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#1. Which lane is unavailable or closed?
Lane-use control signals are special signals posted by the side of the road or overhead. They indicate whether you should or should not drive in a specific lane. A green arrow means you can use the lane. A red X means you cannot.
A flashing yellow X means the lane is only for turning. A steady yellow X means that the use of the lane is changing, and you should move out of it as soon as it is safe to do so.
#2. This is an example of:
This is an example of a U.S. route sign.
U.S. Route signs consists of black numerals on a white shield surrounded by a black background without a border.
#3. If you see a pedestrian with a white cane or using a guide dog:
You must give the right-of-way to a pedestrian with a guide dog or who is carrying a white cane. Stop and stay stopped if the person is attempting to cross or is in the process of crossing the road. At regulated intersections, remain stopped until the pedestrian is out of the road, even if you have a green light.
#4. If you have a tire blowout while driving, you can quickly lose control of your vehicle by:
Remember, do not overreact. Do not slam on the brakes.
Stopping suddenly is dangerous. When you brake quickly, you could lose control of your vehicle.
#5. When turning in the direction of a green arrow, you must:
A green arrow means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. There should be no on-coming or crossing traffic while the arrow is green. This is known as a protected turn.
Remember, it does not mean that all other traffic is stopped by a red light.
#6. Keeping a safe following distance using a three-second rule means:
There is an easy way to tell if you are following another vehicle too closely. It is called the three-second rule and it works at any speed.
There are also situations where you need more space in front of your vehicle. In such situations, you may need a four-second following distance, or more.
#7. Do not cross railroad tracks if:
Never start to cross if there is not room for your vehicle on the far side and if you will have to stop on the tracks. Always wait until there is room for your vehicle on the far side.
#8. What road sign color indicates stop or prohibition?
All red signs are regulatory signs and must be obeyed. They indicate stop or prohibition and include signs like stop, yield, do not enter and wrong way.
#9. To pass another vehicle safely at 55 mph, you need at least the following opening in oncoming traffic and sight distance:
At a speed of 55 mph, you need about 10 seconds to pass. That means you need a 10-second opening in oncoming traffic and sight-distance to pass.
At 55 mph, you will travel over 800 feet in 10 seconds, so will an oncoming vehicle. That means you need over 1600 feet (about one-third of a mile) to pass safely. It is hard to judge the speed of oncoming vehicles at this distance. They do not seem to be coming as fast as they really are.
#10. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with activated lights on a two-way two-lane roadway, you must:
When an emergency vehicle is pulled over on any part of a highway or road, you must slow down and move over one lane whenever it is safe to do so. This is required for vehicles with activated flashing lights including ambulances, fire trucks, police cars, tow trucks and road maintenance vehicles.
#11. When would it be best to use low-beam headlights instead of high beams?
Use your high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles. High beams let you see twice as far as low beams. It is important to use high beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people along the side of the road.
Use the low beams in fog or when it is snowing or raining hard. Light from high beams will reflect, causing glare and making it more difficult to see ahead. Some vehicles also have fog lights that you should use under these conditions.
#12. The following are true about large trucks except:
It is not true that they need less room to maneuver.
The bigger trucks are, the more room they need to maneuver.
#13. What is the best advice if you encounter an aggressive driver?
Get out of the way and do not acknowledge the other driver. Avoid eye contact, ignore gestures and name calling, and refuse to return them. Do not use your vehicle as a weapon to retaliate.
If a motorist pursues you, do not go home. Instead, drive to a police station, convenience store, or other public and well-lit location where you can get help.
#14. When you park on a hill headed downhill, and there is no curb, you should turn your front wheels:
Headed downhill with no curb, turn the wheels to the right or side of the road, so the car will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.
Remember, when you park on a hill, the general rule is to turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road or curb. This way, if your vehicle starts to roll downhill, it will roll away from traffic. However, when headed uphill at a curb, you should turn the front wheels in the opposite direction, away from the curb and towards the road. Then, let your vehicle roll backwards until the back of your front wheel touches the curb. The curb will stop your car from rolling into traffic.
#15. Worn or bald tires will:
Worn or bald tires can increase your stopping distance and make turning more difficult when the road is wet. Worn tires also increase the effect of hydroplaning and increase the chance of having a flat tire.
#16. At 25 mph, the force of a head-on crash is the same as hitting the ground from:
At 25 mph, the force of a head-on crash is the same as pedaling a bicycle full speed into a brick wall or diving off a three-story building onto the sidewalk. Remember to use your seat belt.
#17. What is true about signaling before making a sudden stop?
Remember, the law requires that you give an appropriate signal before stopping or suddenly decrease your speed. You can signal with your hand and arm or with your vehicle’s brake lights.
#18. You approach this road sign. What does it tell you?
