Permit test

Question 1

If you fail the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test, your operator’s license will be suspended for at least

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90 days

Question 2

what is the correct hand signal for a driver indicating a right turn

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hand and arm extended upward

Question 3

Before making a right turn at an intersection, you should make sure that

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there is no traffic approaching from your left

Question 4

at a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs how many seconds to pass

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10

Question 5

you can’t park your vehicle within how many feet of a pedestrian safety zone?

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25 feet

Question 6

You should not park your vehicle within how many feet of a fire hydrant

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10

Question 7

what does the eye test for the drivers license evaluate

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depth and color perception
acuity
peripheral vision

Question 8

If your brakes fail while driving, what must be done FIRST?

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pump the brakes several times

Question 9

If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, what should you do

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ease your foot off the gas pedal
not stop until your tires are gripping the road again
keep the steering wheel straight

Question 10

Safer drivers tend to look at least how many seconds ahead of their vehicles

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12

Question 11

If your driver’s license says you must wear corrective lenses and you are stopped by a law enforcement officer while not wearing them, you may be:

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issued a citation

Question 12

When a vehicle does not pass an emissions inspection, the driver will be given how much time to have the problem fixed and the emissions re-checked?

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2 months

Question 13

A new driver’s license is valid for 5 1/2 to 7 years and will expire on what day of the last year

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the drivers birthday

Question 14

at an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, r or oncoming traffic signal, driver’s must yield to vehicles coming from where

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the right

Question 15

When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause:

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faster tire wear

Question 16

During heavy traffic, drivers are prohibited from entering any intersection, unless there is sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate their vehicle without obstructing the passage other vehicles or pedestrians. NOT doing so is referred to as:

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blocking the box

Question 17

what is the minimum vision requirements for all classes of license

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20/40

Question 18

when do most teen crashes occur

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within the first 2 years of having their license

Question 19

what period of time is the most dangerous for the newly-licensed teen?

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the first 6 months

Question 20

when are fatal crashes more likely to occur

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at night

Question 21

how many drinks impair a teen’s driving ability and increases the risk of a crash

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1

Question 22

All applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age must have at least how many hours of behind the-wheel, on-the-road training?

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40

Question 23

Drivers 16 and 17 years old and each of their passengers are required to wear a seat belt. If either the driver or the passenger fails to wear the seat belt, what could happen?

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each could be cited for a seat belt violation and fined $75

Question 24

an infant under 1 year of age weighing less than 20 pounds should be in a

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rear facing infant car seat

Question 25

a child 1-7 years old weighing less than 60 pounds must be in a

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approved car seat

Question 26

a child 7 or older weighing less than 60 pounds must be in a

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approved booster seat that is secured by a seat safety belt that includes a shoulder belt

Question 27

a child 7 or older weighing more than 60 pounds must be in a

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approved booster seat or seat belt. Booster seat must be secured by a seat safety belt that includes a shoulder belt

Question 28

where do over half of all traffic deaths happen

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within 25 miles from home on roads posted at less than 45 mph

Question 29

If an operator is under the age of 18, a conviction for violating the cell phone law will result in a

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license suspension

Question 30

after market, any changes to equipment such as tinted windows may be

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illegal

Question 31

approximately how many people are injured every year as a result of motor vehicle crashes in work zones

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40,000

Question 32

what could happen to anyone convicted of speeding, disobeying traffic control devices, using an improper lane or endangering a highway worker within a work zone

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fines of up to $1,000 can be assessed points against his or her driver’s license may be required to complete the driver retraining program

Question 33

what happens to distracted driving fines for anyone convicted of illegally using a hand-held cellphone or mobile electronic device while driving in a work zone.

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they are doubled

Question 34

who are the most frequent victims in auto pedestrian collisions?

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children, the elderly, and the disabled

Question 35

what is the correct hand signal for bicyclists stopping

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elbow at right angle, hand/arm pointing down

Question 36

what is the correct hand signal for bicyclists turning left

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left arm extended outward

Question 37

what is the correct hand signal for bicyclists turning right

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elbow at right angle, hand/arm pointing up | right arm extended outward

Question 38

what is the decal for slow moving vehicles

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an orange triangle

Question 39

when do you use your high beams when following a truck at night?

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never

Question 40

You need how many second opening whenever you change lanes or enter a roadway and when your lane merges with another travel lane

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4 seconds

Question 41

when your direction of travel is less than three lanes, Connecticut law requires you to drive in which lane, except when passing.

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the right

Question 42

how much should you reduce your speed by on a wet road

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10 mph

Question 43

when are studded tires permitted

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November 15th through April 30th

Question 44

what do all regulatory devices indicate

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action the driver is required to take

Question 45

what does a double solid white line mark

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the edge of a traffic lane where travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited.

Question 46

On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks

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the left edge of the pavement

Question 47

When passing in rural areas, drivers must pay more attention to

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unmarked railroad crossings and hidden intersections

Question 48

When you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must

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clear the intersection quickly

Question 49

what are three types of intersections on the road?

