CT DMV / Learner's Permit Practice

What should you do if you approach a horse being ridden on the highway?

Slow down. (hint: do not flash lights or blow the car horn)

A flashing yellow traffic light means:

Slow down and proceed with caution (hint: not stop entirely)

During heavy traffic, drivers are prohibited from entering any intersection, unless there is sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate their vehicle without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. NOT doing so is referred to as...

"Blocking the box."

This road sign generally means...

The road ahead curves to the right, then the left. (hint: not right and left turns ahead, depicts actual direction, also does not indicate a winding road or simply a right turn.)

This road sign indicates...

Crossroads.

If your driver's license says you must wear corrective lenses and you are stopped by a law enforcement officer while not wearing them, you may be...

Issued a citation.

A new driver's license is valid for 5-1/2 to 7 years and will expire...

On the driver's birthday of the last year.

Know these...

Signs. Some flash cards dedicated to signs but not all.

A 16- or 17-year-old driver who received their license on or after August 1, 2008, must not operate a vehicle between the hours of ________, unless it is for certain activities.

11pm to 5am.

When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause....

Faster tire wear.

If you fail the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test, your operator's license will be suspended for at least...

45 days.

If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should...

Not stop until the tires are gripping the road again, keep steering the wheel straight and ease your foot off the gas pedal.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phone while driving for 16-17 year old drivers?

Prohibited. Phone should be kept in glove compartment.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phone while driving for adult drivers?

Hands free cell phone use.

When a road is too narrow for cars and bikes to ride side-by-side, bicyclists should...

Ride near or in the center of the lane. Bicyclists have the right.

The correct hand signal indicating a right turn is...

Extending the arm and hand upwards.

Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true?

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right.

Right of way ALWAYS goes to pedestrians.

When turning sharp corners, turn the steering wheel using the...

When turning sharp corners, turn the steering wheel using the "hand-over-hand" technique. When you complete a turn, straighten out the steering wheel by hand. Letting it slip through your fingers could be dangerous.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct when making a turn?

Do not signal when no one is around.

Correct when making a turn: If you intend to turn after an intersection, wait until you reach the intersection before signaling.

Signal at least three seconds before turning.

If your turn signals are not working, use hand signs.

Safer drivers tend to look at least _________ ahead of their vehicles.

Safer drivers tend to look at least 12 seconds ahead of their vehicles. This is the distance that a vehicle will travel in 12 seconds. In the city, 12 seconds is about one block. When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least one block ahead. On the highway, 12 seconds is about four city blocks (or a quarter of a mile).

Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs.

White canes.

You must not park your vehicle...

Do not park within 25 feet of a pedestrian safety zone or within 25 feet of a stop sign.

The eye test for the driver's license evaluates...

The eye test evaluates: 1) acuity—how clearly you see; 2) peripheral vision—how far you can see to either side while looking straight ahead; 3) depth and color perception.

If your brakes stop working while driving, which of the following must be done?

If your brakes stop working: 1) Pump the brake pedal several times. This will often build up enough brake pressure to allow you to stop. 2) If that does not work, use the parking brake. Pull on the parking brake handle slowly so you will not lock the rear wheels and cause a skid. Be ready to release the brake if the vehicle does start to skid. 3) If that does not work, start shifting to lower gears and look for a safe place to slow to a stop. Make sure the vehicle is off the roadway. Do not drive the vehicle without brakes.

When a vehicle does not pass an emissions inspection, the driver will be given ________ to have the problem fixed and the emissions re-checked.

Your vehicle may be required to have an emissions inspection at an authorized inspection station. If the vehicle does not pass, you will be given 60 days to have the problem fixed and the emissions re-checked. (2 months)

When you are being followed too closely, you should...

If you are being followed closely, pull to the right and allow the vehicle behind you to pass.

This sign indicates...

This sign indicates that the pavement is wet. When pavement is wet, drivers should reduce their speed.

Vehicles should not be parked within _________ of a fire hydrant.

10 feet.

25 feet from a pedestrian safety zone.

25 feet from a stop sign.

At a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs _________ to pass.

At a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs about 10 seconds to pass. That means a driver needs a 10-second opening in oncoming traffic and sight distance to pass.

When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, you must...

When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, you must pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, and stop your vehicle. You must remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed by a state/local police officer or a firefighter.

