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Looking to get a learner's permit or driver's license before heading over to get some of that sweet New Haven pizza? To pass the driver's test, you'll need to study every possible exam question that the Connecticut DMV will throw at you. That's where we come in. We've collected all of the material you need, including hundreds of questions and a series of step-by-step DMV practice tests that will help you pass like a pro.
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You should always qualify for all endorsements that your employer requires. However, it may be a wise investment in your professional future to obtain as many CDL endorsements as you can.
Your parent or legal guardian should bring you. If they can’t, bring a completed Certificate of Parental Consent.
Yes, you are required to pass a vision test. You must score 20/40 in each eye with or without glasses.
Adults over 18 must hold their learner’s permit for at least 90 days. They must also complete an 8-hour Safe Driving Practices Course through a commercial or secondary driving school.
Teens under 18 should get 30 hours of classroom training with either a commercial driving school or a secondary driver’s education course and hold their learner’s permit for at least 120 days. There’s also the option of home training which includes 22 hours of classroom type training and an 8-hour Safe Driving Practices Course where you must hold your permit for 180 days. Teens must also get an additional 40 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
Yes. Adults over 18 must complete an 8-hour Safe Driving Practices Course through a commercial or secondary driving school.
Teens under 18 should get 30 hours of classroom training with either a commercial driving school or a secondary driver’s education course. There’s also the option of home training which includes 22 hours of classroom type training and an 8-hour Safe Driving Practices Course.
There are no exact figures available but you can bet that people who study have a greater chance at passing compared to those who don’t.
You’ll know you’re ready when you can recall the rules of the road and pass your practice test with 90% accuracy or higher.
Your parent or legal guardian should bring you. If they can’t, bring a completed Certificate of Parental Consent.
You need to know everything in the Connecticut manual. The manual will include signs, signals, road markings and the rules of the road.
Parts of the test that include speed limits, distances and road signs are sometimes a little tricky for people.
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You cannot have anyone in the car with you for the first three months other than a licensed instructor, licensed parent or licensed adult age 20 or older. After the first three months, you may have immediate family members in the car with you.
Yes. You may drive in various places with your learner’s permit. Just be sure to always have a licensed driver age 20 or older with you.
Adults over 18 must hold their learner’s permit for at least 90 days. They must also complete an 8-hour Safe Driving Practices Course through a commercial or secondary driving school.
Teens under 18 should get 30 hours of classroom training with either a commercial driving school or a secondary driver’s education course and hold their learner’s permit for at least 120 days. There’s also the option of home training which includes 22 hours of classroom type training and an 8-hour Safe Driving Practices Course where you must hold your permit for 180 days. Teens must also get an additional 40 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
All potential drivers should practice making turns, yielding to right of way, navigating intersections and driving in various districts.
A good driving instructor will prepare you for the exam. You will be tested on intersections, parking, driving in traffic, and more.
Appointments are scheduled by calling 860-263-5700 (for those within the Hartford area or outside of Connecticut) and 800-842-8222 (for everywhere else in Connecticut).
Testing will be offered at secondary driver training schools. If you received your education at a commercial school or at home you will take your test at a DMV Hub Office.
Be aware the test will take anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Be ready to follow instructions and drive appropriately.
Prepare to drive safely by responding to traffic signs and signals and interacting with other driver’s responsibility.
If you are under 18, you may only drive with your parents, driving instructor or licensed driver age 20 or older for the first 6 months. During the second 6 months, you may drive with members of your immediate family.
You may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. either.
The minimum liability in Connecticut is $20,000 for bodily injury for one person injured in an accident. The maximum is $40,000 for bodily injury for all injuries in one accident and $10,000 maximum liability for property damage.
Most insurance companies in Connecticut want similar information such as address, social security number, commute distance, car type and driving history.
For detailed information on getting car insurance in Connecticut go here. The average cost of car insurance in Connecticut is $1723 per year, according to www.insure.com.
Conduct adequate research before choosing an insurance company. Online insurance search providers will help you to compare various companies.
Usually, new drivers in Connecticut pay higher premium rates than seasoned drivers because of their higher accident rates.
If you fail the road test, you must wait at least 14 days before retaking it. You must also pay the $40 licensing fee again.
You will pay another license exam fee and schedule another test.
There is a 14 day waiting period before testing again.
