A school bus on a two-lane road has its red lights flashing and stop arm out. You must:

Stop, whether you are behind it or approaching from the front

Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should:

Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go

Turn the wheel sharply the other way

When turning left at an intersection with a green light (no arrow), you must:

Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Connecticut DMV Permit Practice Test

The Connecticut DMV knowledge test has 25 questions; to pass you need 20 correct answers (80%). Practice free with questions based on the official Connecticut driver handbook, with every answer explained.

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Connecticut permit test at a glance

Agency	Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Test questions	25
Passing score	20 correct answers (80%)
Minimum permit age	16 years old
Permit holding period	120 days (driving school or high school course) or 180 days (home training)
Supervised driving	40 hours of behind-the-wheel practice for teens, in any mix of driving school, high school and parent or qualified trainer instruction.
Provisional license from	age 16
Full license	at 18
Test languages	The computer test is offered in English, Spanish, Albanian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Vietnamese, and a written version is available in more languages.
Official handbook	Connecticut Driver's Manual

Try 5 Connecticut permit test questions

How many questions are on the Connecticut DMV knowledge test? 15 / 35 / 25 / 45. Answer: 25. To pass: 20 correct answers (80%).
In Connecticut, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over? 0.02% / 0.05% / 0.08% / 0.10%. Answer: 0.08%. As in almost every state, the limit in Connecticut is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over; 0.04% for commercial drivers, and zero tolerance under 21.
A school bus on a two-lane road has its red lights flashing and stop arm out. You must: Pass slowly on the left / Stop, whether you are behind it or approaching from the front / Stop only if you are behind it / Honk to warn the children. Answer: Stop, whether you are behind it or approaching from the front. On an undivided road, traffic in both directions stops until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted. Rules for divided highways vary by state.
Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should: Slam on the brakes / Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go / Turn the wheel sharply the other way / Accelerate out of the skid. Answer: Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go. Take your foot off the accelerator, avoid hard braking and steer smoothly in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
When turning left at an intersection with a green light (no arrow), you must: Go before oncoming traffic / Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians / Honk and turn / Wait for the light to turn red. Answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A solid green light allows a left turn only when it is safe: yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

How the Connecticut DMV permit test works

The Connecticut knowledge test (the learner's permit test) has 25 multiple-choice questions, and to pass you need 20 correct answers (80%). Every question comes from the official DMV handbook, the Connecticut Driver's Manual.

Based on the Connecticut driver's manuals; you take a vision test first, and you cannot take the knowledge test if you fail it.

If you fail the knowledge test, you must wait seven days and book a new appointment before trying again.

The computer test is offered in English, Spanish, Albanian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Vietnamese, and a written version is available in more languages.

Connecticut learner's permit requirements

In Connecticut you can apply for a learner's permit at 16. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

Teens 16 and 17 train through a licensed driving school, a high school course or home training (22 classroom hours plus the 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course), and a parent or guardian must take a 2-hour parent training class. Applicants 18 and older must complete the 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course before the road test.

Before the road test, teen drivers must hold the permit for at least 120 days (driving school or high school course) or 180 days (home training). Supervised driving required: 40 hours of behind-the-wheel practice for teens, in any mix of driving school, high school and parent or qualified trainer instruction.

Proof of identity and date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport).
Your Social Security number, if you have one.
Proof of Connecticut residency.
A vision screening and the knowledge test.

The DMV publishes the exact document list: check it before your appointment, especially if you want a REAL ID-compliant card.

Connecticut graduated driver licensing (GDL)

After the learner stage and the road test, teens can get a provisional (intermediate) license from age 16.

For the first 6 months, a new 16- or 17-year-old driver may carry only a driving instructor, a parent or guardian, or a licensed adult 20 or older; in the next 6 months, immediate family may also ride. No driving from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. until 18, except for work, school, religious activities or medical needs.

Restrictions end and you hold a full, unrestricted license at 18, provided your record stays clean.

Connecticut rules worth knowing for the test

Signs and most rules are the same nationwide, but each state has its own laws — and the DMV test asks about them.

Since January 1, 2026, everyone applying for a learner's permit must first complete the free Connecticut Work Zone Safety Course.
Adults must hold the learner's permit for at least 90 days before they can schedule the road test.

What the Connecticut knowledge test covers

Topics follow the chapters of the DMV handbook. These are the ones asked most often:

Road signs by shape and color (federal MUTCD standard): see the road signs guide.
Right-of-way at 4-way stops, left turns, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles: right-of-way rules.
Speed limits in mph and the 3-second following rule: speed guide.
Alcohol and drugs: the 0.08% BAC limit, zero tolerance under 21 and implied consent.
Traffic signals and pavement markings, parking, passing, and sharing the road with cyclists, motorcycles and trucks.

How to study for the Connecticut permit test

Read the official DMV handbook once cover to cover, then take practice tests by topic to find your weak spots. Once you consistently score above 90%, take a full timed mock exam.

Drill the numbers — ages, distances, speed and BAC limits — they are the most-missed questions. More tips in how to pass the permit test.

How to get your learner's permit in Connecticut

Check the minimum age In Connecticut, you can apply for a learner's permit at 16.
Complete the required course Teens 16 and 17 train through a licensed driving school, a high school course or home training (22 classroom hours plus the 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course), and a parent or guardian must take a 2-hour parent training class. Applicants 18 and older must complete the 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course before the road test.
Study the handbook and practice Read the official DMV handbook and take practice tests until you pass comfortably.
Gather your documents Proof of identity, Social Security number and Connecticut residency; parental consent if under 18.
Pass the vision and knowledge tests To pass you need 20 correct answers (80%).
Drive supervised Hold the permit for at least 120 days (driving school or high school course) or 180 days (home training). Supervised driving: 40 hours of behind-the-wheel practice for teens, in any mix of driving school, high school and parent or qualified trainer instruction.
Take the road test From age 16 you can get a provisional license.

Connecticut permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Connecticut permit test?

The Connecticut knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions.

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

You need 20 correct answers (80%).

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

You can apply at 16. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

How long do you have to hold your permit in Connecticut?

At least 120 days (driving school or high school course) or 180 days (home training) for teen drivers. Supervised driving required: 40 hours of behind-the-wheel practice for teens, in any mix of driving school, high school and parent or qualified trainer instruction.

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