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.
In breve
L’esame ufficiale ha 25 domande. Per superarlo: 20 of 25 (80%). Lo gestisce: Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Età minima: 16. Esercitati qui gratis con 205 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 10 ottobre 2026.
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Domanda 1 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 2 di 25
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Risposta: D. 25 questions, 20 correct
The Connecticut knowledge test has 25 questions, and you must answer 20 correctly to pass.
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Domanda 3 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 4 di 25
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Risposta: B. 120 days
The wait is 120 days with commercial or secondary school driver education, and 180 days for everyone else.
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Domanda 5 di 25
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Risposta: B. 180 days
Applicants who do not use commercial or secondary school driver education must wait 180 days.
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Domanda 6 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 7 di 25
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Risposta: D. At least 40 hours
Teens must complete at least 40 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
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Domanda 8 di 25
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Risposta: B. The 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course
Teens, and anyone without a prior license, must complete the 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course.
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Domanda 9 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 10 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 11 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 12 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 13 di 25
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Risposta: A. Immediate family members
In months 7 to 12, teens may also carry members of their immediate family.
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Domanda 14 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 15 di 25
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Risposta: A. Driving for employment
Exceptions include employment, school, religious activities, medical necessity, and serving as an assigned Safe Ride driver.
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Domanda 16 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 17 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 18 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 19 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 20 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 21 di 25
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Risposta: A. The more restrictive one
When age and weight point to different categories, the more restrictive requirement applies.
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Domanda 22 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 23 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 24 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 25 di 25
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Risposta: C. No more than the number of seat belts
Teen drivers may never carry more passengers than there are seat belts in the vehicle.
Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.
Il test reale: 20 of 25 (80%)
Cosa sapere prima del 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.
Domande frequenti
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.