Connecticut DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

This page covers what you need to know for the Connecticut driver's license knowledge exam: how the test works, the Connecticut-specific rules that often show up on it, and sample questions with explained answers. Everything here is based on the official Connecticut driver's manual and state traffic code (sources are listed at the bottom). The real Connecticut test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.

When you're ready, take a free 25-question practice test that mixes Connecticut-specific questions with general driving questions, with an explanation after every answer. Each attempt draws a new set. No signup needed.

Connecticut Permit Test and Licensing Facts

Knowledge Test	25 questions, must score 20/25 (80%) to pass
Minimum Permit Age	16
Minimum License Age	16 years 4 months
Speed Limits	Highway: up to 65 mph \| Residential: 25 mph \| School Zone: 15 mph
DUI Law	BAC limit: 0.08% (Under 21: 0.02%)
Point System	Connecticut assigns points for moving violations; accumulating 10 or more points can lead to a license suspension.

Rules Specific to Connecticut

Drivers must stop at least 10 feet from an ice cream truck with its stop arm out and pass at no more than 5 mph
Handheld cell phone use while driving is banned for all drivers
New drivers under 18 must complete 40 hours of supervised driving including 4 hours at night

Sample Connecticut Permit Test Questions

These questions cover rules that are specific to Connecticut. They're the ones people most often miss, because the answer differs from state to state.

