Obtaining a CT Driver's License
Before You Get Behind the Wheel
Driving Behaviors
Road Safety
Know the Road
100
In order to pass the CT knowledge test, you must get this many correct answers out of 25 questions to pass.
20
100
Worn tires can cause:
a) Difficult Turning
b) Hydroplaning
c) Increased Stopping Distance
d)All the above
d) All the above
100
When you hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any directions, you must:
a) slow down
b) pull to the right side of the road and stop
c) continue driving at the same speed
d) speed up
b) pull to the right side of the road and stop
100
At a four way stop where more than one driver reaches the intersection first:
a) the vehicle on the left goes first
b) you do no have to stop if there are no other vehicles around
c) the vehicle on the right goes first
d) school buses go first
c) the vehicle on the right goes first
100
What does this road sign mean?
a) No turns
b) No outlet
c) No parking
d) No U-turns
d) No U-turns
200
"Passenger restrictions apply to 16- and 17-year-old license holders who have received their license on or after August 1, 2008 for what length of time?"
a) 3 months
b) 12 months
c) 8 months
d) 6 months
b) 12 months
200
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.
200
The No-Zone Area is:
a) an area where pedestrians cannot cross the street
b) an area where vehicles are not allowed to park
c) the danger areas around a truck where there are blind spots for the driver
d) none of the above
c) the danger areas around a truck where there are blind spots for the driver
200
When you change lanes you should:
a) look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move
b) blow your horn before changing lanes
c) cross two or more lanes at one time
d) flash your headlights
a) look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move
200
What does this road sign mean?
a) Can go straight ahead
b) You are approaching a divided highway
c) Can turn left or go straight ahead
d) Left exit ahead
c) Can turn left or go straight ahead
300
As of August 1, 2008, what is the nighttime curfew for 16 and 17-year olds?
a) 9 pm to 6 am
b) 10 pm to 6 am
c) 11 pm to 5 am
d) 12 am to 5 am
c) 11 pm to 5 am
300
The following statements regarding the use of seatbelts are true, with the exception of:
a) They prevent a "human collision" by holding you in place.
b) They are not necessary if your vehicle had an air bag.
c) They keep you from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident.
d) If a seat belt system is two-part system, both the lap and shoulder belt should be used.
b) They are not necessary if your vehicle had an air bag.
300
When used on roadways, bicyclists are considered:
a) a hazard
b) vehicles
c) dangerous
d) a nuisance
b) vehicles
300
If an approaching vehicle fails to dim their high beams, you should
a) look to the center of the road
b) flash your headlights quickly a couple of times
c) keep your bright lights on
d) turn your headlights off
b) flash your headlights quickly a couple of times
300
What does this road sign mean?
a)Traffic signal ahead (the light may be red)
b) Flashing amber light ahead (proceed with caution)
c) Traffic signal ahead (prepare to speed up)
c) Flashing amber light ahead (road work ahead)
a) Traffic signal ahead (the light may be red)
400
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:
a) 30 days
b) 45 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
c) 60 days
400
You can use your cellphone while driving when:
a) You are temporarily stopped because of traffic.
b) You are temporarily stopped because of road conditions.
c) You are temporarily stopped because of a traffic control sign or signal.
d) You are parked safely on the side or shoulder of a highway.
d) You are parked safely on the side or shoulder of a highway.
400
When a bicyclist is making a left-turn:
a) they may use the left lane
b) they cut through all lanes
c) they wait on the side of the road
d) they need to wait for all cars to pass them
a) they may use the left lane
400
If a tire blows out, you should:
a) apply the brake and hold it
b) pull over quickly
c) drive quickly to a turn off point
d) hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly
d) hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly
400
What does this mean when approaching a traffic light?
a) You do not need to signal to turn from that lane
b) You should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic
c) You should speed up so you can make the turn before the light changes
d) the traffic light is broken and acts as a stop sign
b) You should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic
500
If you are 16 or 17 years old and after you held a license for 6 months, which one of the following passengers cannot be in the vehicle when you are driving?
a) Your 18-year-old friend
b) Your parents
c) Your younger brother
d) Your grandparents
a) Your 18-year-old friend
500
Under CT law, child restraint systems are required to be equipped with a _____-point harness.
a) 2-point
b) 3-pont
c) 5-point
d) 6-point
c) 5-point
500
Motorcycle/scooter/moped operators:
a) are easy to see and determine what they will do
b) should remain in the right lane at all times
c) must share a traffic lane with another vehicle
d) have the right to use a complete traffic lane
d) have the right to use a complete traffic lane
500
You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?
a)10 feet
b)20 feet
c)25 feet
d)30 feet
c) 25 feet
500
What does this road sign mean?
a) This is a pedestrian heavy area.
b) A flagger is ahead directing traffic through a temporary work zone.
c) DUI check
d) This is a commercial area with lots of shops and businesses
b) A flagger is ahead directing traffic through a temporary work zone.