CT Driver's Permit Test
10
Never park within __ feet of a fire hydrant
25
Never park within __ feet of a pedestrian safety zone.
25
Never park within ___ feet of a stop sign
3
Normal second rule to use while driving
10
On a wet road, you should reduce your speed by about __ mph
Left
On multi-laned roads, the ___ lane is intended for passing
in half
On packed snow, you should cut your speed _____.
1600
Passing: at a speed of 55 mph, you need ___ feet to pass
10
Passing: at a speed of 55 mph, you need ___ seconds to pass
No Passing Zone
Pennant sign
School Zone and School Crossing
Pentagon sign
20,000
Per Connecticut law, what is the minimum single bodily injury coverage for a vehicle's required insurance policy?
4
Pulling a Trailer: __ second rule
4
Railroad Crossings: __ second rule
175, 30
Reckless Driving (1st) - $___ license restoration fee court fines or imprisonment of not more than __ days, or both.
6 month
Reckless Driving (1st) - ___ suspension
1 year
Reckless driving (2nd, 3rd) - $175 license restoration fee, court fines or imprisonment of not more than ___, or both.
1 year
Reckless driving (2nd, 3rd) - ___ suspension
Regulatory or Guide
Rectangle sign
ideal conditions
Remember, speed limits are posted for _______
4
Slippery roads, use __ second rule
black and white
Some ____ and _____ signs are regulatory signs and must be obeyed
60 day
Speeding (20 mph over speed limit) (1st) - ___ suspension
90 day
Speeding (20 mph over speed limit) (2nd) - ___ suspension
6 month
Speeding (20 mph over speed limit) (3rd) - ___ suspension
4
Stopped on a Hill or Incline.: ___ second rule
1 year
Street racing (1st) - $175 license restoration fee, court fines or imprisonment of not more than ___, or both.
6 month
Street racing (1st) - ___ suspension
1 year
Street racing (2nd, 3rd) - __ suspension
T
T or F: After a school busʼ red lights have stopped flashing, watch for children along the side of the road and do not proceed until they have completely left the roadway and it is safe to proceed.
T
T or F: At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first goes first (after coming to a complete stop). If more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.
F (left)
T or F: At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left.
T
T or F: Avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads.
F (reverse)
T or F: Drivers already on the road must yield to those entering the road from a driveway, alley, or roadside
T
T or F: Drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield to drivers already in the circle.
T
T or F: Drivers may not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop. You should wait until traffic ahead clears so that you are not blocking the intersection.
T
T or F: Drivers must yield the right-of-way at all times to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
T
T or F: Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight.
F
T or F: Keep as little space as you can between yourself and oncoming vehicles.
F
T or F: Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane sometimes have right-of-way.
T
T or F: The first thing you should do when your tires loose traction is - Ease your foot off the gas pedal.
F
T or F: The second thing you should do when your tires loose traction is - turn the steering wheel
F
T or F: When your tires loose traction, you should - try to stop or turn
F
T or F: You have as much traction on gravel or dirt roads as you do on concrete or asphalt roads.
T
T or F: You must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer, even if the officerʼs signals contradict the traffic signal.
T
T or F: You must stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road, the opposite side of the road, or at an intersection you are approaching.
T
T or F: You must stop if a traffic light is yellow
F
T or F: You should pass at intersections, railroad cross- ings and shopping center entrances.
F
T or F: in a rotary/roundabouts, vehicles already in the intersection must yield right of way to entering traffic
T
T or F: you can turn right on red stop light unless otherwise indicated
4
The Driver Behind You Wants to Pass: __ second rule
slow down
The best way to keep from hydroplaning is to ___ ____ in the rain or when the road is wet.
75
The fine for failing to wear a seatbelt in a vehicle operated by a teenaged driver is up to ___________.
180
The minimum suspension period for an adult Connecticut driver under the age of twenty-one upon his or her first alcohol-related DUI conviction is __________ days.
40,000
The required insurance policy for each vehicle driven in the state of Connecticut must included a minimum coverage of ___________ for multiple personal injuries.
double
The suspension length for an underage CT driver who is convicted of a DUI is _______ that of an adult.
guide
These are signs that direct a motorist to certain places. They tell you where you are, what road you are on and how to get where you want to go. Most guide signs are rectangular.
regulatory signs
These signs are square, rectangular, or have a special shape and are usually white, red, or black with black, red, white, or green letters or symbols. They give you information about rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, and other spe- cial situations. Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol. These signs prohibit certain actions, i.e., "no left turn," "no right turn," "no U-turn," etc.
warning
These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols; most are diamond-shaped. These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. They warn you that a special situation or a hazard is ahead.
3
Try and signal at least _ seconds before you make your move.
175
Use of Cell Phone/ Text Messaging (1st) - $___ license restoration fee, court fines.
30 day
Use of Cell Phone/ Text Messaging (1st) - __ suspension
90 day
Use of Cell Phone/ Text Messaging (2nd) - __ suspension
6 month
Use of Cell Phone/ Text Messaging (3rd) - __ suspension
4
Use the __ second rule while driving at night
single solid yellow lines
What are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?
40
What percentage of traffic accidents involve alcohol consumption?
never
When is it legal to pass another vehicle, using the shoulder of a road?
35
When it is raining or the road is wet, most tires have good traction up to about __ mph.
left, right, left
When you come to an intersection and try to make a move, you must follow the _________ before you pull out.
drive with caution
When you see a warning sign (diamond), you should ____ ____ _______
right
When your direction of travel is less than three lanes, Connecticut law requires you to drive in the ____ lane, except when passing.
