Connecticut Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info Minimum Age for Learning Permit 16 years Learner Permit Holding Period6 months (4 months with drivers education) Minimum Age for Driver License 16 years, 4 months (or 6 months without drivers ed) Road TestYes 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 rulesLearner'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 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