DMV: Adult Learner's Permit

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Obtaining an Adult Learner’s Permit

(for 18 years of age or older)

AVOID LINES. SCHEDULE AND PAY ONLINE: Use DMV's online service to schedule the Adult Learner's Permit test and make payment. Note: Customers also have the option of visiting a DMV Hub Office on a walk-in basis for the Learner's Permit knowledge test.

Anyone 18 years of age or older must obtain an adult learner’s permit before obtaining a driver's license.

The adult learner’s permit must be held for at least 90 days prior to taking the on-the-road skills test and is required to practice driving on the road. Individuals exempt from this 90-day requirement are:

Active duty military - stationed out-of-state - must provide orders and military ID card.
Any teen permit holder that held a Learner Permit for more than 90 days that expired on their 18th birthday and now is applying for an adult Learner Permit.
Any customer that held a driver's license in the past. This includes individuals who have held an out-of-state driver's license, US territory or out-of-country credential whom we have reciprocity (Germany, France and Canada). Must provide expired license or abstract from previous state or country.

What to do:

Study Connecticut Driver’s Manual to prepare for 25-question knowledge test.
Collect all documents required as acceptable forms of identification. See checklist in PDF.
If you are a non-U.S. citizen, please see additional information .
Use online service to schedule test appointment and make payment or visit a DMV Hub Office. See walk-in testing hours for DMV Hub Offices.
Complete Application for Non-Commercial Learner's Permit and/or Driver’s License (Form R-229).
Present required documents and pay testing fee to DMV staff member.
Pass a vision test and 25-question knowledge test.
An adult learner’s permit is valid for two years.

What it will cost:

$40 testing fee – covers vision, knowledge and road tests.
$19 for learner’s permit.
See acceptable forms of payment.

After you receive your learner’s permit, please complete the following steps to obtain a driver’s license:

The learner’s permit must be held for at least 90 days prior to taking the on-the-road skills test unless you fall under the exemption.
When driving, the permit holder must be accompanied by a qualified trainer. A qualified trainer is defined as a person 20 years of age or older who has been licensed to operate a motor vehicle for at least four consecutive years with no suspensions.
Applicants must complete the 8-hour Safe Driving Practices Course prior to taking the on-the-road skills test. This course can be taken through a commercial or secondary driving school.
Proof of course completion (Form CS-1) must be presented at time of road test.
Contact DMV Phone Center to schedule your road test when you feel prepared to take it.

See more detailed information on obtaining your driver’s license.

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