Checked against official Vermont sources on Oct 8, 2026
Vermont CDL practice test
Every state needs at least 80% on each CDL written test, and Vermont follows the same federal rule. Below are the fees, ages and rules we checked against the official Vermont source, and a free practice test.
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Vermont CDL facts
| What | What Vermont says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Size rule for CDL classes | Class A is a combination with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more, towing over 10,000 pounds. Class B is a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more. Class C is a vehicle carrying 16 or more passengers or hazardous materials. | Official page |
| CLP fee | A Commercial Learner's Permit costs $18.00 for 1 year. | Official page |
| CDL fee | A new or renewed CDL costs $72.00 for 2 years or $108.00 for 4 years. Adding a motorcycle endorsement is $80.00 for 2 years or $124.00 for 4 years. A replacement costs $18.00. | Official page |
| Enhanced CDL fee | An Enhanced CDL costs $108.00 for 2 years or $144.00 for 4 years. A replacement is $54.00. | Official page |
| Exam fees | The CDL knowledge test is $39.00. The CDL road test is $39.00. A CDL endorsement test is $17.00. | Official page |
| Skills test scheduling deposit | A $29.00 scheduling deposit is required before you can book the skills test. If you show up and pass, the deposit goes toward your license fees. You forfeit it if you miss the test without 48 hours notice. | Official page |
| Skills test is by appointment | You must make an appointment for the CDL skills test. Walk-in applicants will not be permitted to take the CDL tests. | Official page |
| Skills test retests | If you fail the skills test, the next test is scheduled without another deposit, but the test fee is due when you test. If you fail the skills test three times, you must wait six months before you retake it. | Official page |
| Skills test parts | A skills test has a pre-trip inspection, backing (basic control) and an on-road test. You must bring your own vehicle for the class you applied for, with liability insurance, valid registration and a valid inspection sticker. | Official page |
| CLP validity | A Commercial Learner's Permit is valid for one year from the issue date, and the CLP fee covers 1 year. | Official page |
| CLP holding period | You must hold a CLP for 14 days before you can take the CDL skills test and get a CDL. | Official page |
| CLP requirements | You must hold a valid Vermont operator's license and pass the knowledge tests for the class you want. You must carry your Vermont Class D license along with your CLP. | Official page |
| Minimum ages | You must be 18 for a CLP and an intrastate-only CDL. You must be 21 to operate a CMV in interstate commerce. | Official page |
| Real ID required | Vermont does not issue a non-Real ID compliant CDL. All CDL holders must be REAL ID compliant. | Official page |
| Hazmat endorsement | A hazmat endorsement needs a hazmat knowledge test, a federal security threat assessment, proof of U.S. citizenship or immigration status and an FBI fingerprint check. You must pass the hazmat test again to keep the endorsement at renewal. | Official page |
| Entry-level driver training | Training is required for first-time Class A or B applicants, upgrades, and first-time school bus, passenger or hazmat endorsements. It must be done before the skills test. For hazmat, it must be done before the endorsement knowledge exam. | Official page |
| Transfers and upgrades | A CDL from another state must be transferred within 30 days of becoming a Vermont resident. All CDL transactions are done in person. To upgrade to a higher class you must get a CLP and hold it for 14 days. | Official page |
| School bus endorsement | A school bus endorsement cannot be added to an out-of-state CDL. The state that issued the CDL must add it. | Official page |
| CLP supervision | While driving on the road, a CLP holder must be accompanied by a person who holds a valid CDL for the type of vehicle driven, including any endorsements, and who sits in the seat beside them. | Official page |
Fees and rules change. Confirm on the official Vermont CDL page before you go. Read the official Vermont CDL manual.
CDL test formats
We show the national defaults for question counts and time limits. Check the official Vermont manual for anything that differs.
| Test | Questions | To pass | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 50 | 40 (80%) | About 60 minutes |
| Air Brakes | 25 | 20 (80%) | 25 to 30 minutes |
| Combination Vehicles | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Hazardous Materials | 30 | 24 (80%) | 30 to 40 minutes |
| Tanker | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Passenger | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| School Bus | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | About 25 minutes |
| Doubles/Triples | 20 | 16 (80%) | About 20 minutes |
Practice any of them: all CDL practice tests.