Connecticut DMV Practice Test 2026
The Connecticut written knowledge test has 25 questions and requires a 80% score to pass. Use these free practice tests to study the rules of the road, traffic signs, and state-specific laws before your appointment.
Updated April 2026
How we help you prepare
327 practice questions to help you master the Connecticut DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation
Connecticut requirement to pass
25 questions on the real test, 80% passing score (20 of 25), no time limit
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Practice Runs
Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.
Test 1: Rules of the Road
Right-of-way, turns, intersections, passing, lane changes
Test 2: Road Signs & Signals
Regulatory signs, warning signs, traffic signals, road markings
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The Connecticut written knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You need 20 correct answers (80%) to pass. There is no time limit. Tests are administered by the DMV. Questions cover road signs, traffic laws, and Connecticut-specific rules. Read how DMV IQ prepares you for test day.
About the Written Test
Connecticut's written knowledge test is administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 20 correct — an 80% passing score — to earn your learner's permit.
Where and How to Take It
The test is taken in person at any Connecticut DMV branch office. Connecticut strongly recommends making appointments online at ct.gov/dmv, as walk-in availability is limited. The test is computer-based and available in multiple languages including Spanish.
What to Bring
Bring proof of identity, your Social Security number, and proof of Connecticut residency. Under-18 applicants must have completed a DMV-approved driver education program (8 hours classroom + 8 hours behind-the-wheel). The permit fee is $19.
Test Day
After document verification and fee payment, you'll sit at a computer terminal for the 25-question test. Questions cover road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way, speed limits, and safe driving practices from the Connecticut Driver's Manual. There's no strict time limit. Results appear immediately.
Connecticut-Specific Details
Connecticut requires all under-18 applicants to complete a DMV-approved driver education course before taking the knowledge test — there's no option to skip it. The state also has strict secondary enforcement seatbelt laws and specific rules about highway merging on its busy interstate corridors (I-95, I-91, Merritt Parkway).
If You Don't Pass
You can retake the test, though you may need to schedule a new appointment. There's no limit on the number of attempts.
Permit vs. License
With a learner's permit, you can drive supervised with a licensed driver age 20+ with at least 4 years of experience in the front passenger seat. Under-18 drivers must hold the permit for 120 days and complete 40 hours of supervised driving (8 at night). Connecticut's graduated licensing system includes nighttime driving restrictions (11 PM to 5 AM) and passenger limits for the first year after licensure.
Try It Yourself
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Sample Flash Card
How long must a Connecticut permit holder who completed commercial driver's education hold their permit before getting a provisional license?
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Exam Simulator
Timed, 25-question test that mirrors the real Connecticut DMV exam. 80% to pass.
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