CONNECTICUT PERMIT TEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
curfew
11pm-5am
can 16 and 17 year old licensed drivers use hands-free cell phones while driving
no
if vehicle does not pass emissions inspection, how long do you have to wait to
have the problem fixed and the emissions rechecked
60 days
only _________ can stop your vehicle
brakes
what does your brake light do
tells other road users that you are stopping
what do turn signals do
tells other road users that you are turning
worn or bald tires can increase your ________________ ________________ and
make turning more difficult when the road is ______________
stopping distance; wet
what does your suspension do
helps you control your vehicle and provides a comfortable ride over varying roada
surfaces
what does the exhaust system do
helps reduce the noise from the engine, helps cool the hot gases coming from the
running engine, and moves these gases to the rear of the vehicle
can exhausts leaks always be easily heard
no
what can the horn do
serve as a warning device
,what happens if the steering system is not working properly
it is difficult to control the direction you want to go
does connecticut have a mandatory seatbelt law
yes
should you always check your seat and mirror before you drive
yes
you should be able to see out the _________ _____________ with the
____________ ___________ ___________
back window; rear view mirror
you should be able to see out the _____________ with the _____________
________________
sides; side mirrors
in connecticut, it is ______________(legal/illegal) to drive or be a front-seat
passenger without wearing a safety belt
illegal
if either the driver or the passenger fails to wear their seat belt, each could be
cited for a seat belt violation and fined __________ (how much?)
$75
infant under 1 year of age weighing less than 20 pounds requires what kind of
child restraint system
rear-facing infant car seat
1 year of age to 7 years of age weighing less than 60 pounds requires what kind
of child restraint system
approved child car seat
7 years of age and older weighing less than 60 pounds requires what kind of child
restraint system
approved booster seat
7 years of age and older weighing 60 or more pounds requires what kind of child
restraint system
approved booster seat or seat belt
what must booster seats require?
,must be secured by a seat safety belt that includes a shoulder belt
can safety belts trap you inside a car
no
can you use a cellphone when stopped because of traffic or a stoplight
no
can you use a cellphone when parked safely on the side of a highway or road
yes
can you use a cell phone in an emergency situation
yes
what is the consequence for violating the cell phone law
moving violation, and/or license suspension
do you need continuous insurance coverage on any registered vehicle
yes
worn tires can cause
a. difficult turning
b. hydroplaning
c. increased stopping distance
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
which statement is false?
a. you should always check your seat and mirrors before you start to drive
b. after market, any changes to equipment, such as tinted windows, are legal
c. the driver should always have his or her seatbelt on
d. only your brakes can stop your vehicle
b. after market, any changes to equipment, such as tinted windows, are legal
what needs to be on before starting the vehicle
brake
how should you accelerate
gradually and smoothly
what happens when you try to accelerate too fast
, it can cause the drive wheels to spin (especially on slippery surfaces), and cause the
vehicle to slide
where should left hand be placed on steering wheel
between 8 and 10 oclock
where should right hand be placed on steering wheel
between 2 and 4 oclock
what steering technique should you use when turning sharp corners
hand-over-hand
what steering technique should you use when completing a turn
wheel by hand
push/pull steering method
in the push/pull method a driver's knuckles should be facing outward as the hands are
holding the steering wheel firmly on the outside rim. push one hand to the 12 o'clock
position letting the wheel slide through the other hand. bring that hand to the 1 or 11
o'clock position and then pull down. the other hand slides back to the original starting
position. continue as necessary until the process is complete
if the push/pull method is done correctly, what happens
the two hands will never cross and will remain on the wheel at all times
scanning techniques
1. look ahead
2. look to the sides
3. look behind
4. intersections
5. railroad crossings
safer drivers tend to look at least _______ (how many?) seconds ahead of their
vehicles
12
how to figure how far ahead you should be looking
1. find a non-moving object (a sign, a telephone pole, etc.) near the road about as far
ahead as you are looking
2. start counting "one-one thousand, two-one-thousand, three-one-thousand" etc. until
