Vermont Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Vermont learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official DMV pages and linked to the source.
Last verified 2026-07-18 · Source: Vermont DMV — Learner's Permit ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
How to get your permit in Vermont
- Apply for the Vermont learner's permit at age 15
- Drive only while accompanied by the supervising licensed driver required by the permit restrictions
- Hold the permit for the full required period and complete 40 supervised practice hours, including 10 at night
- Move into the provisional-license phase at age 16+ and follow the first-year passenger and late-night restrictions
- Qualify for the full Vermont license at age 18
Vermont GDL restrictions for new drivers
- Passenger rule: During the first year of the provisional license, no more than one passenger under 25 is allowed except immediate family members
- Curfew: During the provisional-license phase, no driving is allowed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Permit supervision: Learner's-permit holders must be accompanied at all times by the supervising licensed driver required by the permit restrictions
The details
- Permit eligibility: Vermont's driver manual says you can apply for a learner's permit at age 15
- Permit hold details: Vermont DMV: the learner's permit must be held one year before the road test under the Graduated License Law
- Practice hour details: The Vermont driver manual says the learner's permit requires 40 supervised hours, including 10 at night
- Knowledge test: 20 questions; 80% to pass; 20-question knowledge test, 80% (16 correct) to pass.
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Vermont?
You can get a learner's permit in Vermont at 15. Vermont's driver manual says you can apply for a learner's permit at age 15.
How long do you have to hold your permit in Vermont?
Vermont DMV: the learner's permit must be held one year before the road test under the Graduated License Law.
How many practice driving hours does Vermont require?
Vermont requires 40 hours of supervised practice driving, including 10 at night.
Where can I practice for the Vermont permit test?
Right here — take a free Vermont practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full DMV-format experience with a readiness score.
