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Welcome to the Vermont CDL practice test site. As you prepare to obtain your CDL in Vermont, have this site be a guide for practicing common test questions. You can take these practice tests and questions as many times as you like, all of the driving tests on this site are completely free and aimed at helping you prepare to take the Vermont CDL test. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

1 / 40

At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

2 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

3 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

4 / 40

The 3 parts of the air brake system are: service brakes, parking brakes, and ____.

5 / 40

Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are ______.

6 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

7 / 40

Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

8 / 40

If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

9 / 40

The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

10 / 40

What does outage mean?

11 / 40

The method used to make sure the spring brakes will come on automatically is to:

12 / 40

There are 2 reasons as to why hauling liquids take special care. One reason is the ___center of gravity.

13 / 40

School buses are one of the safest means of transportation. What two key factors contribute to this impressive safety record?

14 / 40

What does the air compressor governor control?

15 / 40

______is a device that connects the service and emergency air lines between the tractor and trailer.

16 / 40

Select whether the following statement is true or false: Front wheel brakes are good to use in all conditions.

17 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

18 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to large combination vehicles taking longer to stop.

19 / 40

Forward and back surge is powerful in this type of tanker.

20 / 40

What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

21 / 40

What do you need to do to supply air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

22 / 40

Select how brakes work on long, steep downgrades:

23 / 40

You are driving a 60 foot truck at 55 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

24 / 40

After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

25 / 40

Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

26 / 40

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

27 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

28 / 40

If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

29 / 40

The two main things to look ahead for while driving are _____.

30 / 40

What is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

31 / 40

When driving normally, some drivers use the hand valve before applying the brake pedal to prevent jack knifing. Select the most appropriate response to this statement.

32 / 40

You are checking the_______when looking at the dipstick to see if the lubrication is at the safe operating range or above the refill line.

33 / 40

Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

34 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to stopping distance and speed:

35 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 Dangerous When Wet material?

36 / 40

Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

37 / 40

How do you make sure the air lines are not crossed and the trailer brakes are working after supplying air to the trailer?

38 / 40

Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

39 / 40

The _____of the kingpin has the locking jaw close around it.

40 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to if a glad hand on the blue air line is missing a seal.

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How To Get A vermont Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Vermont, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Vermont only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Vermont).

Vermont CDL applicants must be certified that they are medically fit to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

  • (Form TA-VL-33) CDL Medical Certification
  • Medical Examiner Certificate

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Vermont. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

Vermont CDL Endorsements

  • H – Hazmat Vehicles
  • N – Tank Vehicles
  • P – Passenger Vehicles
  • S – School Bus
  • T – Double or Triple Trailer
  • X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles

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vermont CDL License Test Tips

All Vermont CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the Vermont test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Vermont skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Be employed by the military within 1 year of submitting the application.
  • Have operated a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties for at least 2 years.
  • Have been discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
  • Submit (Form TA-VL-54) Application for Military Skills Test Waiver signed by the applicant’s commanding officer.

Additional Information

Information on the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles

The Vermont Agency of Transportation Department of Motor Vehicles administers CDL license testing and regulations in Vermont. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dmv.vermont.gov/licenses/types-of-licenses-ids/commercial-drivers-license-cdl

Phone: 802.828.2000

 

Additional Vermont CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access Vermont CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Vermont.