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controlled, uncontrolled, and blind

Question 50

Because of their size trucks/buses often need to move to which lane to make right turns.

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the left lane

Question 51

If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a cross buck sign, you should:

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slow down and then proceed with caution

Question 52

When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to:

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all traffic coming from the opposite direction

Question 53

When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make

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a tight turn into the right lane and the cross street

Question 54

A flashing yellow arrow means

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

Question 55

When traffic control lights are not working, you must do what before proceeding through the intersection

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come to a full stop

Question 56

If you are preparing for a right turn behind a bicyclist, misjudgment can result in a broadside crash called a

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right hook

Question 57

When making a right turn, look right and left, yield right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using

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hand over hand technique

Question 58

if you skid while hydroplaning you should

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release the accelerator

Question 59

what is a safe following distance

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3-4 seconds

Question 60

Alcohol is involved in more than what percent of the traffic crashes in which someone is killed

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40

Question 61

what is the only thing that will sober you up

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time

Question 62

If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, what will you be asked to do

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submit to a blood, breath or urine test, which shows your blood alcohol content (BAC)

Question 63

If you refuse to take a blood, breath, or urine test to show your BAC, what happens

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your operator’s license will be suspended for at least six months

Question 64

any 16 or 17 year old driver who fails the BAC test will have his or her driver’s license suspended for how much time

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at least a year

Question 65

if a 16 or 17 year old driver refuses to take a blood, breath, or urine test to show BAC what happens

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his or her driver’s license will be suspended for at least 18 months

Question 66

what happens to any teen for a violation

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a license suspension and a $175 license restoration fee

Question 67

when you hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction you must

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pull to the right side of the road and stop

Question 68

the no-zone area is

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the danger areas around a truck where there are blind spots for the driver

Question 69

what are the two most common types of interchanges

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diamond and clover leaf

Question 70

what do you do if you exit at the wrong interchange

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follow it out

Question 71

what do you do if you miss your interchange

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go on to the next one

Question 72

In a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, do not turn the ignition to the lock position while driving, as it will cause what to happen

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the steering wheel to lock

Question 73

Drivers on an express highway should avoid 'highway hypnosis' by

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keep shifting eyes from one area of the roadway to another

Question 74

should you use your high beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain?

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no

Question 75

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by how many times

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four times

Question 76

To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind, you must use what and adjust it before you drive.

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a day-night mirror

Question 77

Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by drivers approaching from where

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either direction

Question 78

If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you must

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not try to turn back onto the pavement right away bc it may throw the vehicle off balance. You must try to slow down, regain control, and turn slowly onto the road.

Question 79

When driving on freeways, the condition that makes you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as

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velocitizing

Question 80

the first rule of a safe and legal turn is

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to move into the proper lane well before the turn

Question 81

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by

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breaking too hard at a high speed

Question 82

A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to the sum of what two things

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the breaking distance and the reaction distance

Question 83

A red light with a green arrow means

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you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians

Question 84

at 50 mph it takes how many feet to react to something you see and make a full stop

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400 (about the length of a city block)

Question 85

at 30 mph it takes how many feet to react to something you see and make a full stop

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200 (about half a city block)

Question 86

drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going in which direction

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straight

Question 87

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from where

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the right

Question 88

when you park on a hill, turn your wheels where

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sharply towards the side of the road or curb

Question 89

you can't park within how many feet of a stop sign

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25

Question 90

whenever you turn on your wipers, you should also turn on what

Answer 90

your lights

Question 91

what is the correct hand signal for a driver turning left

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left hand and arm extended out

Question 92

what is the correct hand signal for a driver slowing or stopping

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hand and arm pointing down

Question 93

what do you do if a tire suddenly goes flat

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Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight. Slow down gradually. Take your foot off the gas pedal and use the brakes lightly. Do not stop on the road if at all possible. Pull off the road in a safe place

Question 94

what do you do if the gas pedal sticks

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Keep your eyes on the road. Quickly shift to neutral. Pull off the road when it is safe to do so. Turn off the engine.

Question 95

what do you do if your vehicle begins to skid

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stay off the break steer continue to steer

Question 96

solid white lines are used on which edge of the road

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right

Question 97

solid yellow lines are used on which edge of the road

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left

Question 98

a pentagon shaped sign means what

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there is a school zone

Question 99

green road signs are

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guide signs

Question 100

when a lane is set aside for left turns, you must not

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pass on the right

Question 101

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must

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begin your turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

Question 102

Rectangular, black letters on white background signs are used as

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regulatory signs

Question 103

If there is another driver tailgating you, you should NOT

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increase your speed

Question 104

To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn

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from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

Question 105

Before changing lanes, drivers should

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check mirrors and look over shoulder toward the rear

Question 106

when driving on packed snow you should reduce your speed by how much

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1/2