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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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Select the step that comes first:

2 / 40

You should brake on a long steep downgrade hill as a supplement to the braking effects of the engine

3 / 40

Which of the following statements about stopping distances is NOT true?

4 / 40

While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

5 / 40

A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

6 / 40

You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

7 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

Be careful to check the_____when unloading the smaller tanks of bulk heads.

10 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

11 / 40

Unless you_____you will feel the effects of a liquid surge.

12 / 40

What do yo need to do before supplying air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

Select the first action to do when the low air pressure warning comes on:

15 / 40

Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

16 / 40

What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

17 / 40

Which of the following about the front tires on a commercial bus is true?

18 / 40

What is the normal operating range for a truck's oil pressure?

19 / 40

Some school busses are marked with the LNG placard. What does LNG stand for?

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What is the reason that placards are used?

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What are the three types of emergency equipment that you must have with your vehicle?

22 / 40

For emergency braking when driving a double trailer and having to use your brakes to avoid a collision is to:

23 / 40

Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

24 / 40

Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

25 / 40

When backing, what is the best method to use to avoid blind spots?

26 / 40

When checking the wheelchair lift, the things you should look for are:

27 / 40

An emergency escape ramp should be used _____.

28 / 40

What does it mean when the safety valve releases air?

29 / 40

How should the trailer be lined up when preparing to back the tractor up?

30 / 40

The manual says you should look _____ ahead while driving.

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

What should you do if the low air pressure warning comes on for only one system in a truck or bus that has a dual air brake system?

33 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

34 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

35 / 40

Which of the following are possible causes of tire fires?

36 / 40

What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

37 / 40

When stopped on a divided highway where should your reflectors be placed?

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

Which of the following hazard classes utilizes a transport index in order to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport?

40 / 40

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

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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.