CT DMV LEARNER'S PERMIT PRACTICE
1. When a vehicle does not pass an emissions inspection, the driver will be given
to have the problem fixed and the emissions re-checked.
Answer: Yourvehicle may be required to have an emissions inspection at an
authorized inspectionstation. If the vehicle does not pass, you will be given 60 days
to have the problemfixed and the emissions re-checked. (2 months)
2. When you are being followed too closely, you should...
Answer: If you are beingfollowed closely, pull to the right and allow the vehicle
behind you to pass.
3. This sign indicates...
Answer: This sign indicates that the pavement is wet. Whenpavement is wet, drivers
should reduce their speed.
4. Vehicles should not be parked within of a fire
hydrant.
Answer: 10 feet.
25 feet from a pedestrian safety zone.
25 feet from a stop sign.
5. At a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs to pass.
Answer: At a speed of55 mph, a vehicle needs about 10 seconds to pass. That means
a driver needs a10-second opening in oncoming traffic and sight distance to pass.
6. When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction,
you must...
Answer: When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching fromany
direction, you must pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the rightas
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.
7. These lines indicate...
Answer: These center lanes are reserved for making left turns (or U-turns, when
they are permitted), but can be used by vehicles traveling in bothdirections. On the
pavement, left-turn arrows for traffic in one direction alternate withleft-turn arrows
for traffic coming from the other direction. These lanes are markedon each side by
solid and dashed yellow lines.
8. This warning sign indicates...
Answer: Sharp curve ahead. This sign warns you of a change in direction or
narrowing of the road.You may find several of these signs onthe outside of a sharp
,curve or on approaches to a narrow bridge.
9. If you are driving on an icy road where the posted speed limit is 50 mph, you
should...........
Answer 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.
10. This sign indicates...
Answer: 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 usingan arrow symbol.
These signs can be located on the side of the road or hanging overthe lane of travel.
Sometimes arrows are painted on the road as a supplement to thesign.
11. 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
checkingfor pedestrians.
12. The vertical rectangular traffic sign generally gives..
Answer: Vertical rectangularsigns generally give instructions or tell you traffic law.
Horizontal signs may give directions or information. Such as speed limits.
13. Which of the following statements about safety belts is correct?
Answer: Driversand 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.
14. This sign represents...
Answer: This is a US route marker sign. The shape and colorof a route number sign
indicate the type of roadway: interstate, US, state, city, orcounty road.
15. A dashed yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that...
Answer: A dashed yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is
permittedon the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line.
16. When you are driving at night and there are no oncoming vehicles, you
should...
Answer: 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.
17. If you skid while hydroplaning, you should...
,Answer: Release the accelerator. Whendriving 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.
18. Motorists are required to allow a minimum safe distance of when passing
a bicycle traveling in the same direction.
Answer: 3 feet. Motorists should be alert for bicyclists along the roadway because
cyclists are often difficult to see. Extracaution is necessary. Motorists are required to
allow a minimum safe distance of 3feet when passing a bicycle traveling in the
same direction.
19. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means...
Answer: A solid white line betweenlanes of traffic means that drivers should stay in
their lane. Drivers should not crossthe lanes unless a special situation requires them
to change lanes.
20. If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a cross buck sign,
you should...
Answer: Slow and proceed with caution. If a railroad grade crossing hasno 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.
21. This sign means...
Answer: This sign means that workers are performing maintenanceon the roadway.
Drivers must reduce speed and change lanes away from workers.
22. What should you do if you approach a horse being ridden on the highway?-
Answer: Slow down. (hint: do not flash lights or blow the car horn)
23. A flashing yellow traffic light means:
Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution(hint: not stop entirely)
24. During heavy traffic, drivers are prohibited from entering any
intersection,unlessthere is sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to
accommodate their vehicle without obstructing the passage of other vehiclesor
pedestrians. NOT doing so is referred to as...
Answer: "Blocking the box."
25. This road sign generally means...
Answer: The road ahead curves to the right, then the left. (hint: not right and left
turns ahead, depicts actual direction, also does notindicate a winding road or simply
a right turn.)
26. This road sign indicates...
Answer: Crossroads.
, 27. If your driver's license says you must wear corrective lenses and you are
stoppedby a law enforcement officer while not wearing them, you maybe...
Answer: Issued a citation.
28. A new driver's license is valid for 5-1/2 to 7 years and will expire...
Answer: On thedriver's birthday of the last year.
29. Know these...
Answer: Signs. Some flash cards dedicated to signs but not all.
30. 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.
Answer: 11pm to 5am.
31. When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure cancause....
Answer: Faster tire wear.
32. If you fail the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test, your operator's license willbe
suspended for at least...
Answer: 45 days.
33. If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you
should...
Answer: Not stop until the tires are gripping the road again, keep steering the wheel
straight and ease your foot off the gas pedal.
34. Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phonewhile
driving for 16-17 year old drivers?
Answer: Prohibited. Phone should be kept in glove compartment.
35. Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phonewhile
driving for adult drivers?
Answer: Hands free cell phone use.
36. When a road is too narrow for cars and bikes to ride side-by-side, bicyclists
should...
Answer: Ride near or in the center of the lane. Bicyclists have the right.
37. The correct hand signal indicating a right turn is...
Answer: Extending the arm andhand upwards.
38. Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true?
1. When a vehicle does not pass an emissions inspection, the driver will be given
to have the problem fixed and the emissions re-checked.
Answer: Yourvehicle may be required to have an emissions inspection at an
authorized inspectionstation. If the vehicle does not pass, you will be given 60 days
to have the problemfixed and the emissions re-checked. (2 months)
2. When you are being followed too closely, you should...
Answer: If you are beingfollowed closely, pull to the right and allow the vehicle
behind you to pass.
3. This sign indicates...
Answer: This sign indicates that the pavement is wet. Whenpavement is wet, drivers
should reduce their speed.
4. Vehicles should not be parked within of a fire
hydrant.
Answer: 10 feet.
25 feet from a pedestrian safety zone.
25 feet from a stop sign.
5. At a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs to pass.
Answer: At a speed of55 mph, a vehicle needs about 10 seconds to pass. That means
a driver needs a10-second opening in oncoming traffic and sight distance to pass.
6. When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction,
you must...
Answer: When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching fromany
direction, you must pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the rightas
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.
7. These lines indicate...
Answer: These center lanes are reserved for making left turns (or U-turns, when
they are permitted), but can be used by vehicles traveling in bothdirections. On the
pavement, left-turn arrows for traffic in one direction alternate withleft-turn arrows
for traffic coming from the other direction. These lanes are markedon each side by
solid and dashed yellow lines.
8. This warning sign indicates...
Answer: Sharp curve ahead. This sign warns you of a change in direction or
narrowing of the road.You may find several of these signs onthe outside of a sharp
,curve or on approaches to a narrow bridge.
9. If you are driving on an icy road where the posted speed limit is 50 mph, you
should...........
Answer 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.
10. This sign indicates...
Answer: 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 usingan arrow symbol.
These signs can be located on the side of the road or hanging overthe lane of travel.
Sometimes arrows are painted on the road as a supplement to thesign.
11. 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
checkingfor pedestrians.
12. The vertical rectangular traffic sign generally gives..
Answer: Vertical rectangularsigns generally give instructions or tell you traffic law.
Horizontal signs may give directions or information. Such as speed limits.
13. Which of the following statements about safety belts is correct?
Answer: Driversand 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.
14. This sign represents...
Answer: This is a US route marker sign. The shape and colorof a route number sign
indicate the type of roadway: interstate, US, state, city, orcounty road.
15. A dashed yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that...
Answer: A dashed yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is
permittedon the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line.
16. When you are driving at night and there are no oncoming vehicles, you
should...
Answer: 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.
17. If you skid while hydroplaning, you should...
,Answer: Release the accelerator. Whendriving 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.
18. Motorists are required to allow a minimum safe distance of when passing
a bicycle traveling in the same direction.
Answer: 3 feet. Motorists should be alert for bicyclists along the roadway because
cyclists are often difficult to see. Extracaution is necessary. Motorists are required to
allow a minimum safe distance of 3feet when passing a bicycle traveling in the
same direction.
19. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means...
Answer: A solid white line betweenlanes of traffic means that drivers should stay in
their lane. Drivers should not crossthe lanes unless a special situation requires them
to change lanes.
20. If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a cross buck sign,
you should...
Answer: Slow and proceed with caution. If a railroad grade crossing hasno 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.
21. This sign means...
Answer: This sign means that workers are performing maintenanceon the roadway.
Drivers must reduce speed and change lanes away from workers.
22. What should you do if you approach a horse being ridden on the highway?-
Answer: Slow down. (hint: do not flash lights or blow the car horn)
23. A flashing yellow traffic light means:
Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution(hint: not stop entirely)
24. During heavy traffic, drivers are prohibited from entering any
intersection,unlessthere is sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to
accommodate their vehicle without obstructing the passage of other vehiclesor
pedestrians. NOT doing so is referred to as...
Answer: "Blocking the box."
25. This road sign generally means...
Answer: The road ahead curves to the right, then the left. (hint: not right and left
turns ahead, depicts actual direction, also does notindicate a winding road or simply
a right turn.)
26. This road sign indicates...
Answer: Crossroads.
, 27. If your driver's license says you must wear corrective lenses and you are
stoppedby a law enforcement officer while not wearing them, you maybe...
Answer: Issued a citation.
28. A new driver's license is valid for 5-1/2 to 7 years and will expire...
Answer: On thedriver's birthday of the last year.
29. Know these...
Answer: Signs. Some flash cards dedicated to signs but not all.
30. 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.
Answer: 11pm to 5am.
31. When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure cancause....
Answer: Faster tire wear.
32. If you fail the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test, your operator's license willbe
suspended for at least...
Answer: 45 days.
33. If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you
should...
Answer: Not stop until the tires are gripping the road again, keep steering the wheel
straight and ease your foot off the gas pedal.
34. Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phonewhile
driving for 16-17 year old drivers?
Answer: Prohibited. Phone should be kept in glove compartment.
35. Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phonewhile
driving for adult drivers?
Answer: Hands free cell phone use.
36. When a road is too narrow for cars and bikes to ride side-by-side, bicyclists
should...
Answer: Ride near or in the center of the lane. Bicyclists have the right.
37. The correct hand signal indicating a right turn is...
Answer: Extending the arm andhand upwards.
38. Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true?
