Connecticut Permit Test ACTUAL Study
Guide Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Most teen crashes occur within the first _ _ of having their license - CORRECT
ANSWER - 2 years (first 6 months are most dangerous)
Brain part assessing risk does not develop until ___ ___ - CORRECT ANSWER - Mid 20s
Fatal crashes are more likely to occur at _. Young drivers are at higher risk for _ _. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Night... Drowsy driving
Teens have lowest rate of _________ use. - CORRECT ANSWER - Seatbelt
___ drinks are needed tho impair teen´s driving ability. - CORRECT ANSWER -1
Connecticut´s policy on teens drunk driving - CORRECT ANSWER - Zero tolerance
Financial consequences of crash or citation - CORRECT ANSWER - Insurance rates,
liability
Permit must be carried... - CORRECT ANSWER - Whenever operating a vehicle
The permit is valid... - CORRECT ANSWER - Until license is obtained or 2 years after
issued
Passenger restrictions first 6 months (16-17 old drivers) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Instructor, parents (one with license), at least 20 yr old with license for four years
,Passenger restrictions second six months (16-17 old drivers) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Instructor, 20 yr old with 4 year license, immediate family
16-17 curfew - CORRECT ANSWER - 11 pm-5 am excerpt for work, school, religion,
medical necessity, or in safe ride program
Etc restrictions 16-17 - CORRECT ANSWER - - transport more passengers than seatbelts
-operate vehicle with public transportation permit or vanpool permit
- use cell phone or mobile electronic device
- transport motorcycle passenger for 6 months after endorsement issuance
Non commercial drivers license - CORRECT ANSWER - Class d
Any vehicle excerpt commercial
Combination vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER - Class a
Any combination of vehicles with gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001+ lb
Mostly trucks
Require more skill and knowledge than other classes
May also drive class B and class C
Heavy straight vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER - Single vehicle with 26,001 GVWR our
towing vehicle of less than 10,000 lb
Straight trucks and large buses
May also drive class C
Small vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER - Class C
Single vehicle with GVWR less than 26,001 lb or designed to toe vehicle of less than 10,000 lb
Must have commercial drivers license because of cargo carried (people, hazardous waste)
Must be over 18
, Only the _ can stop the vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER - Breaks
4 lights outside car include - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn signals, break lights, tail lights,
head lights
Break lights are needed to - CORRECT ANSWER - Tell other drivers you are stopping
Turn lights are needed to - CORRECT ANSWER - Tell other drivers you are turning
Out of line headlight - CORRECT ANSWER - Headlight does not help you and may blind
other drivers
During the winter, you should clear _,_,_ _ _ _ before you drive - CORRECT ANSWER -
Ice, snow, frost off your windows before you drive
Worn and bald tires will... - CORRECT ANSWER - Increase stopping distance and make
turning more difficult when road is wet
Unbalanced tires and low pressure... - CORRECT ANSWER - Cause faster tire wear,
reduce fuel economy, and make vehicle harder to steer and stop
Worn tires increase _..._ - CORRECT ANSWER - Effect of hydroplaning and increase the
chance of having a flat tire
Suspension system - CORRECT ANSWER - Helps control vehicle and provides
comfortable ride over varying road surfaces
Exhaust system - CORRECT ANSWER - Helps reduce noise from engine, cools hot gases,
and moves gases to tear
Guide Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Most teen crashes occur within the first _ _ of having their license - CORRECT
ANSWER - 2 years (first 6 months are most dangerous)
Brain part assessing risk does not develop until ___ ___ - CORRECT ANSWER - Mid 20s
Fatal crashes are more likely to occur at _. Young drivers are at higher risk for _ _. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Night... Drowsy driving
Teens have lowest rate of _________ use. - CORRECT ANSWER - Seatbelt
___ drinks are needed tho impair teen´s driving ability. - CORRECT ANSWER -1
Connecticut´s policy on teens drunk driving - CORRECT ANSWER - Zero tolerance
Financial consequences of crash or citation - CORRECT ANSWER - Insurance rates,
liability
Permit must be carried... - CORRECT ANSWER - Whenever operating a vehicle
The permit is valid... - CORRECT ANSWER - Until license is obtained or 2 years after
issued
Passenger restrictions first 6 months (16-17 old drivers) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Instructor, parents (one with license), at least 20 yr old with license for four years
,Passenger restrictions second six months (16-17 old drivers) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Instructor, 20 yr old with 4 year license, immediate family
16-17 curfew - CORRECT ANSWER - 11 pm-5 am excerpt for work, school, religion,
medical necessity, or in safe ride program
Etc restrictions 16-17 - CORRECT ANSWER - - transport more passengers than seatbelts
-operate vehicle with public transportation permit or vanpool permit
- use cell phone or mobile electronic device
- transport motorcycle passenger for 6 months after endorsement issuance
Non commercial drivers license - CORRECT ANSWER - Class d
Any vehicle excerpt commercial
Combination vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER - Class a
Any combination of vehicles with gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001+ lb
Mostly trucks
Require more skill and knowledge than other classes
May also drive class B and class C
Heavy straight vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER - Single vehicle with 26,001 GVWR our
towing vehicle of less than 10,000 lb
Straight trucks and large buses
May also drive class C
Small vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER - Class C
Single vehicle with GVWR less than 26,001 lb or designed to toe vehicle of less than 10,000 lb
Must have commercial drivers license because of cargo carried (people, hazardous waste)
Must be over 18
, Only the _ can stop the vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER - Breaks
4 lights outside car include - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn signals, break lights, tail lights,
head lights
Break lights are needed to - CORRECT ANSWER - Tell other drivers you are stopping
Turn lights are needed to - CORRECT ANSWER - Tell other drivers you are turning
Out of line headlight - CORRECT ANSWER - Headlight does not help you and may blind
other drivers
During the winter, you should clear _,_,_ _ _ _ before you drive - CORRECT ANSWER -
Ice, snow, frost off your windows before you drive
Worn and bald tires will... - CORRECT ANSWER - Increase stopping distance and make
turning more difficult when road is wet
Unbalanced tires and low pressure... - CORRECT ANSWER - Cause faster tire wear,
reduce fuel economy, and make vehicle harder to steer and stop
Worn tires increase _..._ - CORRECT ANSWER - Effect of hydroplaning and increase the
chance of having a flat tire
Suspension system - CORRECT ANSWER - Helps control vehicle and provides
comfortable ride over varying road surfaces
Exhaust system - CORRECT ANSWER - Helps reduce noise from engine, cools hot gases,
and moves gases to tear
