Connecticut Driving Schools
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Find a driving school you can trust in Bristol.

Compare 4 licensed schools serving Bristol in the Connecticut area — checked against Connecticut's own records.

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30.
hours of classroom instruction
Ages 16 and 17
8.
hours behind-the-wheel training
Ages 16 and 17
40.
hours of supervised driving
Ages 16 and 17

Driving schools in Bristol

There are 4 state-verified driving schools serving Bristol and the surrounding Connecticut area, of which all offer behind-the-wheel training. Every listing is cross-checked against Connecticut's official licensing registry before it appears here.

Schools in Bristol

4 schools

Getting your license in Bristol

Connecticut sets one standard statewide, so Bristol students follow the same path as the rest of the Connecticut area. Ages 16 and 17 need 30 hours of classroom instruction, 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a licensed instructor, and 40 hours of supervised driving you log on your own. The schools above cover the classroom and behind-the-wheel hours.

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Driving schools near Bristol

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Driving schools in Bristol: FAQ

How many driving schools are in Bristol?

There are 4 state-verified driving schools serving Bristol in the Connecticut area, all cross-checked against Connecticut's licensing registry.

Do Bristol driving schools offer behind-the-wheel training?

Yes — every school serving Bristol offers behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed instructor. Ages 16 and 17 need at least 8 hours of it on the driving-school route.

How much does driving school cost in Bristol?

Most Bristol-area schools quote pricing by phone rather than publishing it. Expect a complete teen program covering the 30 classroom and 8 behind-the-wheel hours; call each school for a current quote.

What are the Connecticut driver training requirements?

In Connecticut, ages 16 and 17 need 30 hours of classroom instruction, 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a licensed instructor, and 40 hours of supervised driving logged outside the school. Schools serving Bristol cover the classroom and behind-the-wheel hours.

Do adults need driver training in Bristol?

There is no separate Connecticut training category for under-21s. From 18 you are an adult applicant: get an adult learner's permit, hold it at least 90 days unless exempt, complete the 8-hour Safe Driving Practices Course at a licensed school, and pass the road test. No 30-hour course, no 40-hour practice minimum, no parent class, and no required in-car lesson package. Permit driving must still be supervised by a qualified trainer. Bristol-area schools run the required course for adult first-time drivers.