Learner's Permit
Connecticut Learner's Permit Test
To obtain a Connecticut Drivers License you must be 16 years old and a resident of CT. If you are a new driver you are required to pass a vision, written and road test. Driver’s 18 or older moving from another state need to pass a vision test, and possibly a written and road test. Bring proof of identity, residence and your social security number, plus pay all fees for a CT license.
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Renewing your Connecticut Driver’s License
How do I renew my Connecticut Driver’s License and what tests do I have to take?
It is possible to renew a Connecticut driver’s license in person or by mail under certain circumstances, online renewal is not available.
Preparing to Renew Your Connecticut Driver’s License
It is possible to renew your Connecticut driver’s license 120 days before it expires. In the state of Connecticut a driver’s license expires every 6 years unless the driver is over the age of 65 and requests a 2 year license. The renewal of a 6 year license costs $66 and a 2 year license costs $22.
You must bring with you:
- Your expiring license
- Renewal reminder
Steps to Take to Renew Your License
Gather the necessary documentation such as:
- Proof of identity
- Social security card
If your name has changed since you received your last license a proof of the change will also be required to provide proof of name change such as:
- A marriage certificate
- Court house document
Go to a testing site, present documentation, pay the fee, pass a vision test, and take a photo.
Requirements to Get a Learner’s Permit
The applicant must be at least 16 years of age, have parental consent, and provide appropriate documents such as:
- Social security card
- Proof of identity
- Proof of Connecticut residency
- Proof of address
- Filled out parental consent form
- School enrollment form or proof of graduation
The applicant must then pass a written knowledge test as well as a vision test. The applicant will need to pay a $40 testing fee, upon the successful passing of the first 2 tests another fee of $19 will need to be paid to receive the learners permit. A road test will come later after holding the learners permit for an allotted time frame. After successfully completing the road test, an applicant will be eligible to receive a full privilege, non-restricted Connecticut driver’s license.
Driving with a Connecticut Learner’s Permit
The new driver upon receiving their learners permit may drive on the open road as long as they are accompanied by another driver that is at least 20 years of age and have been a licensed driver for no less than 4 years. During the first 3 months of driving with the new learners permit, the new driver may not be accompanied by anyone other than:
- A licensed parent or legal guardian
- Instructor
- Anyone 20 years old or older that has had a valid license for at least four years without suspension.
During the following 3 months the new driver is permitted to have immediate family members in the vehicle while driving. They are also not permitted to drive a vehicle that requires a public permit such as a bus or van pool. Other restrictions include, no talking on a cell phone even if it is hands free, only as many passengers as there are seat belts, and no driving between the hours of midnight and 5:00am.
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