These lines indicate...

These center lanes are reserved for making left turns (or U-turns, when they are permitted), but can be used by vehicles traveling in both directions. On the pavement, left-turn arrows for traffic in one direction alternate with left-turn arrows for traffic coming from the other direction. These lanes are marked on each side by solid and dashed yellow lines.

This warning sign indicates...

Sharp curve ahead. This sign warns you of a change in direction or narrowing of the road. You may find several of these signs on the outside of a sharp curve or on approaches to a narrow bridge.

If you are driving on an icy road where the posted speed limit is 50 mph, you should....

Drive slower than the speed limit. Remember, speed limits are posted for ideal conditions. If the road is wet or icy, if you cannot see well, or if traffic is heavy, you must slow down. Even if you are driving the posted speed limit, you can get a ticket for traveling too fast for road conditions.

This sign indicates...

No right turn. This sign prohibits drivers from making a right turn. These signs tell you where you can go and where you can turn, often using an arrow symbol. These signs can be located on the side of the road or hanging over the lane of travel. Sometimes arrows are painted on the road as a supplement to the sign.

Before making a right turn at an intersection, you should make sure that...

There is no traffic approaching from your left. Before you make a right turn at an intersection, make sure that there is no traffic approaching from your left and no oncoming traffic turning into your path. Do not begin your turn without first checking for pedestrians.

The vertical rectangular traffic sign generally gives..

Vertical rectangular signs generally give instructions or tell you traffic law. Horizontal signs may give directions or information. Such as speed limits.

Which of the following statements about safety belts is correct?

Drivers and passengers are required to wear a safety belt. If either the driver or the passenger fails to wear a safety belt, each could be cited for a violation.

This sign represents...

This is a US route marker sign. The shape and color of a route number sign indicate the type of roadway: interstate, US, state, city, or county road.

A dashed yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that...

A dashed yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line.

When you are driving at night and there are no oncoming vehicles, you should...

Use high beams. Use your high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles. High beams let you see twice as far as low beams. It is important to use high beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people along the side of the road. Low beams if oncoming vehicle.

If you skid while hydroplaning, you should...

Release the accelerator. When driving in rain, avoid hydroplaning by slowing down. If you skid while hydroplaning, try to regain control of the vehicle. Otherwise, release the accelerator and ride out the skid.

Motorists are required to allow a minimum safe distance of ____ when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction.

3 feet. Motorists should be alert for bicyclists along the roadway because cyclists are often difficult to see. Extra caution is necessary. Motorists are required to allow a minimum safe distance of 3 feet when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction.

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means...

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that drivers should stay in their lane. Drivers should not cross the lanes unless a special situation requires them to change lanes.

If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a cross buck sign, you should...

Slow and proceed with caution. If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a cross buck sign, slow down and look and listen for a train before proceeding. You must yield the right-of-way to any approaching train.

This sign means...

This sign means that workers are performing maintenance on the roadway. Drivers must reduce speed and change lanes away from workers.

What is correct about U-turns?

You should only make a U-turn when it is safe. U-turns should not be made on any curve or near the crest of a hill when your vehicle may not be seen by other drivers. Some towns and cities do not allow U-turns. Never make a U-turn at a location that is marked with a No U-Turn sign or at an intersection controlled by a traffic signal or police officer.

Because of their size, trucks and buses often need to move ________ to make right turns.

Left. Because of their size, trucks and buses often need to move to the left lane to make right turns. Cutting in between the truck and curb increases the possibility of a collision.

When making a right turn...

Use hand over hand. When making a right turn, look right and left, yield the right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel hand-over-hand to complete the turn in the lane next to the curb.

If you see double solid center yellow lines in the road, this means...

When you see solid yellow lines in the center of the road, this means no passing is allowed in either lane. Equivalent of white solid center line.

The hand and arm extended downward indicates the driver's intention to...

Slow down or stop. Hand signals should be given with your left arm when car signal lights fail. For a right turn, the hand and arm are extended straight up. For a left turn, the driver's hand and arm are extended straight out to the left. To slow down or stop, the hand and arm are extended down.

If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you must...

You can prevent skids by driving slowly and carefully, especially on curves. If you find yourself in a skid, remain calm, ease your foot off the gas, and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. For cars without anti-lock brakes, avoid using your brakes. This procedure, known as "steering into the skid," will bring the back end of your car in line with the front.

