CT Driver's License
Test for Adults

$129, plus any DMV test fees (Must be younger than 22 on test day)

• Yes, you can avoid going to the DMV! When you take your Driver’s License Test at The Next Street, the DMV inspector comes to our classroom location.
• The best part? When you take your License Test at The Next Street, we handle setting up the appointment for you.
• You use our car, at our classroom. In addition to this being a nice, relaxed environment, you will also have one of our Safe Driving Professionals on hand to answer any of your last minute test day questions.
• Your driver’s license can be picked up at the DMV 3 business days after you test here.
• Driver’s License Tests are offered at The Next Street facilities in Avon, Danbury, Enfield, Glastonbury, Hamden, Monroe, Torrington, Watertown and Westport.
• Tests conducted at The Next Street often book out 2-3 months in advance, so we recommend calling to schedule your test today at 860.631.4292.

$199-259, plus any DMV test fees

• If you want to go to the DMV for your Driver's License Test, The Next Street can meet you or take you there.
• You are responsible for setting up the License Test appointment if you are taking it at the DMV.
• Want to use The Next Street vehicle for your test, but don't need a ride to and from the DMV? Have us meet you there.
• Want to use The Next Street vehicle, and get picked up at your house, school or work? Have us take you to the test.
• You can decide whether we meet you or take you at the time of enrollment, or later using our Student Portal.
• These testing services are only offered at DMV Hub Offices.

• If you are taking the test at The Next Street, our customer service team can schedule everything for you.
• If you are taking the test at the DMV, you cannot go to the DMV branch to schedule it; you must call the DMV Call Center.
• DMV Call Center phone numbers | Local: (860) 263-5700 | Toll Free: (800) 842-8222
• When you call, you must pre-pay the $40 State Testing Fee; the DMV accepts Visa or Mastercard.
• The DMV often has long wait times; expect to be on hold for 30-60 minutes.
• Call when you can put the phone on speaker and do other work while you wait.
• The best times to call are any time on Wednesdays and Thursday mornings.

• You can call to schedule your license test as soon as you get your permit, and we recommend you do. | Local: (860) 263-5700 | Toll Free: (800) 842-8222
• The wait times for a test appointment at the DMV can be 8-14 weeks – so if you wait until you are eligible to test before scheduling, you will be delaying your license even further!
• If you want to get in and out as fast as possible, we strongly recommend you try to schedule a morning appointment, as volume and delays grow as the day goes on.
• Before calling, you must know your test eligibility date. The DMV will not check this. If you schedule a test before you are eligible, you will not be able to test and will be starting from scratch to schedule.

• If you have to reschedule or cancel your driving test at the DMV for any reason, you must call the DMV Call Center (800) 842-8222 at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment.
• If you do not show to your test, or cancel inside of 24 hours, your test fee will be forfeited.
• Similarly, if you arrive on test day and do not have your required paperwork – or if your vehicle fails inspection – you will forfeit your appointment and test fee.
• It is crucial that you do a check and double check at least 48 hours before going to the DMV to make sure that you have everything you need and that your vehicle passes inspection.

• If you are over 18 years old, you must hold a Driver’s Permit for 90 days before taking your Driver’s License Test.

• You are responsible for supplying the vehicle for your road test, and your vehicle must meet the minimum standards as set by the DMV.
• Your vehicle must be appropriate for the license class you are applying for. (Don't show up in a semi).
• Your vehicle must be mechanically safe (All lights working, all tires fully inflated, no cracks in any glass including mirrors, no warning lights on, no major body damage).
• The DMV Inspector will do a thorough inspection prior to going out on the road, and we recommend you do your own inspection before you head to the DMV.
• Your vehicle must have a valid registration (Although it does not have to be registered in CT).
• Your vehicle must have proof of insurance (CT Minimum insurance is $20,000 per person, $40,000 per accident, $10,000 property damage per accident, and out of state vehicles still must meet CT requirements)
• Your vehicle must be street legal; Tinted windows and any other vehicle modification must be within the legal limits
• Your vehicle cannot have an Ignition Interlock Device, unless the testing applicant is required to have one.
• If you do not have a car that can pass the test, or if you are more comfortable in our training vehicles, The Next Street provides a license testing service and guarantees our car will pass the DMV Inspection.
• While not a requirement, we recommend you use a vehicle that you are comfortable with – preferably the vehicle you did your practice hours in. The parking spaces used for testing can be small and crowded. If you practiced in a compact car and you are using a Suburban for your test, you are not setting yourself up for success.
• For more Adult Driving School Requirements click here: https://www.thenextstreet.com/for-adult-new-driver...

• When you arrive at the DMV, park your testing vehicle in a low traffic area that is away from large volumes of vehicles.
• Back your vehicle in: You want to start your test by pulling out of a spot, not backing out.
• Set your parking brake. The inspector will check to make sure the brake is set before the test starts, and that the brake is off before you start moving.
• The driving test will last approximately 15-25 minutes.
• The State of Connecticut does not have a standard driving test; Since the inspectors each have their own style, be prepared for anything.
• Buckle your seat belt (And… know that a common inspector trick is to not put their belt on to see if you notice).
• Remember, the test is an evaluation of your skills as a driver. The test will evaluate:
  • The safety of your vehicle
  • Pre-trip safe set up (Adjusting mirrors, seat, seatbelt)
  • Response to traffic signs and signals (Yielding, making complete stops, following traffic lights and choosing lanes correctly)
  • Response to other motorists (Defensive Driving)
  • Parking maneuvers (Including pull-in, back-in and parallel)
  • Basic driving proficiency (Accelerating, braking and turning)
  • Other driving maneuvers at the discretion of the inspector (Driving on hills, highway driving, city driving or any other skill the inspector wants to test)

• If you fail your license test, you must schedule a new test appointment and start the process from scratch again.
• You will have to pay another $40 test fee when you reschedule.
• Remember, the best way to pass your driver’s test is to prepare!
• A safe, confident driver that follows the rules of the road will pass every time.