How to get a Vermont Learners Permit

Are you a first time driver? Then getting that learners permit can be exciting and daunting at the same time. This article will take you through the steps to get your Vermont learners permit online with an extra emphasis on safe teen driving.

The Rules

Under Vermont DMV guidelines, you must wait until your 15th birthday before you can apply for a Learners Permit. 

All applicants are required pass a written exam and a vision test in order to obtain the permit. You then must hold it for at least one year and log 40 hours of driving time (ten of which must be at night) before applying for a Junior Operator License.

Prepare for the Written Exam

The Vermont DMV requires that all applicants must pass a written exam on traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques.
If you fail the exam, you most states require you to wait until at least the next day to take the test again and charge a re-examination fee.

All new drivers are encouraged to study for this written test so you don't take a chance on standing in line at the DMV Office only to go home empty-handed. Online practice tests are available that provide real sample questions from the DMV Exam - Take the Vermont practice permit test now and test your driving knowledge.

Paperwork

Before you head to the Vermont DMV Office, make sure you have all of the following required documents to get your learners permit:

• Proof of name and date of birth
• Proof of identity
• Signature of a parent, step-parent, or other adult sponsor, or file proof of insurance under certain conditions

On the Road

When you first receive your Vermont learners permit, you are allowed to practice with a licensed unimpaired parent or a licensed driver who is at least 25 and in the seat beside you.

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