The Best Driving School in Connecticut
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Check out our step-by-step guide to getting your driver’s license in Connecticut.
Why Choose The Next Street?
65+ Convenient
Locations
17+ Years in
Business
20K+ New Drivers

Every Year
90% Driving Tests
Pass Rate
Our Driving Lessons & License Testing Services
We offer professional driving lessons and Connecticut license testing services designed to help adults and teens move confidently from permit to road test. Our certified instructors focus on real-world driving skills, safe decision-making, and clear preparation for success behind the wheel.
As a trusted CT driving school, we provide personalized behind-the-wheel training and convenient testing options at select locations across the state.
Find the classroom, lesson, and testing services that are right for your driver education needs.
Our Connecticut Driving School Locations
From Enfield to Greenwich and just about everywhere in between, we offer more than 65 convenient pick-up and drop-off locations across Connecticut.
If you are searching for driving lessons near you, our statewide network makes it easy to find a location that fits your schedule and connects you directly to booking, class availability, and DMV road test services in your area.
Our Driving School Schedules
Learning to drive should fit your life, not disrupt it. That is why our driving school offers one of the most flexible scheduling options in the state, with a wide variety of lesson times available every day of the week, including evenings and weekends.
Our classroom sessions are conducted live online via Zoom, allowing students to complete required instruction from home while scheduling behind-the-wheel training at a nearby location.
With more time slots and location availability than most Connecticut driving schools, students can stay consistent with lessons and move confidently toward their road test.
Portal for Current Students
Our user-friendly Student Portal gives you full control over your driving lesson experience. Students can launch online classes, manage lesson schedules, add services, and make payments in one secure place.
It is one more way our driving school makes the process simple, organized, and easy to manage from start to finish.
Choosing a Driving School in Connecticut
Finding the right CT driving school is about more than just availability. You want experienced instructors, convenient locations, flexible scheduling, and clear road test preparation.
The Next Street serves students statewide with professional driving lessons, Connecticut license testing services, and supportive instruction designed to build long-term confidence behind the wheel. Whether you are a teen starting with a learner’s permit or an adult preparing for a road test, you can explore driving lesson availability and scheduling details at locations across Connecticut to find the option that works best for you.
Students looking for complete information about state requirements, classroom instruction, and Safe Driving Practices courses can learn more about our Connecticut driver’s education programs and how they support the path from permit to license.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to get a driver’s license in Connecticut?
For drivers under 18, Connecticut requires completion of a state-approved driver education program that includes classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training. The exact number of hours depends on the program selected, but most include at least 8 hours of safe driving practices plus supervised driving time. Adult drivers are not required to complete formal driver education, but often choose professional driving lessons to prepare for the DMV road test.
Do you need to go to driving school to get a license in CT?
In Connecticut, driver education requirements depend on your age and experience. Drivers under 18 must complete a state-approved driving school program that includes classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and an 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course before becoming eligible for a road test.
Adults who have never held a driver’s license are required to complete the 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course before obtaining a Connecticut driver’s license. While adults are not required to complete a full driver education program, many choose professional driving lessons in Connecticut to prepare for the road test and build confidence behind the wheel.
How many hours of driving school are required in CT?
New drivers of any age in Connecticut must take an 8 hour safe driving course to be eligible to test for their driver’s license.
You can add lessons and tests to the 8 hour course, or you can enroll in our full program that includes 30 hours of classroom learning and 8 hours of private driving lessons.
Do I need a car for CT driving school?
No, you do not need your own car to take driving lessons in Connecticut with The Next Street. We provide modern, dual-control vehicles for all behind-the-wheel instruction to ensure safety and proper training.
If you are preparing for your Connecticut road test, eligible students may also use a properly equipped The Next Street vehicle and receive instructor sponsorship, helping make the testing process smoother and less stressful.
Can I take my driver’s license road test with The Next Street?
Yes. The Next Street offers Connecticut license testing at select locations, allowing eligible students to take their DMV road test in a familiar setting using a properly equipped vehicle.
How do I schedule Connecticut driving lessons?
Scheduling driving lessons in Connecticut is simple with The Next Street. Students can enroll online or by phone, depending on the level of support they prefer.
After selecting a convenient The Next Street location, you can view available lesson times and book driving lessons directly through our website based on your schedule. Our flexible options make it easy to get started and stay consistent as you prepare for your road test.
Why choose The Next Street for driving lessons in Connecticut?
The Next Street is a family-owned Connecticut driving school offering flexible scheduling, experienced instructors, modern dual-control vehicles, and convenient locations statewide. Our structured approach helps students move confidently from permit to road test.