CT DMV Driver's License Requirements

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

40 hours

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Social Security card alone

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A gold star in the upper right corner

Answer

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

CT DMV - Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test