Does Your Course Cover All of The Connecticut Driver's Manual?

Yes! The Next Street's instructors will go over everything you should learn from the CT Driver's manual and more. We'll make sure you're fully prepared to take and pass your learner's permit test, but also help you become a knowledgeable and safe driver. In short, our permit test prep course will teach you everything you need to know to pass your permit test and be ready to hit the road.

Do You Provide a Connecticut DMV Practice Test?

Yes, we do! Simply submit your email on this page to sign up for your permit test prep course. We'll then send you an unlimited number of free permit practice tests, as well as a permit test checklist and test prep eBook. We do our best to make sure all our students are fully prepared from the get-go.

Who Would be a Qualified Trainer?

A qualified trainer is someone the state authorizes to provide driver education. For someone to be eligible to be a qualified trainer, they: - Have to be 20 years of age or older - Must have held their driver's license for at least four years with zero suspensions within that time. - Can be the spouse of a married minor applicant (who is under the age of 18). - Can be the applicant's parent, grandparent, foster parent, or legal guardian. If none of the above qualify, then their qualified trainer could also be their stepparent, brother, sister, uncle, or aunt by blood or marriage. So, you have many options to find someone you know who can act as your qualified trainer. Make sure they are also aware of and regularly practice safe driving practices. That way, you'll know their support will help you pass your knowledge and road test when it comes time for you to take them.

What Other Services Does The Next Street Provide?

At The Next Street, we're not just here to help you pass your learner's permit knowledge test. We also want to make sure you proudly get your own official Connecticut driver's license. We're here to help you learn essential knowledge about the road and also teach you how to enjoy driving safely. Also, our instructors don't just teach teen drivers but new drivers of all ages, helping you take your first mile so you can ride into your future. Here are the services we provide: **Classroom Training** To ensure full flexibility for all schedules, The Next Street's driver instruction courses are all taught online through Zoom. This allows us to teach more class sessions each day than any other driving school in Connecticut. But it also allows you to schedule your driver's course at a time that's most convenient for you. On top of that, our driver instruction courses come in two offerings, both accepted by the DMV of Connecticut. This includes an 8-hour safe driving course, a fast, affordable option that fulfills the state's minimum requirements. We then have our more comprehensive 30-hour Full Driver's Education program. Ideal for all new drivers, this course also fulfills state requirements and much more. Students in this course receive more advanced instruction, as well as at least 8 hours of driving lessons. This course provides more experience behind the wheel and several great benefits. For example, students of this course only have to hold their permit for 120 days before getting their license, while students from the 8-hour course must hold it for 180 days. Depending on your insurance provider, this course can also provide up to a 20% discount on your car insurance. Our classroom courses fulfill your requirements just like any other in Connecticut. Whichever you choose, we make sure our students have a great time learning how to drive. **Driving Lessons** On top of classroom training, The Next Street also provides student drivers with simple, convenient driving lessons. Your lessons will involve meeting at a scheduled time at one of our 80 locations or one of our affiliated high schools. These 2-hour driving sessions will involve you sitting in the driver's seat with an expert instructor right next to you. The vehicle will be a specialized dual-controlled training car, allowing you to practice for your road test in the safest conditions possible. We'll adjust each lesson according to your level of skill and comfort and help you advance. We'll teach you essential skills like road scanning and parking maneuvers. Our instructors will also make sure you become familiar and comfortable with highway and city driving, guiding you through all the ins and outs. Each lesson starts and ends with a review of skills, a discussion of what you'll be practicing that day, and a short evaluation of how well you did that day. Our instructors take their time to ensure that you are confident and fully prepared for the road. So, are you ready to drive? Get started today with expert instruction from The Next Street. **License Testing** The Next Street doesn't just provide courses to help you prepare for your road and knowledge test. We're also there for you when you want to take your official driver's license test. Our instructors are available to meet with you on testing day through two options. We can meet with you at one of our driving school locations. This way, you can avoid any anxiety you may have from going to the DMV (and skip the lines). You'll also have the support of our Safe Driving Professionals, who will help you with any questions or concerns before beginning your test. Another option is having one of our instructors meet with you at the DMV. There, you'll take your road test in one of our cars and with one of our instructors. This way, you'll enjoy a relaxed, easygoing testing environment. Please note: DMV regulations require students who'd like to test with us to take at least 2 hours of our Private Driving Lessons with one of our instructors beforehand. For more details regarding locations and pricing, check out our license testing page. **Learning for New Teenage and Adult Drivers** No matter what age you are, The Next Street provides classroom and driving lessons for both teenage and adult drivers. Our goal is to make your learning as fun, easy, and hassle-free as possible. For teen drivers below the age of 16, we start by helping you earn your learner's permit through our Permit Prep tutoring course. The next step is to then prepare for your driver's license exam, which we do through our driving lessons and virtual courses in essential driver safety knowledge. We make sure to cover all the bases so you're prepared to get your driver's license ASAP. We keep it the same for adult drivers as well. However, we also understand that adult-driving students deal with fuller schedules. That's why we ensure our courses are paced and flexibly scheduled to fit your time and needs. No matter what your circumstances are, The Next Street will help any and all adult driving students pass their tests and get their licenses sooner rather than later.

CT PERMIT TEST PREP - PASS YOUR TEST!

Pass your CT DMV Learners Permit Test

The Connecticut DMV Learner’s Permit Test is a 25-question exam where you can get no more than 4 wrong in order to pass. No worries: You can pass the Connecticut permit test easily with help from The Next Street.

