Connecticut teen permit rules
Minimum permit age
16
Requirements under 18
From January 1, 2026, permit applicants must complete the free Connecticut Work Zone Safety Course. Bring the required identification and signed permit application, and pass vision and knowledge testing.
Driver’s education
Applicants ages 16 and 17 must complete a driver training program through a licensed school, a secondary-school program, or home training with the eight-hour safe-driving course and parent training.
Pre-permit safety course
New drivers must complete the Connecticut Work Zone Safety Course before getting the learner permit.
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Handbook and related study
Connecticut Driver’s Manual · Official handbook
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