Connecticut Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info
  • Minimum Age for Learning Permit 16 years
  • Learner Permit Holding Period 6 months (4 months with drivers education)
  • Minimum Age for Driver License 16 years, 4 months (or 6 months without drivers ed)
  • Road Test Yes
  • Unsupervised driving rules Learner's Permit Holders may only drive when supervised by a licensed driver, age 20 or older, with at least 4 years of driving experience, sitting in the front passenger seat.
  • Passenger rules Learner's Permit holders may carry NO passengers, except for a licensed adult driver who's at least 20 years old and has 4 years' driving experience.
  • Other Driver education or home school driver education is required for applicants under 18. Applicants who have not completed driver education have a 6-month learner permit holding period.

How to get your Connecticut Driver License step-by-step:

  • Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests
  • Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)
  • Take the Learner Permit Written Exam
  • Practice driving with your learner permit
  • Take the Driving Exam