New Mandatory 18 & Over Classes
First-Time Drivers Seeking License
Have New Requirement
People over 18 years-old seeking, for the first time, a driver’s license in Connecticut will be required October 1, 2008 to take an eight-hour safe driving practices course at a driving school.
At present those first-time drivers need only to pass a 25-question written test and a road skills test to qualify for a license. The new requirement, approved by the state legislature this year, aims to ensure that all drivers have a minimum amount of training in safe practices on the road.
Drivers under 18-years-old have been required to take this course for the past 20 years. It covers a number of issues including the operation of the motor vehicle as well as the effects of driving while using drugs or alcohol.
The fee for the course is set at $125* by state law and the course is offered at driving schools throughout the state. Those over 18 years-old with an out-of-state license are exempt from this requirement.
See the official news release at the Connecticut DMV website.
*The $125 fee is cash only.
| Adult Classes (both days must be attended) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| December 13th and 14th | North Haven | |
| January 3rd and 4th | 10am-2pm | East Haven |
| January 17th and 18th | 10am-2pm | North Haven |
| January 31st and February 1st | 10am-2pm | East Haven |
| February 14th and 15th | 10am-2pm | East Haven |
| February 28th and March 1st | 10am-2pm | East Haven |
| Teenage Classes | Time | Location |
| November 15th and 16th & December 6th and 7th | East Haven | |
| November 1st and 2nd Special 2-Day Course | 10am-2pm | North Haven |
3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS!
East Haven
36 Main Street
2nd floor Suite 8
East Haven, CT 06512
Contact: Michael Monaghan
Phone: 203-469-5859
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Madison
200 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
Contact: Mark Maturo
Phone: 203-245-8677
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North Haven
55 State Street
North Haven, CT 06473
Contact: Michael Monaghan
Phone: 203-469-5859
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FAX: 203-467-8737