CT DMV/LEARNERS PERMIT TEST |ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
WELL DETAILED VERIFIED SOLUTIONS| GRADED A+| BRAND NEW
2026/2027 UPDATE
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)
During heavy traffic, drivers are prohibited from entering any intersection, unless there is
sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate their vehicle with-
out obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. NOT doing so is referred to as...
- ANSWER "Blocking the box."
A flashing yellow traffic light means: - ANSWER Slow down and proceed with caution
(hint: not stop entirely)
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 not indicate a
winding road or simply a right turn.)
This road sign indicates... - ANSWER Crossroads.
If your driver's license says you must wear corrective lenses and you are stopped by a law
enforcement officer while not wearing them, you may be... - ANSWER Issued a citation.
A new driver's license is valid for 5-1/2 to 7 years and will expire... - ANSWER On the driv-
er's birthday of the last year.
Know these... - ANSWER Signs. Some flash cards dedicated to signs but not all.
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,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. - AN-
SWER 11pm to 5am.
When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause.... - ANSWER
Faster tire wear.
If you fail the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test, your operator's license will be suspended for
at least... - ANSWER 45 days.
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should... - AN-
SWER Not stop until the tires are gripping the road again, keep steering the wheel
straight and ease your foot off the gas pedal.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phone while driving for
16-17 year old drivers? - ANSWER Prohibited. Phone should be kept in glove compart-
ment.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phone while driving for
adult drivers? - ANSWER Hands free cell phone use.
When a road is too narrow for cars and bikes to ride side-by-side, bicyclists should... - AN-
SWER Ride near or in the center of the lane. Bicyclists have the right.
The correct hand signal indicating a right turn is... - ANSWER Extending the arm and hand
upwards.
Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true? - ANSWER At an intersection where
there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles
coming from the right.
Right of way ALWAYS goes to pedestrians.
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,When turning sharp corners, turn the steering wheel using the... - ANSWER When turn-
ing 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 fin-
gers could be dangerous.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct when making a turn? - ANSWER Do not
signal when no one is around.
Correct when making a turn: If you intend to turn after an intersection, wait until you reach
the intersection before signaling.
Signal at least three seconds before turning.
If your turn signals are not working, use hand signs.
Safer drivers tend to look at least _________ ahead of their vehicles. - ANSWER Safer
drivers tend to look at least 12 seconds ahead of their vehicles. This is the distance that a ve-
hicle will travel in 12 seconds. In the city, 12 seconds is about one block. When you drive in
city traffic, you should try to look at least one block ahead. On the highway, 12 seconds is
about four city blocks (or a quarter of a mile).
You must not park your vehicle... - ANSWER Do not park within 25 feet of a pedestrian
safety zone or within 25 feet of a stop sign.
Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs. - AN-
SWER White canes.
The eye test for the driver's license evaluates... - ANSWER The eye test evaluates: 1) acu-
ity—how clearly you see; 2) peripheral vision—how far you can see to either side while look-
ing straight ahead; 3) depth and color perception.
If your brakes stop working while driving, which of the following must be done? - AN-
SWER If your brakes stop working: 1) Pump the brake pedal several times. This will often
build up enough brake pressure to allow you to stop. 2) If that does not work, use the
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, parking brake. Pull on the parking brake handle slowly so you will not lock the rear wheels
and cause a skid. Be ready to release the brake if the vehicle does start to skid. 3) If that
does not work, start shifting to lower gears and look for a safe place to slow to a stop. Make
sure the vehicle is off the roadway. Do not drive the vehicle without brakes.
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 Your vehicle may be re-
quired to have an emissions inspection at an authorized inspection station. If the vehicle
does not pass, you will be given 60 days to have the problem fixed and the emissions re-
checked. (2 months)
When you are being followed too closely, you should... - ANSWER If you are being fol-
lowed closely, pull to the right and allow the vehicle behind you to pass.
This sign indicates... - ANSWER This sign indicates that the pavement is wet. When pave-
ment is wet, drivers should reduce their speed.
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.
When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, you must... -
ANSWER When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction,
you must pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, and stop
your vehicle. You must remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed, unless other-
wise directed by a state/local police officer or a firefighter.
At a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs _________ to pass. - ANSWER At a speed of 55
mph, a vehicle needs about 10 seconds to pass. That means a driver needs a 10-second
opening in oncoming traffic and sight distance to pass.
