Connecticut DMV Permit Test: 2026 Guide

The Connecticut Learner's Permit Knowledge Test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct answers (80%) to pass. The test fee is $40 license exam fee. The questions are based on the Connecticut Driver's Manual. Try 10 free sample questions below, or take the full 25-question Connecticut practice test.

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Connecticut DMV Permit Test at a glance

Official name Connecticut Learner's Permit Knowledge Test
Questions 25
Pass mark 20 of 25 correct (80%)
Test fee $40 license exam fee
Time Approx. 30 minutes
Official handbook Connecticut Driver's Manual
Official page Connecticut licensing office
Free practice test 25 questions with answers

Getting Your Connecticut Learner's Permit: Your 4-Step Checklist

  1. Step 1: Are You Eligible for a Permit?

    • You must be at least 16 years old.
    • You need parental consent if you are under 18.
    • You must pass a vision screening.
  2. Step 2: What ID Do I Need?

    You need to provide proof of identity and residency. A passport, birth certificate, and utility bills are common examples.

  3. Step 3: How Much Does the Test Cost?

    The total fee is $59, which includes a $19 permit fee and a $40 knowledge test fee.

  4. Step 4: Understanding the Test Format

    The written test has 25 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must answer at least 20 questions correctly (80%).

  5. Step 5: Learner's Permit Rules & Restrictions

    As a permit holder, you may only drive with a licensed parent/guardian, a qualified driving instructor, or another licensed adult who is 21+ and has been licensed for at least 4 years.

Free Connecticut practice questions

The first 10 questions of Connecticut Practice Test 1. The full practice test has 25 questions.

  1. 1. What is the designation for a standard non-commercial driver's license in Connecticut?

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    Answer: a) Class D.

    A non-commercial driver's license is known and designated as Class D.

  2. 2. Which of the following is considered a "mobile electronic device" under the law?

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    Answer: c) A laptop computer or text-messaging device.

    A “mobile electronic device” includes a laptop computer, personal digital assistant or paging or text-messaging device.

  3. 3. What is the consequence of failing to respond to a DMV insurance warning notice?

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    Answer: b) Suspension of the registration.

    Failure to respond to your warning notice will result in suspension of the registration.

  4. 4. What is the 'Zero Tolerance' BAC limit for drivers under 21?

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    Answer: d) 0.02%

    The law provides penalties for driving with any measurable amount of alcohol in your blood, defined as two hundredths of one percent (0.02%) or more.

  5. 5. Illustration for: How must you proceed at an intersection with an inoperative stop light? How must you proceed at an intersection with an inoperative stop light?

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    Answer: d) Stop as though the intersection was controlled by a stop sign.

    State law requires a driver at an intersection with an inoperative stop light to stop as though the intersection was controlled by a stop sign.

  6. 6. Illustration for: What does this hand signal by a bicyclist indicate? What does this hand signal by a bicyclist indicate?

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    Answer: d) Left turn.

    Left turn: Arm straight out to the left.

  7. 7. What is illegal when approaching or passing a horse?

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    Answer: a) Sounding your horn.

    It is illegal to sound your horn or cause loud or unusual noises when approaching or passing a horse.

  8. 8. Why should you never slow down quickly to discourage a tailgater?

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    Answer: a) It increases your risk of being hit from behind.

    Never slow down quickly to discourage a tailgater. It increases your risk of being hit from behind.

  9. 9. Illustration for: Where is a vehicle's blind spot typically located? Where is a vehicle's blind spot typically located?

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    Answer: c) On either side and slightly to the rear.

    Try to avoid driving on either side and slightly to the rear of another vehicle. You will be in their blind spot.

  10. 10. How should you handle passing through another driver's blind spot?

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    Answer: d) Get through it as quickly as you can.

    When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can.

Connecticut DMV Permit Test: common questions

How many questions are on the Connecticut DMV Permit Test?

The Connecticut Learner's Permit Knowledge Test has 25 questions.

How many questions can you miss on the Connecticut DMV Permit Test?

You need 20 of 25 correct (80%), so you can miss up to 5 questions.

How much does the Connecticut DMV Permit Test cost?

The Connecticut test fee is $40 license exam fee. Fees change, so confirm the amount with the licensing office before you go.

How long does the Connecticut DMV Permit Test take?

Approx. 30 minutes.

What should I study for the Connecticut DMV Permit Test?

Study the Connecticut Driver's Manual; the test questions are based on it. Then check yourself with a practice test: FlashPath's free Connecticut Practice Test 1 has 25 questions with answers and explanations.

Is the FlashPath Connecticut practice test free?

Yes. Practice Test 1 (25 questions) is free on this site and in the app, with no sign-up. The app has 225 more Connecticut practice questions across Practice Tests 2 to 10; full access is a subscription.

What is the FlashPath Pass Guarantee?

If you have a paid FlashPath subscription and don't pass the Connecticut DMV Permit Test, your next month is free. Email us within 30 days of the test with your store order ID and your result.

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