CT Learner's Permit Practice Test
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.
Slow down, proceed with caution and be prepared to stop for vehicles entering traffic with poor view.
Proceed through the light after coming to full stop first.
What is the minimum safe 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.
What should you have a mechanic check if your vehicle pulls to one side when braking?
The Brakes.
The Tires.
The Accelerator.
The Engine.
How far ahead should you look while driving in the city?
At least 12 seconds.
At least 6 seconds.
At least 10 seconds.
At least 8 seconds.
The speed limit is 45 and it is raining, how much are you required to reduce your speed?
10 mph
5 mph
15 mph
20 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.
What are you required to do in rain or snow?
Increase your following distance and reduce your speed.
Decrease your following distance and decrease your speed.
Maintain your following distance.
Maintain your speed.
What category of road sign does a stop sign belong to?
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 high beam head lights, what should you do?
Look to the right side of the road to guide your vehicle and avoid the glare.
Look to the left side of the road.
Look straight ahead.
Stare into the headlights until your eyes adjust.
What does a triangular shaped red and white sign mean?
Yield the Right of Way.
Railroad Crossing.
No Passing.
Pedestrian Crossing.
What does a broken yellow line on your side of the road indicate?
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.
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 highway?
About 1 Mile, 18 seconds or 16 blocks.
About 1/4 Mile, 12 seconds or 4 blocks.
About 1/2 Mile, 22 seconds or 8 blocks.
About 1/3 mile, 9 seconds, or 3 blocks.
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 to a speed where you can stop in the distance you can see ahead.
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.
Under most conditions, what is a safe following distance?
3 seconds or more.
2 seconds.
2 car lengths for every 10 miles per hour of speed.
1 car length for every 10 miles per hour of speed.
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 mean?
Stop and treat this light as a stop sign.
Yield to traffic and pedestrians on the road you are about to cross or enter.
Use Caution.
Slow Down.
Drivers must yield to pedestrians:
At All Times.
Only in Crosswalks.
During Inclement Weather.
Only in School Zones.
What do speed limit signs tell road users?
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.
What should you do if you hydroplane?
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 other answers are correct.
The blind spots where trucks will not be able to see you are?
Directly behind the truck.
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 other answers are correct.
What should you do when driving behind a motorcycle?
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 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.
Reduce your speed and increase following distance.
Increase Your Speed.
Pull over to the side of the road and stop.
An emergency vehicle with siren on and lights flashing comes up behind you, what should you do?
Slow down and keep moving.
Speed up and get out of the way.
Maintain your speed.
Pull over to the right and stop.
What should you do if you are angry before you drive?
Put some relaxing music on the stereo as you drive.
Calm down before you drive.
Breath deeply as you drive to calm yourself down.
Concentrate and be cautious as you drive.
What are you required to do if you are being passed on a two lane road?
Speed up to stay ahead of the vehicle.
Maintain your speed and position.
Pull off the road.
Slow down to yield to the passing driver and let them safely return to the drive lane.
What are you required to do if you are approaching a green light and it changes to the yellow light?
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.
When are you required to stop for a school bus?
Even when the red lights are not flashing.
In school zones.
When its red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out.
On school days.
Which lane are your required to drive in if you have two lanes in your direction of travel?
Drive in any lane.
Drive in the left lane.
Stay in the right lane except to pass or turn left.
None of the above.
What is the best thing to do if you are being tailgated?
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 are corect.
A driver under 18 yrs. of age arrested for OUI refuses to submit to a BAC test will have their license suspended for _______________.
30 days
45 days
120 days
180 days
What does a solid yellow line on your side mean?
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. What should you do?
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, you do not have to stop.
How do you make your vehicle easier to see in bad weather?
Turning on your headlights.
Turning on your parking lights.
Flash your high beams.
Turning on your emergency flashers.
Your vehicle has a mechanical problem. What should you do?
Signal and pull into the slow lane.
