CT Driver's License
Test for Teens

$150, plus any DMV fees.
Students must be 16-21 at the time of testing.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN

$150, + DMV fees

• Students must be 16-21 at the time of testing.
• The DMV Agent will come to one of our locations and test you.
• You will use our vehicle to test in.
• The test will be about 15-20 minutes however, we are at the whim of the DMV and their agent
• IMPORTANT! Per DMV policy, students MUST complete one 2 hr driving lesson with us in order to be eligible to test at a Next Street locations. *Students must be completed with all required classroom and driving lessons 5 DAYS PRIOR TO TEST DATE.
• Driver’s License Tests are offered at The Next Street classrooms in Avon, Cheshire, Danbury, Enfield, Glastonbury, Guilford, Hamden, Monroe, Norwalk, Old Saybrook, Orange, Rocky Hill, Seymour, Shelton, Southbury, Torrington, Wallingford, Watertown, Westport and Willimantic

WHAT TO EXPECT ON TEST DAY

• Arrive 15 minutes in advance and check in with our Testing Host.
• If under 18, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
• The Testing Host will be able to answer any last minute questions you may have.
• Remember, the test is an evaluation of your skills as a driver. The test will evaluate:
  • Parking maneuvers: pull in, back in, and possibly parallel parking
  • 3-point turn/k-turn
  • Speed management
  • Navigating intersections
  • Use of parking break
  • Spatial awareness/reaction time
  • Knowledge of road signs and traffic signals

CANCELING AND RESCHEDULING

• If you need to cancel your test please do so 120 hours (5 days) in advance, or you will be subject to our late cancelation fee of $80.
• If you need to reschedule, please call us at (860) 631-4292 or do so through your student portal.
• If you need to retake your license test, state law requires you wait 2 weeks before re-testing, we will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your next steps.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN

$DMV Fees

• If you feel ready to take on the licensing process yourself, we are here to support you if you have any questions, and of course wish you the best of luck!
• If you are going ahead solo, you might want to download the CT Driver's Manual to prep for your test.
• You will need to schedule your test through the ct.gov website.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON TEST DAY

• Visit the DMV site to prepare for your road test! https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/licenses-permits-ids/tak..

• If you are testing with The Next Street, we provide the vehicle for you. Skip this section!
• If you are testing on your own, 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 (Like, um, don't bring an 18 wheeler...).
• 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 is $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident for bodily injury liability and $25,000 per accident for property damage liability. 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.

• 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 seat 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 to the DMV 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.