junior Operator License; this supplemental course is not that approved program.
- Completing this course does not satisfy the 40-hour supervised-driving requirement or the 12-month permit holding period.
- An insurance discount is not guaranteed and depends on your insurer — ask your insurance agent for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course satisfy Vermont's required driver education program?
No. Vermont requires teens to complete an approved driver education course for a Junior Operator License at 16. This recommended DriversEd.com course is supplemental and does NOT satisfy that requirement.
Is this Vermont teen driver education course state-approved?
No. This is a recommended supplemental online course, not the state-approved Vermont driver education program that teens must complete for a Junior Operator License.
How old do I have to be to get a Vermont learner permit?
You can get a Vermont learner permit at 15 by passing the DMV knowledge test (20 questions, 16 correct to pass) and a vision test.
How many supervised driving hours are required in Vermont?
You must log 40 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — and hold the learner permit for 12 months before a Junior Operator License at 16.
Can I get an insurance discount?
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers. The discount is not guaranteed — ask your insurance agent for details.
Related Vermont Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the Vermont Teen Driver Education online with DriversEd.com. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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Provider Disclosure
DOT Driving School provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by DriversEd.com, a third-party provider. DOT Driving School is not the course operator and does not administer this course.
Disclaimer
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