Learner's permit knowledge test
Connecticut Permit Practice Test
238 free questions written from the official handbook, each with an explanation and the page it comes from.
- From the official Connecticut handbook
- Every answer cites its page
- Checked November 4, 2026
The real test at a glance
- Questions
- 25
- To pass
- 20 of 25 correct (80%)
- Languages
- Albanian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese (+24 more languages on request in hard copy)source
- Where you take it
- in office only, by appointmentsource
- Test fee
- 40 (single testing fee covering vision, knowledge and road tests)source
- Permit fee
- 19source
- Minimum permit age
- 16source
Checked against official sources on November 4, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) before your test.
About the real test
What to expect on test day
Connecticut's learner's permit knowledge test has 25 questions, and you need at least 20 correct (80%) to pass. All testing is done in person at the DMV, by appointment. You can apply for a permit at 16. The permit costs $19, and a $40 testing fee covers the vision, knowledge and road tests. Since January 1, 2026, permit applicants must also complete the free online Connecticut Work Zone Safety Course. The test is offered in English and 10 other languages, with more on request.
Every question here is written from the official Connecticut Driver's Manual and shows the page it comes from. The practice exam matches the real format: 25 questions, 20 to pass.
Practice by topic
Pick a topic to start
Start with a topic you're unsure of. Mixed sets work better once you've seen each topic.
- Learner's permit, teen restrictions and license lawsLearner's permit and teen driving rules, passenger and hour restrictions, GDL violations and penalties, youthful offender status and stopping for police.21 questions
- Safe driver habitsSeat belts and child restraints, cell phone laws, insurance, good driving practices, aggressive driving, distractions, fatigue, health and emotions.25 questions
- Know your vehicleExterior and interior equipment and green driving.7 questions
- Alcohol, drugs and drivingHow alcohol and drugs affect driving and the laws and penalties for impaired driving.14 questions
- Sharing the roadWork zones, vulnerable users, emergency vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, slow-moving vehicles, ice cream trucks, horses and trucks.34 questions
- Speed and space cushionFollowing distance, keeping pace, space ahead, behind and to the side, blind spots and speed limits.16 questions
- Changing lanes and passingChanging lanes and passing safely.11 questions
- Turns, right-of-way and signalsTurning, stopping, right-of-way, roundabouts, U-turns, turn signals and hand signals.24 questions
- Backing and parkingBacking safely, parking rules and no-parking zones.9 questions
- Hazards, emergencies and crashesVisibility, hazardous conditions, curves, slippery roads, signals that are out, vehicle emergencies, skids and what to do after a crash.24 questions
- Pavement markingsEdge, lane and center lines, shared center and reversible lanes, and other markings.11 questions
- Traffic signalsTraffic lights, flashing lights, arrows and HAWK signals.11 questions
- Road signsSign shapes and colors, regulatory, warning, guide, work-area and railroad signs.31 questions
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25 questions in the real format, scored with the real pass rule. Answers are shown at the end, and every retake draws different questions.
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Sample Connecticut permit test questions
Open a question to see the answer, why, and the handbook page.
1.You back into a parked car and can't find its owner. What must you do?
- ADrive away, since no one saw it
- BCall a tow truck to have the car moved
- CLeave a visible note with your contact info
- DWait five minutes, then just leave
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✓ C. Leave a visible note with your contact info
If you hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner, leave a note where it can be seen with the date, time, and how the owner can reach you.
Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 43
2.You want to turn left and have a steady green light (no arrow). What does it allow?
- ANo left turns are allowed on green
- BLeft turn only after a full stop
- CProtected turn; oncoming cars must stop
- DTurn only when safe, yielding to oncoming
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✓ D. Turn only when safe, yielding to oncoming
A steady green light lets you turn left, but only when it is safe. Oncoming traffic going straight has the right-of-way.
Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 47
3.What is this sign telling you?
- ATwo-way traffic is coming up ahead
- BA divided highway begins; keep right
- CThe road narrows to a single lane
- DTwo lanes of traffic will merge
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✓ B. A divided highway begins; keep right
Divided Highway Begins: the road ahead splits into two one-way roadways by a median. Keep right.
Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 52
4.A motorcycle approaching an intersection has its turn signal flashing. When should you pull out?
- AOnce you see it start to turn
- BWhen it is still 100 feet away
- CRight away, since it is turning
- DAfter you flash your headlights
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✓ A. Once you see it start to turn
Motorcycle turn signals may not cancel on their own, and the rider may have forgotten them. Wait until the motorcycle is actually turning.
Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 20
5.You parallel park next to a curb. What is the farthest your wheels may be from it?
- A6 inches
- B2 feet
- C1 foot
- D3 feet
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✓ C. 1 foot
Do not park more than one foot from the curb.
Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 39
6.Your car pulls to one side when you press the brake pedal. What does this most likely mean?
- AThis is normal for most cars
- BThe brakes need to be serviced
- CThe tires need more air in them
- DThe road is too slippery to brake
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✓ B. The brakes need to be serviced
A vehicle that pulls to one side when you brake has a braking system problem and should be serviced.
Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 13
FAQ
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Connecticut permit test?
25 questions.
What score do I need to pass?
20 of 25 correct (80%).
What languages is the test offered in?
Albanian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese (+24 more languages on request in hard copy). (Source: official Connecticut page, checked November 4, 2026.)
Can I take the test online?
in office only, by appointment. (Source: official Connecticut page, checked November 4, 2026.)
How old do I have to be to get a permit?
16. (Source: official Connecticut page, checked November 4, 2026.)
Are these the real test questions?
No. Nobody can legally offer the real questions. We write our own questions from the official State of Connecticut Driver's Manual, and each one shows the handbook page it's based on, so you learn the rules the real test is built from.