CT Drivers Ed
A yellow diamond shaped sign showing up and down curved arrows with a traffic island at the too means
Divided highway ahead
A square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red ball is
Do not enter
Reaction time is slower after
Drinking alcohol
What is a major cause of collisions
Driver error
What is the most common cause of most collisions
Driver error
Driving is a social task because
Drivers must interact with each other
You can help maintain a safe distance behind your vehicle by
Driving at a steady speed
All if the following lead to an immediate 48 hour suspension of your drivers license as a 16 or 17 year old, except
Evading responsibility
Pedestrians have the right of way
Even when they are not obeying traffic controls
When on a long trip how often should you stop and rest
Every 2 hours for 10 minutes
To maintain a good engine performance change the engine oil
Every 3,000 miles
Rear view mirrors show you
Everything but the vehicle near the left and right of your vehicle
You should apply the parking brake
Everytime you park
At an intersection with a four way stop which driver can go first
First driver to get to the intersection
If a vehicle comes toward you with it's high beams on
Flash your headlights a couple times
If a vehicle comes towards you with it's high beams on
Flash your headlights a few times
Tailgating is the offense of
Following too closely
You approach an intersection at a red light and a green arrow pointing right, you are turning right, what should you do
Make your turn without stopping
Pep pills and diet pills can affect a driver by
Making a driver nervous Dizzy Unable to concentrate and affect vision (All of the above)
If you are being tailgates the best thing to do is
Move to the right lane and let the vehicle pass if possible
If illegal drugs are combined with alcohol, the effects of alcohol are
Multiplied
A square with a red slash inside a red circle containing an upside down "U" shaped arrow means
No U turns
You can avoid conflict on the road by
Not competing on the road
You are stopped at a red light waiting to turn left. The light changes to all green plus a green arrow pointing left what is the rule
Proceed, cars opposite have a red light
On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the driver should
Stay in the right lane except to pass
If the rear of your car skids to the right
Steer right and avoid the breaks
If the rear of your vehicle skids to the right you should
Steer to the right and avoid the brakes
To stop quickly with ABS brakes you should
Step on the brakes and hold it there
If you see a truck attempting to back up you should
Stop and give the truck a chance to complete backing up
To keep from getting tired on a long trip, you should
Stop for short naps and rest
When you approach a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow light you must
Stop if it's safe to do so
You are approaching an intersectin with a green light, it turns yellow
Stop if you can do so safely
When you leave a parked car, you should
Take the keys with you
When you park on a hill
Be sure tge wheels are turned towards the curb or roadside
Most skids are caused by
Because the tired can no longer grip the road
When we stop at stop signs or traffic lights we stop at the line. This means
Before our bumper goes over it
As of august 1, 2008, the curfew for 16 and 17 year old newly licensed drivers is
Between 11pm and 5am
When you follow a car when should you dim your high beams
Between 200 and 300 feet
A pedestrian with a white cane is
Blind
If two cars arrive at the same time from different directions at a four way stop sign who goes first
Car on the left yields to the car on the right
To avoid merging traffic from the right the best thing to do is
Change lanes to the left
To enter a gap in highway traffic
Check behind, then watch the vehicle ahead
Before changing lanes, you should
Check both mirrors and your blind spots and signal your intentions
Before you change lanes you should
Check both mirrors and your blind spots and signal your intentions
If your car pulls to One side as you stop, you should
Check the brakes
How do you know how much air to put in your tires
Check the car manual
Air pressure in your tires should be checked when your tires are
Cold
An eight sided red and white sign means
Come to a complete stop and wait until traffic clears
You see a traffic signal with a red flashing light. It means
Come to a full stop and proceed when clear
A flashing red light means you should
Come to a full stop and proceed when it's safe to do so
If you miss your turn or exit you should
Continue on to where you can safely turn around
If you get angry it upset, you should
Cool off before driving
HOV lanes are marked by
A diamond painted on the line
What tells us if our high beams are on
A light icon on the panel
What would be considered a closed zone for you
A space not open to you because of a restriction in your line of sight or intended path if travel
A sign shaped like an upside down triangle that is red and white with red letters is
A yield sign
To pass a truck you must
Make sure you have room to complete the pass without excessive speed
To make a left turn from a one way street you should
Make the turn from the left lane
To make a left turn, you should
Make the turn from the left lane
How can you get better at physical skills necessary to drive
Practice
A flashing yellow light means
Slow down and proceed with caution
You are approaching an intersection with a yield sign
Slow down, look all ways, proceed if clear, stop if not clear
Which factor can affect your vehicle in a curve
Speed
If your cars alignment and suspension is off you can expect
Tires to wear unevenly
The main purpose of seatbelts is
To keep you behind the wheel
The purpose of a rumble strip is
To wake up drivers who have fallen asleep
To expands if HTS breakdowns are
Traffic tie ups and collisions
Generally you may turn right on red, providing you
Treat that light as you would a stop sign
To merge with highway traffic
Try to enter at the same speed the traffic is moving
To make a right turn you should
Turn from the right lane
If your car is overheating
Turn on the heater and see if you can lower the engine temperature
When turning sharp corners you should
Turn using hand over hand technique
What position should your tires be in when you secure the car and then when you begin to drive
Turned straight
In bad weather you should make your car easier for others to see by
Turning on your headlights
If your vehicle has a 2 part safety system you should
Use both the lap and shoulder belt
When it is very foggy, night or day, you should
Use low beam light and drive slowly
If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on
Use your low beams
A states driving related laws are found in it's
Vehicle code
You want to drive through an intersection the light for you is green but the intersection is blocked
Wait until the intersection is clear
Yellow and black signs
Warn us
You are approaching a school bus which is stopped on the other side if a divided highway you should
Watch for children and be ready to stop
Most of your driving activities are based on
What you see
Under which conditions is most likely to be slippery
When it just starts to rain or drizzle
You should stop for a school bus
When it's red lights are flashing
When you exit the highway when do you slow down
When you are on the exit ramp
You should not attempt to pass if you are within what distance of a hill or curve
1/3 mile
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant
10 feet
When positioning your seat you should be at least
10 inches from the steering wheel
How far should you be looking down a road
10 or 12 or 15 seconds down the road
Do not park more than what distance away from the curb
12 inches
Aggressive driving can be caused by
Attitude Impatience Lots of traffic
What is a good way to avoid falling asleep at the wheel
Avoid medications or drugs that make you sleepy
A rear blind spot is a area that cannot be seen through the mirrors. How would you check that area behind you?
