Connecticut supervised driving: 40 hours, 0 at night.

Everything a Connecticut parent needs in one place — required practice hours, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps the hours straight.

What Connecticut actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official Connecticut driver handbook.

The Connecticut graduated licensing path

  1. Learner Permit — from age 16

    Restrictions: Must drive with licensed instructor/parent/guardian/spouse 20+; must hold 120-180 days; log 40 hrs; no cell phone use

  2. Probationary License — from age 16

    Restrictions: No driving 11pm-5am unless work/school/religious; no passengers except licensed instructor/parent/guardian for first 6 months

  3. Full License — from age 18

    Restrictions: None

Connecticut laws your teen will be tested on

Connecticut Seat Belt Law

Connecticut requires all drivers and passengers to wear seat belts.

Connecticut Speed Limits

Posted speed limits are maximums for ideal conditions. Adjust speed for weather and road conditions.

Connecticut DUI Law

A BAC of 0.08% or higher is DUI. Under 21, any alcohol is a violation.

Connecticut School Bus & Pedestrian Rules

Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on either side of the road or at an approaching intersection, unless an oncoming bus is separated by a median or other physical barrier. Slow or stop and yield when a pedestrian is within any part of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and obey school-zone speed limits and crossing guards.

Connecticut Move Over & Emergency Scenes

When any vehicle is pulled over on any part of a Connecticut highway or road, slow down below the posted speed limit. Move over one lane whenever it is safe to do so.

Connecticut Right-of-Way Rules

In Connecticut, drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks and to bicyclists and pedestrians where a bicycle path crosses the roadway.

A real Connecticut practice question

How long must an applicant who is 18 or older hold a learner’s permit before taking a road test?

A person age 18 or older must hold a learner’s permit for at least 90 days before taking the road test.

Connecticut driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does Connecticut require?
Connecticut requires 40 supervised driving hours, including 0 hours after dark.
What counts as a night driving hour in Connecticut?
Driving between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time counts toward the 0-hour night requirement.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Connecticut?
A Connecticut learner's permit can be issued starting at age 16.
How many questions are on the Connecticut written test?
The Connecticut knowledge exam has 50 questions and requires 80% correct to pass.
Does NextDriver Prep have Connecticut practice questions?
Yes — 1 practice questions written from the official Connecticut driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track the 40 hours?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions, and totals your progress toward Connecticut's 40 hours automatically.
Is the Connecticut driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The Connecticut licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.
What restrictions apply during the Learner Permit stage in Connecticut?
Must drive with licensed instructor/parent/guardian/spouse 20+; must hold 120-180 days; log 40 hrs; no cell phone use
What restrictions apply during the Probationary License stage in Connecticut?
No driving 11pm-5am unless work/school/religious; no passengers except licensed instructor/parent/guardian for first 6 months
What restrictions apply during the Full License stage in Connecticut?
None

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