Connecticut Permit Practice Test (2026)
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Connecticut issues learner's permits and driver's licenses through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You must be at least 16 to apply for a Connecticut learner's permit. The knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.
Sourced from the official Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Connecticut driver manual.
Connecticut permit test at a glance
Sources: CT DMV Driver's Manuals Connecticut Driver's Manual (PDF) CT DMV Get a Learner's Permit CT DMV Knowledge and Vision Test
How to pass the Connecticut permit test
Read the Connecticut Driver's Manual all the way through, then drill on the topics CT tests hardest: signs, right-of-way, the 16- and 17-Year-Old Driver Law, and DUI penalties. Take free Connecticut practice tests until you can score above 90% several times in a row. Schedule your knowledge test online and bring all your required ID documents.
Retake policy
If you fail the Connecticut knowledge test, you must wait at least 7 days to retest and pay another $40 examination fee. After 3 failed attempts you must reapply and pay the full $40 application fee again.
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Connecticut DMV FAQ
How many questions are on the Connecticut permit test?
The Connecticut learner's permit knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You need 20 correct (80%) to pass.
What's the minimum age for a Connecticut permit?
You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a Connecticut learner's permit. Drivers under 18 must also have a parent or legal guardian sign the application.
How much does a Connecticut permit cost?
The Connecticut permit knowledge test fee is $40 and the learner's permit itself costs $19. A new Class D driver's license costs $84.
Do I need driver's ed in Connecticut?
If you're 16 or 17, yes. You must complete a state-approved driver education program (commercial driving school or public school) plus a 2-hour Safe Driving Practices course before you can take the road test.
What happens if I fail the Connecticut permit test?
You must wait at least 7 days to retest and pay another $40 examination fee. If you fail 3 attempts you must reapply.