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Connecticut DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

The Connecticut knowledge test has 25 questions, and you need 20 right to get your learner's permit. These practice questions cover Connecticut's own laws from the Connecticut Driver's Manual first, then general US rules and road signs.

Read before you practiseStart with the Connecticut Driver's Manual Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What is the minimum age to apply for a Connecticut learner's permit?
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    Answer: D. 16

    Connecticut residents can apply for a learner's permit from age 16. People 18 and older apply for an adult learner's permit.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How many questions are on the Connecticut knowledge test, and how many must you get right?
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    Answer: D. 25 questions, 20 correct

    The Connecticut knowledge test has 25 questions, and you must answer 20 correctly to pass.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    How long is a Connecticut learner's permit valid?
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    Answer: D. Until a license is issued or 2 years, whichever comes first

    The permit is valid until you get a license or for 2 years from issue, whichever comes first.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    A 16-year-old who takes driver education through a driving school or high school must wait how long after getting the permit before the road test?
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    Answer: B. 120 days

    The wait is 120 days with commercial or secondary school driver education, and 180 days for everyone else.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    A Connecticut teen who trains at home instead of a driving school must wait how long with a permit before the road test?
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    Answer: B. 180 days

    Applicants who do not use commercial or secondary school driver education must wait 180 days.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    What are the requirements for a qualified trainer who supervises a Connecticut teen permit holder?
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    Answer: B. Age 20 or older, licensed at least 4 years in a row with no suspension

    A qualified trainer must be at least 20 and have held a license for at least four consecutive years with no suspension in that time.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    How many hours of behind-the-wheel training must a Connecticut 16- or 17-year-old complete?
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    Answer: D. At least 40 hours

    Teens must complete at least 40 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Which classroom course must Connecticut teens complete before a license?
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    Answer: B. The 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course

    Teens, and anyone without a prior license, must complete the 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    What must a parent or guardian of a 16- or 17-year-old do in Connecticut?
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    Answer: D. Attend a two-hour training course with the teen

    A parent or legal guardian must attend a two-hour course with the teen on teen driving laws and dangers.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    According to the Connecticut DMV, what is the first step for a new driver?
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    Answer: A. Complete the Connecticut Work Zone Safety Course

    The DMV lists completing the Connecticut Work Zone Safety Course as the first step for a new driver.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    Who may ride with a Connecticut teen learner's permit holder?
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    Answer: C. A licensed driving instructor, or one qualified trainer (a parent or guardian may also come along)

    Permit passengers are limited to a driving instructor or one qualified trainer. A parent or guardian may ride along with the trainer.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    In the first 6 months with a Connecticut license, which passengers may a 16- or 17-year-old carry?
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    Answer: C. Only a driving instructor, a parent or guardian, or one licensed person 20 or older with 4 years of experience

    In months 1 to 6, passengers are limited to an instructor, parents or guardians, or one qualified adult 20 or older.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    In months 7 to 12 of a Connecticut teen license, which extra passengers are allowed?
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    Answer: A. Immediate family members

    In months 7 to 12, teens may also carry members of their immediate family.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    What are the curfew hours for 16- and 17-year-old drivers in Connecticut?
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    Answer: D. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

    Teen drivers may not drive from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless an exception applies.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    Which is an exception to Connecticut's teen curfew?
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    Answer: A. Driving for employment

    Exceptions include employment, school, religious activities, medical necessity, and serving as an assigned Safe Ride driver.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What phone use is allowed for a Connecticut driver under 18?
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    Answer: B. None, not even hands-free

    Drivers under 18 may not use any cell phone or mobile electronic device, even hands-free. A conviction leads to license suspension.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    Under Connecticut law, may an adult driver hold a phone while stopped at a red light?
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    Answer: B. No; handheld use is banned even when stopped in traffic or at a signal

    Handheld use is banned while driving, including when stopped in traffic or at a sign or signal. Adults may use hands-free devices.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    When may a Connecticut driver use a handheld phone in a car on a highway?
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    Answer: C. When the car is safely parked on the shoulder or side of the road

    Handheld use is allowed only when you are safely parked on the shoulder or side of the highway, or in an emergency.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    In a Connecticut vehicle, who can be ticketed for not wearing a seat belt?
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    Answer: D. Each unbelted person, driver or passenger

    It is illegal to drive or ride without a belt in Connecticut, and each unbelted person can be cited and fined.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    Under Connecticut's child restraint law, a child under 2 years old or under 30 pounds must ride in what?
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    Answer: D. A rear-facing seat with a harness

    Children under 2 or under 30 pounds must ride in a rear-facing seat, or a rear-facing convertible seat with a 5-point harness.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    If a child's age and weight fall into different car seat categories under Connecticut law, which rule applies?
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    Answer: A. The more restrictive one

    When age and weight point to different categories, the more restrictive requirement applies.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What does Connecticut's Move Over law require when any vehicle is pulled over on the side of the road?
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    Answer: D. Slow down below the posted limit and move over one lane when safe

    Drivers must slow below the posted speed limit and move over one lane when it is safe.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    Under Connecticut's Vulnerable User Law, how much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist?
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    Answer: C. At least 3 feet

    Drivers must allow at least three feet when passing, and face higher penalties for seriously injuring a vulnerable user through lack of care.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    What must you do when you approach a stopped ice cream truck in Connecticut?
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    Answer: D. Stop at least 10 feet away, yield to pedestrians, then pass at no more than 5 mph

    Stop at least 10 feet from the truck, yield to pedestrians, then proceed at no more than 5 mph.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    For a driver under 18 in Connecticut, how many passengers may ride in the car at most?
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    Answer: C. No more than the number of seat belts

    Teen drivers may never carry more passengers than there are seat belts in the vehicle.

What to know before the test

  • The knowledge test has 25 questions. You must answer 20 correctly to pass.
  • You can apply for a learner's permit at 16. The DMV lists the Work Zone Safety Course as a new driver's first step.
  • Teens must complete 40 hours of behind-the-wheel training and the 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course.
  • A parent or guardian must attend a two-hour course with their 16- or 17-year-old.
  • Teen drivers have an 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew and strict passenger limits during their first year.
  • Practice tests from the DMV are available in English and Spanish.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Connecticut permit test?

25 questions. You need 20 correct answers (80%) to pass.

How old do you have to be to get a permit in Connecticut?

16. Adults 18 and older apply for an adult learner's permit.

How long do you have to wait after getting your permit in Connecticut?

120 days if you take driver education at a driving school or high school, and 180 days otherwise.

Who can supervise a Connecticut learner?

A licensed driving instructor, or a qualified trainer who is at least 20 and has held a license for four years in a row with no suspension, such as a parent or grandparent.

Can Connecticut teens use a phone while driving?

No. Drivers under 18 may not use any phone or mobile device, even hands-free. A conviction leads to license suspension.

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