CT DMV Permit Test
Is it legally required you wear a seatbelt while in the front seat? - correct answer-Yes, both
the driver and the front seat passenger must wear a seatbelt.
In order to take a road test, a 16-17 year old must have.. - correct answer-Learner's permit
proof of completing 8 hour safe driving course
Proof of driver training program
Proof of parental training
licence fee of $72
During the first 6 months, 16-17 year old may only drive with what kinds of people? - correct
answer-licensed driving instructor
-his/her parents or guardians
-1 person who is atlas 20 years old who's license -has not been suspended and has held a
license for 4 consecutive years
After 6 months, a 16-17 year old driver may have what kinds of people in the car? - correct
answer-immediate family members only
What is the driving curfew for 16-17 year old drivers? - correct answer-11pm-5am unless
driving for employment, church, school, medical necessity volunteer fire or ambulances
service
If a vehicle fails the emission inspection, how many days does the driver have to get the car
fixed? - correct answer-60 days
True or False. A seatbelt is unsafe because it can trap you in the car. - correct answer-False.
A seatbelt that works correctly will release, even after an accident.
T or F: after market, any changes to equipment such as tinted windows are legal - correct
answer-false
worn tires can increase the chances of doing what? - correct answer-hydroplaning
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children under one year and 20 pounds?
- correct answer-Approved child seat, rear facing system.
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children OVER and under 7 years and
UNDER 60 pounds? - correct answer-Approved child car seat
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children 7 years and over but UNDER
60 pounds? - correct answer-Approved booster seat
What kind of seat restraint system must be used for children 7 years and over and OVER 60
pounds? - correct answer-Approved booster seat or seat belt
, Can drivers over 18 years of age use hand-held cellphones while driving on the highway? -
correct answer-No, hands-free technology must be used.
What effects can worn tires have on a car's performance? - correct answer-Difficulty turning,
hydroplaning, increase chances of a flat tire, need more time to stop or slow down.
What is the "hand-over-hand" technique? - correct answer-The proper way to make a turn.
What is "scanning"? - correct answer-A way of checking all around you to be aware of your
surroundings.
On the highway, as a general rule, how far ahead of your car should you look? - correct
answer-About 12 seconds.
When making a left-hand turn, who has the right of way? - correct answer-Oncoming traffic.
True or False. If there is no line painted at the intersection pedestrians don't have the
right-of-way. - correct answer-False, pedestrians have the right-of-way whether there is a
painted line at the intersection or not.
A person with a white cane signifies what? - correct answer-The person is blind.
Connecticut law says what about bicyclists on roadways? - correct answer-Bicyclists have
the same rights and responsibilities as cars.
As a driver, you must yield to a bicyclist always - correct answer-TRUE
What is the "Move over law"? - correct answer-a law that says when a vehicle is pulled over
to the side of the road, you must slow down below posted speed limit and move over one
lane if safe to do so.
What are the "No Zones"? - correct answer-Areas around a large vehicle like a truck where
drivers can't see you.
What is the "three-second rule"? - correct answer-The amount of time/space you should
leave between you and another vehicle for safety.
What is the "four second rule"? What are examples? - correct answer-situations when you
need more space between you and other cars: slippery roads, following motorcycles, driver
behind wants to pass, you are being followed too closely, pulling a trailer, following
emergency vehicles
What are blind spots? - correct answer-When people in other vehicles can't see your car,
happens when you are driving next to another vehicle.
What should you do if you're being tailgated (a car driving too close behind you)? - correct
answer-Slow down to let it pass you/if not in the right lane switch lanes.
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