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How many supervised driving hours does Connecticut require?

Connecticut requires 40 hours of supervised practice. On top of the total, the permit must be held for 120 days.

Checked against official Connecticut sources on 2026-09-21.

40supervised hours required
120 dayspermit holding period
For Connecticut, the practical finish line is not just recording 40 supervised hours; it is being able to complete the state's proof or certification described below. Keep dates and day/night time as you go so the final paperwork is supportable.

What Connecticut asks for, line by line

Supervised practice required40 hours
Default supervised period120 days
Period startsPermit issue date
Permit without driver school180 days

Which paperwork does Connecticut want?

CS-1 certificate (issued by the driving school, filed electronically with the DMV)

Official source
Requirements above were checked against these official sources on 2026-09-21. Rules change; always confirm with your state before you rely on them.

How does Driving Log help in Connecticut?

Driving Log tracks each drive with its day and night minutes and, where Connecticut sets a numeric target, shows the time you drove beside the time that counts under the configured rules — with the reason whenever they differ. The core app is free, keeps everything on your device and private iCloud, and needs no account. A printable record of every entry is included; sourced worksheet layouts for several states are part of the one-time Pro upgrade.

Common questions

How many driving hours do you need in Connecticut?

Connecticut requires 40 hours.

How long must the permit be held in Connecticut?

At least 120 days, counted from the date the permit was issued.

Does Connecticut accept a printed log from an app?

Connecticut names CS-1 certificate (issued by the driving school, filed electronically with the DMV). An app printout is a supporting record, not that official form; check the source below for what your office accepts.

Same 40-hour target: Alaska · Georgia · Massachusetts · Missouri

Keep the log in Connecticut with Driving Log

Free for one learner, no account required. Basic app usage sharing is optional and off by default. Every drive is stored on your iPhone and, when enabled, in your own private iCloud.

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Driving Log is an independent app and this page is general information, not legal advice. The app does not produce official state forms and says so on every document it prints. Requirements are summarised from the official sources linked above and can change; your state's own instructions always take precedence.