CT Permit Practice Test

What is an eight-sided sign?
Yield Sign
Stop Sign
School Zone
Railroad Crossing
Never park within what distance of a stop sign?
10 feet
15 feet
20 feet
25 feet
What is the first impairment when drinking alcohol?
Judgement
Vision
Speech
Reaction Time
What is the legal limit of intoxication for a person under the age of 21?
.08
.02
.05
.00
When approaching a blinking yellow light, what should you do?
Proceed through the light with caution and increase your speed
Proceed through the light with caution regardless of oncoming or turning traffic
Proceed through the light with caution and reduce your speed
Proceed through the light after coming to full stop first
What is the minimum following distance behind another vehicle?
5 seconds
4 seconds
3 seconds
2 seconds
When parking uphill with a curb, which way should your wheels be pointed?
Towards the curb
Away from the curb
Straight
It doesn't matter as long as the brake is engaged.
If your gas pedal sticks, what is the first thing you should do?
Downshift to Neutral
Pump the Brakes
Pull the Brake with your hand
Engage the Emergency Brake
You never park more than what distance from the curb?
6 inches
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches
The legal limit of intoxication for someone over age 21 is:
.08
.02
.05
.06
When your car pulls to one side while stopping, you should check:
The Brakes
The Tires
The Accelerator
The Engine
How far ahead should you look while driving in the city?
12 seconds
6 seconds
10 seconds
8 seconds
If the speed limit is 45 and it's raining, you should reduce to what speed?
35 MPH
25 MPH
15 MPH
40 MPH
If your car begins to hydroplane, what is the first thing you should do?
Pump the brakes
Ease off the gas pedal
Give it more gas
Shift to neutral
In inclement weather, you must:
Increase your following distance
Decrease your following distance
Maintain your following distance
Maintain your speed, no matter what the car ahead of you does.
How far away should you signal when you turn?
3 seconds
4 seconds
5 seconds
6 seconds
A stop sign is:
A Regulatory Sign
A Warning Sign
A Guide Sign
A Construction Sign
How do you signal another driver that their high beams are on?
Put your high beams on and leave them on
Don't do anything
Turn your lights off and on
Flash your high beams on and off quickly
If you are being blinded by oncoming lights, what should you do?
Look to the right side of the road
Look to the left side of the road
Look straight ahead
Stare into the headlights until your eyes adjust
What does a triangular shaped sign mean?
Yield the Right of Way
Railroad Crossing
No Passing
Pedestrian Crossing
If you have a broken yellow line on your side of the road:
You may pass if it is safe to do so
You may not pass
You may pass and oncoming cars must yield the right of way
Both lanes of traffic are traveling in the same direction
In which of the following situations may you pass a school bus that is picking up or dropping off children?
On a one way street
When the children have all gotten on or off the bus
When the bus is on the opposite side of a divided highway.
When the lights are flashing and the stop sign is open from the side of the bus
What are the four groups of signs in the United States Highway Transportation System?
Regulatory, Construction, Warning, Information
Regulatory, Construction, Warning, Guide
Regulatory, Work Zone, Warning, Guide
Regulatory, Construction, Yellow, Guide
At an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first?
The driver that reached the intersection first
The driver to the left of you
The driver in front of you
You because you know the rule
How far ahead should you look when you are on the open highway?
About 1 Mile
About 1/4 Mile
About 1/2 Mile
About 12 Seconds
Why shouldn't you rely on another driver's signal light to know they are turning?
The signal may have been left on from an earlier turn
The vehicle may be turning another way
The lights may not be working properly
The driver may be trying to trick you
You come to the sharp crest of a hill. What should you do?
Turn your lights on
Turn your vehicle's radio or stereo off
Slow down
Use your hazard lights
When a large truck wants to pass you, what should you do?
Slow down to shorten the time required to pass
Pull over
Speed Up
Do Not Let Them Pass, No Matter What
Under most conditions, what is a safe following distance?
3 seconds or more
2 seconds
2 car lengths
1 car length
How many drinks of alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
1
2
3
4
Why should you clean your headlights?
Dirty headlights greatly reduce your ability to see
You can increase the life of your headlights
They can help to blind other drivers
Keeps the insects off your headlights
A traffic light with a flashing red signal means?
