CONNECTICUT PERMIT EXAMS SET 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ can 16 and 17 year old licensed drivers use hands-free cell phones
while driving . Answer: no
◉ if vehicle does not pass emissions inspection, how long do you have
to wait to have the problem fixed and the emissions rechecked .
Answer: 60 days
◉ only _________ can stop your vehicle . Answer: brakes
◉ what does your brake light do . Answer: tells other road users that
you are stopping
◉ what do turn signals do . Answer: tells other road users that you are
turning
◉ worn or bald tires can increase your ________________
________________ and make turning more difficult when the road is
______________ . Answer: stopping distance; wet
,◉ what does your suspension do . Answer: helps you control your
vehicle and provides a comfortable ride over varying roada surfaces
◉ what does the exhaust system do . Answer: helps reduce 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
◉ can exhausts leaks always be easily heard . Answer: no
◉ what can the horn do . Answer: serve as a warning device
◉ what happens if the steering system is not working properly .
Answer: it is difficult to control the direction you want to go
◉ does connecticut have a mandatory seatbelt law . Answer: yes
◉ should you always check your seat and mirror before you drive .
Answer: yes
◉ you should be able to see out the _________ _____________ with the
____________ ___________ ___________ . Answer: back window;
rear view mirror
,◉ you should be able to see out the _____________ with the
_____________ ________________ . Answer: sides; side mirrors
◉ in connecticut, it is ______________(legal/illegal) to drive or be a
front-seat passenger without wearing a safety belt . Answer: illegal
◉ if either the driver or the passenger fails to wear their seat belt, each
could be cited for a seat belt violation and fined __________ (how
much?) . Answer: $75
◉ infant under 1 year of age weighing less than 20 pounds requires what
kind of child restraint system . Answer: rear-facing infant car seat
◉ 1 year of age to 7 years of age weighing less than 60 pounds requires
what kind of child restraint system . Answer: approved child car seat
◉ 7 years of age and older weighing less than 60 pounds requires what
kind of child restraint system . Answer: approved booster seat
◉ 7 years of age and older weighing 60 or more pounds requires what
kind of child restraint system . Answer: approved booster seat or seat
belt
◉ what must booster seats require? . Answer: must be secured by a seat
safety belt that includes a shoulder belt
, ◉ can safety belts trap you inside a car . Answer: no
◉ can you use a cellphone when stopped because of traffic or a stoplight
. Answer: no
◉ can you use a cellphone when parked safely on the side of a highway
or road . Answer: yes
◉ can you use a cell phone in an emergency situation . Answer: yes
◉ what is the consequence for violating the cell phone law . Answer:
moving violation, and/or license suspension
◉ do you need continuous insurance coverage on any registered vehicle
. Answer: yes
◉ worn tires can cause
a. difficult turning
b. hydroplaning
c. increased stopping distance
d. all of the above . Answer: d. all of the above
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ can 16 and 17 year old licensed drivers use hands-free cell phones
while driving . Answer: no
◉ if vehicle does not pass emissions inspection, how long do you have
to wait to have the problem fixed and the emissions rechecked .
Answer: 60 days
◉ only _________ can stop your vehicle . Answer: brakes
◉ what does your brake light do . Answer: tells other road users that
you are stopping
◉ what do turn signals do . Answer: tells other road users that you are
turning
◉ worn or bald tires can increase your ________________
________________ and make turning more difficult when the road is
______________ . Answer: stopping distance; wet
,◉ what does your suspension do . Answer: helps you control your
vehicle and provides a comfortable ride over varying roada surfaces
◉ what does the exhaust system do . Answer: helps reduce 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
◉ can exhausts leaks always be easily heard . Answer: no
◉ what can the horn do . Answer: serve as a warning device
◉ what happens if the steering system is not working properly .
Answer: it is difficult to control the direction you want to go
◉ does connecticut have a mandatory seatbelt law . Answer: yes
◉ should you always check your seat and mirror before you drive .
Answer: yes
◉ you should be able to see out the _________ _____________ with the
____________ ___________ ___________ . Answer: back window;
rear view mirror
,◉ you should be able to see out the _____________ with the
_____________ ________________ . Answer: sides; side mirrors
◉ in connecticut, it is ______________(legal/illegal) to drive or be a
front-seat passenger without wearing a safety belt . Answer: illegal
◉ if either the driver or the passenger fails to wear their seat belt, each
could be cited for a seat belt violation and fined __________ (how
much?) . Answer: $75
◉ infant under 1 year of age weighing less than 20 pounds requires what
kind of child restraint system . Answer: rear-facing infant car seat
◉ 1 year of age to 7 years of age weighing less than 60 pounds requires
what kind of child restraint system . Answer: approved child car seat
◉ 7 years of age and older weighing less than 60 pounds requires what
kind of child restraint system . Answer: approved booster seat
◉ 7 years of age and older weighing 60 or more pounds requires what
kind of child restraint system . Answer: approved booster seat or seat
belt
◉ what must booster seats require? . Answer: must be secured by a seat
safety belt that includes a shoulder belt
, ◉ can safety belts trap you inside a car . Answer: no
◉ can you use a cellphone when stopped because of traffic or a stoplight
. Answer: no
◉ can you use a cellphone when parked safely on the side of a highway
or road . Answer: yes
◉ can you use a cell phone in an emergency situation . Answer: yes
◉ what is the consequence for violating the cell phone law . Answer:
moving violation, and/or license suspension
◉ do you need continuous insurance coverage on any registered vehicle
. Answer: yes
◉ worn tires can cause
a. difficult turning
b. hydroplaning
c. increased stopping distance
d. all of the above . Answer: d. all of the above