__________ are areas around a truck or other heavy vehicle in which other vehicles disappear into blind spots.

No-zones. Trucks and buses have blind spots called No-Zones. No-Zones are the areas around trucks and buses where cars disappear into blind spots. These areas can be so close that they restrict the truck or bus driver's ability to stop or maneuver safely.

Steam coming from under your vehicle hood may mean that...

Steam coming from under your vehicle hood may mean that your cooling system has overheated. Pull to the side of the road and turn off your engine immediately. Carry extra water in your car to add to your radiator only after the engine has cooled.

Black on orange signs on a highway identify...

Black on orange signs on a highway provide specific information and directions to drivers in work zones.

A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where...

A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited.

______ lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction.

Solid double yellow lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction. You may not cross the lines unless you are making a left turn.

Making U-turns is not legal in which of the following areas?

Making U-turns is not legal and is dangerous on highways, near a crest of a hill or in curves, and at railroad crossings. Doing so may lead to a collision.

Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually...

Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually orange. Red indicates dangerous traffic situations.

Whenever you want to change lanes, you must check for traffic...

Both behind and beside your vehicle. Whenever you want to change lanes, you must check for traffic to the side and behind your vehicle and make sure that there are no vehicles in the lane you want to enter.

When you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must...

Clear the intersection quickly. When you find a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must clear the intersection quickly. (hint: do not slow down, stop, or increase your speed)

When passing in rural areas, drivers must pay more attention to...

When driving in rural or country areas, there are a number of special situations that require attention. Unmarked railroad crossings and hidden intersections may appear.

This sign is a...

Warning sign. Warning signs alert drivers to actual or potential dangerous conditions ahead.

A barrier of grass, concrete, or other material separating two roadways, including interstate highways, is known as...

A median. A barrier of grass, concrete, or other material separating two roadways, such as the area between the two roadways on an interstate highway, is known as the median. It is not legal to ride over, across, or on the median.

On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because...

It is a slow moving vehicle. If you are traveling on a highway with three lanes, treat the far right lane as a slower speed through lane, and the far left lane as a passing lane. Slow moving vehicles should always use the far right lane. Although no-zones are important, in this case, the factor is speed.

When you see the letters "RR" painted on the pavement, you are approaching...

A railroad. The letters "RR" indicate a railroad crossing ahead.

If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing lights or using a siren, you are required to...

Pull over to the curb and stop. Authorized emergency vehicles, such as police cars, ambulances, and fire engines, have the right-of-way when they use a signal, either audible (siren) or visual (flashing light). When you hear or see a vehicle approach, you should immediately drive to the curb, stop, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.

When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, you must...

Obey speed limit. Do not speed up. When entering an interstate highway from an acceleration lane, you must keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits.

When entering and exiting a roundabout, you must always...

Keep right. When entering a roundabout you must stay to the right of the center island. Do not stop if the way is clear. Never pass or overtake another vehicle after entering a single lane roundabout. Travel around the circle until you reach your desired street; use your right-turn signal and exit the roundabout.

Which of the following are three types of intersections on the road?

Controlled, uncontrolled and blind. An intersection is where two or more roads cross or merge at angles. There are three types of intersections—controlled, uncontrolled, and blind.

When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to...

When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, yield the right-of-way to all traffic coming from the opposite direction.

When traffic control lights are not working, you must _________ before proceeding through the intersection.

Stop. When traffic control lights are not working, you must come to a full stop before proceeding through the intersection. After yielding to pedestrians and to other vehicles that have already stopped or are in the intersection, you may proceed with caution.

When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must....

Must not pass on the left using the oncoming traffic lane. Many roads have lane markings that tell when you cannot see far enough to pass. You must not pass when there is a solid center line on your side of the road.

Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing.

Rear. Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look to the rear while backing.

All regulatory devices on the road instruct you

Regulatory devices instruct you to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed. All regulatory devices indicate action required by the driver. Failure to comply is subject to penalty.

What is this sign?

This sign prohibits drivers from turning around in the middle of a street or at an intersection.

When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make...

When making a right turn from a four-lane highway, drivers must enter the right lane well in advance and make a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.

A flashing yellow arrow means...

