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CT DMV / LEARNER'S PERMIT PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (297)
What should you do if you approach a Slow down. (hint: do not flash lights or blow the car horn)
horse being ridden on the
highway?
A flashing yellow traffic light means: Slow down and proceed with caution (hint: not stop entirely)
During heavy traffic, drivers are "Blocking the box."
prohibited from entering any intersection,
unless there is sufficient space on the
opposite side of the intersection to
accommodate their vehicle without
obstructing the passage of other vehicles
or pedestrians. NOT doing so is
referred to as...
The road ahead curves to the right, then the
left. (hint: not right and left turns ahead,
This road sign generally means...
depicts
actual direction, also does not indicate a winding
road or simply a right turn.)
Crossroads.
This road sign indicates...
If your driver's license says you must wear Issued a citation.
corrective lenses and you are stopped by
a law enforcement officer while not
wearing them, you may be...
A new driver's license is valid for 5-1/2 to On the driver's birthday of the last year.
7 years and will expire...
Signs. Some flash cards dedicated to signs but
not all.
Know these...
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A 16- or 17-year-old driver who 11pm to 5am.
received their license on or after August
1, 2008, must not operate a vehicle
between the hours of , unless
it is for certain
activities.
When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires Faster tire wear.
and low tire pressure can cause....
If you fail the Blood Alcohol Content 45 days.
(BAC) test, your operator's license will be
suspended for at least...
If it feels like your tires have lost traction Not stop until the tires are gripping the road again, keep steering the wheel
with the surface of the road, you should... straight and ease your foot off the gas pedal.
Which of the following statements is true Prohibited. Phone should be kept in glove compartment.
regarding the use of a cell phone while
driving for 16-17 year old drivers?
Which of the following statements is true Hands free cell phone use.
regarding the use of a cell phone while
driving for adult drivers?
When a road is too narrow for cars and Ride near or in the center of the lane. Bicyclists have the right.
bikes to ride side-by-side, bicyclists
should...
The correct hand signal indicating a right Extending the arm and hand upwards.
turn is...
At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic
Which of the following right-of-way rules
signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right.
is not true?
Right of way ALWAYS goes to pedestrians.
When turning sharp corners, turn the steering wheel using the "hand-over-hand"
When turning sharp corners, turn the
technique. When you complete a turn, straighten out the steering wheel by hand.
steering wheel using the...
Letting it slip through your fingers could be dangerous.
Do not signal when no one is around.
Correct when making a turn: If you intend to turn after an intersection, wait until
Which of the following statements is NOT
you reach the intersection before signaling.
correct when making a turn?
Signal at least three seconds before turning.
If your turn signals are not working, use hand signs.
Safer drivers tend to look at least 12 seconds ahead of their vehicles. This is the
Safer drivers tend to look at least _________ distance that a vehicle will travel in 12 seconds. In the city, 12 seconds is about one
ahead of their vehicles. 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 White canes.
or use the assistance of guide dogs.
Do not park within 25 feet of a pedestrian safety zone or within 25 feet of a stop
You must not park your vehicle...
sign.
The eye test evaluates: 1) acuity—how clearly you see; 2) peripheral vision—how far
The eye test for the driver's
you can see to either side while looking straight ahead; 3) depth and color
license evaluates...
perception.
If your brakes stop working: 1) Pump the brake pedal several times. This will
often build up enough brake pressure to allow you to stop. 2) If that does not
work, use the parking brake. Pull on the parking brake handle slowly so you will
If your brakes stop working while driving,
not lock the rear wheels and cause a skid. Be ready to release the brake if
which of the following must be
the vehicle does
done?
start to skid. 3) If that does not work, start shifting to lower gears and look for a
safe place to slow to a stop. Make sure the vehicle is off the roadway. Do not
drive the vehicle without brakes.
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CT DMV / LEARNER'S PERMIT PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (297)
What should you do if you approach a Slow down. (hint: do not flash lights or blow the car horn)
horse being ridden on the
highway?
A flashing yellow traffic light means: Slow down and proceed with caution (hint: not stop entirely)
During heavy traffic, drivers are "Blocking the box."
prohibited from entering any intersection,
unless there is sufficient space on the
opposite side of the intersection to
accommodate their vehicle without
obstructing the passage of other vehicles
or pedestrians. NOT doing so is
referred to as...
The road ahead curves to the right, then the
left. (hint: not right and left turns ahead,
This road sign generally means...
depicts
actual direction, also does not indicate a winding
road or simply a right turn.)
Crossroads.
This road sign indicates...
If your driver's license says you must wear Issued a citation.
corrective lenses and you are stopped by
a law enforcement officer while not
wearing them, you may be...
A new driver's license is valid for 5-1/2 to On the driver's birthday of the last year.
7 years and will expire...
Signs. Some flash cards dedicated to signs but
not all.
Know these...
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, 4/5/25, 6:45 CT DMV / Learner's Permit Practice |
PM
A 16- or 17-year-old driver who 11pm to 5am.
received their license on or after August
1, 2008, must not operate a vehicle
between the hours of , unless
it is for certain
activities.
When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires Faster tire wear.
and low tire pressure can cause....
If you fail the Blood Alcohol Content 45 days.
(BAC) test, your operator's license will be
suspended for at least...
If it feels like your tires have lost traction Not stop until the tires are gripping the road again, keep steering the wheel
with the surface of the road, you should... straight and ease your foot off the gas pedal.
Which of the following statements is true Prohibited. Phone should be kept in glove compartment.
regarding the use of a cell phone while
driving for 16-17 year old drivers?
Which of the following statements is true Hands free cell phone use.
regarding the use of a cell phone while
driving for adult drivers?
When a road is too narrow for cars and Ride near or in the center of the lane. Bicyclists have the right.
bikes to ride side-by-side, bicyclists
should...
The correct hand signal indicating a right Extending the arm and hand upwards.
turn is...
At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic
Which of the following right-of-way rules
signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right.
is not true?
Right of way ALWAYS goes to pedestrians.
When turning sharp corners, turn the steering wheel using the "hand-over-hand"
When turning sharp corners, turn the
technique. When you complete a turn, straighten out the steering wheel by hand.
steering wheel using the...
Letting it slip through your fingers could be dangerous.
Do not signal when no one is around.
Correct when making a turn: If you intend to turn after an intersection, wait until
Which of the following statements is NOT
you reach the intersection before signaling.
correct when making a turn?
Signal at least three seconds before turning.
If your turn signals are not working, use hand signs.
Safer drivers tend to look at least 12 seconds ahead of their vehicles. This is the
Safer drivers tend to look at least _________ distance that a vehicle will travel in 12 seconds. In the city, 12 seconds is about one
ahead of their vehicles. 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 White canes.
or use the assistance of guide dogs.
Do not park within 25 feet of a pedestrian safety zone or within 25 feet of a stop
You must not park your vehicle...
sign.
The eye test evaluates: 1) acuity—how clearly you see; 2) peripheral vision—how far
The eye test for the driver's
you can see to either side while looking straight ahead; 3) depth and color
license evaluates...
perception.
If your brakes stop working: 1) Pump the brake pedal several times. This will
often build up enough brake pressure to allow you to stop. 2) If that does not
work, use the parking brake. Pull on the parking brake handle slowly so you will
If your brakes stop working while driving,
not lock the rear wheels and cause a skid. Be ready to release the brake if
which of the following must be
the vehicle does
done?
start to skid. 3) If that does not work, start shifting to lower gears and look for a
safe place to slow to a stop. Make sure the vehicle is off the roadway. Do not
drive the vehicle without brakes.
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