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Vermont permit requirements

Vermont learner's permit requirements

Checked against official state sources · October 1, 2026

Vermont's learner-permit process starts online with the knowledge exam and continues with supervised practice.

  • 15minimum permit age
  • Onlineknowledge test
  • 25+eligible non-parent supervisor

Apply from age 15

Vermont allows a learner's permit beginning at age 15.

Pass the online knowledge test

The permit knowledge exam is delivered online through the DMV process.

Practice only with an eligible supervisor

A parent or guardian, driver-education instructor or other licensed unimpaired driver meeting the DMV age rule may supervise.

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    Official sources

    1. Vermont DMV — Learner's Permit
    2. Vermont DMV — Driver's Manual
    3. Vermont DMV — Graduated License Laws
    4. Vermont DMV — Junior Driver's License
    5. Vermont DMV — Fees
    6. Vermont DMV — Locations

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