DMV: Driver's License - 16/17

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Requirements for 16 and 17 Year Olds to Obtain a License

Before a 16-or 17-year-old begins to practice driving in Connecticut, he or she must obtain a learner's permit.

AVOID LINES AND SCHEDULE ONLINE: Use DMV's online service to schedule the Learner's Permit knowledge test and make payment . Test appointments made online will be for DMV's Cheshire Test Center only. NOTE: Customers also have the option of visiting a DMV Hub Office (except the Norwalk office) on a walk-in basis for the Learner's Permit knowledge test.

Driver Training Options

If you obtained a learner's permit, the following training may be combined to meet the requirements:

Commercial Driving School	High School (Secondary) Driver Education	Home Training
30 hours classroom training, which includes the Safe Driving Practices course and 2 hours of parent training	30 hours classroom training, which includes the Safe Driving Practices course and 2 hours of parent training	22 hour classroom type training, and an 8 hour Safe Driving Practices course at commercial/secondary school which includes 2 hour parent/legal guardian training
40 hours practice driving*	40 hours practice driving*	40 hours practice driving*

*40 hour practice driving (behind-the-wheel) may be given by any combination of commercial/secondary/parent instruction. Learner's permit holders are eligible to apply for a driver's license after they have held the permit for at least 120 or 180 days. You must receive at least 30 hours classroom and 8 hours behind-the-wheel practice driving with a Connecticut licensed commercial/secondary driving school to be eligible to take the test after holding the permit for only 120 days.

See more detailed information on driver training requirements.

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Testing

Once you have completed the required driver training and have held your permit at least 120 days (commercial/secondary) or 180 days (home-training) you are ready to continue the testing process, which includes a road test.

Taking the Road Test at a DMV Office

If you have a learner's permit and were home trained, or attended a commercial school that does not offer testing, you must take your road test at a DMV Branch Office.

PLEASE NOTE: Road testing is only offered at DMV Hub Offices .

To do so, follow these five easy steps:

1. Make an appointment to take the road test by calling the DMV Phone Center. You do not have to return to the same office where the learner's permit was issued.

2. When you come to the DMV, you must bring the following items:

Your learner's permit. If you do not have it, you can obtain a replacement/duplicate permit by showing the appropriate identification and paying the duplicate fee. If you do not have the permit and cannot obtain a replacement you will forfeit the appointment, have to reschedule the test, and pay another testing fee.

Completed Application for Driver License (form R-229). Your qualified trainer must sign the Application for Driver License (form R-229) attesting that all driver education/practice driving requirements have been fulfilled.

CS-1 Driver Education Certificate verifying completion of driver training.

A vehicle that can be used for the Road Test.

A valid registration and proof of insurance for your test vehicle. The proof of insurance must be in the name of the registered owner of the vehicle. (If the vehicle is leased, proof of insurance may be in the name of the lessee).

License fee

3. When you and your qualified trainer arrive at the DMV, you present the appropriate documents and your qualified trainer signs the Application for Driver License (form R-229) attesting to the fulfillment of all training requirements in the presence of a DMV agent.

4. Once you pass the road test you are eligible for your driver's license.

5. If you fail the road test:

You must pay the testing fee at the DMV office and schedule another test.

You must wait at least 14 days to be retested.

Taking the Road Test at a Commercial or Secondary School

If your driving school offers the road test at their facility, they will advise you when you are eligible to take the road test.

You must present:

Your learner's permit to the DMV Agent on your scheduled road test date. If you do not present the permit, you will not be tested.
Completed Application for Driver License (form R-229). Your qualified trainer must sign the Application for Driver License (form R-229) verifying that all driver education/practice driving requirements have been fulfilled.
CS-1 Driver Education Certificate verifying completion of driver training.

Once you pass the road test you must wait 48 hours before going to the DMV Office with your passed Road Test Evaluation Report. If you fail the Road Test you must pay the test fee and wait at least 14 days to be retested.

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