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As a minimum, Connecticut requires all new teen drivers to complete an 8 Hour Safe Driving Course in order to obtain a driver’s license. From having trained over 170,000 CT New Drivers, The Next Street recommends a Full Driver Education Program, which includes 30 hours of classroom training and 8 hours of driving lessons. All of our classes are held with a live virtual instructor on Zoom, and we have the most class offerings in the State of CT. Regardless of the driver’s ed class you want to take, our top rated, full service Customer Happiness Team – the only driving school to have one in CT – is here to guide you through the entire driver's licensing process. The Next Street: The easiest road to your license.
Important Notes: By CT law, students under 18 can only attend ONE class on school days and TWO classes on non-school days. You must be 16 to attend class. You will not receive credit for any classes taken while you are 15.
In CT, the Full Driver Education Program includes and covers the mandatory 8 hours that make up the Safe Driving Course. Download our class syllabus below to see what topics are covered in each course option.
The Next Street offers the best driver’s ed programs in CT for teens. We believe in making the licensing process easy, so here are some bullets on your options for driving school classes:
*Teens cannot take more than 2 hours of classroom per weekday and 4 hours per weekend. If your schedule is two 4-hour sessions they will be on a weekend or during summer. You must be 16 to attend class. You will not receive credit for any classes taken while you are 15.
*Teens cannot take more than 2 hours of classroom per weekday and 4 hours per weekend. If your schedule is two 4-hour sessions they will be on a weekend or during summer. You must be 16 to attend class. You will not receive credit for any classes taken while you are 15.
*Teens cannot take more than 2 hours of driving per day. You must be 16 to attend a driving lesson and have your permit.
8 HOUR SAFE DRIVING COURSE | FULL DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM | |
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Price | $149 | Starting at $699 |
Benefits | Minimum State Requirement | Our recommendation for all new drivers |
Overview | Fast, Inexpensive, Introductory | Thorough, Advanced, Worth It |
Fulfills State Requirements | ||
Classroom Hours | 8 | 30 |
Included Driving Lessons | None | 8 Hours |
Insurance Discount | None | Some insurance carriers offer up
to 20% Until You Turn 25 Years Old- Check with your insurance provider first if this is a deciding factor in your course selection |
Completion Time | As fast as 2 days for Teens | 8 Weeks during school year, 2 weeks in summer |
Teens Must Hold Permit For | 180 Days | 120 Days |