About the Connecticut DMV Permit exam
The Connecticut DMV Permit exam is administered by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. Like every state, Connecticut adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.
- Exam / licence fee: approximately $40.
- Connecticut requires 40 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) for applicants under 18; the permit period is 180 days minimum.
To get started, read the official Connecticut handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 80%, and then schedule your exam with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
What's in the Connecticut exam: Practice tests for the standard car learner's permit and driver's license written exam in every US state. Questions cover road signs, rules of the road, and safe driving practices drawn from each state's official driver handbook.