Printable CT Permit Practice Test

1. What BAC level is defined as measurable alcohol for Connecticut's under-21 zero-tolerance rule?

1. 0.02% or more
2. 0.08% or more
3. 0.10% or more
4. 0.15% or more

2. When may a driver enter an intersection under Connecticut's instruction not to block it?

1. Only when the driver can get completely through without stopping
2. Whenever the light is green, even if traffic is stopped
3. Only after sounding the horn
4. Whenever the vehicle has entered halfway

3. On dry pavement with good tires and brakes, about how far can it take to stop at 50 mph?

1. About 400 feet
2. About 50 feet
3. About 100 feet
4. About 200 feet

4. If an officer's hand signal conflicts with a traffic light, which instruction controls?

1. The officer's hand signal
2. The traffic light
3. The last signal a driver noticed
4. The signal given by another driver

5. For a driver under 21 whose DUI test result is .02 percent or higher, what IID period does the manual list after reinstatement?

1. At least one year
2. At least six months
3. No IID is required
4. Permanent revocation

6. During months seven through twelve after licensing, which passengers may be added to the Connecticut teen driver's permitted passenger group?

1. Any friend with a valid license
2. Members of the driver's immediate family
3. All passengers under age 21
4. Only a driving instructor

7. Why can a Connecticut driver receive a ticket while traveling at the posted speed limit?

1. Posted limits apply only to motorcycles
2. The limit is enforceable only in daylight
3. Posted limits assume ideal conditions, so the speed may be too fast for wet, icy, low-visibility, or heavy-traffic conditions
4. A ticket is possible only when the speedometer is broken

8. What movement is prohibited by a red slash over a left-turn arrow?

1. Turning left from that approach
2. Turning around in the roadway
3. Changing lanes to the left
4. Driving straight through the intersection

9. How should you respond to a pedestrian-crossing warning sign?

1. Watch for people in your path and be prepared to slow or stop
2. Accelerate so pedestrians have less time in the road
3. Assume pedestrians must wait for every vehicle
4. Use the sign as permission to park near the crossing

10. What driving adjustment is called for by the skidding-car warning?

1. Reduce speed, avoid hard braking or sudden direction changes, and increase following distance
2. Maintain speed and brake sharply if the pavement shines
3. Move onto the shoulder whenever the road is wet
4. Follow more closely so other vehicles cannot spray your windshield

11. An emergency vehicle approaches from any direction using its siren. What should you do?

1. Pull as near to the right edge as possible and stop
2. Continue in your lane until the emergency vehicle passes
3. Move left and maintain your current speed
4. Stop immediately in the middle of the intersection

12. What must a driver do when using windshield wipers in rain or snow?

1. Turn on the headlights as well
2. Use parking lights only
3. Switch off all exterior lights
4. Use high beams regardless of traffic

13. What does the eight-sided shape of a stop sign tell a driver?

1. The sign is a stop instruction
2. The sign warns of a railroad crossing
3. The sign marks a school zone
4. The sign identifies a guide route

14. How much time does the Connecticut manual say you need to pass at 55 mph?

1. About 3 seconds
2. About 10 seconds, needing a 10 second opening in oncoming traffic
3. About 30 seconds
4. About 1 second

15. What is required when driving through a Connecticut work zone?

1. Obey the signs and flaggers, reduce speed, and stay alert
2. Maintain the normal speed if workers are not immediately visible
3. Change lanes without signaling to clear the work area quickly
4. Watch only for construction trucks and ignore changing traffic patterns

16. You approach a Connecticut roundabout with more than one lane. How do you decide which lane to use?

1. Follow the posted signs and lane-use controls for your intended movement
2. Always use the outside lane
3. Always use the inside lane
4. Pick whichever lane is empty

17. What suspension does a Connecticut 16 or 17 year old face for speeding 20 mph over the limit?

1. A 30 day suspension
2. A 60 day suspension, a $175 restoration fee and court fines
3. A one year suspension
4. A warning

18. What does a first street racing conviction bring a Connecticut teen driver?

1. A 30 day suspension
2. A $100 fine
3. A six month suspension, a $175 restoration fee, and court fines or up to one year in jail
4. No penalty beyond points

19. How does stopping distance at 60 mph compare with 30 mph, according to the Connecticut manual?

1. Exactly twice
2. Over three times the distance, not twice
3. About the same
4. Half the distance

20. What do warning signs tell drivers?

1. That a special situation or hazard is ahead
2. That a parking space is legally reserved
3. That the road is always one-way
4. That a destination's distance is being shown

21. A broken yellow line is beside a solid yellow line. Which side may pass?

1. Traffic beside the broken line, when the maneuver is safe
2. Traffic beside the solid line, whenever no vehicle is visible
3. Neither side, because any yellow line prohibits passing
4. Both sides, if drivers activate their turn signals

22. How long does Connecticut's parent teen driving agreement remain in effect?

1. 30 days
2. Until the road test
3. At least 12 months, or until age 18, whichever is later
4. Six months

23. What steering position does the manual recommend?

1. Place both hands on opposite sides of the steering wheel
2. Release the wheel so the vehicle can correct itself
3. Use one hand at the bottom of the wheel
4. Hold the wheel loosely with both hands

24. If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, what is the safest first move when possible?

1. Move it off the road and away from traffic
2. Leave it in the travel lane with the hood closed
3. Stand behind it and wave at approaching vehicles
4. Change a tire immediately in the traffic lane

25. When may a driver enter an intersection during heavy traffic?

1. When there is room to get through without stopping
2. Even with a green signal while the far side is full
3. After stopping in the middle of the intersection
4. Only when the vehicle behind begins to move