Do I have to hold the permit for a year prior to taking my driver’s test?
Yes. Due to the Graduated License Law, you will need to hold your learner permit for a year prior to taking the road test.
Yes. Due to the Graduated License Law, you will need to hold your learner permit for a year prior to taking the road test.
Burlington based Migrant Justice maintains a Spanish Translation of the Vermont Driver's Manual.
Vermont DMV policy on external links.
Parts of the Vermont Driver's Manual are available in an audio format;
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You will not be permitted to take the driving test unless the motor vehicle you furnish is properly equipped, in good mechanical condition, and properly registered and inspected.
Your decision to obtain a Learner’s Permit or a Junior Driver’s License carries with it, one of life’s greatest social responsibilities. You are committing to: maintaining a safe operating vehicle that meets Vermont’s emissions standards, carrying liability insurance, and always obeying the rules of the road and adopting habits that eliminate driving distractions.
Individuals under the age of 18 are subject to the provisions of Vermont's Graduated License laws, which are indicated below:
An individual 15 years of age or older may operate a motor vehicle if they hold a valid Learner's Permit and are accompanied by one of the following people (riding in the vehicle beside the driver):
In order to apply for a Vermont Junior Driver’s License, you will need proof that you are a Vermont Resident or a Visiting Citizen of a Foreign Country with an authorized duration of stay with at least 30 days remaining.
You will need documentation to establish identity. More information...
Laws relating to use of handheld electronic devices, texting, and distracted driving.