Vermont Drivers Education

You may obtain a Learners Permit at the age of15 if you are accompanied by a licensed parent, guardian, certified drivers education instructor or a licensed individual over the age of 25. To apply, you must prove you have a clean driving record for a minimum of two years, you must maintain your permit for at least one year prior to obtaining a Junior Operator license, and while you have your permit you must complete forty hours of driving time with ten of those hours being in night time driving conditions. You will have to submit a Driving Practice Log Sheet to prove that you have completed this requirement along with your application for a Junior Operator License.

While you have your permit, you must maintain a clean driving record for a minimum of six months in order to obtain a Junior Operator License, you may not carry passengers for hire, drive for employment or accumulate more than 3 points on your driving record.

Once you have met these requirements you will be eligible after passing a road test to obtain a Junior Operator License which allows you to drive alone or with a properly licensed person. If you are driving with a licensed driver over the age of 25, you are allowed to transport as many passengers as you have seat belts for. During the 2^nd three months of having your Junior Operator’s License, you may transport immediate family members in the front seat of your car, and after six months you may drive a car containing as many passengers as you have proper restraints for. You must be 18 in order to obtain a full license, and must not have any recalls, suspensions or revocations for a period not less than six months.

The Vermont Drivers License Manual will help you prepare for your written tests as well as your knowledge of road signs and safety rules.