Vt Drivers Ed is committed to providing a professional, supportive and well-organized driver education experience for students and families.
The information below answers common questions about enrollment, scheduling, program expectations, and policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Students must be at least 15 years old and hold a valid Vermont Learner’s Permit before beginning behind-the-wheel instruction.

    Students whose driving privileges are suspended, revoked, or under pending action may not be eligible to participate.

  • Registration is completed through VTDriversEd.com. Enrollment is confirmed once registration information and payment arrangements have been received.

    Class size is limited to ensure individualized instruction and scheduling availability.

  • Yes. A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a student’s place in the course.

    Because enrollment is limited, the deposit secures a reserved seat and is not refundable.

  • Full payment is due 30 days prior to the course start date.

    This allows sufficient time to offer a reserved space to another student if withdrawal occurs.

  • Item desPayment may be made:

    • By credit or debit card directly through VTDriversEd.com, or

    • By cash or check.

    Families wishing to pay by cash or check should contact
    tom@vtdriversed.com to arrange payment.

    Enrollment is confirmed once payment arrangements have been completed.cription

  • If a student withdraws after full payment has been made, VT Drivers Ed will make reasonable efforts to fill the vacated seat.

    • If a replacement student is found, tuition paid beyond the non-refundable deposit may be refunded.

    • If a replacement student cannot be found, tuition is non-refundable.

    No refunds are issued after the course has begun.

Enrollment & Registration

Program Requirements & Attendance

  • The program includes:

    • 30 hours of live online classroom instruction

    • 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction

    • 6 hours of in-car observation

    These components meet Vermont driver education requirements.

  • All classroom sessions are conducted live online and must meet Vermont DMV participation requirements.

    Students are required to:

    • Attend sessions using a computer or laptop (phones are not appropriate for participation)

    • Have a working camera enabled

    • Remain visible on camera for the duration of the class

    • Actively participate when requested by the instructor

    The Vermont DMV requires instructors to verify student attendance and engagement during online instruction. Students who are not visible or actively participating may be marked absent for that session.

    Students should plan to participate from a quiet, distraction-free environment appropriate for classroom learning.

  • Yes. Driver education programs are regulated by the State of Vermont, and students must complete all required instructional hours.

    Students should enroll only if they are able to attend all scheduled sessions.

  • Families should notify VT Drivers Ed as soon as possible if a student must miss a class due to illness or an emergency.

    To support students who experience unavoidable conflicts, up to two make-up classroom sessions will be offered at the end of the course.

    Students who miss more than two classroom sessions may be required to complete additional make-up instruction. Additional make-up sessions are subject to instructor availability and may incur a $100 per-session make-up fee.

    Repeated absences may delay course completion.

  • VT Drivers Ed reserves the right to remove a student whose behavior, attendance, or participation creates safety concerns or prevents successful completion of course requirements.

  • Yes. A mandatory parent/student orientation meeting is held at the beginning of the course.

  • The meeting will be held in person at Essex High School.

  • Topics include:

    • Course expectations

    • Supervised driving requirements

    • Scheduling procedures

    • Program policies

    • Questions from families

Parent & Student Orientation

  • Driving sessions typically begin after classroom instruction has started and enrollment requirements have been completed.

  • Students and parents receive online access to scheduling once:

    • The course has started, and

    • Required paperwork has been submitted, and

    • Payment requirements have been met.

  • Driving lessons generally take place between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, depending on instructor and student availability.

  • Driving lessons require reserved instructor time and vehicle availability.

    At least 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule a driving session.

    Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are subject to a $100 rescheduling fee.

  • Failure to attend a scheduled driving session without prior notice is considered a no-show.

    A $100 rescheduling fee must be paid before another driving session can be scheduled.

  • Behind-the-wheel sessions reserve dedicated instructor time and limited scheduling availability. Late cancellations prevent other students from using that time and significantly impact overall course scheduling.

Behind-the-Wheel Scheduling

  • Yes. Vermont requires drivers under age 18 to complete:

    • 40 Hours of supervised driving practice

    • Including 10 hours of nighttime driving

  • A licensed adult meeting Vermont DMV supervision requirement, typically a parent or guardian.

  • Driver education introduces essential skills, but safe driving develops through continued real-world experience in a variety of traffic, road, and weather conditions.

Supervised Practice Outside of Class

  • Students must complete:

    • All classroom instruction

    • Behind-the-wheel sessions

    • Observation hours

    • Participation requirements

  • No. Completion of driver education does not guarantee passing the Vermont road test.

    Students must demonstrate safe driving ability and complete the required supervised practice before testing.

  • Eligible students may proceed toward Vermont licensing requirements once program obligations have been met.

Course Completion & Licensing

  • Communication is primarily conducted through email, including:

    • Course updates

    • Scheduling information

    • Required forms

    • Announcements

    Families are responsible for monitoring email throughout the course.

  • Students are required to submit permit documentation and completed program forms before driving sessions.

  • Yes. Enrollment in VT Drivers Ed indicates agreement with all program expectations, attendance requirements, scheduling policies, payment terms, and policies outlined on this website and in enrollment materials.

Communication & General Policies

Still have questions?

If your question is not covered in this FAQ, don't hesitate to get in touch with Vt Drivers Ed at tom@vtdriversed.com, and we will be happy to help.

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