dmv practice test

When used on roadways, bicyclists are considered:
A. A hazard
B. Vehicles
C. Dangerous

b

Motorcycle/scooter/moped operators:
A. Are easy to see and determine what they will do
B. Must share a traffic lane with another vehicle
C. Have the right to use a complete traffic lane

c

Reaction time is slower after:
A. Drinking alcohol
B. Sleeping
C. Working hard

a

The first thing that a drink of alcohol affects is:
A. Vision
B. Judgement and skills
C. Balance

b

Passenger restrictions apply to 16- and 17-year-old license holders (licensed on or after August 1, 2008) for how long?
A. 3 months
B. 12 months
C. 6 months

b

As of August 1, 2008, what is the nighttime curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds?
A. 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
B. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
C. 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.

b

This sign means:
A. Traffic signal ahead – prepare to speed up
B. Flashing amber light ahead – proceed with caution
C. Traffic signal ahead – the light may be red

c

You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
A. 5 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 10 feet

c

To make a right turn, you should:
A. Speed up to provide more room for the vehicle behind to pass
B. Turn right from any lane
C. Turn from the right lane

c

To make a left turn, you should:
A. Make the turn from the center lane
B. Make the turn from the left lane
C. Make the turn from any lane, providing you signal well in advance

b

A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means:
A. Both lanes of traffic are going in the same direction
B. Passing is permitted when it is safe
C. Passing is not permitted

b

Signs or lane markings that indicate a No Passing Zone tell you that:
A. There are oncoming cars passing in your direction
B. Passing is permitted only in daylight hours
C. You cannot see far enough ahead to pass

c

This sign means:
A. You can go straight ahead
B. You are approaching a divided highway
C. You can turn left or go straight ahead

This sign means:
A. No turns
B. No outlet
C. No U-turns

c

To pass on a two-lane road, you should:
A. Sound your horn as you pass
B. Flash your headlights as you pass
C. Judge the distance to the first oncoming vehicle

c

After passing, you should move back to the right when:
A. You are one vehicle length ahead
B. You can see both headlights of the vehicle in your rearview mirror
C. You are 50 feet ahead of the vehicle

b

You can pass a vehicle ahead, if it is safe to do so, when:
A. You are on a hill or curve
B. You are on a road with a solid line on your side
C. There is a broken line on your side of the road

c

To enter a gap in highway traffic:
A. Watch only the vehicles behind the gap
B. Check behind, then watch the vehicle ahead
C. Speed up and let vehicles make way

b

When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:
A. Be ready to use the horn
B. Drive more slowly
C. Allow more following distance

c

To enter highway traffic, you need at least:
A. A two-second gap
B. A three-second gap
C. A four-second gap

c

To avoid merging traffic from the right, the best thing to do is:
A. Change lanes to the left
B. Slow down
C. Maintain speed and position

a

If your vehicle fails an emissions inspection, you will have ________ to have the problem fixed and the emissions rechecked.

7 days

30 days

14 days

60 days

60 days

what does sign meat

road slippery when wet

what does this mean

vehicles traveling in either directions can make a left turn

In Connecticut, you may not park your vehicle

within 50 feet of a stop sign.

within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

within 25 feet of a pedestrian safety zone.

within 30 feet of a pedestrian safety zone.

25 feet of pedestrian safety zone

This sign indicates that you are approaching

a divided highway.

a railroad crossing.

a hospital

a crossroad.

a crossroad

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

your drivers lisence will be revoked

you'll be let off with a warning.

you may be issued a citation.

you may be required to submit to a DMV vision test.

you will be issued a citation

What does this sign mean

road curves ahead sharply

what does this sign indicate

road curves to the right, then to left

Unbalanced tires or low tire pressures can cause

faster tire wear.

decreased stopping distance.

improved fuel economy.

all of the above

faster tire wear

To pass the DMV vision test, your visual acuity must be ______ or better.

20/50

20/20

20/30

20/40

20/40

what does sign indicate

you are on us route 40

What does this zone indicate

rest zone ahead

In Connecticut, which of the following statements is FALSE?

You may use your parking lights when driving in dim light.

You must use your headlights whenever visibility is poor.

You must use your headlights from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

You should use low-beam headlights when driving in fog, heavy rain, or heavy snow.

