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Connecticut Permit Practice Test
20 real questions from our handbook-verified Connecticut bank · Updated July 12, 2026
The official Connecticut knowledge test has 25 questions — you can miss 5 and still pass (80%). That 80% bar ties Connecticut with 35 other states at #7 strictest of the 50 states. Connecticut offers the real exam in Spanish — practica en español aquí.
The real Connecticut exam format — this practice test scores you against the same 80% bar.
Answer each question to see the explanation. Your score is tallied against the real passing bar at the end.
1. Alcohol is involved in more than what share of traffic crashes in which someone is killed?
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Correct answer: 40 percent
Alcohol is involved in more than 40 percent of the traffic crashes in which someone is killed. Even a little alcohol greatly increases your chances of being in a crash.
2. In Connecticut, what is a non-commercial driver's license designated as?
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Correct answer: Class D
A non-commercial Connecticut driver's license is known and designated as Class D. Unless restrictions appear on it, a Class D license may be used to operate any motor vehicle except a commercial motor vehicle.
3. Who is responsible for making sure a parked vehicle is not a hazard?
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Correct answer: The driver who parked it
Drivers are responsible for making sure their vehicle is not a hazard when it is parked. Park far enough from any travel lane to avoid interfering with traffic, and where approaching vehicles can see it from either direction.
4. If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, the first thing to do is:
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Correct answer: Turn on your emergency (hazard) flashers
If your vehicle breaks down, turn on your emergency flashers to show other drivers you are having trouble. Many crashes happen because a driver did not see a stalled vehicle in time.
5. At a four-way stop, who goes first?
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Correct answer: The driver who reaches the intersection first, after coming to a complete stop
At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first goes first (after stopping completely). If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.
6. Under Connecticut's seat belt law, who must wear a safety belt?
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Correct answer: The driver and every passenger
Connecticut has a mandatory seat belt law. It is illegal to drive or to be a passenger without wearing a safety belt, and all drivers and each of their passengers are required to be belted.
7. Connecticut's Vulnerable User's Law provides:
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Correct answer: Higher penalties for drivers who seriously injure or kill a vulnerable road user
Connecticut's Vulnerable User's Law provides higher penalties for drivers who fail to exercise reasonable care and cause the serious injury or death of a vulnerable user.
8. What do yellow center lines separate?
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Correct answer: Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
Center lines are yellow lines that separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. White lane lines separate lanes moving in the same direction.
9. Posted speed limits are set for:
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Correct answer: Ideal conditions — you must slow down when the road is wet, icy, or visibility is poor
Speed limits are posted for ideal conditions. If the road is wet or icy, you cannot see well, or traffic is heavy, you must slow down. You can be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions even at the posted limit.
10. Before changing lanes, you must check your blind spot by:
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Correct answer: Turning your head and looking over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move
Blind spots cannot be seen through your mirrors. You must turn your head and look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move before changing lanes.
11. What is the best advice about drinking and driving?
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Correct answer: If you drink alcohol, do not drive
The best advice is: if you drink alcohol, do not drive. Any amount of alcohol can affect your driving, and you could be arrested for operating under the influence.
12. What is the minimum age to obtain a learner's permit in Connecticut?
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Correct answer: 16 years of age
To obtain a learner's permit you must be at least 16 years of age and must pass both a vision test and a 25-question knowledge test.
13. Whenever possible, where should you park?
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Correct answer: In a designated parking area
Always park in a designated area if possible. A designated space keeps your vehicle out of travel lanes and away from places where it could become a hazard.
14. When your vehicle is having trouble, you should try to:
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Correct answer: Get it off the road and away from traffic if at all possible
Get your vehicle off the road and away from traffic if at all possible. If you cannot, stop where other drivers have a clear view of your vehicle — not just over a hill or around a curve.
15. If two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
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Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
When more than one vehicle arrives at a four-way stop at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.
16. What is the fine for a seat belt violation in Connecticut?
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Correct answer: $75
If either the driver or a passenger fails to wear a seat belt, each could be cited for a seat belt violation and fined $75.
17. Which of these is a "vulnerable user" under Connecticut law?
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Correct answer: A pedestrian, bicyclist, wheelchair user, or highway worker
Vulnerable users include pedestrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, a person riding or driving an animal, and highway workers. They are at greater risk of serious injury or death than vehicle occupants.
18. A dashed white line between lanes means:
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Correct answer: You may cross to change lanes if it is safe to do so
Dashed white lines are between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction and indicate you may cross to change lanes if it is safe.
19. Even when you are driving at the posted speed limit, you can still get a ticket if:
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Correct answer: You are traveling too fast for road conditions
Even if you are driving the posted speed limit, you can get a ticket for traveling too fast for road conditions. Adjust your speed for the road, traffic, and how well you can see.
20. If you need to cross several lanes, you should:
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Correct answer: Change one lane at a time
Take one lane at a time. Like going up or down stairs one step at a time, it is safest to merge one lane at a time. Trying to cross several at once can tie up traffic and cause a crash.
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Connecticut test facts
How many questions are on the Connecticut permit test?
25 questions. You need 20 correct (80%) — you can miss 5. Full details in the passing-score calculator.
What happens if I fail?
You must wait 7 days before retaking. A retake fee applies ($40).
Can I take the Connecticut test in Spanish?
Yes — Connecticut offers the knowledge test in Spanish. Try the Spanish practice test. See which states test in Spanish.
What age can I get my permit in Connecticut?
The minimum learner's permit age is 16. You'll need 40 supervised practice hours before the license stage. Full ladder in the permit-age lookup.