How to Get a Commercial Learner's Permit in Vermont

Decide which class you need — A, B, or C — since that determines which version of the general knowledge test, and which endorsement tests if applicable, you'll sit for.

Bring proof of identity, Vermont residency, and your current driving record to the DMV; original documents or certified copies are required, since photocopies aren't accepted.

The general knowledge test itself runs 50 questions, requiring 40 correct (80%) to pass, and covers federally-standardized material like air brakes, combination vehicles, and cargo securement.

Any endorsements you're pursuing — like a tanker or hazmat endorsement — require their own separate knowledge tests on top of the general one.

The CLP itself costs $18, valid for 180 days and renewable once within 18 months for the same fee if you need more time.

You must hold the CLP for at least 14 days before scheduling the road skills test, and a $29 scheduling deposit secures that appointment — plan for the full sequence, not just the knowledge test, when budgeting time and money.