You may use your parking lights when driving in dim light

An __________ is the connection of an expressway to a road or another expressway by a series of ramps.

interchange

exit ramp

entrance ramp

intersection

Interchange

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

left edge of pavement

none

should not leave pavement

freeway interchange sign

it moves slower than all other vehicles

_________ mean(s) that passing is not allowed in either direction.

double solid yellow line

Because of their size, trucks and buses may move _________ to make a right turn.

into the right lane

onto the shoulder

into the left lane

beyond the intersection

into left lane

When driving in rural areas, you must pay more attention to

acceleration lanes.

sunrises and sunsets.

unmarked railroad crossings and hidden intersections.

steep hills.

unmarked railroad crossings and hidden intersections

Connecticut law requires you to leave at least ________ of space when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction.

10 feet

5 feet

7 feet

3 feet

3 feet

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

make a right turn.

slow down or stop.

make a left turn.

go straight.

slow down or stop

To recover from a skid, what should you do?

Brake immediately and carefully steer opposite to the direction in which you want the front of your vehicle to go.

Brake immediately and carefully steer in the direction in which you want the front of your vehicle to go.

Ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer opposite to the direction in which you want the front of your vehicle to go.

Ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction in which you want the front of your vehicle to go.

Ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction in which you want the front of your vehicle to go.

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means

you may make a U-turn.

you should stay in your lane.

you may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so.

you should reduce your speed.

you should stay in your lane

When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must

change lanes.

keep right.

increase your speed.

keep left.

keep right

Steam coming from underneath the hood of your vehicle may mean that

your cooling system has overheated.

your antilock brakes have failed.

there is a short circuit in the electrical system.

there is a danger of fire.

cooling system overheated

f you skid while hydroplaning, you should

release the gas pedal.

switch off the engine.

speed up.

brake hard.

release the gas

At night, you should use your high-beam headlights in all of the following situations EXCEPT

in fog, snow, or heavy rain.

in construction areas.

where there may be people alongside the roadway.

on unfamiliar roads.

in fog, snow or heavy rain

Stopping on the pavement or shoulder is only allowed

in an emergency or if your vehicle is unable to go any farther.

to make a right turn.

to pick up or let off passengers.

to make a left turn.

in an emergency or if your vehicle is unable to go any farther.

What is the first rule of a safe and legal turn?

Increase your speed.

Reduce your speed.

Cut off the corner while turning.

Move into the proper lane well before the turn.

Move into the proper lane well before the turn.

On a roadway with three or more lanes going in the same direction, which lanes usually offer the smoothest flow of traffic?

Middle lanes

Acceleration lanes

Left lane

Right lane

middle lane

Don't turn your ignition key to the lock position while your vehicle is in motion because it will cause

the brakes to fail.

the gas pedal to lock.

the steering wheel to lock.

the engine to fail.

the steering wheel to lock

what does this sign idnicate

there’s a downgrade ahead

The danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur are called

No-Zones.

round spots.

no-passing zones.

empty spots.

no-zone

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by

the drive wheels losing traction with the road surface.

pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time.

braking too hard at a high speed.

the ignition being turned to the lock position while the vehicle is still in motion.

breaking too hard at high speed

You are more likely to survive a car crash if you use _________ together.

the lap and shoulder belts

the lap belt and a helmet

none of the above

the lap and shoulder belts

When entering a main road from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must

come to a complete stop and turn right onto the road you are entering.

come to a complete stop and then yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles on the road you are entering.

come to a complete stop and turn left onto the road you are entering.

come to a complete stop and then yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles on the road you are entering.

On an expressway, you can avoid highway hypnosis by

constantly changing lanes.

listening to very loud music.

constantly talking on your cell phone.

constantly shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another.

constantly shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another.

To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you, use __________ and adjust it before you drive.

a reflective mirror

a day/night mirror

a dark-colored mirror

a lighting filter

day/night mirror

If you've already entered an intersection to turn left and the traffic light changes to yellow, you should

turn right.

remain stopped in the middle of the intersection until the light turns green for you.

go straight and make a U-turn.

turn left.

turn left

worn tires increase chances of

hydroplasing

hand over hand steering technique for

sharp turns

how many seconds do safe drivers look ahead of their vehicle?

12 seconds

what is blocking the box/gridlock

drivers cant enter intersection due to heavy traffic

what to do if no reduced speed limit sign near a wrk zone

use normal speed limit

up to 1000$ fine for…and driver retraining program and points off lisence for..

endagering highway worker

what is fine for distracted driving in a workzone

doubled

vulnerable user law is

higher penalties for people who kill or injure vulnerable users