Connecticut Permit Test Questions and Answers | Updated 2024

Connecticut Permit Test Questions and Answers | Updated 2024 What is the minimum following distance behind another vehicle? 3 seconds If your gas pedal sticks, what is the first thing you should do? downshift to neutral The legal limit of intoxication for someone over age 21 is: .08 What does a triangular shaped sign mean? yield the right of way In which of the following situations may you pass a school bus that is picking up or dropping off children? When the bus is on the opposite side of a divided highway At an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first? the driver that reached the intersection first When a large truck wants to pass you, what should you do? slow down to shorten the time it takes to pass Under most conditions what is a safe following distance? 3 seconds or more A pedestrian with a white cane is: blind What should you do if you see a stray animal in front of your path? slow down or stop completely and let the animal pass if it is safe to do so In bad weather you should make your car easier for others to see by: turning on your headlights Which of the following ways helping to prevent fatigue is false? driving at night because there is no sun glare The Connecticut the child restraint systems law is which of the following? child age 7 and older or 60 pounds or more must be in an approved booster seat or seat belt with both lap and shoulder belt securing the booster seat Someone under the age of 18 who commits the following cannot be considered a youthful offender all of the above (negligent homicide with motor vehicle, driving under the influence, evading responsibility following an accident that results in death or serious energy) 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? 30 day suspension, $175 license restoration fee, $125 infraction fee and court fines A parking sign displaying a wheel chair means? parking for disabled or handicapped only After passing, you should move back the right when: you can see both headlights of the vehicle in your rearview mirror To avoid merging traffic from the right, the best thing to do is: change lanes to the left Children on bicycles should be given even more space by motor vehicle operators because: both because they are smaller and have slower reflexes than an adult Fatigue increases the risk of: Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing If you are about to be hit from the rear, what should you NOT do? release your seatbelt If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on: use your low beams If you see a distracted driver, you should give that distracted driver plenty of room and maintain a safe following distance of: 3-4 seconds In work zones, you should: avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance When approaching a blinking yellow light, what should you do? proceed through with caution reduce your speed When your car pulls to one side while stopping, you should check: the breaks If your car begins to hydroplane, what is the first thing you should do? ease off the gas pedal How far away should you signal when you turn? 3 seconds How far ahead should you look when you are on the open highway? about a 1/4 mile How many drinks of alcohol does it take to affect your driving? 1 A traffic light with a flashing red signal means? stop Drivers must yield to pedestrians: at all times What should you do if your vision is impaired by inclement weather? you increase your breaking distance A driver under 18 yrs. of age arrested for DUI who refuses to submit to a BAC test will have their license suspended for: 18 months A solid yellow line on your side means: you may not pass An intersection has a stop sign, a stop line, and a crosswalk. Where should you stop your vehicle? at the stop line You must pull over to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens on all of the above (being you, approaching on a side street, coming towards you) When approaching a work zone watch for cones, barrels, large vehicles, signs Most work zones have signs alerting you to? Reductions in the speed limit through the work zone Work zone signs are what color? Orange background with black letters A distraction behind the wheel is anything that takes your attention away from driving Fatigue relate crashes tend to be what types of crashes? single vehicle Which of the following health problems affect your ability to drive? all of the above (bad cold, virus, infection) Signs or lane markings that indicate a No Passing Zone tel you that: you cannot see far enough ahead to pass In work zones, barriers, such as drums, cones, and tubes are used to: keep traffic out of hazardous work zones What is the first impairment when drinking alcohol? judgement What is the legal limit of intoxication for a person under the age of 21? .02 If you get angry or upset, you should: Cool off before you drive. You are approaching a school bus which has stopped on the other side of a divided highway. You should: watch for kids and be ready to stop In a work zone which of the following is true? follow the instructions given on the work zone signs and/or those given by flaggers/police offices Work zone speed limits are usually posted on the construction signs entering the work zone A "Mobile electronic Device" includes the following all of the above (laptop, PDA or pager, text-messaging device) In Connecticut which of the following applies to seat belt laws? all of the above (never okay to not wear seatbelt) In Connecticut the law applies to which of the following in regards to a child restraint system? from age 1 to 7 and less than 60 pounds child must be in an approved car seat