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WELL DETAILED VERIFIED SOLUTIONS| GRADED A+| BRAND NEW
2026/2027 UPDATE
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)
During heavy traffic, drivers are prohibited from entering any intersection, unless there is
sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate their vehicle with-
out obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. NOT doing so is referred to as...
- ANSWER "Blocking the box."
A flashing yellow traffic light means: - ANSWER Slow down and proceed with caution
(hint: not stop entirely)
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 not indicate a
winding road or simply a right turn.)
This road sign indicates... - ANSWER Crossroads.
If your driver's license says you must wear corrective lenses and you are stopped by a law
enforcement officer while not wearing them, you may be... - ANSWER Issued a citation.
A new driver's license is valid for 5-1/2 to 7 years and will expire... - ANSWER On the driv-
er's birthday of the last year.
Know these... - ANSWER Signs. Some flash cards dedicated to signs but not all.
1
,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. - AN-
SWER 11pm to 5am.
When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause.... - ANSWER
Faster tire wear.
If you fail the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test, your operator's license will be suspended for
at least... - ANSWER 45 days.
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should... - AN-
SWER Not stop until the tires are gripping the road again, keep steering the wheel
straight and ease your foot off the gas pedal.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phone while driving for
16-17 year old drivers? - ANSWER Prohibited. Phone should be kept in glove compart-
ment.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phone while driving for
adult drivers? - ANSWER Hands free cell phone use.
When a road is too narrow for cars and bikes to ride side-by-side, bicyclists should... - AN-
SWER Ride near or in the center of the lane. Bicyclists have the right.
The correct hand signal indicating a right turn is... - ANSWER Extending the arm and hand
upwards.
Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true? - ANSWER At an intersection where
there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles
coming from the right.
Right of way ALWAYS goes to pedestrians.
2
,When turning sharp corners, turn the steering wheel using the... - ANSWER When turn-
ing 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 fin-
gers could be dangerous.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct when making a turn? - ANSWER Do not
signal when no one is around.
Correct when making a turn: If you intend to turn after an intersection, wait until you reach
the intersection before signaling.
Signal at least three seconds before turning.
If your turn signals are not working, use hand signs.
Safer drivers tend to look at least _________ ahead of their vehicles. - ANSWER Safer
drivers tend to look at least 12 seconds ahead of their vehicles. This is the distance that a ve-
hicle will travel in 12 seconds. In the city, 12 seconds is about one block. When you drive in
city traffic, you should try to look at least one block ahead. On the highway, 12 seconds is
about four city blocks (or a quarter of a mile).
You must not park your vehicle... - ANSWER Do not park within 25 feet of a pedestrian
safety zone or within 25 feet of a stop sign.
Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs. - AN-
SWER White canes.
The eye test for the driver's license evaluates... - ANSWER The eye test evaluates: 1) acu-
ity—how clearly you see; 2) peripheral vision—how far you can see to either side while look-
ing straight ahead; 3) depth and color perception.
If your brakes stop working while driving, which of the following must be done? - AN-
SWER If your brakes stop working: 1) Pump the brake pedal several times. This will often
build up enough brake pressure to allow you to stop. 2) If that does not work, use the
3
, parking brake. Pull on the parking brake handle slowly so you will not lock the rear wheels
and cause a skid. Be ready to release the brake if the vehicle does start to skid. 3) If that
does not work, start shifting to lower gears and look for a safe place to slow to a stop. Make
sure the vehicle is off the roadway. Do not drive the vehicle without brakes.
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 Your vehicle may be re-
quired to have an emissions inspection at an authorized inspection station. If the vehicle
does not pass, you will be given 60 days to have the problem fixed and the emissions re-
checked. (2 months)
When you are being followed too closely, you should... - ANSWER If you are being fol-
lowed closely, pull to the right and allow the vehicle behind you to pass.
This sign indicates... - ANSWER This sign indicates that the pavement is wet. When pave-
ment is wet, drivers should reduce their speed.
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.
When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, you must... -
ANSWER When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction,
you must pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, and stop
your vehicle. You must remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed, unless other-
wise directed by a state/local police officer or a firefighter.
At a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs _________ to pass. - ANSWER At a speed of 55
mph, a vehicle needs about 10 seconds to pass. That means a driver needs a 10-second
opening in oncoming traffic and sight distance to pass.
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