Connecticut DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Correct answer: 16

To obtain a learner's permit in Connecticut you must be at least 16 and pass a vision test and a 25-question knowledge test.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Obtaining a Learner's Permit

Correct answer: Only the qualified instructor, plus a parent or guardian

A 16- or 17-year-old permit holder may carry only a licensed driving instructor or one qualified trainer (20+, licensed 4+ years); parents or guardians may accompany the instructor.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Learner's Permit Passenger Restrictions

Correct answer: $75 for each person not belted

If either the driver or passenger fails to wear the seat belt, each could be cited and fined $75.

Source: Chapter 2: Before You Get Behind the Wheel – Connecticut Seat Belt Laws

Correct answer: Stop as if it were a stop sign

State law requires a driver at an intersection with an inoperative stop light to stop as though it were controlled by a stop sign.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Stop Light Not Working

Correct answer: At the south and west borders

Mileposts are placed every mile, and zero usually starts at the south and west borders of the state.

Source: Chapter 5: Know the Road – Destination and Distance Signs

Correct answer: The officer

You must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer even if they contradict the traffic signal.

Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Right-of-Way

Correct answer: Three feet

Drivers must allow three feet of distance when passing vulnerable users such as pedestrians, bicyclists and highway workers.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Vulnerable Users

Correct answer: The right lane, except to pass

When your direction has fewer than three lanes, Connecticut law requires you to drive in the right lane except when passing.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Passing

Correct answer: The lane closest to the one you came from

Turn from the lane closest to your direction and into the lane closest to the one you came from, crossing the fewest lanes.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Turning

Correct answer: No closer than 10 feet

Do not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – No-Parking Zones

Correct answer: At least 45 days

If you fail the test, your license will be suspended for at least 45 days, and you must install an ignition interlock device to be reinstated.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Alcohol and the Law

Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal several times

Pump the brake pedal several times; if that fails, use the parking brake slowly, then shift to lower gears.

Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Equipment Failure

Correct answer: Continuous coverage

Connecticut law requires continuous insurance coverage on any registered vehicle.

Source: Chapter 2: Before You Get Behind the Wheel – Connecticut Insurance Laws

Correct answer: Until you get a license or 2 years, whichever is first

The permit is valid until you obtain a driver's license or 2 years from the date it is issued, whichever comes first.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Obtaining a Learner's Permit

Correct answer: At least 20, licensed 4+ consecutive years, no suspension in those years

The trainer must be at least 20, have held a license for four or more consecutive years, and not have had it suspended during those four years.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Learner's Permit Passenger Restrictions

Correct answer: Yes

State law requires belts even with air bags, which do not protect you in side, rear or rollover crashes.

Source: Chapter 2: Before You Get Behind the Wheel – Connecticut Seat Belt Laws

Correct answer: Continue through

A yellow light means stop if it is safe; if you are already in the intersection, don't stop—continue through.

Source: Chapter 5: Know the Road – Traffic Lights and Signals

Correct answer: A 24/7 number to report crossing problems or emergencies

The blue ENS sign gives a 24/7/365 phone number to report problems or emergencies at the crossing.

Source: Chapter 5: Know the Road – Railroad Crossing Signs

Correct answer: Vehicles coming from the right

Where there is no stop sign, yield sign or signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right.

Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Right-of-Way

Correct answer: A highway worker

Vulnerable users include pedestrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, horse riders, highway workers, and certain mail and garbage vehicles.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Vulnerable Users