CDL VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST VERMONT

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To obtain a CDL, you will be required to pass a vehicle inspection test. The vehicle inspection test, formerly known as pre-trip, is a skills test to see if you identify which features and equipment on the test vehicle should be inspected before driving. During the test, you will be asked to do an inspection of your vehicle. You will be expected to show your knowledge of the inspection process and you will be tested to see if you know whether your vehicle is safe to drive. During the CDL inspection test, DMV does not allow the use of testing aids, other than the vehicle inspection guide in the Vermont CDL Manual. To prepare for the test, study the following sections of the CDL manual: Driving Safely and the Vehicle Inspection Test. If you do not pass the CDL inspection test, the other skills tests will be postponed.
1. During the vehicle inspection, you should check your clutch for:
Looseness
Damage
All of the above.
2. What should you do to test your vehicle's low air pressure warning signal?
With the key in the "on" or "battery charge" position, rapidly apply and release the foot brake.
Pump the brakes until the air pressure drops below 80 psi.
With the engine running, put the vehicle in a forward gear and attempt to drive forward.
3. Rust around wheel nuts may mean:
the wheels or rims have had welding repairs.
the nuts are loose.
the nuts are too tight.
4. What should you do to test your hydraulic brakes for leaks?
Hold the brake pedal down for five seconds, then pump it three times.
Pump the brake pedal five times, then apply pressure for three seconds.
Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds.
5. During your inspection, you should look into the fifth-wheel gap and check that the _________ are fully closed around the kingpin.
mounting bolts
couplings (U-joints)
locking jaws
6. Without engine oil:
the ABS won't work.
exhaust emissions will be reduced.
the engine can be destroyed rapidly.
7. How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?
Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
All of the above.
8. All CDL vehicle inspection tests include:
an engine inspection and tire check.
an engine start and in-cab inspection.
an engine start and an inspection of the entire vehicle.
9. When starting your vehicle, oil pressure should come up to normal:
in about two minutes.
in about a minute.
within seconds.
10. When inspecting brakes, you should look for:
cracked drums.
shoes worn dangerously thin.
All of the above.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

In Vermont, the minimum age to apply for a learner’s permit is 15 years old. After holding the permit for at least one year you can obtain a junior driver’s license at 16 or 17 years old. For a class D driver’s license you must be at least 18 years old.

You can take the permit test online after completing the application online and paying the associated fee. If you're between the ages of 15 and 17, a parent or legal guardian must sign your application, unless you're an emancipated minor.
You'll need to bring the following documents:
  • Completed permit application.
  • Proof of identity and date of birth, such as a birth certificate or passport.
  • Two proofs of Vermont residence. If you are a minor, your parent or guardian will provide one of these documents.
  • Proof of Social Security Number, if available.

Vermont provides the option to take the DMV written test in several languages, including English, Arabic, Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian, Burmese, Dari, French, Kirundi, Mandarin Chinese, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, and Ukrainian.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Vermont Driver's Handbook or listen to the audio version. Verify your knowledge of traffic laws with our free practice tests, and once you are well prepared, you will be ready for the real exam.

The DMV written test in Vermont consists of 20 questions. Each question provides four answer choices and only one is correct. The exam covers a range of topics including road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc.
You must answer at least 16 questions correctly, and you can miss up to 4 questions to pass the test. Stay focused during the exam and take the time to review your answers carefully to minimize errors and pass on the first attempt.

New drivers in Vermont face several restrictions:
  • With a valid learner’s permit, you may drive if accompanied by a driver instructor, a licensed parent/guardian, or an individual who is at least 25 years old seated in the front seat.
  • When you obtain a junior driver’s license:
- You cannot carry passengers for hire.
- During the first three months, you can transport passengers only under the supervision of a driver instructor, a licensed parent/guardian, or an licensed adult who is at least 25 years old seated in the front seat. After the second three months, family members can be carried. After six months, there are no longer restrictions on the number of passengers.

The use of electronic devices while driving is always prohibited.

If you don't pass your DMV written test in Vermont, you'll need to wait for one calendar day before trying again. If you find the exam difficult, sign up for DMV Premium, which offers numerous resources and practice tests to improve your preparation.

VT CDL Inspection Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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