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
curfew
11pm-5am
can 16 and 17 year old licensed drivers use hands-free cell phones while driving
no
if vehicle does not pass emissions inspection, how long do you have to wait to
have the problem fixed and the emissions rechecked
60 days
only _________ can stop your vehicle
brakes
what does your brake light do
tells other road users that you are stopping
what do turn signals do
tells other road users that you are turning
worn or bald tires can increase your ________________ ________________ and
make turning more difficult when the road is ______________
stopping distance; wet
what does your suspension do
helps you control your vehicle and provides a comfortable ride over varying roada
surfaces
what does the exhaust system do
helps reduce the noise from the engine, helps cool the hot gases coming from the
running engine, and moves these gases to the rear of the vehicle
can exhausts leaks always be easily heard
no
what can the horn do
serve as a warning device
,what happens if the steering system is not working properly
it is difficult to control the direction you want to go
does connecticut have a mandatory seatbelt law
yes
should you always check your seat and mirror before you drive
yes
you should be able to see out the _________ _____________ with the
____________ ___________ ___________
back window; rear view mirror
you should be able to see out the _____________ with the _____________
________________
sides; side mirrors
in connecticut, it is ______________(legal/illegal) to drive or be a front-seat
passenger without wearing a safety belt
illegal
if either the driver or the passenger fails to wear their seat belt, each could be
cited for a seat belt violation and fined __________ (how much?)
$75
infant under 1 year of age weighing less than 20 pounds requires what kind of
child restraint system
rear-facing infant car seat
1 year of age to 7 years of age weighing less than 60 pounds requires what kind
of child restraint system
approved child car seat
7 years of age and older weighing less than 60 pounds requires what kind of child
restraint system
approved booster seat
7 years of age and older weighing 60 or more pounds requires what kind of child
restraint system
approved booster seat or seat belt
what must booster seats require?
,must be secured by a seat safety belt that includes a shoulder belt
can safety belts trap you inside a car
no
can you use a cellphone when stopped because of traffic or a stoplight
no
can you use a cellphone when parked safely on the side of a highway or road
yes
can you use a cell phone in an emergency situation
yes
what is the consequence for violating the cell phone law
moving violation, and/or license suspension
do you need continuous insurance coverage on any registered vehicle
yes
worn tires can cause
a. difficult turning
b. hydroplaning
c. increased stopping distance
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
which statement is false?
a. you should always check your seat and mirrors before you start to drive
b. after market, any changes to equipment, such as tinted windows, are legal
c. the driver should always have his or her seatbelt on
d. only your brakes can stop your vehicle
b. after market, any changes to equipment, such as tinted windows, are legal
what needs to be on before starting the vehicle
brake
how should you accelerate
gradually and smoothly
what happens when you try to accelerate too fast
, it can cause the drive wheels to spin (especially on slippery surfaces), and cause the
vehicle to slide
where should left hand be placed on steering wheel
between 8 and 10 oclock
where should right hand be placed on steering wheel
between 2 and 4 oclock
what steering technique should you use when turning sharp corners
hand-over-hand
what steering technique should you use when completing a turn
wheel by hand
push/pull steering method
in the push/pull method a driver's knuckles should be facing outward as the hands are
holding the steering wheel firmly on the outside rim. push one hand to the 12 o'clock
position letting the wheel slide through the other hand. bring that hand to the 1 or 11
o'clock position and then pull down. the other hand slides back to the original starting
position. continue as necessary until the process is complete
if the push/pull method is done correctly, what happens
the two hands will never cross and will remain on the wheel at all times
scanning techniques
1. look ahead
2. look to the sides
3. look behind
4. intersections
5. railroad crossings
safer drivers tend to look at least _______ (how many?) seconds ahead of their
vehicles
12
how to figure how far ahead you should be looking
1. find a non-moving object (a sign, a telephone pole, etc.) near the road about as far
ahead as you are looking
2. start counting "one-one thousand, two-one-thousand, three-one-thousand" etc. until
