Connecticut Driving Schools
Verified against Connecticut's state licensing registry

Find a driving school you can trust in New Haven County.

Compare 39 licensed schools serving New Haven County 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
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hours of supervised driving
Ages 16 and 17

Driving schools in New Haven County

There are 39 state-verified driving schools serving New Haven County in the 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.

Instruction is available in English, Chinese, and Spanish; larger operators like The Next Street run multiple Connecticut-area locations.

Schools in New Haven County

26 schools · 39 locations

Getting your license in New Haven County

Connecticut sets one standard statewide, so New Haven County 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 New Haven County

Hamden (4)North Haven (2)New Haven (4)Cheshire (2)Wallingford (4)East Haven (1)West Haven (3)Seymour (1)Branford (2)Ansonia (2)

Driving schools in New Haven County: FAQ

How many driving schools are in New Haven County?

There are 39 state-verified driving schools serving New Haven County in the Connecticut area, all cross-checked against Connecticut's licensing registry.

Do New Haven County driving schools offer behind-the-wheel training?

Yes — every school serving New Haven County 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 New Haven County?

Most New Haven County-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 New Haven County cover the classroom and behind-the-wheel hours.

Do adults need driver training in New Haven County?

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. New Haven County-area schools run the required course for adult first-time drivers.