age for drivers license in ct
In Connecticut, all license renewals must be done in person. While a number of states have vision screening requirements that apply to all license renewal applicants, only 10 jurisdictions have vision retesting requirements specific to drivers in certain older age groups. There are 15 states that have this shorter renewal cycle requirement, in most cases, set at one-half or two-thirds of the state's normal renewal period. Connecticut allows drivers who are age 65 or older to renew their licenses for two instead of six years, but this is at their option. Another requirement in some states that allow license renewals by mail is that drivers who reach a certain age renew in person rather than by mail. There are relatively few states that have retesting requirements for license renewal that are aimed strictly at drivers in older age groups. Only two states, Illinois and New Hampshire require a road test (at age 75). A road test may be administered at age 75 in the District of Columbia, but it is not mandatory. CT Driver's License Age Requirements. 1  16 years old: Eligible for a learner's permit. 2  16 years old and 120 days: Eligible for a restricted license with driver's training from a secondary or commercial school.  16 years old and 180 days: Eligible for a restricted license with at-home driver's training. First Time Connecticut Driver License for 16 and 17-Year Olds. If the teen driver has held the learner permit in good standing (without suspensions or offenses) for 180 days the teen may apply for a Connecticut Driver License. Teen permit holders 16 and 17 years old must show proof of 40 hours of behind the wheel driver training. Teen drivers 16 or 17 years old are prohibited from using a cell phone or any electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. A violation is grounds for license suspension. Continue reading this page for complete instructions on obtaining your first Connecticut driver's license from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). NOTE: If you're younger than 18 years old, please see our Applying for a New License (Teen Drivers) in Connecticut page. Teens aged 16 and 17 years old who already have an out-of-state driver's license have 30 days from establishing residency in which to transfer to a Connecticut license. You will need to complete aSafe Driving Practices course which is 8 hours (this includes a 2 hour parent/guardian training). 1 16 years old and 120 days: Eligible for a restricted license with driver's training from a secondary or commercial school. 2  16 years old and 180 days: Eligible for a restricted license with at-home driver's training.  18 years old: Eligible for a full license after completing required adult permit period. CT Adult Learner's Permit. As of January 1, 2013, Connecticut requires an adult learner's permit for first-time drivers who are 18 years old and over, unless you hold a valid driver's license from another state. You must hold your permit for at least 90 days before you are eligible to apply for a driver's license. Connecticut Learner Permit Requirements. Teen drivers wishing to apply for a learner permit in the State of Connecticut must wait until they are 16 years of age. Once the teen has reached the minimum legal age, they must pass a vision test and a 25-question knowledge test.
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