Connecticut Driver Handbook
This manual is published by CT DMV. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by CT DMV
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the CT DMV website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Connecticut
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the CT DMV knowledge test.
25
80%
$40
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Connecticut Test
Acceptable proof of identity documents (no photocopies), completed and signed Form R-229 permit application, $40 exam fee, Connecticut Work Zone Safety Course completion certificate, and corrective lenses if needed.
Connecticut-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Connecticut that CT DMV weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel Must complete free online CT Work Zone Safety Course before knowledge test appointment
- gavel Move Over Law applies to ANY vehicle on the shoulder, not just emergency vehicles
- gavel Parent/guardian of 16-17 year-old permit-holder must attend a 2-hour training course
- gavel Learner's permit holders may only have a licensed instructor or qualified 20+ year-old trainer as passenger
- gavel Zero-tolerance BAC (0.02) for drivers under 21
After You Pass: Connecticut License Renewal
6 years
$72
Up to 180 days (6 months) before expiration
More Connecticut Driving Resources
Connecticut Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Connecticut driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. CT DMV publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does CT DMV require when I show up for the test?
Acceptable proof of identity documents (no photocopies), completed and signed Form R-229 permit application, $40 exam fee, Connecticut Work Zone Safety Course completion certificate, and corrective lenses if needed.
How is the Connecticut knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
25 multiple-choice questions, 20 correct to pass. Computer-based at DMV offices (some hard-copy language versions).
Do I have to read the whole Connecticut handbook to pass the test?
The CT DMV test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Connecticut handbook version?
CT DMV reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Connecticut test after reading the handbook?
At any CT DMV location. Use our /dmv-near-me/ct finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Connecticut driver handbook free to download?
Yes. CT DMV publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Connecticut handbook on my phone?
Yes. The CT DMV site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.