Signal, pull over into the shoulder or near the curb and activate your hazard lights.
Stop in your lane, get out, and direct traffic around your car.
Stop in your lane and put on your hazard lights.
What could happen if you drive too fast on a wet road?
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 or skid.
Which of the following statements is false?
Seat belts are not necessary if your vehicle has an airbag.
Seat belts keep you from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident.
Seat belts prevent you from striking hard surfaces like the windshield and steering wheel.
Seat belts 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 other answers are correct.
What should you watch out for as you approach a work zone?
Cones, barrels, orange signs, large vehicles, or workers in bright colored vests.
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 and lane closures.
Scenic roads ahead.
Weather conditions.
What should you do when driving through a work zone?
Be aware that the traffic pattern never changes and you can drive in any lane.
Drive through at whatever speed is necessary to get past all the backed up traffic.
You can drive in any lane even if there are workers in that lane as long as they have on hard hats.
You should follow the directions of signs, flaggers and police officers.
Work zone speed limits are __________.
Always the same as the posted limit
Not necessary to follow.
Usually posted on a construction sign as you approach the work zone.
Are always set to 40 mph on the highway.
What colors appear on work zone signs?
Orange background with black letters.
Yellow background with black letters
White with black letters.
Blue or green with white letters.
Which statement about mobile electronic devices is true for drivers under the age of 18?
Drivers under the age 18 can use a hands free mobile device.
Drivers under the age 18 are not allowed to use any mobile electronic devices while behind the wheel.
Drivers under the age 18 are allowed to use head phones/ear buds when driving.
Drivers under the age 18 can set GPS directions while driving.
Which of the following is a distraction for drivers?
Stopping for traffic.
Playing the radio.
Anything that takes your attention away from driving like reading a billboard, changing the radio station or sending a text message.
Nothing to worry about if your a good driver.
Which of the following is a distractions inside the vehicle?
People/objects in the roadway.
Talking to passengers.
Police pulling someone over.
A bumper sticker on the car in front of you.
Which of the following are ways to avoid distraction while driving?
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 other answers are correct.
In Connecticut, anyone endangering a highway worker within a work zone could face fines of up to ?
$100
$500
$1000
$1500
Which statement about fatigue is false?
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.
Which of the following are warning signs of fatigue?
Trouble focusing, keeping your eyes open.
Drifting from your lane and tailgating.
Impaired reaction time and judgement.
All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following ways help 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.
What type of crash do fatigue related crashes tend to be?
Multiple vehicles.
Single Vehicle.
Rear-end crashes.
Head-on crashes.
Which of the following health problems affect your ability to drive?
Bad cold.
Virus.
Infection.
All of the other answers are correct.
Which of 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 can help 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.
Which of the following is a mobile electronic device?
Laptop computer.
PDA or paging device.
Text-messaging device.
All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following statements are part of Connecticut's seat belt law?
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 anyone to ride in a vehicle without a seat belt.
All of the other answers are correct.
What child restraint is required for an infant under the age 2 and weight less than 30 pounds?
An infant under age 2 and less than 30 pounds must be in a car seat.
An infant under age 2 and less than 30 pounds must be in a rear-facing-only car seat or convertible seat with 5-point harness.
An infant under age 2 and less than 30 bounds must be in a booster seat.
An infant under age 2 and less than 30 pounds must be in a seat belt.
What child restraint system is required for a child age 2 to 5 years of age and less than 40 pounds?
A rear facing seat.
A seat belt.
A rear- forward-facing child restraint with a 5-point harness.
An approved booster seat.
What type of child restraint system is required for a child 8 years of age or older and weighing between 40 to 60 pounds?
A 5 point-harness or booster seat.
A child convertible seat with 5-point safety harness.
An approved booster seat with just the lap belt secured.
An approved car seat.
What type of restraint system is required for a child 8 years and older or 60 pounds or more?
An approved booster seat or seat belt with both lap and shoulder belt securing the booster seat or a seat belt.