In Connecticut, drivers age 21 or younger are considered legally intoxicated at what BAC or higher?
- A. 0.00 BAC or higher
- B. 0.02 BAC or higher
- C. 0.05 BAC or higher
- D. 0.08 BAC or higher
Answer: 0.02 BAC or higher. Connecticut sets a lower BAC threshold for drivers under 21. Even small amounts of alcohol can lead to serious license consequences.
Which option correctly describes a key Connecticut child passenger rule for rear-facing seats?
- A. Rear-facing is required only until 1 year old
- B. Rear-facing is required for any child under 2 years old and under 30 pounds
- C. Rear-facing is required until 5 years old
- D. Rear-facing is optional if a child is under 40 pounds
Answer: Rear-facing is required for any child under 2 years old and under 30 pounds. Rear-facing seats provide critical head and neck support for small children. Use the correct seat and follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Under Connecticut law, how far before a turn must you continuously signal your intention to turn?
- A. At least the last 50 feet
- B. At least the last 100 feet
- C. At least the last 200 feet
- D. At least the last 300 feet
Answer: At least the last 100 feet. Signaling for the required distance helps other road users predict your move. Signal early enough that the intent is clear before you turn.
In Connecticut, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
- A. Within 5 feet
- B. Within 10 feet
- C. Within 15 feet
- D. Within 25 feet
Answer: Within 10 feet. Keeping hydrants clear is essential for emergency response. Check for signs and curb markings that may add additional restrictions.
In Connecticut, what happens to speeding fines in work zones?
- A. They are reduced by half
- B. They are doubled (2×)
- C. They stay the same
- D. They are waived if workers are not present
Answer: They are doubled (2×). Work zones are high-risk areas where workers may be close to traffic. Higher penalties encourage drivers to slow down and stay alert.
What is the minimum age for a Connecticut learner's permit?
- A. 15
- B. 15½
- C. 16
- D. 16½
Answer: 16. You must be at least 16 and pass a vision test and a 25-question knowledge test.
How many questions are on the Connecticut knowledge test, and how many must you get right?
- A. 20 questions, 16 correct
- B. 25 questions, 20 correct
- C. 30 questions, 24 correct
- D. 40 questions, 32 correct
Answer: 25 questions, 20 correct. The knowledge test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct to pass.
How much training does a Connecticut commercial or secondary school course include for teens?
- A. 8 hours classroom, 10 hours driving
- B. 30 hours classroom and at least 40 hours behind the wheel
- C. 20 hours classroom and 20 hours driving
- D. No classroom, 50 hours driving
Answer: 30 hours classroom and at least 40 hours behind the wheel. School courses include 30 hours of classroom instruction and at least 40 hours of on-the-road training.
What class must every Connecticut teen driver course include?
- A. A 2-hour first aid class
- B. An 8-hour Safe Driving Practices class
- C. A 4-hour motorcycle awareness class
- D. A 1-hour CPR class
Answer: An 8-hour Safe Driving Practices class. Home training and school courses must include an 8-hour Safe Driving Practices class at a Connecticut school.
What are the curfew hours for Connecticut drivers aged 16 and 17?
- A. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- B. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- C. Midnight to 5 a.m.
- D. Midnight to 6 a.m.
Answer: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.. Teens may not drive from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless traveling for work, school, religious activities, medical necessity, or as an assigned driver.
In Connecticut, how close may you stop to an ice cream truck with flashing lights and its stop arm out?
- A. No closer than 5 feet
- B. No closer than 10 feet
- C. No closer than 25 feet
- D. You don't need to stop
Answer: No closer than 10 feet. Stop at least 10 feet from the front or back of the truck, then pass at no more than 5 mph and yield to pedestrians.
After stopping for an ice cream truck in Connecticut, how fast may you pass it?
- A. Up to 5 mph
- B. Up to 10 mph
- C. Up to 15 mph
- D. The posted limit
Answer: Up to 5 mph. You may proceed past at a reasonable speed of up to 5 mph, yielding to pedestrians.
In Connecticut, you may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?
- A. 10 feet
- B. 15 feet
- C. 25 feet
- D. 30 feet
Answer: 25 feet. Don't park within 25 feet of a stop sign or pedestrian safety zone, or within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
How far from the curb may you park in Connecticut?
- A. No more than 6 inches
- B. No more than 1 foot
- C. No more than 18 inches
- D. No more than 2 feet
Answer: No more than 1 foot. Parking more than one foot from the curb is not allowed.
What does Connecticut law require when you turn on your windshield wipers?
- A. Nothing
- B. Turn on your headlights
- C. Turn on your hazard lights
- D. Reduce speed by 10 mph
Answer: Turn on your headlights. If you turn on your wipers, you must turn on your headlights. It's the law.
Connecticut's manual says high beams let you see about how far ahead?
- A. 200 feet
- B. 300 feet
- C. 400 feet
- D. 1,000 feet
Answer: 400 feet. High beams show about 400 feet ahead, so drive at a speed that lets you stop within that distance, about 50 mph.
What does Connecticut's Move Over law require when a vehicle is pulled over on the highway?
- A. Nothing unless it's a police car
- B. Slow down below the posted limit and move over one lane when safe
- C. Stop behind it
- D. Flash your headlights
Answer: Slow down below the posted limit and move over one lane when safe. When any vehicle is pulled over on a highway, slow down below the limit and move over one lane when it's safe.
What is the minimum suspension in Connecticut for refusing a chemical test?
- A. 15 days
- B. 30 days
- C. 45 days
- D. 90 days
Answer: 45 days. Regardless of age, refusing a test suspends your license for at least 45 days and requires an ignition interlock device.
When following a motorcycle in Connecticut, what following distance should you allow?
- A. 1 to 2 seconds
- B. 3 to 4 seconds or more
- C. 2 car lengths
- D. 10 feet
Answer: 3 to 4 seconds or more. Allow 3 to 4 seconds behind a motorcyclist, and more in wet conditions.
What happens to Connecticut fines for failing to yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist?
- A. They are waived for first offenses
- B. They are doubled
- C. They are the same as other violations
- D. They are halved
Answer: They are doubled. Fines are doubled for failure to yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist.

Connecticut Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Connecticut permit test?

The Connecticut knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 20 correct answers (80%) to pass.

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

The minimum age for a learner's permit in Connecticut is 16. The minimum age for a driver's license is 16 years 4 months.

What is the legal blood alcohol limit in Connecticut?

Connecticut calls impaired driving DUI. The limit is 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and over, and 0.02% for drivers under 21.

How does the Connecticut driver point system work?

Connecticut assigns points for moving violations; accumulating 10 or more points can lead to a license suspension.

What are the default speed limits in Connecticut?

Typical limits in Connecticut are up to 65 mph on highways, 25 mph in residential areas and 15 mph in school zones. Posted signs always take priority.

Sources

The facts and questions on this page are based on the following official Connecticut government sources:

Facts and questions last checked against the Connecticut Driver's Manual on September 26, 2026.

Laws change. Always check the current Connecticut driver's manual before your test. This site is unofficial and not affiliated with any Connecticut government agency.