Divided Highway Ends. The divided highway on which you are traveling ends ahead. You will then be on an undivided roadway with two-way traffic. Keep to the right.
If you got this wrong, look at the divider or median on the sign. If it is located at the bottom, it means that you are leaving a divided highway. When the divider is located at the top of the sign, it means that you are approaching a divided highway.
#19. When the temperature is around the freezing point, and ice becomes wet:
When the temperature is around the freezing point, ice can become wet. This makes it more slippery than at temperatures well below freezing.
#20. If you are younger than 18 years of age and refuse to take a test to measure how much alcohol is in your system, DMV will suspend your license for at least:
If a 16-or 17-year-old refuses to take a test, his or her driver’s license will be suspended for at least 18 months or possibly more, depending on the number of prior offenses on the driving record.
#21. White lines separate traffic:
White markings are used to separate lanes of traffic flowing in the same direction (dashed or solid), as well as to mark the right edge of travel lanes.
White is also used for crosswalks, stop lines, symbols, and words.
#22. Your doctor has given you prescription medicine. Why should you ask how it will affect you?
If you are driving, check the label before you take a drug for warnings about its effects. If you are not sure whether it is safe to take the drug and drive, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any side effects.
Remember, it is your responsibility to know the effects of the medications you take.
#23. What is best to do if you start drifting between lanes or missing traffic signs?
Never drive if you are sleepy. Warning signs of fatigue include:
- You turn up the radio or roll down the window to wake yourself up
- You have trouble focusing, keeping your eyes open or your head up
- You yawn or rub your eyes repeatedly
- You drift from your lane, tailgate or miss signs or exits
- You daydream or have wandering thoughts
- You feel restless, irritable or aggressive
- You have Impaired reaction time and judgment
- You have decreased performance, alertness and motivation
Pull off at the next exit, rest area or find a place to sleep for the night.
#24. When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights traveling in the opposite direction on an undivided roadway with two lanes, you must:
You must stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road, the opposite side of the road, or at an intersection you are approaching. You are not required to stop if the bus is traveling towards you and a median or other physical barrier separates the roadway. After the red lights have stopped flashing, watch for children along the side of the road and do not proceed until they have completely left the roadway and it is safe to proceed.
#25. When you see this sign:
Merging Traffic sign. Two lanes of traffic are about to become one. Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.
Quick Facts about the Connecticut DMV Permit Exam
| What You Should Know | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 25 |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 20 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | Unlimited |
| Wait time before retest: | At least 7 days (new fee is required) |
| This Practice Test | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on each practice test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 1,000+ |
| Each test is random | |
Connecticut License & Permit Practice Tests
Each of these practice test at Driver’s Prep has 25 random questions based on the Connecticut Driver’s Manual and real DMV tests. After each question, you’ll see the correct answer. If your answer is wrong, you’ll also see an explanation based on the information in the manual.
Before you start practicing, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the content of the Driver’s Manual. Make sure you get the latest version from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) . Read the manual at least once.
The passing score on the knowledge test in Connecticut is 80 percent. This means you must answer at least 20 questions correctly to pass the exam.
It’s a good idea to aim higher on the practice tests. We recommend that you keep practicing until you can reach a score of 100 percent on each test. You should also make sure you understand questions and the correct answers, don’t just memorize them.
Who Must Take the Connecticut Knowledge Test?
In general, you need to take the written DMV test:
» When you are a first time Connecticut applicant:
…and have never been licensed.
» When you have been licensed in this or another state:
…but your driver’s license has expired for more than two years.
» When you are 16 or 17 years old with a valid license from another state:
…DMV waives the written knowledge test, but you must complete the 8-hour Safe Driving Practices class and the 2-hour parent/legal guardian training.
» When you are a new U.S. resident with an out-of-country license:
…and wish to convert to a Connecticut driver’s license. The test is normally waived if you have a valid license from Canada, Germany, or France.
» When you are a foreign traveler on a visitor’s visa and with an out-of-country license:
…and have stayed in this state for one year. The test is normally waived if you have a valid license from Canada, Germany, or France.
What is on the Connecticut Written Test?
The written test measures your knowledge of common road signs, traffic signals, Connecticut driving laws, and safe driving techniques.
Connecticut has specific laws, such as speeding, driving too fast for conditions, reckless driving, driving under the influence, and others that aim to protect all people on the road whether vehicle drivers, passengers, or pedestrians. Many questions on the permit test address these laws. Make sure you know and fully understand them.
Remember, all questions are based on the information in Connecticut Driver’s Manual. You must read the manual to be able to pass the test. Don’t rely solely on practice tests. The practice tests should be used as a supplement to the manual, not instead of it.
Read more: Risky study tactics .
