CT DMV LEARNER'S PERMIT PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED
SUCCESS!!!
Q1: What should you do if you approach a horse being ridden on the
highway?
a. Honk the horn to alert the rider
b. Flash your headlights
✔ c. Slow down
d. Speed up to pass quickly
Hint: Never honk or flash your lights—this can startle the horse and create a
dangerous situation.
Q2: What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
a. Stop completely
b. Yield only if turning
✔ c. Slow down and proceed with caution
d. Speed through before it turns red
Hint: You do not have to stop completely; just be alert and careful.
Q3: In heavy traffic, what is it called when a driver enters an intersection
without enough space on the other side to clear it, blocking cross traffic or
pedestrians?
✔ a. Blocking the box
b. Gridlock
c. Intersection overcrowding
d. Illegal left turn
Hint: "Blocking the box" can result in traffic fines and delays for others.
,Q4: What does this road sign generally mean?
(Description: Arrow curves right, then left)
a. Sharp right turn followed by a stop
b. Right and left turns ahead
✔ c. The road curves to the right, then to the left
d. Winding road
Hint: It shows actual curves, not separate turns or a winding series.
Q5: What does a road sign with a plus (+) shape indicate?
a. Hospital nearby
b. T-intersection
✔ c. Crossroads
d. Four-way stop
Hint: Indicates intersecting roads ahead—cross traffic may not stop.
Q6: If your driver’s license requires corrective lenses and you're caught not
wearing them while driving, what could happen?
a. You will be given a verbal warning
✔ b. You may be issued a citation
c. Nothing, if you can still see
d. Your license will be revoked
Hint: This is a violation of the conditions on your license.
Q7: A newly issued Connecticut driver’s license is valid for how long, and
when does it expire?
a. 4 years from the issue date
b. 10 years from your next birthday
✔ c. 5½ to 7 years, expiring on your birthday in the final year
d. Until you turn 25
Hint: The expiration date aligns with your birthday in the license's final year.
,Know these... - ANSWER✔✔Signs. Some flash cards dedicated to signs but not
all.
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. - ANSWER✔✔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... - ANSWER✔✔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 compartment.
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... - ANSWER✔✔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.
When turning sharp corners, turn the steering wheel using the... -
ANSWER✔✔When turning 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 fingers 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 vehicle 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).
Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs. -
ANSWER✔✔White canes.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED
SUCCESS!!!
Q1: What should you do if you approach a horse being ridden on the
highway?
a. Honk the horn to alert the rider
b. Flash your headlights
✔ c. Slow down
d. Speed up to pass quickly
Hint: Never honk or flash your lights—this can startle the horse and create a
dangerous situation.
Q2: What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
a. Stop completely
b. Yield only if turning
✔ c. Slow down and proceed with caution
d. Speed through before it turns red
Hint: You do not have to stop completely; just be alert and careful.
Q3: In heavy traffic, what is it called when a driver enters an intersection
without enough space on the other side to clear it, blocking cross traffic or
pedestrians?
✔ a. Blocking the box
b. Gridlock
c. Intersection overcrowding
d. Illegal left turn
Hint: "Blocking the box" can result in traffic fines and delays for others.
,Q4: What does this road sign generally mean?
(Description: Arrow curves right, then left)
a. Sharp right turn followed by a stop
b. Right and left turns ahead
✔ c. The road curves to the right, then to the left
d. Winding road
Hint: It shows actual curves, not separate turns or a winding series.
Q5: What does a road sign with a plus (+) shape indicate?
a. Hospital nearby
b. T-intersection
✔ c. Crossroads
d. Four-way stop
Hint: Indicates intersecting roads ahead—cross traffic may not stop.
Q6: If your driver’s license requires corrective lenses and you're caught not
wearing them while driving, what could happen?
a. You will be given a verbal warning
✔ b. You may be issued a citation
c. Nothing, if you can still see
d. Your license will be revoked
Hint: This is a violation of the conditions on your license.
Q7: A newly issued Connecticut driver’s license is valid for how long, and
when does it expire?
a. 4 years from the issue date
b. 10 years from your next birthday
✔ c. 5½ to 7 years, expiring on your birthday in the final year
d. Until you turn 25
Hint: The expiration date aligns with your birthday in the license's final year.
,Know these... - ANSWER✔✔Signs. Some flash cards dedicated to signs but not
all.
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. - ANSWER✔✔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... - ANSWER✔✔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 compartment.
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... - ANSWER✔✔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.
When turning sharp corners, turn the steering wheel using the... -
ANSWER✔✔When turning 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 fingers 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 vehicle 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).
Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs. -
ANSWER✔✔White canes.
