by Jim Thompson | Last Updated: January 11, 2021

A Connecticut drivers education course is designed to provide teens with the information they need to become safe and responsible drivers. To be able to apply for a CT drivers license, the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles requires any driving candidate under the age of 18 to complete a state-approved drivers education course.

Eligibility Requirements for Drivers Ed CT

To enroll in a CT drivers ed course, you must be at least 16 years old and have a Connecticut learners permit. To apply for the permit, you must have permission from your parent or legal guardian. For full details about the permit process, visit the Teen Driving page of the Connecticut DMV.

There are a number of ways  to help prepare you  for the written permit test:

• Study the Connecticut DMV driver handbook
• Take a driver prep course
• Make use of a permit practice test

A permit practice test is a great way to make sure you are ready as it will allow you to see actual Connecticut DMV permit exam questions in advance. Imagine how confident you’ll be knowing the answers before your test even begins!

What to Expect in a Drivers Ed Connecticut Course

Among other topics, a drivers education course will include information such as:

• Sharing the road safely with other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians
• Connecticut road signs, signals and marking
• The dangers and violations of driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol

Whether completing a drivers education program at a commercial driving school or at your high school, you will be required to fulfill 30 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of behind the wheel training. The behind the wheel training requirement can be completed through the school or in practice time driving with a parent or guardian.

If completing your drivers ed course at home, you will be required to fulfill:

• 22 hours of course study and an eight-hour Safe Driving Practices course taken an approved driving school or your high school
• 40 hours of behind the wheel practice
• Attending a two hour training class with your parent or guardian

After Drivers Ed Ct

At the end of your drivers education course, you’ll receive a course completion certificate that you’ll need to present at the DMV to take the licensing road test. The state of Connecticut requires that you have held your learners permit at least 180 days before attempting this skills test. After you pass the road test, you will receive your Connecticut drivers license.