Look over your shoulder
The best way to avoid trouble on the road is
Looking ahead, as well as near
You are most likely to see vehicles in the blind spots by
Looking over your shoulder
When passed on a two lane road you should
Maintain your speed and position in the lane
What is another name for the parking brake
"E" emergency brake
CT has a zero tolerance law for people under 21, what is the BAC
.02
At what level is BAC considered DWI for drivers over 21
.08
A driver between the ages of 18-20 suspected of DUI who refuses to submit to a BAC test will have their license suspended for
1 year
If you are arrested for DUI(first offense) and fail the BAC test and you are 16 or 17 years old, your lisence will be suspended for
1 year
While driving on packed snow you should reduce your speed by
1/2
When do you use your turn signal
1/2 block or 3 to 4 seconds before the turn
You should signal
2 to 3 seconds before the turn or half a block before you want to turn
You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign
25 feet
Over half of all traffic deaths happen within how many miles of the home
25 miles
Never follow a truck at a time interval of less than
3 seconds
License suspensions and fines that are imposed for 16 and 17 year old for use of a phone in the 1sy offense are
30 day suspension, $175 license restoration fee, and court fines
You should turn on your headlights no later than
30 minutes after sunset
When it's very foggy you can not safely drive faster than
30 mph
Alcohol is involved in at least what percentage of fatal traffic accidents
40%
At 50 mph and ideal conditions, it will take about how many feet to bring your vehicle to stop
400 feet
People who drink and drive are more likely to be in a collision, how many more times
7 times
Referring to that steering wheel as a clock face, the normal hand position for driving should be
9 and 3
How far away should you look ahead when you are on the open highway
About 1 mile
When changing lanes you should always
Adjust you speed Signal Head check (All of the above)
When can you turn right on a red light
After a complete stop, when traffic had cleared, unless otherwise posted
Which drink, beer, wine, vodka, if you finish it(the whole glass) puts more alcohol into your body
All are equal
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during rain
All of the above
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during the rain
All of the above
If your vehicle breaks down you should not
All of the above
Our motor vehicle laws provide
All of the above
The blind spots where trucks will not be able to see you are
All of the above
Unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause
All of the above
When getting into your vehicle from the street side you should
All of the above
When should you use your turn signal
All of the above
Which of the following is part of the highway transportation system
All of the above
Administrative per se means
All of the above Or none of the above
When you are behind motorcycle you should
Allow more following distance
If you are 16 or 17, the penalty for refusing to take a blood, breath, or urine test to determine intoxication level will result in
An 18 month suspension of driving
The chances of a collision are greatest at
An intersection
Child restraint systems are required by law for
Any child under 7 years of age and weighing less than 40 pounds
To avoid a collision a driver should
Any of the above, depending on the situation
Give your horn a light tap
As you pass someone who starts to turn into your lane
You practice defensive driving when you
Assume motorists are unpredictable
Drivers must yield to pedestrians
At all times
At an intersection where there is no stop sign, a stop line, and a crosswalk. Where should you stop your vehicle
At the stop line
Your oil light comes on
Get off the road as soon as possible and have your engine checked
Basic tools for low risk driving might be
Good seeing habits and an ability to manage space
If a tire blows out, you should
Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the breaks lightly
What is the IDPE system
I- identify P- predict D-decide E- execute
People who smoke marijuana and drive tend to
Make more mistakes
You must pull over to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle with the lights and siren on
If it is approaching from any direction
You are following a large truck. Under what condition would it be necessary for you to slow down
If the truck is starting up a long gradual hill
The only time airbags will deploy and protect you are
If you have a front end collision
You should never make a U turn
In an intersection
The greatest problem beginner drivers face is
Inability to make decisions
If you brake hard as you turn you will
Increase the tendency to skid
If your vehicle is not equipped with antilock brakes and you brake too hard you will
Increase your tendency to skid
The most common place crashes occur
Intersections
Why is it important to lock your car door when you are driving
It keeps unwanted people from entering your car In a crash your doors won't pop open
If you eat while you drink
It slows down the process
To pass on a 2 lane road you should
Judge the distance to the first oncoming vehicles
The first thing alcohol affects is
Judgement
What are the two terms used to describe a three point turn
K and Y turns
Which of the following is the safest thing to do when driving at night
Keep your speed slow enough so that you can stop within the range of your headlights
Which of the following is the safest to do when driving at night
Keep your speed slow enough so that you can stop within the range of your headlights
