CONNECTICUT PERMIT ACTUAL EXAM Q&A
2026 STUDY GUIDE GRADED A+
◉ Brain part assessing risk does not develop until ___ ___ . Answer:
Mid 20s
◉ Fatal crashes are more likely to occur at _. Young drivers are at higher
risk for _ _. Answer: Night... Drowsy driving
◉ Teens have lowest rate of _________ use. Answer: Seatbelt
◉ ___ drinks are needed tho impair teen´s driving ability. Answer: 1
◉ Connecticut´s policy on teens drunk driving Answer: Zero tolerance
◉ Financial consequences of crash or citation Answer: Insurance rates,
liability
◉ Permit must be carried... Answer: Whenever operating a vehicle
◉ The permit is valid... Answer: Until license is obtained or 2 years
after issued
,◉ Passenger restrictions first 6 months (16-17 old drivers) Answer:
Instructor, parents (one with license), at least 20 yr old with license for
four years
◉ Passenger restrictions second six months (16-17 old drivers)
Answer: Instructor, 20 yr old with 4 year license, immediate family
◉ 16-17 curfew Answer: 11 pm-5 am excerpt for work, school,
religion, medical necessity, or in safe ride program
◉ Etc restrictions 16-17 Answer: - transport more passengers than
seatbelts
-operate vehicle with public transportation permit or vanpool permit
- use cell phone or mobile electronic device
- transport motorcycle passenger for 6 months after endorsement
issuance
◉ Non commercial drivers license Answer: Class d
Any vehicle excerpt commercial
◉ Combination vehicles Answer: Class a
Any combination of vehicles with gross combination weight rating
(GCWR) of 26,001+ lb
,Mostly trucks
Require more skill and knowledge than other classes
May also drive class B and class C
◉ Heavy straight vehicles Answer: Single vehicle with 26,001 GVWR
our towing vehicle of less than 10,000 lb
Straight trucks and large buses
May also drive class C
◉ Small vehicles Answer: Class C
Single vehicle with GVWR less than 26,001 lb or designed to toe
vehicle of less than 10,000 lb
Must have commercial drivers license because of cargo carried (people,
hazardous waste)
Must be over 18
◉ Only the _ can stop the vehicle Answer: Breaks
◉ 4 lights outside car include Answer: Turn signals, break lights, tail
lights, head lights
◉ Break lights are needed to Answer: Tell other drivers you are
stopping
, ◉ Turn lights are needed to Answer: Tell other drivers you are turning
◉ Out of line headlight Answer: Headlight does not help you and may
blind other drivers
◉ During the winter, you should clear _,_,_ _ _ _ before you drive
Answer: Ice, snow, frost off your windows before you drive
◉ Worn and bald tires will... Answer: Increase stopping distance and
make turning more difficult when road is wet
◉ Unbalanced tires and low pressure... Answer: Cause faster tire wear,
reduce fuel economy, and make vehicle harder to steer and stop
◉ Worn tires increase _..._ Answer: Effect of hydroplaning and
increase the chance of having a flat tire
◉ Suspension system Answer: Helps control vehicle and provides
comfortable ride over varying road surfaces
◉ Exhaust system Answer: Helps reduce noise from engine, cools hot
gases, and moves gases to tear
2026 STUDY GUIDE GRADED A+
◉ Brain part assessing risk does not develop until ___ ___ . Answer:
Mid 20s
◉ Fatal crashes are more likely to occur at _. Young drivers are at higher
risk for _ _. Answer: Night... Drowsy driving
◉ Teens have lowest rate of _________ use. Answer: Seatbelt
◉ ___ drinks are needed tho impair teen´s driving ability. Answer: 1
◉ Connecticut´s policy on teens drunk driving Answer: Zero tolerance
◉ Financial consequences of crash or citation Answer: Insurance rates,
liability
◉ Permit must be carried... Answer: Whenever operating a vehicle
◉ The permit is valid... Answer: Until license is obtained or 2 years
after issued
,◉ Passenger restrictions first 6 months (16-17 old drivers) Answer:
Instructor, parents (one with license), at least 20 yr old with license for
four years
◉ Passenger restrictions second six months (16-17 old drivers)
Answer: Instructor, 20 yr old with 4 year license, immediate family
◉ 16-17 curfew Answer: 11 pm-5 am excerpt for work, school,
religion, medical necessity, or in safe ride program
◉ Etc restrictions 16-17 Answer: - transport more passengers than
seatbelts
-operate vehicle with public transportation permit or vanpool permit
- use cell phone or mobile electronic device
- transport motorcycle passenger for 6 months after endorsement
issuance
◉ Non commercial drivers license Answer: Class d
Any vehicle excerpt commercial
◉ Combination vehicles Answer: Class a
Any combination of vehicles with gross combination weight rating
(GCWR) of 26,001+ lb
,Mostly trucks
Require more skill and knowledge than other classes
May also drive class B and class C
◉ Heavy straight vehicles Answer: Single vehicle with 26,001 GVWR
our towing vehicle of less than 10,000 lb
Straight trucks and large buses
May also drive class C
◉ Small vehicles Answer: Class C
Single vehicle with GVWR less than 26,001 lb or designed to toe
vehicle of less than 10,000 lb
Must have commercial drivers license because of cargo carried (people,
hazardous waste)
Must be over 18
◉ Only the _ can stop the vehicle Answer: Breaks
◉ 4 lights outside car include Answer: Turn signals, break lights, tail
lights, head lights
◉ Break lights are needed to Answer: Tell other drivers you are
stopping
, ◉ Turn lights are needed to Answer: Tell other drivers you are turning
◉ Out of line headlight Answer: Headlight does not help you and may
blind other drivers
◉ During the winter, you should clear _,_,_ _ _ _ before you drive
Answer: Ice, snow, frost off your windows before you drive
◉ Worn and bald tires will... Answer: Increase stopping distance and
make turning more difficult when road is wet
◉ Unbalanced tires and low pressure... Answer: Cause faster tire wear,
reduce fuel economy, and make vehicle harder to steer and stop
◉ Worn tires increase _..._ Answer: Effect of hydroplaning and
increase the chance of having a flat tire
◉ Suspension system Answer: Helps control vehicle and provides
comfortable ride over varying road surfaces
◉ Exhaust system Answer: Helps reduce noise from engine, cools hot
gases, and moves gases to tear
