Connecticut driver's license practice tests
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Pick a topic, answer short quizzes with illustrations for signs and signals, and review the explanations.
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- Connecticut Driver's Manual · Revised March 2023
- 1064 questions
- 470 with illustrations
Why practice here
From the official state manual
Every answer cites its source in the manual
Exam simulator
25 timed questions drawn from all topics
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Practice by topic
Each topic has its own questions and its own score.
Licensing basics - Connecticut
The learner's permit, the knowledge, vision and road tests, driver education and parent training, and the rules for 16- and 17-year-old drivers in Connecticut.
StartSignals and vehicle controls - Connecticut
Your vehicle inside and out, starting, steering and scanning, headlights, the horn, turn signals and hand signals.
StartPavement markings - Connecticut
Yellow and white lines, stop and yield lines, crosswalks, reserved and reversible lanes and the other markings in the Connecticut manual.
StartHighway driving and merging - Connecticut
Entering and leaving highways, merging, keeping pace with traffic and driving on the shoulder.
StartParking rules - Connecticut
Where you may not park, parking on hills, getting out of a parked vehicle and leaving it safely.
StartSign shapes and colors - Connecticut
What the shape and color of a traffic sign tell you before you can read it.
StartRoad signs - Connecticut
Regulatory, warning, work-area, guide and route signs shown in the Connecticut Driver's Manual.
StartTraffic signals - Connecticut
Red, yellow and green lights, arrows, flashing signals, dark signals, HAWK and pedestrian signals.
StartRight-of-way and turning - Connecticut
Who goes first at intersections and roundabouts, left and right turns, U-turns, lane changes and passing.
StartRailroad crossings - Connecticut
Railroad crossing signs, signals and gates, and how to cross the tracks safely.
StartPedestrians - Connecticut
Yielding to people on foot, crosswalks, blind pedestrians and children near the road.
StartSharing the road - Connecticut
Bicyclists, motorcycles, large trucks and their No-Zones, buses, horses and other road users.
StartSpeed and following distance - Connecticut
Speed limits, stopping distances, the space cushion around your vehicle, night driving and bad weather.
StartSeat belts and child safety - Connecticut
The Connecticut seat belt law and the child restraint rules by age and weight.
StartDistracted driving and fitness - Connecticut
Cell phone laws, distractions, drowsy driving, health and emotions behind the wheel.
StartEmergencies - Connecticut
Brake, tire and headlight failures, skids, avoiding collisions and what to do after a crash.
StartEmergency vehicles and work zones - Connecticut
Yielding to emergency vehicles, driving through work zones and what to do when a police officer stops you.
StartAlcohol and drugs - Connecticut
How alcohol and drugs affect driving, blood alcohol limits, test refusal, the ignition interlock device and the penalties in Connecticut.
StartInsurance - Connecticut
The insurance you must keep on your vehicle and what happens without it.
StartPenalties and your driving record - Connecticut
License suspensions for young drivers, youthful offender status, the operator retraining program and other penalties.
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Road sign library - Connecticut
Every sign, signal and marking the Connecticut driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.
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The knowledge test at a glance
- Questions
- 25
- To pass
- 20 of 25 correct
- Youngest age for a learner permit
- 16 years
- If you fail
- Wait 7 days to retake
The knowledge test consists of 25 questions and you need 20 correct answers to pass. You must pass it, and a vision test, before you receive your learner's permit. The test is based on the information in the Connecticut Driver's Manual. A road test follows before you get your driver's license.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this an official Connecticut government website?
No. Driving Test Practice is an independent, free educational website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or any government agency.
What languages are the practice questions available in?
Every question, answer choice and explanation on this site is written in English, العربية, Español, and you can switch between them at any time.
What is the source for these practice questions?
All questions are original and based on the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driver manual, "Connecticut Driver's Manual" (Revised March 2023 edition).
How many Connecticut practice questions are on this site?
1064 original practice questions across 20 topics, covering the entire manual.
Do I need to create an account to use this site?
No. The site is completely free and does not require any sign-up. Your scores are saved locally in your own browser only.