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CT DMV LEARNER’S PERMIT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Is it legally required you wear a seatbelt while in the front seat?
- correct answer- Yes, both the driver and the front seat
passenger must wear a seatbelt.
In order to take a road test, a 16-17 year old must have.. -
correct answer- Learner's permit
proof of completing 8 hour safe driving course
Proof of driver training program
Proof of parental training
licence fee of $72
During the first 6 months, 16-17 year old may only drive with
what kinds of people? - correct answer- licensed driving
instructor
-his/her parents or guardians
-1 person who is atlas 20 years old who's license -has not been
suspended and has held a license for 4 consecutive years
After 6 months, a 16-17 year old driver may have what kinds of
people in the car? - correct answer- immediate family members
only
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What is the driving curfew for 16-17 year old drivers? - correct
answer- 11pm-5am unless driving for employment, church,
school, medical necessity volunteer fire or ambulances service
If a vehicle fails the emission inspection, how many days does
the driver have to get the car fixed? - correct answer- 60 days
True or False. A seatbelt is unsafe because it can trap you in
the car. - correct answer- False. A seatbelt that works correctly
will release, even after an accident.
T or F: after market, any changes to equipment such as tinted
windows are legal - correct answer- false
worn tires can increase the chances of doing what? - correct
answer- hydroplaning
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children
under one year and 20 pounds? - correct answer- Approved
child seat, rear facing system.
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What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children
OVER and under 7 years and UNDER 60 pounds? - correct
answer- Approved child car seat
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children 7
years and over but UNDER 60 pounds? - correct answer-
Approved booster seat
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children 7
years and over and OVER 60 pounds? - correct answer-
Approved booster seat or seat belt
Can drivers over 18 years of age use hand-held cellphones
while driving on the highway? - correct answer- No, hands-free
technology must be used.
What effects can worn tires have on a car's performance? -
correct answer- Difficulty turning, hydroplaning, increase
chances of a flat tire, need more time to stop or slow down.
CT DMV LEARNER’S PERMIT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Is it legally required you wear a seatbelt while in the front seat?
- correct answer- Yes, both the driver and the front seat
passenger must wear a seatbelt.
In order to take a road test, a 16-17 year old must have.. -
correct answer- Learner's permit
proof of completing 8 hour safe driving course
Proof of driver training program
Proof of parental training
licence fee of $72
During the first 6 months, 16-17 year old may only drive with
what kinds of people? - correct answer- licensed driving
instructor
-his/her parents or guardians
-1 person who is atlas 20 years old who's license -has not been
suspended and has held a license for 4 consecutive years
After 6 months, a 16-17 year old driver may have what kinds of
people in the car? - correct answer- immediate family members
only
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What is the driving curfew for 16-17 year old drivers? - correct
answer- 11pm-5am unless driving for employment, church,
school, medical necessity volunteer fire or ambulances service
If a vehicle fails the emission inspection, how many days does
the driver have to get the car fixed? - correct answer- 60 days
True or False. A seatbelt is unsafe because it can trap you in
the car. - correct answer- False. A seatbelt that works correctly
will release, even after an accident.
T or F: after market, any changes to equipment such as tinted
windows are legal - correct answer- false
worn tires can increase the chances of doing what? - correct
answer- hydroplaning
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children
under one year and 20 pounds? - correct answer- Approved
child seat, rear facing system.
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What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children
OVER and under 7 years and UNDER 60 pounds? - correct
answer- Approved child car seat
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children 7
years and over but UNDER 60 pounds? - correct answer-
Approved booster seat
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children 7
years and over and OVER 60 pounds? - correct answer-
Approved booster seat or seat belt
Can drivers over 18 years of age use hand-held cellphones
while driving on the highway? - correct answer- No, hands-free
technology must be used.
What effects can worn tires have on a car's performance? -
correct answer- Difficulty turning, hydroplaning, increase
chances of a flat tire, need more time to stop or slow down.