Other Things You Should Know about the Test
Knowledge tests are offered on an appointment basis only. We recommend that you schedule your knowledge test online .
Double check that you have all necessary documents. Log at least 5 practice tests with a 100% score before you attempt the real exam.
If you fail, you will be required to reschedule online and must repay the exam fee. You can make your new appointment immediately but must wait at least 7 days before you can take the test again.
After you successfully pass the knowledge test, you will be able to schedule an appointment for the road test, but you must always hold your permit for a specified period. The time you must hold the learner’s permit depends on your age.
Languages
Knowledge tests for a learner’s permit are given in the following languages: Albanian, Arabic, Bosnian, Cambodian, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somalian, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese.
Please note that not all DMV offices offer testing in all languages. Only English and Spanish are offered at all locations.
You should also know that DMV requires two intervals of knowledge testing. One prior to issuing a learner’s permit and one prior to issuing the driver’s license. On the first, you can expect questions about permit restrictions.
Read more: About the Test
Master the Test with More Knowledge
Understand Connecticut Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Law
All teenagers under 18 years must follow a step-by-step program to get their first Connecticut Driver’s License.
The steps include:
Your first Connecticut learner’s permit
A restricted license for all 16- and 17-year old drivers
An unrestricted Connecticut driver’s license
The purpose of the Connecticut GDL program is to let young drivers gain driving experience in a safe environment before being eligible for full driving privileges.
The Connecticut Learner’s Permit
All new drivers must start with a Connecticut learner’s permit. To get the permit all applicants must pass a vision test and the 25-question knowledge exam.
The learner’s permit allows you to practice driving together with a supervising driver. The supervising driver must be a licensed driving instructor, licensed parent, or another licensed driver who is at least 20 years old and has had license for 4 years and no license suspension in last 4 years.
When you practice driving you must always carry the permit with you.
You must not have any other passengers than a supervising driver. This restriction does, however, not apply when you are supervised by licensed driver instructor from a commercial driving school or driver education program. Parents or legal guardians can also accompany any instructor.
You must hold your permit at least 120 days, if enrolled in a driving school, or 180 days, if home taught. If you are 18 years or older, you must hold the permit for at least 90 days prior to taking a road test.
During the permit phase you must complete a classroom instruction course, including a 2-hour course for a parent/legal guardian, and 40 hours of on-the-road training.
Acceptable Driver Education Courses and Driving Practice
| Commercial Driving School |
|---|
| 30 hours classroom training, which includes the Safe Driving Practices course and 2 hours of parent training |
| 40 hours practice driving* |
| High School (Secondary) Driver Education |
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| 30 hours classroom training, which includes the Safe Driving Practices course and 2 hours of parent training |
| 40 hours practice driving* |
| Home Training |
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| 22 hours classroom type training, and an 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course at commercial/secondary school which includes 2 hours parent/legal guardian training |
| 40 hours practice driving* |
- 40-hour practice driving (behind-the-wheel) may be given by any combination of commercial/secondary/parent instruction.
Read more about Driver Training Requirements
Driving Restrictions for All 16- and 17-Year-Olds
No driving from 11 pm to 5am, unless for school, job, religious, or medical necessity, or Safe Ride Program.
No cell phone use, no hands-free cell phone use, no texting, no mobile electronic device use allowed.
No passengers in the first six months of licensure, exceptions are the same as for the learner’s permit period (see above).
No passengers in the second six months of licensure, except for members of driver’s immediate family.
All passengers must wear seat belts regardless of age and seating position, or be in an appropriate child passenger restraint (car seat).
Tôi có thể nhận tài liệu học lái xe bằng tiếng VIET NAMESE tại nha lộ vận?
moro no Brasil mas tenho documento Americano preciso do livro para estudar para tirar carteira no estado CT
Go here: https://portal.ct.gov/DMV/Drivers-Manuals/Manuals/Drivers-Manuals
In which city are you located? the test is done in Albanian
Schedule your appointment online, it will tell you where to go. Verify that your location offers the test in Albanian.
Hi can i get the Arabic book for practice my permit test pls
Connecticut DMV has the handbook in Spanish and English.
Hi ,how can i get a arabic hand book test.thanks
DMV gives you the knowledge test in Arabic when you ask for it. Call ahead and make sure your office has it (they usually do).
Driver’s Prep don’t have any practice tests in Arabic.
Hi, sorry how I can get a Russian hand book test?
Our tests are only in English.
Hi , sorry how can I get a Italian hand book test ?
Eu não encontro um teste em português do Brasi
Nossos testes são apenas em inglês
Hi , Is there have a specific time on permit test ?
How long the maximum time on permit test .?
No, it is not timed in Connecticut. So, don’t rush through the test. Read everything carefully. You will typically finish within 20 minutes or less.