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Driver's License Requirements Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum age to apply for a Connecticut learner's permit?

    Answer: 16

    Connecticut applicants must be at least 16 years old to apply for a learner's permit.

  2. Connecticut's graduated licensing law requires learner's permit holders to complete a minimum of how many supervised driving hours?

    Answer: 40 hours

    Connecticut requires permit holders to log at least 40 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.

  3. How long must a Connecticut learner's permit be held before applying for a driver's license if under 18?

    Answer: 6 months

    Connecticut requires drivers under 18 to hold a learner's permit for a minimum of 6 months before testing for a license.

  4. Which document is NOT acceptable as proof of identity when applying for a first CT driver's license?

    Answer: Social Security card alone

    A Social Security card alone is not sufficient; Connecticut requires multiple documents including a primary identity document and proof of residency.

  5. Connecticut's Real ID-compliant driver's license can be identified by:

    Answer: A gold star in the upper right corner

    Real ID-compliant Connecticut licenses display a gold star in the upper right corner, indicating federal acceptance for identification.

  6. In Connecticut, what vision standard must a driver meet to obtain a license without restrictions?

    Answer: 20/40 in the better eye

    Connecticut requires visual acuity of at least 20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses, for an unrestricted license.