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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.

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Your bus is disabled. With riders aboard, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

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Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

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Select the true statement in regards to the center of gravity for tanks:

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In what position should the shut off valves on a the rear of the front trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

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Where are the two main places where the hazardous material identification number appears?

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When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

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With most hazardous materials, you may park within 5 feet of the road briefly, if your work requires it. The materials that are the exception and do not allow parking this close to the road are:

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Select the statement of what you should not do if you are required to drive through flowing water or deep puddles.

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Which of the following is a reason that shippers package material?

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If you have riders on board, you must never refuel:

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The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

12 / 40

How much space should there be between the lower and upper fifth wheel?

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Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

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If you are driving a 100-foot truck with double trailers at 30 mph in dry conditions, how many seconds of space should there be between your truck and other vehicles?

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How do you check the power steering fluid?

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Select the true statement:

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A truck with baffles will handle:

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The longest crack that brake or disc drums can have is:

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Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

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How should you know when to shift?

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The emergency air line is _____and the service air line is____.

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At around____the governor allows the air compressor to start pumping again:

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When driving with multiple trailers, which one should be right behind the tractor?

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An example of a low pressure warning signal for air brakes is:

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When accelerating:

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Why should you know the outage?

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At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

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The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second or third trailer when:

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Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

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A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

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Why should you cover cargo?

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What is the correct number of red reflective triangles that you should carry?

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You must not allow riders to stand:

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To be sure that air is supplied to the second trailer:

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To test the tractor-trailer connection for security, you should:

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When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

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You should never brake and should rely only steering inputs to avoid a crash while driving a tanker truck.

38 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

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What is a passive railway crossing?

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Some city transit buses may have a brake-door interlock system, this system:

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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.