Connecticut Permit Test: Teen & Provisional Drivers Practice Questions

Correct answer: Only the qualified instructor, plus a parent or guardian

A 16- or 17-year-old permit holder may carry only a licensed driving instructor or one qualified trainer (20+, licensed 4+ years); parents or guardians may accompany the instructor.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Learner's Permit Passenger Restrictions

Correct answer: At least 20, licensed 4+ consecutive years, no suspension in those years

The trainer must be at least 20, have held a license for four or more consecutive years, and not have had it suspended during those four years.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Learner's Permit Passenger Restrictions

Correct answer: At least 40 hours

All applicants aged 16 or 17 must have at least 40 hours of behind-the-wheel, on-the-road training (the manual recommends 100).

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Commercial Driving School or Secondary School Training

Correct answer: 30 hours

Commercial or secondary school programs consist of 30 hours of classroom instruction and at least 40 hours behind the wheel.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Commercial Driving School or Secondary School Training

Correct answer: 120 days

Those who complete driver education through a commercial or secondary school wait 120 days after the permit is issued; all others wait 180 days.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Commercial Driving School or Secondary School Training

Correct answer: 180 days

Applicants who don't qualify for the 120-day path must wait 180 days after the permit is issued before the driver's exam.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Commercial Driving School or Secondary School Training

Correct answer: Two hours of instruction with their teen

A parent or legal guardian must complete two hours of instruction with the teen on the laws for drivers under 18 and the dangers of teen driving.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Parent Training Requirements

Correct answer: A driving instructor, parents/guardians, or one qualified adult 20+

In the first six months, passengers are limited to a licensed driving instructor, the parents or guardian (one licensed), or one qualified person 20+ licensed for four years.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Restrictions for 16- and 17-Year-Old Drivers

Correct answer: Members of the driver's immediate family

During the second six months, the only additional passengers allowed are members of the driver's immediate family.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Restrictions for 16- and 17-Year-Old Drivers

Correct answer: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Teens may not drive from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless traveling for work, school, religious activities, medical necessity or as a Safe Ride driver.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Restrictions for 16- and 17-Year-Old Drivers

Correct answer: Driving to or from a job

The curfew exceptions are employment, school, religious activities, medical necessity, or acting as an assigned Safe Ride driver.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Restrictions for 16- and 17-Year-Old Drivers

Correct answer: No, no phone of any kind is allowed

Drivers who are 16 or 17 may not use any cell phone or mobile electronic device while driving, even hands-free, except for emergency calls.

Source: Chapter 2: Before You Get Behind the Wheel – Connecticut Cell Phone Laws

Correct answer: No more than the number of seat belts

Permit holders and 16- and 17-year-old drivers may not transport more passengers than the number of seat belts in the vehicle.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Other Restrictions

Correct answer: Six months

Teen drivers may not transport any passenger on a motorcycle for six months after the endorsement is issued.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License – Other Restrictions

Correct answer: A 30-day suspension and $175 restoration fee

A first GDL violation (passenger limits, curfew and similar) brings a 30-day suspension, a $175 license restoration fee and court fines.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Other Suspensions for 16- and 17-Year-Old Drivers