Vermont Driver's Manual

Browse the full Vermont Driver's Manual. Find the rules and regulations tested by the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Organ Donation Saves LivesPDF page 1
You Have the Power to Donate Life!PDF page 3
Safety Message from the CommissionerPDF page 4
ContentsPDF page 5
Bennington Battle Day August 16PDF page 6
Day After Thanksgiving Friday after ThanksgivingPDF page 6
Orleans CountyPDF page 6
How Can You Lose Your License Or Driving Privilege?PDF page 7
Windsor CountyPDF page 7
Applicant By False RepresentationPDF page 8
PROBLEM DRIVER POINTER SYSTEMPDF page 8
Chapter 3 – Proof of IdentityPDF page 10
Corrected Information / Name ChangePDF page 10
Foreign NationalsPDF page 10
Replacement Social Security CardPDF page 10
Social Security InformationPDF page 10
MinorsPDF page 11
Residency Requirements for a Vermont Learner’s PermitPDF page 12
Vermont Residency & Current AddressPDF page 11
Self-Designated DescriptorsPDF page 12
LicensesPDF page 13
Who needs a Learner’s Permit?PDF page 14
Questions and Answers about Junior Driver’s LicensesPDF page 14
What Do I need to get a Junior Driver’s License?PDF page 15
High School Driver’s License TestingPDF page 15
What restrictions are on a Junior Driver’s License?PDF page 16
Questions and Answers about Driver’s LicensesPDF page 17
Do I need an Appointment?PDF page 18
MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT & MOTORCYCLE LEARNER’S PERMITSPDF page 18
MOTORCYCLE RIDER TRAINING PROGRAMPDF page 18
SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENTPDF page 18
What are the Tests Like?PDF page 20
Why Does the State Require Driving Tests?PDF page 19
Condition of the Vehicle Used in the Road TestPDF page 20
Do I Have to Furnish a Vehicle for the Driving Test?PDF page 20
Graduated Driver’s License ProgramPDF page 23
Wales, UK)PDF page 23
Permit/License RenewalsPDF page 24
I Have Changed My Name or Address. What Do I Do?PDF page 25
Chapter 7 - Driving Safely and Studying for your PermitPDF page 26
Stopping Your VehiclePDF page 27
Where Should I Start Driving?PDF page 26
Left TurnsPDF page 27
SignalsPDF page 27
A Visual Search PatternPDF page 28
Four Seconds - A Safe Following DistancePDF page 28
Right TurnsPDF page 28
Follow These Steps for Four-Second Safety SpacingPDF page 29
Right-of-wayPDF page 29
Speed Limits and Safe SpeedsPDF page 29
Parking on HillsPDF page 30
Parking Your VehiclePDF page 30
Where You May Not ParkPDF page 30
Police StopsPDF page 31
RoundaboutsPDF page 31
Move Over LawPDF page 32
Traffic LightsPDF page 32
ArrowsPDF page 33
Road SignsPDF page 33
Regulatory SignsPDF page 34
Warning SignsPDF page 34
Highway MarkingsPDF page 36
Tips for Safe Driving in Vermont Work ZonesPDF page 36
WORK ZONE SAFETYPDF page 36
Work Zone SignsPDF page 36
Channeling DevicesPDF page 37
FlaggersPDF page 37
RULES OF THE ROAD AT RAILROAD CROSSINGSPDF page 38
Sharing the Road with PedestriansPDF page 38
Children at PlayPDF page 39
Driver ResponsibilitiesPDF page 42
School ZonesPDF page 39
Pedestrian ResponsibilitiesPDF page 40
School Bus StopsPDF page 40
Sharing the Road with School BusesPDF page 40
Sharing the Road with BicyclistsPDF page 41
Bicycle Hand SignalPDF page 42
Bicyclists ResponsibilitiesPDF page 42
Common Vehicle-caused Collisions with BicyclesPDF page 42
Sharing the Road with MotorcyclesPDF page 44
Backing UpPDF page 44
PassingPDF page 44
Sharing the Road with Large TrucksPDF page 44
Sharing the Road with Slow Moving VehiclesPDF page 45
Wide TurnPDF page 45
Aggressive DriversPDF page 46
Moose and Deer SafetyPDF page 46
Sharing the Road with Domestic AnimalsPDF page 46
Floods and StormsPDF page 47
Winter DrivingPDF page 48
Anti-lock BrakesPDF page 49
How to Avoid SkiddingPDF page 49
How to Control a Vehicle in a SkidPDF page 49
SkiddingPDF page 49
Approaching HeadlightsPDF page 50
Daytime DrivingPDF page 50
Night DrivingPDF page 50
USE HIGH AND LOW HEADLIGHT BEAMS PROPERLYPDF page 50
Entrance RampPDF page 51
INTERSTATE DRIVINGPDF page 51
Safe Driving on the InterstatePDF page 52
PASSINGPDF page 53
IMPAIRED DRIVINGPDF page 53
Other DrugsPDF page 54
THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK!PDF page 55
What Does Alcohol Do To Your Driving Skills?PDF page 54
DISTRACTED DRIVINGPDF page 56
Drowsy DrivingPDF page 55
Cell Phones and other Electronic DevicesPDF page 56
Stopping and Starting On a HillPDF page 57
Turning AroundPDF page 57
Entering the Parking SpacePDF page 58
Leaving the Parking SpacePDF page 58
Crash ReportsPDF page 59
CRASHESPDF page 59
What to Do After a CrashPDF page 59
BrakesPDF page 60
InspectionPDF page 60
Exhaust SystemPDF page 61
LightsPDF page 61
TiresPDF page 61
Windows and DefrostersPDF page 61
Emission Control SystemPDF page 62
Other Things to Keep In MindPDF page 62
Speedometer and OdometerPDF page 62
Wearing Your Safety BeltPDF page 62
Protect Your Child – It’s the Law!PDF page 63
The Vermont Point SystemPDF page 65
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR VEHICLEPDF page 66
Lost Registration or Registration PlatesPDF page 66
Registration and PlatesPDF page 66
Leased VehiclesPDF page 67
Motor Vehicle Title InformationPDF page 67
Non-Leased VehiclesPDF page 67
InsurancePDF page 70
LiensPDF page 68
Rebuilt VehiclesPDF page 68
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)PDF page 68
When Verification is RequiredPDF page 68
COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSEPDF page 72
Parking for Disabled DriversPDF page 73
Purchase and Use Tax for Disabled DriversPDF page 73
Chapter 12 – Parents or GuardiansPDF page 74
LICENSE (GDL)PDF page 74