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Connecticut Permit Test (2026)

Study for the official DMV Knowledge test with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.

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Connecticut Practice Test 1

30 questions — signs, rules, and state law

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Connecticut Practice Test 2

30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1

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Connecticut Practice Test 3

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1 or 2

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Connecticut Practice Test 4

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1–3

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Connecticut Road Signs Test

25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals

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Connecticut study guide

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How it works

  1. Step 1

    Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.

  2. Step 2

    Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.

  3. Step 3

    Repeat with Tests 2–4 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.

New-driver rules in Connecticut

Connecticut residents can apply for a learner's permit at 16 and must log 40 hours of behind-the-wheel practice before licensing. The permit must be held at least 120 days if trained through a commercial or high-school driver ed program, or 180 days with home training by a qualified trainer. Newly licensed 16- and 17-year-olds may carry only supervising adults for the first six months and only add immediate family in the second six months, and until 18 they may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. except for work, school, religious, or medical reasons.

Verified 2026-09-25 · Source: DMV

Connecticut permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Connecticut permit test?

The official Connecticut Knowledge test has 25 questions, according to the DMV (verified 2026-09-26).

What score do you need to pass the Connecticut permit test?

You must answer 20 of 25 questions correctly (80%) to pass the Connecticut Knowledge test. Source: DMV, verified 2026-09-26.

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

You can apply for a learner's permit in Connecticut at 16, according to the DMV (verified 2026-09-26).

How much does the Connecticut permit cost?

$19 for the Class D learner's permit, plus a $40 license exam fee that covers the vision, knowledge, and road tests. — as listed by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), verified 2026-09-26. Always confirm current fees on the official site.

What happens if you fail the Connecticut permit test?

If you fail the knowledge test, you must wait seven days and pay $40 again to retake it. Failing only the vision test lets you reschedule immediately. Testing is by appointment at select DMV offices. (per the DMV, verified 2026-09-26).

Can you take the Connecticut permit test online?

No. The Connecticut Knowledge test is administered in person through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), not online (verified 2026-09-26).

What languages is the Connecticut permit test offered in?

The knowledge test is offered in Albanian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. A hard-copy written knowledge test can also be requested in Amharic, Armenian, Bosnian, Chinese Simplified, Croatian, Dari, German, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Nepali, Pashto, Persian Farsi, Portuguese (Brazil), Punjabi, Romanian, Somali, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Urdu. (per the DMV, verified 2026-09-26).

Who runs the permit test in Connecticut?

Driver licensing in Connecticut is handled by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The official site is https://portal.ct.gov/dmv.

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