Vermont CDL Learner Permit
You must have a valid CDL or Vermont Commercial Learner's Permit to drive a commercial motor vehicle.
A Vermont Commercial Learner's Permit allows a person to receive commercial driving
instruction and behind-the-wheel driving experience on public highways. While
driving on the road, the holder of a Vermont Commercial Learner's Permit must
be accompanied by a person who holds a valid CDL for the type of vehicle driven,
including any endorsements, and who occupies a seat beside the individual, or
in the case of a vehicle designed to transport more than 15 passengers, occupies
a seat directly behind, or in the first row behind the driver, for the purpose
of giving instruction in driving the commercial motor vehicle.
A Vermont Commercial Learner's Permit will be valid for 6 months from the date of issue. A second six-month permit may be obtained any time within the ensuing 18-month period, but only one renewal or re- issuance is allowed within 24 months from original date of issue.
A person must hold a valid Vermont Operator's License and pass the knowledge tests
for the class of license for which s/he is applying to qualify for a Vermont Commercial
Learner's Permit. Knowledge tests may be required to operate certain types of
vehicles, which require a separate endorsement on the Vermont Commercial Driver's
License. A skills test must be taken in a vehicle which represents the license
class for which you have applied.
You must carry your Vermont Class D Operator's License along with your VermontCommercial Leaner's Permit.
Note: You must hold a Vermont Commercial Learner's Permit for 14 days before
you can obtain a Vermont Commercial Driver's License.
A Vermont Commercial Learner's Permit holder has certain restrictions regarding
the Hazardous Materials, Passenger, School Bus and Tank Vehicle Endorsements:
- A Vermont Commercial Learner's Permit holder is prohibited from operating
a commercial vehicle which is transporting hazardous materials.
- A Vermont Commercial Learner's Permit holder with a Passenger Endorsement
must have taken and passed the Passenger Endorsement knowledge test, but are
prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle carrying passengers,
other than federal or state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other
trainees, and the Vermont CDL holder accompanying the Commercial Learner's
Permit holder.
- Taken and passed the Vermont CDL Tank Vehicle Endorsement Knowledge Test,
but may only operate an empty tank vehicle and is prohibited from operating
any tank vehicle that previously contained hazardous materials that has not
been purged of any residue.
- All other federal endorsements are prohibited on a Vermont Commercial Learner's
Permit.
Vermont Commercial License/Permit (CDL) Fees
Vermont CDL Exam/Testing Fees (Commercial)
- Vermont CDL Scheduling deposit fee $20.00
- Vermont CDL Initial knowledge test $35.00
- Vermont CDL Subsequent test $30.00
- Vermont CDL Each endorsement test $13.00
Vermont CDL/Permit (Commercial)
- 4- year Vermont commercial driver license $75.00
- 2- year Vermont commercial driver license $50.00
- Vermont Commercial driver instructional permit $12.00
Replacement or Corrected Vermont Commercial License
- Vermont Commercial Driver License $13.00
Vermont CDL Written Knowledge Tests
You will need to pass the
Vermont Knowledge Tests that are required for
the class of license, restriction, and endorsements you wish to possess. A general
knowledge test for the Class A or Class B and C license must be successfully completed
by all CDL applicants. The information needed to pass these tests is contained
in the
FREE Vermont CDL Handbook. Please read and study this
manual carefully.
- Class A - 70 Questions (50 GK + 20 Combination Vehicles) - Skills test required.
- Class B - 50 Questions - Skills test required.
- Class C - 50 Questions - Skills test required for bus, school bus and air
brakes vehicles..
- Passenger Endorsement - 20 questions - Skills test required in bus.
- School Bus Endorsement - 25 questions - Skills test required in school bus.
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Tank Vehicle Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement - 30 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Air Brake Restriction Removal - 25 questions - Additional skills test in vehicle with Air Brakes.
If you need help . . .
determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type
of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL
Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the
free CDL Selector Tool . . .
Vermont
Go to CDL Selector Tool
Not sure which VT CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
Classes of Vermont CDL and Required Tests
CDL Class |
Tests Required |
Possible Endorsements and Required Tests |
Class A
(Combination vehicle endorsement required) |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Combination Endorsement Written Exam
Road Exam |
|
Class B |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Road Exam |
|
Class C |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Road Exam
Note: If upgrading to a Class C from a Class D, no road test is required UNLESS the endorsement requires one. |
|
Vermont CDL Endorsements
Exam |
Time Allowed (Minutes) |
# of Questions on Exam |
# of Correct Answers Needed to Pass |
General Knowledge |
60 |
50 |
40 |
Air Brakes |
25 |
25 |
20 |
HazMat |
30 |
30 |
24 |
Tank |
20 |
20 |
16 |
Passenger |
20 |
20 |
16 |
Doubles/Triples |
20 |
20 |
16 |
Combination Vehicles |
20 |
20 |
16 |
School Bus |
20 |
20 |
16 |
In addition to the Vermont CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the Vermont CDL and in the free Vermont CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online
prep program will prepare you to easily pass your
Vermont CDL written exams to get your Vermont CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your
work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The Vermont CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .