permit test flashcards

how many days do u have after failing an emissions inspection to fix it?

60 days

If the vehicle pulls to one side when the brake is applied this would indicate a problem in…

the braking system

worn or bald tires can…

increase your stopping distance and make turning more difficult when the road is wet.

unbalanced tires and low-pressure cause…

faster tire wear, reduce fuel economy, and make the vehicle harder to steer and stop

hydroplaning

when a vehicle's tires lose contact with the road and are unable to grip it

penny test

checks wear:

• 1. Take a penny and hold Abraham Lincoln’s body between your thumb and forefinger.

• 2. Select a point on your tire where the tread appears to be lowest and place Lincoln’s head into one of the grooves.

• 3. If any part of Lincoln’s head is covered by the tread, you’re driving with the safe amount of tread. If your tread gets below that, your car’s ability to grip the road in adverse conditions is greatly reduced.

If the vehicle bounces a lot, after a bump or a stop, or is hard to control

you may need new shocks or other suspension parts

Never run the motor in…….

a closed garage

You should be able to see out the _____ window with the ____ mirror

back, rear view

If either the driver or the passenger fails to wear the seat belt, each could be cited for a seat belt violation and fined…

$75

if under age 2, or weighing less than 30 pounds, regardless of age, restraint req

Rear-facing-only car seat or rear facing convertible seat with a 5-point harness

Age 2 to 5, or weighing less than 40 pounds, regardless of age, restraint req

Rear- or forward-facing child restraint with a 5-point harness

Age 5 to 8, or weighing between 40-60 pounds

5 point-harness or booster seat

Age 8 or older and weighing 60 pounds or more

Booster seat or seat belt

Connecticut law requires continuous _____ on any registered vehicle.

insurance coverage

Hand-over-Hand steering method

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.

Push/Pull steering method

In the Push/Pull method a driver’s knuckles should be facing outward as the hands are holding the steering wheel firmly on the outside rim. Push one hand to the 12 o’clock position letting the wheel slide through the other hand. Bring that hand to the 1 or 11 o’clock position and then pull down. The other hand slides back to the original starting position. Continue as necessary until the process is complete. If this is done correctly, the two hands will never cross and will remain on the wheel at all times.

oncoming traffic, including bicycles, always has the

right of way