Connecticut Driver's Manual Study Guide Questions and Answers 2024/2025

What are the passenger restrictions for the entire time one holds a learner's permit?  Only a licensed driving instructor / someone who is providing instruction and is at least 20 years old and whose license has not been suspended during the four years prior to training / a parent /a legal guardian Why is side vision important?  You need to see "out of the corner of your eye". This helps you spot vehicles or trouble while still paying attention to the road. You should also use your side mirrors and quick glances if necessary. Why is judging distances and speeds important?  It is important to know how far away you are from other cars so that you can merge safely, change lanes, and enter another road. What are the curfew restrictions?  11 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless traveling for employment, school, religious activities, medical necessity, or if the driver is assigned in the Safe Ride Program. What are four restrictions for 16-17 year old licensed drivers?  : Transport more passengers than there are seat belts : Operate any vehicle that requires a public passenger transportation permit or a vanpool vehicle : Use a cell phone in ANY way : Transport any passenger on a motorcycle for six months after the issuance of a motorcycle endorsement. If your vehicle does not pass an emissions inspection, how long do have to fix the problem?  60 days What is important to know about the braking system? 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain Excel! 1 | P a g e | G r a d e A + | 2 0 24 / 2 0 2 5  ONLY your brakes can stop your vehicle. If something seems to be wrong with your brakes, have a mechanic check them. What is dangerous about worn or bald tires?  They increase stopping distance and make turning difficult when the road is wet. They increase the chance of "hydroplaning" and the chance of having a flat tire. What could unbalanced tires and low-pressure tires do?  They cause faster tire wear, reduce fuel economy, and make the vehicle harder to steer and stop. What does the suspension system do?  The suspension helps control the vehicle and provides a comfortable ride over varying road surfaces. Why is the exhaust system important?  The exhaust system helps reduced the noise from the engine, helps cool the hot gases coming from the running engine, and moves these gases to the rear of the vehicle. NEVER sit in a vehicle with the motor running for a long time, if in a closed space. What happens with a poorly running engine?  A poorly running engine may lose power, may not start, gets poor fuel economy, and pollutes the air. What is the fine for a seat belt violation?  $75 What should you do if your car has a two part seat belt? 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain Excel! 1 | P a g e | G r a d e A + | 2 0 24 / 2 0 2 5  Use both seat and shoulder belts! True or False: Seat belts can trap you inside the car.  FALSE: It takes less than a second to undo a seat belt. Also, they can keep you from getting knocked out during a crash; it's better to be conscious so you can escape, rather than risk not wearing a seatbelt. True or False: Safety belts are good on long trips, but are not needed for short ones.  FALSE: Over half of traffic deaths happen within 25 miles of home. Many of them occur on roads with speed limits less than 45. True or False: If I get hit from the side, I am better off being thrown across the car and away from the crash point.  FALSE: When a vehicle gets hit from the side, it moves sideways... However, the passengers move towards the point of collision! Are cell phones allowed to be used while driving in CT?  No, only hands-free ones may be used. 16-17 year olds CANNOT use