Stop
Yield
Use Caution
Slow Down
Drivers must yield to pedestrians:
At All Times
Only in Crosswalks
During Inclement Weather
Only in School Zones
Speed limit signs:
Represent the maximum speed for ideal driving conditions
Represent the suggested speed for the road highway
Represent the maximum speed for all driving conditions
May be disregarded if the traffic flow is faster
If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system you should:
Use both the lap and shoulder belt
Use only the shoulder belt
Use only the lap belt
Use whichever you are most comfortable with
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during rain:
Ease your foot off of the gas pedal
Try to keep the steering wheel straight
Do not try to stop or turn until the tires grip the road
All of the above
The blind spots where trucks will not be able to see you are?
Directly behind the body
The right side of the cab from rear tractor wheels outward and around the front of the truck
The immediate left of the cab
All of the Above
A pedestrian with a white cane is:
Blind
Deaf
Elderly
Handicapped
When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:
Hover your foot over the brake
Increase your following distance
Slow Down
Be prepared to use your horn
You are not permitted to use your horn while driving...
...through a tunnel
...across a bridge
...near a police station
...when blind pedestrians are near
What should you do if you see a stray animal in front of your path?
Slow down or stop completely and report the animal to the authorities
Maintain your speed
Slow down, but do not stop
Slow down or stop completely and let the animal pass by, if it is safe to do so
What should you do if your vision is impaired by inclement weather?
Apply the brakes
Increase your braking distance
Increase Your Speed
Pull over to the side of the road and stop
There is an emergency vehicle coming from behind you with emergency lights on and flashing. You should:
Slow down and keep moving
Speed up and get out of the way
Maintain your speed
Pull over to the right and stop
Reaction time is slower after:
Drinking alcohol
Exercising
Sleeping
Working hard
If you get angry or upset, you should:
Put some relaxing music on the stereo as you drive
Cool off before you drive
Breath deeply as you drive to calm yourself down
Concentrate and be cautious as you drive
While being passed in a passing zone, you should:
Speed up to stay ahead of the vehicle
Maintain your speed and position
Pull off the road
Slow down and let them safely return to the drive lane
When you approach a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow light you must:
Go through the intersection before it turns red
Stop if it is safe to do so
Be prepared to stop
Slow down and proceed with caution
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
5 feet
10 feet
15 feet
20 feet
You should stop for a school bus:
Even when the red lights are not flashing
In school zones
When its red lights are flashing
On school days
On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the driver should:
Drive in any lane
Drive in the left lane
Stay in the right lane except to pass
None of the above
If you are being tailgated, the best thng to do is:
Move to the right lane and let the vehicle pass, if possible
Speed up
Maintain your speed
Brake quickly
The traffic signal turns green signaling you to proceed; you should:
Look left and right before proceeding
Tap horn lightly to let others know you are moving forward
Accelerate immediately so you do not hold up traffic behind you
None of the above
A driver under 18 yrs. of age arrested for DUI who refuses to submit to a BAC test will have their license suspended for:
Three months
Six months
Four months
Eighteen months
A solid yellow line on your side means:
You may pass with caution
You may pass on the right
Reduce speed
You may not pass
An intersection has a stop sign, a stop line, and a crosswalk. Where should you stop your vehicle?
At the corner
At the crosswalk
At the stop sign
At the stop line
You are approaching a school bus which has stopped on the other side of a divided highway. You should:
Stop and wait for it to load or unload children
Stop, check for children,then proceed
Stop and wait until the flashing red lights go off
Watch for children and be ready to stop
In bad weather you should make your car easier for others to see by:
Turning on your headlights
Turning on your parking lights
Flash your high beams
Turning on your emergency flashers
Your vehicle has a mechanical problem. You should:
Signal and pull into the slow lane
Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road.
Stop in your lane, get out, and direct traffic around your car.
Stop in your lane and put on your hazard lights
If you drive too fast on a wet road, there is a danger that:
Your own spray will obscure your vision
Your vehicle may pull to the right
Other vehicles may not be able to see you
Your vehicle may hydroplane
The following statements regarding the use of seat belts are true, with the EXCEPTION of:
They are not necessary if your vehicle has an air bag
They keep you from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident
They prevent a human collision by holding you in place
They prevent head injuries, helping you remain conscious and in control of the vehicle
To pass a truck you must:
Make sure you have room to complete the pass without excessive speed
Pass on a down grade
Go as fast as possible to race with the truck
Honk your horn at the driver
You must pull over to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens on:
If it is behind you
If it is coming towards you
If it is approaching from a side street
All of the above
When approaching a work zone watch for
cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles
stopped cars, pedestrians, horses, shopping carts
signs, parked cars, pedestrians, men wearing pink hats
cones, flaggers, pedestrians, animals
Most work zones have signs alerting you to?
