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  • Updated for May 2025
  • Based on official Connecticut Driver's manual

Free Connecticut DMV Permit Practice Test 2025

There are two main steps to obtaining a learner’s permit in Connecticut: Passing the vision screening and passing the written permit knowledge test. The Connecticut learner permit test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions covering road signs, state traffic laws, and safe driving practices. To pass the test, you must answer at least 20 questions (80%) correctly. In Connecticut, if you fail the test, you must wait seven days to retake it. That’s quite a lengthy wait, so use our resources to make sure that doesn’t happen. All knowledge tests must be taken in person at the DMV.

In Connecticut, the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program is designed to incrementally introduce driving privileges for applicants under 18 instead of granting the full license immediately. The GDL system applies to drivers under 18 and includes restrictions such as curfews and passenger limitations. It ends when the individual turns 18 or after completing a specified period with a clean driving record. During the permit phase, you must drive with someone who is at least 20 years old, has held a driver’s license for at least 4 years with no suspensions, and is seated in the front passenger seat. Also, you are prohibited from driving between 11 PM and 5 AM and must complete a mandatory 8-hour safe driving practices course during this phase. You must hold your learner’s permit for 120 days or 180 days (depending on whether your training was from a driver’s education course or parents, respectively) before moving to the provisional license stage.

Updated for May 2025, our free online Connecticut Permit Practice Test mimics what you will face on the official written test. It will help you pass by providing questions and answers based on the Connecticut DMV 2025 Driver Handbook. By providing instant feedback, our practice tests let you know right away why a response is the best one.

Once you’re ready, go to the DMV with proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), proof of residency (utility bill, rental agreement, or the like), and proof of Social Security number. If you’re under 18, parental consent and proof of school enrollment are also required. Submit the documents, pass a vision screening, pay the fee, and take the official written test.

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What to expect on the actual CT DMV exam

25

questions

20

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

16 y/o

minimum age to apply

List of questions (classic view)

  1. Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are
  2. What does this sign mean?
  3. What does this sign mean?
  4. What does this sign mean?
  5. What might this sign mean?
  6. This sign indicates that you are approaching
  7. What does this sign mean?
  8. What do these yellow pavement markings mean?
  9. The number on this sign represents
  10. What does this sign indicate?
  11. To pass the DMV vision test, your visual acuity must be ______ or better.
  12. If your driver's license says you must wear corrective lenses and you are stopped by a law enforcement officer while you're not wearing them,
  13. A licensed driver under 18 years of age may not drive between _________ except for church, school, employment, medical necessity, or emergencies.
  14. If your vehicle fails an emissions inspection, you will have ________ to have the problem fixed and the emissions rechecked.
  15. Which of the following statements about turning is FALSE?
  16. Unbalanced tires or low tire pressures can cause
  17. If your vehicle doesn't have antilock brakes (ABS) and your brakes fail while you're driving, what should you do?
  18. In Connecticut, you may not park your vehicle
  19. In Connecticut, a driver who is at least 18 years of age
  20. Which of the following statements about seat belts is FALSE?

FAQs

Can the permit test be taken online?

In Connecticut, the permit test must be taken in person at a DMV office. Online testing options are not currently available for the permit test.

What are effective study methods for the permit test?

Preparing for the permit test involves a thorough review of the Connecticut Driver's Manual and taking practice tests to familiarize yourself with the test format and question styles.

How challenging is the learner's permit test?

The difficulty level of the learner's permit test varies per individual, but with proper preparation, including studying the Driver's Manual and taking practice tests, it's generally manageable.

What are the requirements to obtain a permit?

To get a permit, you need to provide proof of identity, proof of Connecticut residency, pass a vision test, and successfully complete the written knowledge test.

How much does the permit test cost?

The cost for the permit test in Connecticut is approximately $40, which includes the fee for both the knowledge test and the learner's permit. It's advisable to check the latest fees on the Connecticut DMV website.

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