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  • Updated for December 2024
  • Based on 2024 VT commercial driver's license manual

Free Vermont CDL Permit Practice Test: General Knowledge 2024

In Vermont as in the rest of the country, there are three main classes of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Each class is primarily for operating certain types of commercial motor vehicles. A Class A CDL is primarily for operating semi-trucks or tractor-trailers, including flatbed trucks. A Class B CDL is typically for operating large buses and straight trucks, including most dump trucks. A Class C CDL is for operating other types of vehicles, usually smaller ones. It can be used to operate smaller buses (such as shuttle buses or shuttle vans) or small trucks carrying hazardous materials.

To obtain any class of CDL, you must meet a series of requirements. One of the most important requirements is to pass an official skills test, which has three parts: basic vehicle maneuvers, a pre-trip inspection test, and a road test. You must pass all three parts. To be sure of passing this test, you must practice operating commercial vehicles under supervision until you can operate them safely even unsupervised. And to practice commercial driving, you’ll need a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP).

To obtain a CLP, you must meet certain requirements too, including passing the official General Knowledge test on the basic theory of commercial driving. The questions on this test are based on the official Vermont Commercial Driver’s License Manual (Vermont CDL Handbook 2024). But it’s not that easy to pass the test just by reading the manual a few times. It helps to reinforce your new knowledge by practicing how to answer questions about it.

Our free Vermont CDL permit practice test, one of several we offer, is based on the official CDL manual, just like the official knowledge test. It’s up to date as of December, 2024. There are 50 multiple-choice practice questions on such topics as cargo management, emergency preparedness, and following distance. Our automated assistant can provide you a hint if you get stuck on a question. If you still miss the question, it will provide you an explanation of the correct answer. Read that explanation carefully so you’ll know how to answer next time. Take all the time you need to learn the material covered by the practice test. There’s no rush because there’s no time limit. You can even keep the CDL manual open while you take the practice test and look up the answer to a question that puzzles you.

Want more practice? Try our other CDL General Knowledge practice tests too.

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  • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements
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What to expect on the actual VT DMV exam

50

questions

40

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

List of questions (classic view)

  1. In Vermont, which of the following drivers are exempt from needing a CDL?
  2. While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?
  3. How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double railroad track?
  4. Before transporting a sealed load, you must check
  5. If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?
  6. Which of the following is a key steering component?
  7. What can you do at an accident scene to help avoid another accident?
  8. In which of the following two situations should you downshift?
  9. To transport cargo safely, which of the following are you NOT responsible for?
  10. What is a common cause of tire fires?
  11. How often must you stop to check your cargo while on the road?
  12. If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, what should you do?
  13. If you double your speed, how much more distance will it take to brake to a stop?
  14. Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
  15. You don't want to be a distracted driver, so you
  16. Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?
  17. The most important hand signal that you and a helper should agree on is
  18. Why is it important to use a helper when backing?
  19. Why should you cover your cargo?
  20. Letting the air out of hot tires
  21. You should inspect wheel bearing seals for
  22. An antilock braking system (ABS) will
  23. What will help a drunk sober up?
  24. When you start to drive down a steep downgrade, which of the following should influence your choice of speed?
  25. To help you stay alert and safe while driving, you should
  26. The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is
  27. Which is NOT one of the four basic skills that operating a commercial motor vehicle requires?
  28. What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?
  29. Always try to back toward the driver's side because
  30. Which of the following statements about retarders are correct?
  31. You should put the starter switch key into your pocket while you perform the pre-trip inspection because
  32. What is the definition of a hazard?
  33. How can you start moving without rolling backward?
  34. During your pre-trip test, when examining hoses with the instructor, you need to look for
  35. To maintain alertness on your trips, you should
  36. What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?
  37. Starting the engine and inspecting the cab involves each of the following tasks EXCEPT
  38. Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way road or divided highway?
  39. Which of the following is NOT something you should check during a trip?
  40. Do empty trucks have the best braking?
  41. How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS)?
  42. Total stopping distance equals
  43. For how long will you lose your CDL driving privileges if you are convicted of a second DUI offense in either a CMV or your private vehicle?
  44. How many tie-downs are required for a 20-foot load?
  45. On which of the following types of fires should you NOT use a B:C fire extinguisher?
  46. Hazardous materials placards are
  47. What is the gross vehicle weight (GVW)?
  48. If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator cap?
  49. On wet roads, you should reduce your speed by
  50. It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas may be slippery?
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