CT DMV: Learner's Permit Test

When used on roadways, bicyclists are considered...

vehicles

Motorcycle/scooter/moped operators...

have the right to use a complete traffic lane

Reaction time is slower after...

drinking alcohol

The first thing that a drink of alcohol affects is...

judgement and skills

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?

12 months

As of August 1, 2008, what is the nighttime curfew for 16 and 17 year olds?

11pm to 5am

This sign means...

traffic signal ahead - (the light may be red)

You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

10 feet

To make a right turn, you should...

turn from the right lane

To make a left turn, you should...

make the turn from the left lane

A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means...

passing is permitted when it's safe

Signs or lane markings that indicate a No Passing Zone tell you that...

you cannot see far enough ahead to pass

This sign means...

you can turn left or go straight ahead

This sign means...

no U-turns

To pass on a two-lane road, you should...

judge the distance to the first oncoming vehicle

After passing, you should move back to the right when...

you can see both headlights of the vehicle in your rearview mirror

You can pass a vehicle ahead, if it is safe to do so, when...

there is a broken line on your side of the road

To enter a gap in highway traffic...

check behind, then watch the vehicle ahead

When you are behind a motorcycle, you should...

allow more following distance

To enter highway traffic, you need at least...

a four-second gap

To avoid merging traffic from the right, the best thing to do is...

change lanes to the left

Children on bicycles should be given even more space by motor vehicle operators because...

both they are smaller and more difficult to see and they do not have the same physical reflexes as an adult

When a bicyclist is making a left hand turn...

they may use the left lane

Fatigue increases the risk of...

falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing

A driver distraction is...

anything that takes your attention away from 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

If you are 16 or 17 years old and are convicted of speeding over 20 miles over the speed limit under the new law, your license will be suspended for...

60 days

Your vehicle has a mechanical problem. You should...

put on your hazard lights and pull off the road

There's an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren coming. You should...

pull over to the right and stop

You see pedestrians near the road. You should...

slow down and pass with caution

If a tire blows out, you should...

hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly

If you drive too fast on a wet road, there is danger that...

your tires will start to glide over the water

Referring to the steering wheel as a clock face, the normal hand position for driving should be...

9 and 3

If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following EXCEPT...

letting go of the steering wheel

If you are about to be hit from the rear, what should you NOT do?

Release your seat belt

The following statements regarding the use of seatbelts are true, EXCEPT...

they are not necessary if your vehicle has an airbag

If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should...

use both the lap and shoulder belt

A yellow arrow on a traffic signal means...

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...

1/2

While being passed on a No Pass Zone, you should...

slow down and let them safely return to the drive lane

If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on...

use your low beams

You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?

25 feet

It is dangerous to follow a motorcycle too closely because...

a motorcycle can stop much faster than a standard vehicle

If you see a distracted driver, you should give that distracted driver plenty of room and maintain a safe following distance of...

3-4 seconds

The blind spots where trucks will not be able to see you are...

both the immediate left of the cab and directly behind the body

If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane...

you must yield the right-of-way to them

You should NOT use your horn when...

near blind pedestrians

When a pedestrian is crossing a street guided by a dog or carrying a white cane...

you must always yield the right-of-way

Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age are not permitted to use any type of...

both cell phone and text messaging device

The penalty for a 16/17 year old driver convicted of violating the electronic device (cell phone) law will result in...

a 30 day suspension

An approved rear-facing child restraint system is required for any child...

2 years of age or weighing less than 30 pounds

in work zones, barriers, such as drums, cones, and tubes are used to...

keep traffic out of hazardous work zones

In work zones, you should...

reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly

In work zones, you should also...

avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance

Fines for speeding or other illegal behavior in work zones...

can be double normal fines

If there are no reduced speed limit signs clearly posted within a work zone...

you should obey the normal posted speed limit

When driving through a work zone...

traffic patterns can change daily

Construction zone signs are generally...

diamond or rectangular with orange and black coloring

This sign means...

a construction flagger is ahead

As a cause of death and injury among people ages 13 to 19, where does driving rank in the United States?

First

What percentage of teen driver motor vehicle crashes are preventable?

100%

What danger faced by teen drivers CANNOT be overcome by on-the-road training?

The human brain does not fully develop judgement and restraint until they reach their mid-20s

If a teen driver has taken driver's education, passed the DMV's written and road tests, and received a license, does that mean this person is a safe driver?

No

Which danger of teen driving requires constant parent supervision, because it changes from day to day?

Fatigue

The main purpose of teen driver laws, known as Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL), is to...

protect new drivers from situations that often cause crashes, injuries, and death for these very inexperienced drivers

Who may be a passenger in a vehicle driven by a teen driver with a learner's permit?

A parent, a certified driving instructor, or a driver over age 20 who has been both licensed and free of any suspensions for at least the previous four years

How long must a teen driver have a license before transporting immediate family members such as siblings?

6 months

How long must a teen driver have a license before transporting friends and other non-family members?

12 months

What hours of the day must teen drivers under the age of 18 be off the road in Connecticut unless they meet certain exceptions?

11pm to 5am

Which of these are exceptions to the teen driver night driving / curfew restrictions?

Employment, medical emergency, religious observances, or volunteer in emergency services

Under what circumstances may a teen driver under age 18 use a cell phone while driving?

Only to make a 911 or emergency call

Which of the following is a best practice for teen drivers and cell phones?

The cell phone remains in the glove box while the ignition is on

Why are cell phones and other electronic devices banned from use by drivers under 18 while driving?

Statistics show these devices divert necessary attention required for driving and this leads to crashes, injuries, and deaths

Under what circumstances is a teen driver under 18 allowed to text while driving?

911 or emergencies only

Which of the following most accurately describes Connecticut law regarding teen drivers and alcohol?

Strictly prohibited in any circumstances under age 21, including the carrying of alcohol or the possession of it outside the vehicle

Which of the following correctly describes the requirement for seat-belt use in a car driven by a teen under age 18?

All occupants at all times, including the driver

What is the penalty for a teen driver's first violation of Connecticut teen driver laws pertaining to curfew and passenger restrictions?

30-day license suspension and associated restoration fees and court fines

What is the penalty for a 2nd violation pertaining to curfew and passenger restrictions?

60-day suspension or suspension until age 18, whichever is longer, plus restoration fees and court fines

Does Connecticut law enforcement have the authority, when a teen driver is violating GDL restrictions, to confiscate the teen driver's license for 48 hours and remove the vehicle from the scene?

Yes