CT DMV PERMIT |ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND WELL DETAILED
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS| GRADED A+| BRAND NEW 2026/2027 UP-
DATE
In order to take a road test, a 16-17 year old must have.. - ANSWER Learner's permit
proof of completing 8 hour safe driving course
Proof of driver training program
Proof of parental training
licence fee of $72
Is it legally required you wear a seatbelt while in the front seat? - ANSWER Yes, both the
driver and the front seat passenger must wear a seatbelt.
During the first 6 months, 16-17 year old may only drive with what kinds of people? - AN-
SWER licensed driving instructor
-his/her parents or guardians
-1 person who is atlas 20 years old who's license -has not been suspended and has held a li-
cense for 4 consecutive years
After 6 months, a 16-17 year old driver may have what kinds of people in the car? - AN-
SWER immediate family members only
What is the driving curfew for 16-17 year old drivers? - ANSWER 11pm-5am unless driv-
ing for employment, church, school, medical necessity volunteer fire or ambulances service
If a vehicle fails the emission inspection, how many days does the driver have to get the car
fixed? - ANSWER 60 days
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,True or False. A seatbelt is unsafe because it can trap you in the car. - ANSWER False. A
seatbelt that works correctly will release, even after an accident.
T or F: after market, any changes to equipment such as tinted windows are legal - AN-
SWER false
worn tires can increase the chances of doing what? - ANSWER hydroplaning
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children under one year and 20 pounds?
- ANSWER Approved child seat, rear facing system.
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children OVER and under 7 years and
UNDER 60 pounds? - ANSWER Approved child car seat
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children 7 years and over but UNDER 60
pounds? - ANSWER Approved booster seat
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children 7 years and over and OVER 60
pounds? - ANSWER Approved booster seat or seat belt
Can drivers over 18 years of age use hand-held cellphones while driving on the highway? -
ANSWER No, hands-free technology must be used.
What effects can worn tires have on a car's performance? - ANSWER Difficulty turning,
hydroplaning, increase chances of a flat tire, need more time to stop or slow down.
What is the "hand-over-hand" technique? - ANSWER The proper way to make a turn.
What is "scanning"? - ANSWER A way of checking all around you to be aware of your sur-
roundings.
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, On the highway, as a general rule, how far ahead of your car should you look? - ANSWER
About 12 seconds.
When making a left-hand turn, who has the right of way? - ANSWER Oncoming traffic.
True or False. If there is no line painted at the intersection pedestrians don't have the right-
of-way. - ANSWER False, pedestrians have the right-of-way whether there is a painted
line at the intersection or not.
A person with a white cane signifies what? - ANSWER The person is blind.
Connecticut law says what about bicyclists on roadways? - ANSWER Bicyclists have the
same rights and responsibilities as cars.
What is the "Move over law"? - ANSWER a law that says when a vehicle is pulled over to
the side of the road, you must slow down below posted speed limit and move over one lane
if safe to do so.
As a driver, you must yield to a bicyclist always - ANSWER TRUE
What are the "No Zones"? - ANSWER Areas around a large vehicle like a truck where driv-
ers can't see you.
What is the "three-second rule"? - ANSWER The amount of time/space you should leave
between you and another vehicle for safety.
What is the "four second rule"? What are examples? - ANSWER situations when you
need more space between you and other cars: slippery roads, following motorcycles, driver
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VERIFIED SOLUTIONS| GRADED A+| BRAND NEW 2026/2027 UP-
DATE
In order to take a road test, a 16-17 year old must have.. - ANSWER Learner's permit
proof of completing 8 hour safe driving course
Proof of driver training program
Proof of parental training
licence fee of $72
Is it legally required you wear a seatbelt while in the front seat? - ANSWER Yes, both the
driver and the front seat passenger must wear a seatbelt.
During the first 6 months, 16-17 year old may only drive with what kinds of people? - AN-
SWER licensed driving instructor
-his/her parents or guardians
-1 person who is atlas 20 years old who's license -has not been suspended and has held a li-
cense for 4 consecutive years
After 6 months, a 16-17 year old driver may have what kinds of people in the car? - AN-
SWER immediate family members only
What is the driving curfew for 16-17 year old drivers? - ANSWER 11pm-5am unless driv-
ing for employment, church, school, medical necessity volunteer fire or ambulances service
If a vehicle fails the emission inspection, how many days does the driver have to get the car
fixed? - ANSWER 60 days
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,True or False. A seatbelt is unsafe because it can trap you in the car. - ANSWER False. A
seatbelt that works correctly will release, even after an accident.
T or F: after market, any changes to equipment such as tinted windows are legal - AN-
SWER false
worn tires can increase the chances of doing what? - ANSWER hydroplaning
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children under one year and 20 pounds?
- ANSWER Approved child seat, rear facing system.
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children OVER and under 7 years and
UNDER 60 pounds? - ANSWER Approved child car seat
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children 7 years and over but UNDER 60
pounds? - ANSWER Approved booster seat
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children 7 years and over and OVER 60
pounds? - ANSWER Approved booster seat or seat belt
Can drivers over 18 years of age use hand-held cellphones while driving on the highway? -
ANSWER No, hands-free technology must be used.
What effects can worn tires have on a car's performance? - ANSWER Difficulty turning,
hydroplaning, increase chances of a flat tire, need more time to stop or slow down.
What is the "hand-over-hand" technique? - ANSWER The proper way to make a turn.
What is "scanning"? - ANSWER A way of checking all around you to be aware of your sur-
roundings.
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, On the highway, as a general rule, how far ahead of your car should you look? - ANSWER
About 12 seconds.
When making a left-hand turn, who has the right of way? - ANSWER Oncoming traffic.
True or False. If there is no line painted at the intersection pedestrians don't have the right-
of-way. - ANSWER False, pedestrians have the right-of-way whether there is a painted
line at the intersection or not.
A person with a white cane signifies what? - ANSWER The person is blind.
Connecticut law says what about bicyclists on roadways? - ANSWER Bicyclists have the
same rights and responsibilities as cars.
What is the "Move over law"? - ANSWER a law that says when a vehicle is pulled over to
the side of the road, you must slow down below posted speed limit and move over one lane
if safe to do so.
As a driver, you must yield to a bicyclist always - ANSWER TRUE
What are the "No Zones"? - ANSWER Areas around a large vehicle like a truck where driv-
ers can't see you.
What is the "three-second rule"? - ANSWER The amount of time/space you should leave
between you and another vehicle for safety.
What is the "four second rule"? What are examples? - ANSWER situations when you
need more space between you and other cars: slippery roads, following motorcycles, driver
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