State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles

Obtaining a Learner's Permit

All new drivers are required to obtain a learner's permit before taking the on-the-road skills test for a driver's license. 

Learner's permit testing is offered by appointment only at the following DMV offices:

• Bridgeport
• Cheshire
• Danbury                     
• Hamden
• Norwalk
• Old Saybrook
• Waterbury
• Wethersfield
• Willimantic

Make your appointment here.

Studying for the Learner's Permit Knowledge Test

• DOWNLOAD iPHONE, iPAD, ANDROID APP WITH PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS.  THESE WILL HELP YOU WITH THE LEARNER'S PERMIT TEST.
• Download the State of Connecticut Driver's Manual

GETTING YOUR PERMIT: You will not receive a learner's permit or permanent driver license at a DMV office.   It will arrive through the mail.  For more on this, please see Central Issuance.  After visiting an office, you can track the delivery of your new card.