Connecticut road test checklist
Everything below comes from official Connecticut DMV pages and the driver handbook, checked on October 30, 2026. Tick the items as you practise.
- Parallel parking
- Not stated
- Fee
- $40 re-test fee; $84 license fee after passing (fees prepaid)
- If you fail
- Reschedule online within 72 hours of failing; new test at least 2 weeks after the failed test
What the examiner checks 9
What to bring 8
Vehicle requirements 8
Rules change and some offices add their own requirements. Confirm with your DMV office when you book.
Official sources
“Backing and/or parking the vehicle” portal.ct.gov, p. 10
“Response to traffic control signs and signals, signaling, interaction with other motorists (yielding right-of-way, response to emergency vehicles)” portal.ct.gov, p. 10
“A non-licensed operator cannot drive to the test location alone.” portal.ct.gov, p. 9
“If the test vehicle is found to be in an unsafe operating condition, no behind the-wheel evaluation will be conducted;” portal.ct.gov, p. 9
“If you fail your road test, you must go online to reschedule within 72 hours after your failed test.” portal.ct.gov
“Your rescheduled test must be scheduled for at least 2 weeks after the initial test.” portal.ct.gov
“Re-test fee if you fail the road test: $40.” portal.ct.gov