For Minors: Learner's Permit

For Minors: Learner's Permit

Key thing for those of you under 18: get Mom, Dad, or your guardian to sign your application. And there are a ton of things to remember as a young driver. 

A short list:

  • You must be at least 16 years old to obtain a Learner's Permit, and you must hold it for at least 120 or 180 days before you can get your Class D License, depending on the type of training you've received.
  • You have to pass the normal vision and written exams for the Learner's Permit, as well as the driving test for the Class D.
  • Bring all of the proper identification. It's a lot harder than you think to get McLovin printed on your license.
  • If you're under 18, you have to be in compliance with school attendance. So, if you planned on dropping out of high school to become a taxi driver, you're out of luck.
  • If you undergo parent or school training, make sure you bring proof of that with you when you go to get your license or permit.
  • Connecticut has different laws that apply to different driver training situations, so brush up on them on Connecticut's DMV website