A yellow arrow means that the protection of a green arrow is ending; if you are turning in the direction of the arrow, you should prepare to stop and give the right-of-way to oncoming traffic before turning.

On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks...

Left edge of the pavement. On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks the left edge of the pavement.

What does this sign prohibit?

This sign means that drivers are prohibited from making a right turn. These signs are located on the side of a road or hanging over the lane of travel.

If there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the _________ are usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic.

Middle lanes. Smooth driving allows you to keep more distance between yourself and other drivers. It also helps save gas. During ordinary driving, drive in the lane that has the smoothest flow of traffic. If there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the middle lane, or lanes, are usually the smoothest.

In a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, do not turn the ignition to the lock position while driving as it will cause...

The steering wheel to lock. The basic rule a driver must follow when operating a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system is to never turn the ignition to the lock position when the vehicle is in motion. The steering wheel will lock when trying to turn, and the control of the vehicle will be lost.

If you are parked parallel to the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.

When you parallel park on the right-hand side of the street, you must signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder before pulling out into traffic. If you are parked parallel to the left-hand side of a one-way street, signal a right turn and look over your right shoulder before moving into traffic.

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must...

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, signal just after you pass through the intersection. If you signal earlier, another driver may think you are turning at the intersection.

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by...

If you double your speed, your braking distance does not become twice as long, but becomes four times as far.

Using your horn is not allowed under these circumstances...

It is illegal to sound your horn when approaching or passing a horse. Do not use your horn around blind pedestrians as it could confuse or frighten them. Use your horn sparingly—various kinds of violence begin with a driver honking their horn.

A sign with an orange background and black letters indicates

A construction zone sign. Construction signs are used to notify drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions on or near the traveled way. All temporary signs in work zones have an orange background and black letters or symbols.

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by...

Braking too hard at a high speed. This type of skid is usually caused by braking too hard at a high speed and locking the wheels. The vehicle will skid no matter which way the steering wheel is turned. Take your foot off the brake to unlock the wheels. Then straighten the front wheels as the vehicle begins to straighten out. Slow the vehicle gradually until you are at a safe speed to continue driving.

When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must...

If you are entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you are required to stop your vehicle and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians and other vehicles. (hint: do not just slow down)

If another driver is passing your vehicle, you must...

When another driver is passing, you must stay in the lane and do not increase your speed. Allow the driver to pass safely.

This numbered figure shows...

This sign shows the clearance between the bridge and the road ahead. Vehicles more than the posted height cannot clear the bridge.

If someone is following you too closely, you must...

If someone is following you too closely (tailgating), you must slow down and encourage the driver behind you to pass and avoid being hit from behind.

If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you must...

Slowly return to the pavement. If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, do not try to turn back onto the pavement right away. This might throw the vehicle off balance. You must try to slow down, regain control, and turn slowly onto the road.

What is the shoulder of the road?

A road shoulder is a strip of land immediately adjacent to the traffic lane of a road not bordered by kerb & channel. The shoulder may be sealed in the case of highways and major roads, but it is typically unsealed and of a lesser depth and perhaps constructed of inferior material than the adjacent traffic lane.

Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to...

Guide drivers into certain traffic lanes. guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes. These are placed in the roadway or mounted on vehicles to advise approaching motorists of lane closures. Begin your merge well in advance of the sign.

What is an interchange?

In the field of road transport, an interchange is a road junction that typically uses grade separation, and one or more ramps, to permit traffic on at least one highway to pass through the junction without directly crossing any other traffic stream.

What is true about interchanges?

For all interchanges on expressways or interstate highways, you should use exit and entrance ramps, which are provided at the sides of the highways. Do not use median crossovers, as these are for authorized vehicles, such as emergency and maintenance vehicles.

Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by...

Drivers approaching in either direction. Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by other drivers approaching from either direction. Do not make a U-turn where signs prohibit doing so.

Drivers must maintain windshield wipers in good operating condition because...

Windshield wipers keep the rain and snow off the windshield. They should be in good operating condition.

All work zone symbols or signs have...

An orange background with black letters. All temporary signs in work zones have an orange background and black letters or symbols. These signs can be found on either side of the road and tell you what and how soon you will encounter a work zone.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about safety belts?

"You will be trapped after an accident if you wear a safety belt." Your chances of being killed are 25% greater if you are thrown from the car. You must wear a safety belt while driving.