How to get a Connecticut Learners Permit
Are you a first time driver? Then getting that learners permit can be exciting and daunting at the same time. This article will take you through the steps to get your Connecticut learners permit online with an extra emphasis on safe teen driving.
The Rules
Under Connecticut DMV guidelines, you must wait until your 16th birthday before you can apply for a Learners Permit.
All applicants are required pass a vision and a written test in order to obtain the permit. You then must hold it for at least 180 days before applying for a full license.
Prepare for the Written Exam
The Connecticut DMV Permit Exam consists of one written test and you must score 80% or higher to pass.
The test is based on the latest edition of the Connecticut Driver's Manual for New Drivers. If you fail the knowledge test, some states require you to wait until at least the next business day to re-test and pay an additional fee.
All new drivers are encouraged to study for this written test so you don't take a chance on standing in line at the DMV Office only to go home empty-handed. Online practice tests are available that provide real sample questions from the DMV Exam - Take the Connecticut practice permit test now and test your driving knowledge.
Paperwork
Before you head to the DMV, make sure you have all of the following required documents to get your learners permit:
- Residence address verification, such as a postmarked letter dated within 90 days (P.O. Box is not acceptable).
- Certified Birth Certificate (hospital issued certificates are not acceptable) or valid Passport, in addition to one form of identification from list of acceptable forms of identification. Photocopies of documents are not acceptable.
- In accordance with the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 666 (a) (13), it will be required that the social security number of any applicant applying for a new Connecticut Driver's License or Learner's Permit be recorded on the application for a Non-Commercial Driver's License and/or Learner's Permit. If you do not have a social security number, you must obtain a letter from the Social Security Administration that states you are ineligible for a social security number. This letter must be submitted to DMV when applying for your driver's license, learner's permit or ID card.
- Complete an Application for a Learner's Permit (form B-307).
On the Road
When you first receive your Connecticut learners permit, you are allowed to practice with a licensed driver who is at least 20 years old and has held a license for a minimum of four consecutive years.
Learners Permit Resources
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Connecticut Driver's Manual for New Drivers Connecticut DMV Connecticut Practice Permit Test |