If you are in the right lane and you are coming upon an entrance ramp what would be the best thing to do
Lane change to the left if possible
As you approach an uncontrolled intersection you identify a pedestrian who has entered the intersection
Let him/her go first
If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following with the exception of
Letting go of the steering wheel
To aim high in steering means
Look 10 to 15 seconds ahead
Before you get into your car you should
Look all around your car for hazards
To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night
Look at the right side of the road
What common seeing errors do new drivers make
Look at the road right in front of the car
The traffic signal turns green signaling you to proceed, you should
Look left and right before proceeding
The longer the truck, the shorter the path followed by the wheels, this is called
Off track
When does suspension for DWI begin
On the 31st day
You are turning left at a solid green light you must yield right of way to
Oncoming traffic
While driving in the city you should looks as far ahead as
One block
The same amount of alcohol is in one and a half ounce shot of 80 proof whiskey as
One can of beer
If you take medicine, then drink alcohol
One drink can make you unfit to drive
When backing up, you should look to the rear
Over your shoulder out of the rear window
A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means
Passing is permitted when it's safe
On a multi lane highway such as I91 and I95 what is the extreme left lane used for
Passing lane
A diamond shaped yellow sign showing one person walking means
Pedestrian crossing: drive with caution
There is an emergency vehicle coming. You should
Pull over to the right and stop
To stop quickly in a car without ABS brakes you should
Pump the brake pedal
If your brakes stop working the first thing you should do is
Pump the brakes
If your breaks stop working the first thing you should do is
Pump the breaks
If you put your windshield wipers you must
Put in low beam headlights
You vehicle had a mechanical problem you should
Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road
What is the most common type of collision
Rear end
A regulatory sign means a law applies. What colors are they
Red, black, or white combo
If you are about to be hit firm the rear, what should you not do
Release the seatbelt
Speed limit signs
Represent the maximum speed for ideal driving conditions
A driving lane with one arrow pointing right means
Right turn only
After passing a truck signal and return to the right lane when you can
See the front of the truck in your inside mirror
Yellow ligns painted in the middle of the road indicate
Separates traffic in opposite directions
Every time you park your cat you must
Set your parking brake
What is the rule for checking your mirrors
Several times per minute and everytime you change speed or direction
On cold wet days what parts of the road would be very slippery
Shadowed parts of the road
What should you do if the gas pedal sticks
Shift to neutral
When you are pulling out from a line of parked cars into heavy traffic, you
Should use both hand and turn signals
When you intend to turn into a driveway just after an intersection you should
Signal when you are in the intersection
How many zones of space surround your vehicle
Six
A diamond shaped sign showing a tilted cat with "s" shaped marks coming from the tires means
Slippery when wet
When being passed in a no passing zone you should
Slow down and let them safely return to the drive lane
You see pedestrians near the road you should
Slow down and pass with caution
You see pedestrians near the road, you should
Slow down and pass with caution
White lines separate traffic going in
The same direction
When entering the highway at what speed do you enter
The same speed as cars on the highway
The following statements regarding use of seat belts are true, except
They are not necessary if your vehicle has. An airbag
What does a driver with good seeing habits do
They look 10 to 15 seconds ahead
When a driver is turning left crossing traffic
They yield to oncoming traffic
To keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead you should stay a minimum of
Three seconds behind it
What will help you sober up after drinking
Time
When should you dim your high beams for an oncoming car
Within 1 block
When should you dun your headlights for an oncoming car
Within one block
Can one alcohol drink affect your driving?
Yes
Can over the counter drugs affect your driving
Yes
You allow others to go first when you
Yield
If you are involved in a serious accident your chances of avoiding serious injuries are better if
You are wearing both a lap belt and shoulder belt
After passing you should move back to the right when
You can see both of the vehicles headlights in your rear view mirror
Signs or lane markings that indicate a no padding zone tells you that
You cannot see far enough ahead to pass
Once in an intersection
You may not make any lane changes
A solid yellow long on your side means
You may not pass
On a traffic light a red arrow pointing left means
You may not turn until the arrow turns green
You are on a two lane road that has solid and broken yellow lines painted down the center. The broken line is on your side
You may pass if there is no oncoming traffic
A yellow arrow on a traffic signal means
You should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic
If you drive too fast on a wet road there is a danger that
Your tires start to slide over water
The driving privilege is based on
the assumption that you will be a responsible driver