People crossing the street
Reductions in the speed limit through the work zone
Scenic roads ahead
Weather conditions
In a work zone which of the following is true?
Be aware that the traffic pattern never changes and you can drive in any lane
Drive through whatever speed is necessary to get past all the backed up traffic
Follow the instructions on the work zone signs and/or those given by flaggers/police officers
You can drive in any lane even if there are workers as long as they have on hard hats
Work zone speed limits are
Always the same as the posted limit
Not necessary to follow
Usually posted on the construction signs entering the work zone
will always change but you can drive how you want
Work zone signs are what color?
Orange background with black letters
Yellow background with black letters
White with black letters
Blue or green with white letters
In Connecticut a driver under the age of 18
Can use a hands free mobile device
Is not allowed to use any mobile devices while behind the wheel
Is allowed to use head phones/ear buds when driving
Can use an in-dash GPS
A distraction behind the wheel is
Stopping for traffic
Playing the radio
Anything that takes your attention away from driving
Nothing to worry about if your a good driver
Possible distractions inside the car are
People/objects in the roadway
Talking to passengers
Police pulling someone over
A bumper sticker on the car in front of you
Things to keep you from being distracted are
Avoid arguments and stress with passengers
Make sure all passengers are safely buckled up
Stay focused, pay attention and expect the unexpected
All of the above
In Connecticut, anyone endangering a highway worker within a work zone could face fines of up to ?
$100
$500
$1000
$1500
Which of the following is false about fatigue?
Fatigue is physical or mental tiredness
Fatigue impairs your vision and judgment
Fatigue does not increase your risk of being in a crash
Fatigue causes errors related to speed and distance
Warning signs of fatigue are
Trouble focusing, keeping your eyes open
Drifting from your lane and tailgating
Impaired reaction time and judgement
All of the above
Which of the following ways helping to prevent fatigue is false?
Watch for warning signs of fatigue
Take a nap, find a safe parking area to take a 15 to 20 minute nap
Driving at night is the best way to prevent fatigue because there is no sun glare
The best way to prevent fatigue is sleep
Fatigue relate crashes tend to be what types of crashes?
Multiple vehicles
Single Vehicle
Buses
Motorcycles
Which of the following health problems affect your ability to drive?
Bad cold
Virus
Infection
All of the above
The following statement about emotions and driving is false
Emotions can have a great effect on your driving safely
Emotions can create mental distractions
Emotions can increase risk taking while driving
Emotions cannot interrupt the ability to process information
Which of the following are ways to deal with emotions in relation to driving?
Have someone else who is licensed drive for you
If you are angry it is okay to drive because you may need to get to work or school
If your impatient use your horn to make other drivers move instead of tailgating them
It is better to get to your destination quickly and then cool off
Which of the following exceptions to cell phone use is false?
Calling an emergency response operator
Calling a hospital in an emergency
Calling an ambulance company in an emergency
Calling to make an emergency haircut appointment
A "Mobile electronic Device" includes the following
Laptop computer
PDA or paging device
Text-messaging device
All of the above
In Connecticut which of the following applies to seat belt laws?
Seat belts must be worn even if the car has airbags by front seat passengers
Drivers 16 and 17 and each of their passengers must wear seat belts
It is illegal for any front seat passenger not to wear a seatbelt
All of the above
In Connecticut the laws in regard to proper child restraint system states what?
An infant under age 1 and less than 20 pounds must be in a car seat
An infant under age 1 and less than 20 pounds must be in a rear facing car seat
An infant under age 1and less than 20 bounds must be in a booster seat
An infant under age 1 and less than 20 pounds must be in a seat belt
In Connecticut the law applies to which of the following in regards to a child restraint system?
From age 1 to 7 years of age and less than 60 pounds a child must be in a rear facing seat
From age 1 to 7 years of age and less than 20 pounds a child must wear a seat belt
From age 1 to 7 years of age and less then 60 pounds a child must be in an approved car seat
From age 1 to 7 years of age and less than 20 pounds a child must be in an approved booster seat
Connecticut law requires the following in regards to a child restraint system
A child age 7 years or older and less than 60 pounds must be in an approved booster seat secured by both a lap and shoulder belt
A child age 7 years or older and less than 60 pounds must be in a seat belt with both lap and shoulder belt secured
A child age 7 years or older and less than 60 pounds must be in an approved booster seat with just the lap belt secured
A child age 7 years or older and less than 60 pounds must be an approved car seat
The Connecticut the child restraint systems law is which of the following?
