Connecticut permit test FAQ 2026: how many questions, pass mark, cost
Connecticut permit test questions, answered with facts from Connecticut DMV.
The Connecticut Knowledge Test (learner's permit) has 25 questions; you need 20 of 25 to pass, per Connecticut DMV; questions come from the official Connecticut Driver's Manual (revised March 2023).
Practice format (official): Our practice tests use the official format — 25 questions, 20 of 25 (80%) to pass, untimed.
The Connecticut knowledge test in brief
How many questions are on the Connecticut permit test?
The Connecticut knowledge test has 25 questions, per Connecticut DMV.
What is the pass mark for the Connecticut permit test?
You need 20 of 25 to pass, per Connecticut DMV.
Is the Connecticut permit test hard?
You need 20 of 25 (80%) to pass, so in the official 25-question format you can get at most 5 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Connecticut Driver's Manual (revised March 2023) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Connecticut permit test cost?
$40 — License exam fee, per Connecticut DMV.
Is there a free Connecticut permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Connecticut knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 25 questions and the official pass mark of 20 of 25 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
Time limit, retakes, age and ID
How long is the Connecticut permit test?
Connecticut DMV does not publish a time limit for the Connecticut knowledge test.
Can I retake the Connecticut permit test if I fail?
'If you fail the knowledge test, you will need to wait seven days and will need to pay $40 to reschedule your appointment to retake the knowledge test.' Vision test failure: 'You can reschedule your appointment immediately.' No attempt cap published. Each retake needs a new appointment and the $40 fee again (adult page: 'If you fail either the vision or knowledge test, you need to reschedule the tests online and pay the fees again'). Learner's permit valid 'until you obtain a driver's license or 2 years from the date it is issued (whichever comes first)' (manual); adult learner's permits 'are valid for two years'.
How old do you have to be to take the Connecticut permit test?
The minimum age is 16, per Connecticut DMV.
What do I need to bring to the Connecticut permit test?
Bring: acceptable forms of identification per the DMV document checklist ('Photocopies or faxed copies of any documents are not acceptable'); 'Completed and signed application for a non-commercial learner's permit or driver's license (Form R-229)'; '$40 license exam fee'; Connecticut non-driver ID card if held (surrendered); glasses or contacts for the vision test; 'Connecticut Work Zone Safety Course completion certificate' ('Effective January 1, 2026, anyone applying for a learner's permit will need to complete the free Connecticut Work Zone Safety Course'). Teens: 'If your parent/legal guardian is not present at the time of the knowledge test, bring completed Certificate of Parental Consent (form 2-D).' Vision test first: '20/40 vision or better' and '140 degrees of binocular peripheral visual field'. Non-US citizens apply at a DMV hub office (SAVE verification).
Which handbook is the Connecticut permit test based on?
The official Connecticut Driver's Manual (revised March 2023). You can read it on the official site.
Official source: Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Handbook: Connecticut Driver's Manual.
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Last updated October 13, 2026.