Driver's Permit Test CT

What is the penalty for a teen driver's first violation of Connecticut teen driver laws pertaining to curfew and passenger restrictions?

30-day license suspension and associated restoration fees and court fines

Which of the following correctly describes the requirement for seat-belt use in a car driven by a teen under age 18? Driver only, Driver and front seat occupants only, All occupants at all times, including the driver.

All occupants at all times, including the driver

To make a right turn, you should

Turn from the right lane

Does Connecticut law enforcement have the authority, when a teen driver is violating GDL restrictions, to confiscate the teen driver's license for 48 hours and remove the vehicle from the scene?

Yes

When driving through a work zone:

traffic patterns can change daily

A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means:

Passing is permitted when it's safe

The purpose of teen driver laws, known as Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL), is to:

Protect new drivers from situations that often cause crashes, injuries and death for these very inexperienced drivers

Which of the following most accurately describes Connecticut law regarding teen drivers and alcohol?

Strictly prohibited in any circumstances under age 21, including the carrying of alcohol or the possession of it outside the vehicle

While driving on packed snow you should reduce your speed by:

1/2

You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

10 feet

What percentage of teen driver motor vehicle crashes are preventable?

100 percent

What hours of the day must teen drivers under the age of 18 be off the road in Connecticut unless they meet certain exceptions?

11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

As of August 1, 2008, what is the nighttime curfew for 16 and 17 year olds?

11 pm to 5 am

How long must a teen driver have a license before transporting friends and other non-family members?

12 months

Passenger restrictions apply to operators license holders who have received their license on or after August 1, 2008 for what length of time?

12 months

An approved rear-facing child restraint system is required for any child:

2 years of age or weighing less than 30 pounds

You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?

25 feet

If you see a distracted driver, you should give that distracted driver plenty of room and maintain a safe following distance of:

3-4 seconds

You can pass a vehicle ahead, if it is safe to do so, when:

There is a broken line on your side of the road

How long must a teen driver have a license before transporting immediate family members such as siblings?

6 months

If you are 16 or 17 years old and are convicted of speeding over 20 miles over the speed limit under the new law, your license will be suspended for:

60 days

What is the penalty for a 2nd violation pertaining to curfew and passenger restrictions?

60- day suspension or suspension until age 18, whichever is longer, plus restoration fees and court fines.

Referring to the steering wheel as a clock face, the normal hand position for driving should be:

9 and 3

Under what circumstances is a teen driver under 18 allowed to text while driving?

911/emergencies only

The penalty for a 16/17 year old driver convicted of violating the electronic device (cell phone) law will result in:

A 30 day suspension

This sign tells a driver that: (image description: Orange diamond with black border. Black silhouette of person with one outstretched hand holding a black square, and the other slightly raised)

A construction flagger is ahead

To enter highway traffic, you need at least:

A four-second gap

It is dangerous to follow a motorcycle too closely because:

A motorcycle can stop much faster than a standard vehicle

Who may be a passenger in a vehicle driven by a teen driver with a learner's permit?

A parent, a certified driving instructor, or a driver over age 20 who has been both licensed and free of any suspensions for at least the previous four years

When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:

Allow more following distance

Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age are not permitted to use any type of

Both cell phone and text-messaging device

The blind spots where trucks will not be able to see you are

Both the immediate left of the cab and directly behind the body

Children on bicycles should be given even more space by motor vehicle operators because:

Both they are smaller and more difficult to see and they do not have the same physical reflexes as an adult.

This sign means: Image description: 2 intersecting arrows, one pointing up, one pointing to the left

Can turn left or go straight ahead

To avoid merging traffic from the right, the best thing to do is:

Change lanes to the left

Which of these are exceptions to the teen driver night driving/curfew restrictions?

Employment, medical emergency, religious observances, or volunteer in emergency services

What is the main purpose of a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement?

Establish clear rules and consequences for violations before the teen starts driving

Fatigue increases the risk of

Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing

Which danger of teen driving requires constant parent supervision, because it changes from day to day?

Fatigue

As a cause of death and injury among people ages 13 to 19, where does driving rank in the United States?

First

Motorcycle/scooter/moped operators:

Have the right to use a complete traffic lane

If a tire blows out, you should:

Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly

If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following with the exception of: Applying your breaks, Letting go of the steering wheel, Pressing your head firmly against the head restraint

Letting go of the steering wheel

To pass on a two-lane road, you should:

Judge the distance to the first oncoming vehicle

The first thing that a drink of alcohol effects is:

Judgement and skills

in work zones, barriers, such as drums, cones, and tubes are used to

Keep traffic out of hazardous work zones

To make a left turn, you should

Make the turn from the left lane

You should NOT use your horn when:

Near blind pedestrians

If a teen driver has taken driver's education, passed the DMV's written and road tests, and received a license, does that mean he or she is a safe driver?

No

This sign means: Image description: Upside down U arrow with a crossed out red O over it

No U-turns

Where is the easiest place to obtain a copy of Connecticut's model Parent-Teen Driving Agreement?

On-line at DMV'S teen driver website (ct.gov/dmv)

Under what circumstances may a teen driver under age 18 use a cell phone while driving?

Only to make a 911/emergency call

There's an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren coming. You should:

Pull over to the right and stop

Your vehicle has a mechanical problem. You should:

Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road.

If you are about to be hit from the rear, what should you NOT do? Release your seat belt, brace yourself, press your head against the head restraint

Release your seat belt

While 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

Why are cell phones and other electronic devices banned from use by drivers under 18 while driving?

Statistics show these devices divert necessary attention required for driving and this leads to crashes, injuries and deaths

Which of the following is a best practice for teen drivers and cell phones? The cell phone remains in the glove box while the ignition is on, The driver should use a headset/ear buds, Use only if the cell phone is synched with a dashboard display.

The cell phone remains in the glove box while the ignition is on

What danger faced by teen drivers cannot be overcome by on-the-road training?

The human brain does not fully develop judgement and restraint until they reach their mid-20s.

The following statements regarding the use of seatbelts are true, with the exception of: They prevent a "human collision" by holding you in place. They are not necessary if your vehicle has an airbag. They keep you from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident.

They are not necessary if your vehicle has an airbag

When a bicyclist is making a left hand turn:

They may use the left lane

This sign means: image description: white square sign with black square in it containing a yellow circle

Traffic signal ahead- (the light may be red)

If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should:

Use both the lap and shoulder belt

If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on:

Use your low beams

When used on roadways, bicyclists are considered:

Vehicles

After passing, you should move back to the right when:

You can see both head lights of the vehicle in your rear view mirror

Signs or lane markings that indicate a No Passing Zone tell you that:

You can't see far enough ahead to pass

When a pedestrian is crossing a street guided by a dog or carrying a white cane:

You must always yield the right-of-way

If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

You must yield the right-of-way to them

If there are no reduced speed limit signs clearly posted within a work zone:

You should obey the normal posted speed limit

After you have held a license for 6 months, which one of the following passengers cannot be in the vehicle when you are driving? Your 18 year old friend, your parent(s), your younger brother

Your 18 year old friend

If you drive too fast on a wet road, there is a danger that:

Your tires will start to glide over the water (hydroplane!)

A driver distraction is

anything that takes your attention away from driving

Fines for speeding or other illegal behavior in work zones:

can be double normal fines

To enter a gap in highway traffic:

check behind, then watch the vehicle ahead

Construction zone signs are generally:

diamond or rectangular with orange and black coloring

Reaction time is slower after:

drinking alcohol

In work zones, you should:

reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly; avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance

When used on roadways, bicyclists are considered:

vehicles

A yellow arrow on a traffic signal means:

you should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic