Avoid the long lines and confusion at the DMV. When you schedule your license test at The Next Street, you’ll test in a calm, supportive environment with our car and one of our licensed instructors as your sponsor.
A DMV examiner comes to our testing site to conduct the official test, while our certified driving experts handle everything else. We’ll walk you through the process, handle all paperwork, and make sure you’re fully prepared to pass.
Note: Includes $40 retest fee. DMV license fee is not included. Retests must be scheduled at least 14 days after the previous road test per DMV regulations.
Per DMV regulations, students must complete at least one 2-hour driving lesson with The Next Street before testing at our locations.
License Test Requirements
Before taking your Road Test, you must have:
- Your physical learner’s permit—no pictures or copies
- Completed all driving lessons and an 8-hour state-required safe driving course through any licensed Connecticut driving school at least 5 days before your Road Test
- Held your permit for the required minimum time:
Adults (18+): 90 days
Teens (16–17): 180 days (120 days if you’ve also completed a 30-hour driver education program)
Per DMV regulations, students must complete at least one 2-hour driving lesson with The Next Street before testing at our locations.
All testing is scheduled online through your Student Portal.
License Tests at The Next Street are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long and take place at one of our Next Street testing locations using a dual-control car.
You must complete at least an 8-hour safe driving course and a 2-hour private driving lesson at least 5 days before your scheduled test date to remain eligible.
Connecticut requires an electronic Driver Education Certificate (e-DEC) for all driver education programs.
We’ll issue your e-DEC once you have:
- Completed all classes and driving lessons
- Passed all quizzes
- Signed all attendance forms
All requirements must be finished at least 5 days before your Road Test.
If you take your Road Test through The Next Street, we’ll automatically upload your e-DEC the night before your test date.
- Single-lesson purchases: Refundable within 6 months, minus a 10% processing fee
- Bundle purchases: Non-refundable once any service in the bundle has been started
Safety is at the center of everything we teach.
The Next Street’s state-certified instructors emphasize defensive driving, hazard awareness, and responsible decision-making. Whether in the classroom or behind the wheel, we create a calm, supportive environment at every turn.
Each lesson is conducted in a dual-controlled Next Street vehicle equipped with GPS tracking and video recording. Instructors can take control instantly, if needed.