A child age 7 and older and 60 pounds or more must be in an approved booster seat or seat belt with both lap and shoulder belt securing the booster seat
A child age 7 and older and more than 60 pounds must be in a rear facing carseat
A child age 7 and older and less than 60 pounds must be in a seat belt
A child age 7 and older and more than 60 pounds riding in the front seat must be in an approved booster seat.
The "Zero Tolerance Law" applies to what age group and what BAC does it refer to?
Anyone found to have a BAC of .06
Anyone under the age of 21 with a BAC of .02 or higher
Anyone age 21 or older with a BAC of .08
Anyone age 16 to 21 with a BAC of .00
The license restoration fee for a suspended license is how much?
$225
$175
$150
$125
Someone under the age of 18 who commits the following cannot be considered a youthful offender
Negligent homicide with a motor vehicle
Evading responsibility following an accident that results in a death or serious injury
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
All of the above
Under Connecticut's GDL laws what is the suspension period and license restoration fee for use of a cell phone/text messaging device for a 16 and 17 year old driver on a first offense?
60-Day suspension, $175 license restoration fee, $125 infraction fee and court fines
90-Day suspension, $175 license restoration fee, $125 infraction fee and court fines
30-Day suspension, $175 license restoration fee, $125 infraction fee and court fines
6-Month suspension, $175 license restoration fee $125 infraction fee and court fines
Under Connecticut's GDL laws on a first offense for 16 and 17 year old drivers who are driving recklessly the suspension, license restoration fee and imprisonment times are what?
3-Month suspension, $175 license restoration fee, court fines or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both.
6-Month suspension, $175 license restoration fee, court fines or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both
6-Month suspension, $175 license restoration fee, court fines or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both 9-Month suspension, $175 license restoration fee, court fines or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both
1-year suspension, $175 license restoration fee, court fines or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both
Under Connecticut's GDL laws what are the suspension and license restoration fee for a 16 and 17 year licensed driver violating the posted speed limit of 20mph or more on a first offense?
60-Day suspension, $175 license restoration fee and court fines
90-Day suspension, $175 license restoration fee and court fines
30-Day suspension, $175 license restoration fee and court fines
6-Month suspension, $175 license restoration fee and court fines
Under Connecticut's GDL laws, 16 and 17 year olds violating the following will result in a 30-Day suspension, $175 restoration fee and court fines of their license.
Having friends in their car for the first year of licensure
Carrying more passengers than seat belts
Driving past the curfew limits of 11:00pm to 5:00 am going to the store for snacks
All of the above
Which of the following is a reason that may require a 16 or 17 year old driver to take a retraining program?
Driving in violation of learner's permit requirements
Driving in violation of any of the Graduated Driver's License Laws
Using a cell phone or other mobile electronic device outside of permitted uses. By law, drivers under 18 cannot use a cell phone/mobile electronic device even if it is "hands-free"
Any of the above reasons
A pennant shaped sign means?
No passing zone
Passing zone ahead
Pass with care
Passing is allowed
A pentagon shaped sign means?
A school zone or office building is ahead
A school zone or school crossing is ahead
A school zone or intersection is ahead
A pedestrian crossing is ahead
A circular road sign means?
You are at the railroad crossing
Stop ahead
Railroad crossing is ahead
Crosswalk ahead
A parking sign displaying a wheel chair means?
No parking at any time
Parking for SUV's only
Parking for Disabled or Handicapped only
Parking for the elderly or child on board
A diamond shaped sign showing a person walking is?
A school zone
A pedestrian crossing
A work zone
A park ahead
Passenger restrictions apply to 16 and 17 year-old license holders who have received their license on or after August 1, 2008 for what length of time?
1 month
3 months
6 months
12 months
As of August 1, 2008, what is the nighttime curfew for 16 and 17 year olds?
