Vermont CDL — General Knowledge: Traffic Laws Practice Test

Question 1

As Vermont's manual describes the federal rules, which documents may a U.S. citizen returning from Canada by land present at the border?

Accepted Answer

An Enhanced Driver's License, a U.S. Passport or a Passport Card — U.S. citizens coming back by land or sea from Mexico, Canada, Bermuda or the Caribbean must show a passport, a passport card or the enhanced license known as an EDL.

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A CDL with any endorsement

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A DOT medical card and the vehicle registration

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The temporary license issued at the DMV counter

Question 2

A Vermont CDL holder is not operating a commercial vehicle at present but wants to keep the license. Which category may this driver certify under, and what exception does the manual note?

Accepted Answer

Excepted Interstate (EI); it does not apply to the School Bus Endorsement — A driver who is not currently operating a CMV may certify as Excepted Interstate (EI), but a footnote says this does not apply to the School Bus Endorsement. On returning to commercial driving, the driver must update the certification and supply a valid DOT Medical Card.

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Excepted Intrastate (EA); it does not apply to tank vehicles

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Non-Excepted Interstate (NI); there is no exception

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No category fits; the CDL must be surrendered

Question 3

Your Medical Examiner's Certificate is valid only together with a federal vision waiver. What else does Vermont's manual say you must provide?

Accepted Answer

A copy of the waiver — When the certificate is valid only with a vision, diabetes or Skills Performance Evaluation waiver, a copy of that waiver has to be provided as well.

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A second certificate from a different examiner

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Nothing further

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A road test result from the past year

Question 4

A Vermont driver self-certifies as Non-Excepted Intrastate (NA). Which medical document does the manual say this driver must provide?

Accepted Answer

A "Vermont Only" Medical Examiner's Certificate that is current — A driver in the NA category works only in intrastate commerce but must meet driver qualification requirements, so a Medical Examiner's Certificate marked "Vermont Only", and current, is required.

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None; NA drivers are exempt from medical paperwork

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A letter from the employer's safety office

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A hospital discharge summary from the past year

Question 5

What can happen if a Vermont CDL holder lets the medical paperwork on file with DMV go out of date?

Accepted Answer

The CDL or CDP may be suspended and/or downgraded — Failing to present valid medical documentation leads to denial of a CDL or CDP. Failing to keep it current afterward can bring a suspension, a downgrade, or both.

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A late fee, with no effect on the license

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Nothing, as long as the driver stays in Vermont

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Only the HazMat endorsement is removed

Question 6

A Vermont permit holder is training in a bus designed to carry more than 15 passengers. Where does the manual say the accompanying CDL holder may sit?

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Right behind the driver, or in the first row back from the driver's seat — In most vehicles the CDL holder sits beside the permit holder. In a vehicle built for more than 15 passengers, a seat straight behind the driver or in the first row back is acceptable.

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Anywhere aboard with a view of the road

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In the rear row, to watch the passenger area

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In any seat, provided an intercom is used

Question 7

A driver moves to Vermont with an out-of-state CDL that carries a hazardous materials endorsement. When is the written HazMat test NOT required for the transfer?

Accepted Answer

When there is written proof the test was passed in the two years before the transfer — A written test is required for the endorsement unless the driver supplies written proof that the test was taken and passed during the two years before the transfer. The DMV must also be able to verify the current TSA background check and fingerprinting.

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When the out-of-state CDL is less than four years old

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When the driver has a crash-free record

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Never; every transfer requires the written test

Question 8

Vermont issues a temporary license when you apply for an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL). What does the manual say about that temporary license?

Accepted Answer

It cannot be used for border crossing — The EDL itself takes at least two weeks to arrive. The temporary license issued in the meantime cannot be used to cross the border, so the manual advises planning ahead.

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It is good for border crossings for 30 days

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It works at land crossings but not sea crossings

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It takes the place of a passport card

Question 9

What does Vermont's manual say about a customer who arrives for a CDL test without having scheduled an appointment?

Accepted Answer

They cannot be tested — Tests are scheduled through the DMV's online system, and the manual notes that a customer with no advance appointment cannot be tested.

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They are tested after everyone with an appointment

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They pay a walk-in surcharge

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They may take knowledge tests but not skills tests

Question 10

A Vermont Commercial Learner's Permit runs out before its holder has passed the skills test. What does getting another permit involve?

Accepted Answer

Retaking the knowledge tests, because the permit cannot be renewed — The permit lasts one year from issue and cannot be renewed. To get another one, the knowledge tests have to be taken again.

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Paying a renewal fee for one more year

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Waiting six months and then renewing

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Nothing; a permit extends automatically while a test is booked

Question 11

Most CDL drivers working in Vermont are Non-Excepted Intrastate and need a medical certificate. Which of these is NOT one of the three groups the manual lists as included?

Accepted Answer

Drivers of any vehicle equipped with air brakes — The list covers drivers whose vehicles are over 26,000 pounds (rating or actual weight), drivers carrying placarded hazardous materials, and drivers of vehicles designed for 16 or more passengers, counting the driver. Air brakes are not part of it.

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Drivers whose vehicles exceed 26,000 pounds GVWR or gross weight

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Drivers of vehicles carrying hazardous materials that need a placard

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Drivers of vehicles designed for 16 or more passengers, driver included

Question 12

A Vermont applicant wants to be licensed for vehicles with air brakes. Besides passing the air brake knowledge test, what must the applicant do for the skills test?

Accepted Answer

Bring an air-brake-equipped commercial vehicle to the skills test — The air brake knowledge test is one half of it. The other half is bringing an air-braked commercial vehicle (one with air over hydraulic brakes also qualifies) to the skills test. Testing in a vehicle without air brakes puts an L restriction on the license.

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Bring a mechanic's letter about the brakes

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Take the skills test twice

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Nothing further

Vermont CDL — General Knowledge: Traffic Laws practice test

Study questions with answers

1. As Vermont's manual describes the federal rules, which documents may a U.S. citizen returning from Canada by land present at the border?

2. A Vermont CDL holder is not operating a commercial vehicle at present but wants to keep the license. Which category may this driver certify under, and what exception does the manual note?

3. Your Medical Examiner's Certificate is valid only together with a federal vision waiver. What else does Vermont's manual say you must provide?

4. A Vermont driver self-certifies as Non-Excepted Intrastate (NA). Which medical document does the manual say this driver must provide?

5. What can happen if a Vermont CDL holder lets the medical paperwork on file with DMV go out of date?

6. A Vermont permit holder is training in a bus designed to carry more than 15 passengers. Where does the manual say the accompanying CDL holder may sit?

7. A driver moves to Vermont with an out-of-state CDL that carries a hazardous materials endorsement. When is the written HazMat test NOT required for the transfer?

8. Vermont issues a temporary license when you apply for an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL). What does the manual say about that temporary license?

9. What does Vermont's manual say about a customer who arrives for a CDL test without having scheduled an appointment?

10. A Vermont Commercial Learner's Permit runs out before its holder has passed the skills test. What does getting another permit involve?

11. Most CDL drivers working in Vermont are Non-Excepted Intrastate and need a medical certificate. Which of these is NOT one of the three groups the manual lists as included?

12. A Vermont applicant wants to be licensed for vehicles with air brakes. Besides passing the air brake knowledge test, what must the applicant do for the skills test?

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