A rear facing car seat.
A seat belt
An approved booster seat.
Who does the Zero Tolerance law apply to and at what BAC would they be considered Operating Under the Influence of alcohol?
Anyone found to have a BAC of 0.06.
Anyone under the age of 21 with a BAC of 0.02 or higher.
Anyone age 21 or older with a BAC of 0.08.
Anyone age 16 to 21 with a BAC of 0.00.
Which of the following violations of law are no longer protected under the Youthful Offender Law?
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 other answers are correct.
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.
90-Day suspension, $175 license restoration fee.
30-Day suspension, $175 license restoration fee.
6-Month suspension, $175 license restoration fee.
What is the suspension, licenese restoration fee and possible imprisonment for a the first offense of reckless driving for a 16- or 17-year-old licensed driver?
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.
8-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.
What is the suspension and license restoration fee for a driver under the age of 18 for for speeding by 20 mph or more over the limit on a first offense?
60-Day suspension, $175 license restoration fee court fines.
90-Day suspension, $175 license restoration fee, court fines.
30-Day suspension, $175 license restoration fee, court fines.
6-Month suspension, $175 license restoration fee, court fines.
Why does driving between 11 pm and 5 am hold the highest risk for teen drivers?
Its harder to see in the dark.
Teens are less likely to adapt their driving to the dark.
Teens should be sleeping during these hours and are more likely to fall asleep at the wheeel.
All of the other answers are correct.
A 16 or 17 year-old driver will have to take a driver retraining class if they get 2 moving, which of the following will count as moving violations ?
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".
All of the other answers are correct.
What does a pennant shaped sign mean?
No passing zone.
Passing zone ahead.
Pass with care.
Passing is allowed.
How many hours does the law require a 16-or 17-year-old driver to do before becoming eligible to take their driving test?
8 hours.
20 hours
30 hours
40 hours
What does a circular road sign mean?
You are at the railroad crossing.
Stop ahead.
Railroad crossing is ahead.
Crosswalk ahead.
What does a parking sign displaying a wheel chair mean?
No parking at any time.
Parking for SUV's only.
Parking for Disabled or Handicapped only.
Parking for the elderly or child on board.
What does a diamond shaped sign showing a person walking that has a downward-pointing arrow plaque below indicate?
A school zone.
A pedestrian crossing.
A work zone.
A park ahead.
How long does the passenger restriction for 16- and 17-year old drivers last?
1 month or until their 18th birthday.
3 months or until their 18th birthday.
6 months or until their 18th birthday.
12 months or until their 18th birthday.
You are required to give the riders of motorcycles, motor scooters and mopeds an entire lane when passing them.
True
False
Which lane should you turn right from?
The center lane.
The left lane.
The right lane.
Any lane you want.
Which lane should you turn left from?
The right lane.
The left lane.
The center lane.
Which ever lane you want.
What does a Do Not Pass sign tell drivers?
Passing is permitted only in daylight hours.
There are oncoming cars passing in your direction.
It is illegal to pass and the yellow lines will also be solid.
Passing is permitted as long as there is no oncoming traffic.
What should you do if you want to pass the vehicle in front of you on a two lane road?
Maintain at least a 3 second following distance before your pass because tailgating limits your visibility of the road ahead.
Make sure pavement markings allow you to pass and scan oncoming traffic for approaching vehicles within one third of a mile.
Signal, check traffic in your rear view mirror, side mirror and over your shoulder, move into the coming lane and pass without speeding and then return to the right lane when you can see both head lights of the vehicle you've passed.
All of the other answers are correct.
After passing, when should you move back to the right lane?
When you are one vehicle length ahead of the vehicle you've passed.
When you can see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror.
When you are 50 feet ahead of the other vehicle you have passed.
When you are 100 feet ahead of the other vehicle you have passed.
What type of pavement marking indicates that you may pass when it is safe to do so?
A broken white line.
A solid white line.
