Obtaining a Driver’s License in Connecticut
- Connecticut licensing requirements for new drivers and adult learners.
Getting a License in Connecticut at 18
- Steps to obtain a driver’s license in Connecticut for individuals above 18 years old.
Additional Information on Getting a License in Connecticut
Connecticut requires a permit for new drivers. Those 18 and over obtain an adult learner’s permit. Permit holders under 18 must drive with a supervisor. At 16-17, a guardian must take a 2-hour parent training class before the teen gets a license. After 6 months, teen drivers can have siblings as passengers.
In Connecticut, get an adult learner’s permit. Use it to practice driving 90 days before the on-road skills test.
To get a license at 18 in Connecticut, first obtain an Adult Learner’s Permit. Make a road test appointment online. Road tests are only at DMV Hub offices. Score 80% on the permit test to pass and get a learner’s permit.
Anyone 18 or over in Connecticut must get an adult learner’s permit before obtaining a license. Learner’s permits apply for a license after 120 or 180 days.
Even over 18, take the 8-hour class in Connecticut. Pass your written test for a learner’s permit. Drive with a qualified driver for 90 days. Then schedule your road test at the DMV. Driving schools offer “dry runs” so you know what to expect.
If under 18 or with an expired out-of-state license, follow the Connecticut Permit instructions. If 18 or over, get an adult learner’s permit. Hold your permit 90 days before applying for a license.