CT DMV Permit Test questions and answers
2024\2025 A+ Grade
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
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.
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.
What is the "hand-over-hand" technique?
- correct answer The proper way to make a turn.
, What is "scanning"?
- correct answer A way of checking all around you to be aware of your surroundings.
On the highway, as a general rule, how far ahead of your car should you look?
- correct answer About 12 seconds.
When making a left-hand turn, who has the right of way?
- correct answer Oncoming traffic.
True or False. If there is no line painted at the intersection pedestrians don't have the right-of-way.
- correct answer False, pedestrians have the right-of-way whether there is a painted line at the
intersection or not.
A person with a white cane signifies what?
- correct answer The person is blind.
Connecticut law says what about bicyclists on roadways?
- correct answer Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as cars.
As a driver, you must yield to a bicyclist always
- correct answer TRUE
What is the "Move over law"?
- correct answer a law that says when a vehicle is pulled over to the side of the road, you must slow
down below posted speed limit and move over one lane if safe to do so.
What are the "No Zones"?
- correct answer Areas around a large vehicle like a truck where drivers can't see you.
What is the "three-second rule"?
- correct answer The amount of time/space you should leave between you and another vehicle for
safety.
2024\2025 A+ Grade
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
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.
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.
What is the "hand-over-hand" technique?
- correct answer The proper way to make a turn.
, What is "scanning"?
- correct answer A way of checking all around you to be aware of your surroundings.
On the highway, as a general rule, how far ahead of your car should you look?
- correct answer About 12 seconds.
When making a left-hand turn, who has the right of way?
- correct answer Oncoming traffic.
True or False. If there is no line painted at the intersection pedestrians don't have the right-of-way.
- correct answer False, pedestrians have the right-of-way whether there is a painted line at the
intersection or not.
A person with a white cane signifies what?
- correct answer The person is blind.
Connecticut law says what about bicyclists on roadways?
- correct answer Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as cars.
As a driver, you must yield to a bicyclist always
- correct answer TRUE
What is the "Move over law"?
- correct answer a law that says when a vehicle is pulled over to the side of the road, you must slow
down below posted speed limit and move over one lane if safe to do so.
What are the "No Zones"?
- correct answer Areas around a large vehicle like a truck where drivers can't see you.
What is the "three-second rule"?
- correct answer The amount of time/space you should leave between you and another vehicle for
safety.
