Connecticut CDL Practice Test 2026 & Connecticut DMV Rules
Prepare for your commercial driver's license with the official Connecticut exam curriculum. TruckerPass combines the 985 federal FMCSA questions with Connecticut-specific commercial vehicle limits, air brake testing, and the 2026 Modernized Pre-Trip inspection.
Connecticut Parkway Bans & Northeast Corridor Density
- Commercial vehicles are strictly prohibited on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) and Wilbur Cross Parkway due to extremely low stone overpasses.
- I-95 corridor through Bridgeport and Stamford enforces strict lane restriction rules (commercial vehicles barred from the left lane).
- Weigh stations in Greenwich and Union utilize high-speed Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) sensors.
- Connecticut DMV requires an 80% score on the 50-question general exam.
Official Connecticut Test Format
- Licensing Agency: Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- General Knowledge: 50 questions, 80% to pass (at least 40 correct).
- Air Brakes Endorsement: 25 questions, 80% to pass (required for air-equipped rigs).
- Combination Vehicles: 20 questions, 80% to pass (Class A tractor-trailers).
- Modernized Pre-Trip Inspection: 4-Zone component walkaround + 4-Step air brake test.
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