10pm-6am
11pm-5am
12am-5am
10pm-12am
When used on roadways, bicyclists are considered:
A hazard
Vehicles
Dangerous
Motorcycle/scooter/moped operators:
Must share a traffic lane with another vehicle
Have the right to use a complete traffic lane
Are easy to see and determine what they will do
To make a right turn, you should:
Speed up to provide more room for the vehicle to pass
Turn right from any lane
Turn from the right lane
To make a left turn, you should:
Make the turn from the center lane
Make the turn from the left lane
Make the turn from any lane, providing you signal well in advance
Signs or lane markings that indicate a No Passing Zone tel you that:
Passing is permitted only in daylight hour
There are oncoming cars passing in your direction
You cannot see far enough ahead to pass
To pass a two-lane road, you should:
Sound your horn as you pass
Flash your headlights as you pass
Judge the distance to the first oncoming vehicle
After passing, you should move back the right when:
You are one vehicle length ahead
You can see both headlights of the vehicle in your rearview mirror
You are 50 feet ahead of the vehicle
You can pass a vehicle ahead, if it is safe to do so, when:
You are on a hill or curve
You are on a road with a solid line on your side of the road
There is a broken line on your side of the road
To enter a gap in highway traffic:
Watch only the vehicles behind the gap
Check behind, then watch the vehicle ahead
Speed up and let vehicles make way
To enter highway traffic, you need at least:
A two-second gap
A three-second gap
A four-second gap
To avoid merging traffic from the right, the best thing to do is:
Change lanes to the left
Slow down
Maintain speed and position
Children on bicycles should be given even more space by motor vehicle operators because:
They do not have the same physical reflexes as an adult
Both they are smaller and more difficult to see and they do not have the same physical reflexes as an adult
They are smaller and more difficult to see
When a bicyclist is making a left hand turn:
They may use the left lane
They cut through all lanes
They wait on the side of the road
Fatigue increases the risk of:
Missing an exit
Being late for an appointment
Falling aslep behind the wheel and crashing
A drive distraction is:
Anything that causes evasive action while driving
Anything that takes your attention away from driving
Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving
If you are 16 or 17 years old and after you have held a license for 6 months, which one of the following passengers cannot be in the vehicle when you are driving?
Your 18 year old friend
Your parents
Your younger brother or sister
You see pedestrians near the road. You should:
Sound your horn and maintain speed
Speed up to clear the area quickly
Slow down and pass with caution
if a tire blows out you should:
Apply the brake and hold it
Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly
Pull over quickly
Referring to the steering wheel as a clock face, the normal hand position for driving should be:
9 and 3
4 and 11
12 and 9
if you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following with the exception of:
Applying your brakes
letting go of the steering wheel
Pressing your head firmly against the head restraint
If you are about to be hit from the rear, what should you NOT do?
Release your seat belt
Brace yourself
Press your head against the head restraint
A yellow arrow on a traffic signal means:
You should speed up so you can make the turn before the light changes
You do not need to signal to turn from that lane
You should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic
While driving on packed snow you should reduce your speed by:
1/3
1/4
1/2
While being passed in a no passing zone you should:
Pull off the road
Maintain your speed and position
Slowdown and let them safely return to the drive lane
If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on:
Use your parking lights
Use your high beams
Use your low beams
It is dangerous to follow a motorcycle too closely because:
They do not follow the same rules as motor vehicles
A motorcycle can stop much faster than a standard vehicle
The brake more slowly than motor vehicles
If you see a distracted driver, you should give that distracted driver plenty of room and maintain a safe following distance of:
1-2 seconds
2-3 seconds
3-4 seconds
If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:
The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way
You must yield the right-of-way to them
Honk your horn to let them know you are there
You should NOT use your horn when
Visibility ahead is limited
You may hit another vehicle
Near blind pedestrians
The penalty for a 16/17 year old driver convicted of violating the electric device (cell phone) law will result in:
A $500 fine
A 10 day suspension
A 30 day suspension
In work zones, barriers, such as drums, cones, and tubes are used to:
Make drivers drive slower and get angry
Primarily inconvenience drivers
Keep traffic out of hazardous work zones
In work zones, you should:
Follow the driver in front of you closely
Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can
Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance
Fines for speeding or other illegal behavior in work zones:
Can be double normal fines
Are generally not enforced
Can be argued in a court
If there are no reduced speed limit signs clearly posted within a work zone:
You should obey the normal posted speed limit
You should drive 15 mph slower than the posted speed limit
You should drive 15 mph faster than the posted speed limit
Construction zone signs are generally:
Square or rectangular with white and red coloring
Round or octagon with black and yellow coloring
Diamond or rectangular with orange and black coloring
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