4
You are Being Followed Closely: __ second rule
.08
You are legally intoxicated if your BAC is __ or above
10
You have to be able to see at least one-third of a mile (about __ seconds) ahead.
1/3
You should not start to pass if you are within __ of a mile of a hill or curve.
5
_ oz. glass of wine
12
__ oz. of beer
orange
____ is also used for warning signs. They alert you to possible dangers ahead due to construction and maintenance projects.
Solid white lines
_____ are used on the right of the roadway edge
Slow down
_____ at the first sign of rain, snow, or sleet.
Yellow
______ is used for warning signs. These signs tell you of road conditions and dangers ahead.
yield
a downward pointing triangle. It is red and white with red letters. It means you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection you are crossing or roadway you are entering.
dashed white lines
are between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction that indicate you may cross to change lanes if it is safe to do so.
solid yellow lines
are used on the left of the roadway edge of divided streets or roadways.
solid double yellow lines
are used where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions.
solid white lines
between lanes of traffic that indicate you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.
warning
diamond sign
headlights
if you turn on your wipers, turn on your _____
blue
is also used for guide signs. They tell you about services along the roadway.
green
is used for guide signs. They tell you where you are, which way to go and the distance.
brown
is used for parks and recreation signs.
stop
octagon sign
solid yellow lines
on roads where traffic moves in opposite directions indicate zones where passing is not allowed.
dashed yellow lines
separate single lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Passing is allowed.
1 year
street racing (2nd, 3rd) - $175 license restoration fee, court fines or imprisonment of not more than ___, or both.
25
the speed limit is usually __ mph in a school zone
yield
triangle sign
lane lines
white lines that separate multiple lanes traveling in the same direction.
closest
you should turn from the lane that is ___ to the direction you want to go and turn into the lane ___ to the one you came from.
controlled, uncontrolled, blind
3 types of intersections
green
A _____ arrow means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow
stop sign
A flashing red traffic light means the same as a ____
slow down, with caution
A flashing yellow traffic light means ____ and proceed ____.
3
A motorist who is 25 years old or older and who has _ or more such convictions is required to attend and successfully pass a certified operator retraining program.
stop, cannot
A red arrow means you must ____ and you ____ go in the direction of the arrow.
prepare to stop
A yellow arrow means that the protection of a green arrow is ending; if you are turning in the direction of the arrow, you should ____ __ ____and give the right of way to oncoming traffic before turning.
car seat
Age 1-7, <60 lbs
booster seat
Age 7+, <60 lbs
booster seat or seat belt
Age 7+, >60 lbs
red
All ___ signs are regulatory signs and must be obeyed.
1.5, 80
An alcoholic drink is: __ oz. of __-proof liquor (one shot glass) straight or with a mixer
1 year
Any 16- or 17-year-old driver who fails the BAC test will have his or her driverʼs license suspended for no less than ____, possibly more,
2
Anyone age 24 or younger who commits _ or more moving violations or suspension violations must complete the DMV-certified operator retraining program
200
At 30 mph, it can take about ___ feet to stop. That is almost half a city block in length.
400
At 50 mph, it can take you about ___feet to react to something you see and bring your vehicle to a stop. That is about the length of a city block.
either side, rear
Blind spots: try to avoid driving on _____ and slightly to the ____ of another vehicle
Railroad Crossing
Circle sign
40
Connecticut law requires a minimum of __ hours of supervised driving practice prior to getting a license.
4
Following Drivers Who Cannot See You: __ second rule
4
Following Emergency Vehicles: __ second rule
4
Following Motorcycles: __ second rule
175
Graduated Driverʼs License (GDL) violations (1st offense) - $___ license restoration fee, court fines.
30
Graduated Driverʼs License (GDL) violations (1st offense) - __ day suspension
175
Graduated Driverʼs License (GDL) violations (2ND offense) - $___ license restoration fee, court fines.
6 month or until age 18
Graduated Driverʼs License (GDL) violations (2nd offense) - ___ suspension
60 days
If a Connecticut driver's vehicle fails an emissions test, how long does he or she have to make the necessary repairs?
18 months
If the 16-or 17-year old refuses to take a test, his or her driverʼs license will be suspended for at least ____ or possibly more,
right hook
If you are preparing for a right turn behind a bicyclist, misjudgment can result in a broadside crash called a:
green
If you are turning left, a steady ___ traffic light means you may turn but only when safe to do so.
.02
If you are under 21 years of age, you are legally intoxicated at a __ BAC or higher.
suspended, 90
If you fail the BAC test, your operatorʼs license will be ______ for at least __ days, possibly more, depending on the number of DUI (Driving Under the Influence of alcohol) offens- es on your driving record and your BAC and your age.
6 months
If you refuse to take a BAC test, your operatorʼs license will be suspended for at least ___ or possibly more...
Move to the right lane
If you were being tailgated, you should (1)...
Slow down gradually
If you were being tailgated, you should (2)...
right
In most areas, ____-hand turns are allowed after a stop at a red light.
11pm-5am
In the state of Connecticut, sixteen and seventeen year old licensed drivers must adhere to a curfew from:
rear-facing infant car seat
Infant, less than 20 lbs
100
It is recommended that a teen have at least ___ hours of supervised driving practice before getting a license and driving solo.
4
Low Visibility: __ second rule