Remember:

You must be at least 16 years old to test for your learner’s permit.
You do not need your learner’s permit to start driver’s ed. In fact, we recommend you take a few classes before testing, as much of the material on the test is covered in the first classes.
In addition to the written test, your vision will be tested. If you wear glasses or contacts, be sure to bring them with you on test day.

Learner’s Permit Vision Test

The first part of the CT Permit Test is a vision test. If you wear glasses or contacts, be sure to bring them with you. If you’re having trouble with your vision, get a checkup with your eye doctor prior to going to the DMV. You don’t want the DMV Vision Test to be when you realize you need glasses. If you fail your Vision Test, you will not be able to take the Knowledge Test, and you will need to schedule another test date (2-3 months down the road).

Learner's Permit Knowledge Test

After you pass your vision test, the second part of the CT Permit Test is a knowledge test. The Knowledge Test is a 25-question, multiple-choice exam taken on a computer or as a written test. The questions are a random selection from a pool of 300 safe driving questions…and they aren’t easy. You must get at least 21 correct answers in order to pass. The test is not timed, so take your time. Read each question and each answer before you select. The wording of the test questions and answers can be tricky, so it is important to go slow and think. Don’t go in cold. Make sure you study! If you took our CT Permit Practice Tests, you should have no problem passing your test.

What to Bring to the DMV for Your Learner's Permit Test

It’s test day. You’re excited. Nervous. Ready to nail the test. The DMV inspector finally calls your name: “Do you have your Birth Certificate?” Annnnnd you don’t. Nooooooooooooo! Don’t let this happen to you. The DMV requires that you bring and present certain paperwork on the day of your test. Download and print our handy Permit Test Checklist, and make sure you show up with everything you need on test day.

A filled-out R-229 application form for a non-commercial learner permit/driver’s license.
2 of the following documents that prove your identity: a U.S. birth certificate, a U.S. passport, or a passport card.
2 of the following documents that prove your Connecticut residency: a bank statement, a pre-printed pay stub, and a piece of postmarked mail.
1 of the following documents showing your Social Security Number: your Social Security card, a W-2 form, or a 1099 that has been issued within the past 5 years.
If you were born outside the US, a document proving your legal presence in the US: an I-94 and US visa, an I-551 stamp in a foreign passport, or a resident alien card.
If your parent or legal guardian is not present for your learner’s permit test, you’ll also need a completed Form 2D, also called a Certificate of Parental Consent.

To make sure you show up with every single document you need for test day, download and print our handy Permit Checklist

Restrictions & License Eligibility

Ages 16-17: You must hold your permit for at least 120 days (if you completed commercial or secondary training) or 180 days (if you completed training at home with a Qualified Trainer and completed the 8-hour Safety Course, which includes a 2-hour Parent Class) before you can test for your license.
Ages 18+: You must hold your permit for 90 days & complete the 8-Hour Safety Course before you can test for your license

You can view and download the full list of both teen and adult permit restrictions & license eligibility here.

We hope that you will consider us for your driver’s ed needs when the time comes. At The Next Street, we have:

The most flexible schedules. Start the class at any time, take the class in any order, at any location.
Affordable prices and flexible payment plans.
Fanatic customer service.

Prepare for Your Test With Our FREE Resources

In addition to our permit prep practice test, you can download our Permit Prep eBook, the CT State Driver’s Manual, checklists on what to bring to your permit test, requirements, restrictions & eligibility, how to schedule your test, and much more! Visit our permit prep materials page to access everything you need to pass your permit test on the first try!

About The Next Street

We are a family-owned, family-operated driving school that is fanatic about helping new drivers get their learner’s permit or driver’s license. With our devoted customer service, our school has grown to include multiple locations across Connecticut and Massachusetts. Though we are a large school, we remain closely tied to our local communities.

As your instructors, we are dedicated to helping those we work and live with enjoy their learning experience. Our instructors are passionate about making the road to your Connecticut learner’s permit or driver’s license fun, simple, and hassle-free.

CT Work Zone Training Requirement

The State of CT now requires all new drivers applying for a Learner’s Permit to complete an online Work Zone Safety Training Program. The online video was created by the Department of Transportation to protect their road staff that are working to keep our CT roads in good shape. You must show the completion certificate that you receive at the end of the video on your permit test day, or you will not be permitted to test. To take the course, click here

Testimonials

Just had my 3rd daughter complete her road test with The Next Street and have nothing but amazing experiences with all three of them. Bill is an amazing instructor and I hope that the company values what he brings to the kids. My daughter was extremely nervous and he was able to make her comfortable and confident of her abilities that made all of the difference. We really appreciate his help and could not say enough positive things about him and The Next Street! Highly recommend!

We’ve had a super positive experience with Next Street!! Online lessons were convenient, engaging and informative. Our driving instructors Don and Ari were patient and thorough in their instruction which created a great learning experience. Their detailed notes and comments were great and made sure my son knew exactly what he needed to improve upon. Ari went above and beyond after hearing how anxious we were regarding the lack of availability and the testing site being 1.5hr away and walked us through how to switch it to only a 15 minute away location and time!! Ari explained how the process works, expectations, step by step so I wasn’t so overwhelmed. Game changer!! Highly recommend!

Emily was fantastic. She was patient and very helpful. She took the time to really understand my needs and took care of everything with professionalism and urgency. Could not recommend a better Licensing Guide.