A broken yellow line.
A solid yellow line.
What should you do before changing lanes or entering the highway?
Signal and quickly look in your rear view mirror, side mirrors, and over your shoulder.
Check the far lane for anyone moving into your new lane.
Only move over one lane at a time and when all four tires cross into the new lane shut off your signal light.
All of other answers are correct.
You are driving in the right lane on the highway approaching an entrance ramp with a vehicle about to enter your lane, what is the best thing to do?
Change lanes to the left
If the vehicle will reach the merge area first slow down and let them in.
If you will reach the merge area first accelerate slightly to keep the other vehicle behind you.
Maintain speed because the traffic on the ramp is always required to yield to traffic on the highway.
Which errors can fatigue cause?
Difficulty managing the speed limit.
Difficulty judging and maintaining a safe following distance.
Fatigue can make driver's irritable and make you get upset more easily.
All of the other answers are correct.
What is the definition of driver distraction??
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.
Which of the following people are drivers under the age of 18 not licensed to have in their vehicle for the first year of licensure?
Anyone under the age of 21.
Your parents.
Your younger brother or sister.
A licensed commercial driving instructor.
What should you do if you see pedestrians near the road?
Sound your horn and maintain speed.
Speed up to clear the area quickly.
Slow down by easing off the gas pedal and pass with caution.
Maintain speed and pass with caution.
What should you do if a tire blows out?
Apply the brake and hold it.
Hold the steering wheel tightly, use the brakes lightly and pull over safely.
Pull over quickly.
Continue driving below the speed limit to a mechanic or tire shop.
If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following with the exception of ________.
Releasing the brakes so you move with the impact.
Applying your brakes as you are struck.
Letting go of the steering wheel.
Pressing your head firmly against the head restraint.
What does a yellow arrow on a traffic light mean.
You should speed up so you can make the turn before the light changes to red.
Slowdown and proceed with caution if you are going in the direction of the arrow.
Stop if it is safe to do so and give the right of way to oncoming traffic.
Maintain speed and keep going.
What should you do if someone passes you in a no passing zone?
Pull off the road.
Maintain your speed and position.
Slowdown to reduce how long it takes them to pass.
Speed up because it is illegal for the other driver to pass.
When weather conditions require you to have your lights on, which headlights should yo use?
Use your parking lights.
Use your high beams.
Use your low beams.
Use only fog lights.
Why is it dangerous to tailgate motorcycle?
They do not follow the same rules as motor vehicles.
A motorcycle can stop much faster than a passenger vehicle.
The brake more slowly than motor vehicles.
The motorcycle is hard to see around.
How much following distance should you give to a distracted driver?
1-2 seconds.
2-3 seconds.
3-4 seconds.
4-6 seconds.
What are you required to do if you see a pedestrian with a white cane near the edge of the road?
The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.
You must stop and yield the right-of-way to them.
Honk your horn to let them know you are there.
Slow down and proceed with caution as you pass.
In which situation should you not use your horn?
In limited visibility.
You may hit another vehicle.
Near blind pedestrians.
To warn a driver who may not see you approaching.
What is the suspension penalty for a 16- or 17-year-old driver convicted of violating the electric device (cell phone) law, second offense?
A 30 day suspension.
A 60 day suspension.
A 90 day suspension.
A 120 day suspension.
Orange barrels, cones and posts used for in work zones to keep traffic separated from the work zone.
True
False
Which of the following should you do in a work zone?
Scan for road workers, work zone signs, construction vehicles, flaggers, and lane closures.
Slow to the work zone speed limit posted on an orange sign.
Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.
All of the other answers are correct.
What should you do if there are no orange speed limit signs in 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.
You should increase speed to get through the work zone safely.
What color is the shape and color are construction signs?
Square or rectangular with white and red coloring.
Round or octagon with black and yellow coloring.
Diamond or rectangular with orange and black coloring.
Trapezoid with brown background and black images or writing.
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