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#1. When can you park on the roadside of another parked vehicle (double parking)?
It is illegal to park on the roadside of a parked vehicle (double parking).
#2. Penalties for driving under the influence of drugs are:
The penalties are the same whether the driver was drinking alcohol or taking drugs (even prescription or over-the-counter drugs). In Connecticut, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is a criminal offense. This offense may be prosecuted with or without any direct evidence of a person’s BAC. The determining factor is whether a person’s ability to drive has been impaired.
#3. When you approach a roundabout:
Roundabouts or rotaries are intersections that are controlled by a circular island in the center. Remember, you must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
#4. To avoid getting tired on a long trip, it is often a good idea to:
To keep from becoming tired on a long trip:
- Get a normal night’s sleep before you start on your trip.
- Do not take any drugs that can make you drowsy.
- Do not drive long hours.
- Try not to drive late at night.
- Take regular rest stops even if you are not tired.
- Keep shifting your eyes from one part of the road to another.
- Try chewing gum or singing along with the radio/CD.
- Roll your window down to get some fresh air.
- Alternate drivers.
Remember, never drive if you are sleepy.
#5. In general, traffic flows more smoothly when everyone:
Traffic would flow more smoothly if everyone looked well ahead. Making driving changes before the last moment gives drivers behind you more time to react. The earlier you act, the less often someone behind you has to react quickly to your vehicle.
#6. This sign tells you:
Reduction in Lanes. This sign is used on multi-lane highways to warn you of a reduction in the number of traffic lanes in the direction you are traveling. Be prepared to change lanes or to allow other vehicles to merge into your lane.
#7. If you want to get the attention of a driver who may have trouble seeing you and there is no immediate danger, you should:
If there is no immediate danger, a light tap on the horn should be all you need. Give your horn a light tap:
- when a person on foot or on a bike appears to be moving into your lane of travel.
- when you are passing a driver who starts to turn into your lane.
- when a driver is not paying attention or may have trouble seeing you.
- when coming to a place where you cannot see what is ahead, like a steep hill, a sharp curve, or exiting a narrow alley.
#8. When the driver is less than 18 years of age, passengers in a car must always wear seat belts:
In Connecticut, it is illegal to drive or to be a front-seat passenger without wearing a safety belt. If the driver is 16 or 17 years old, each passenger is required to wear a seat belt.
Even if the law requires only passengers in the front seat to wear seat belts, it is still a good idea to encourage everyone to buckle up.
#9. You are driving on a highway posted for 60 mph. Traffic around you is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive:
You must comply with speed limits. They are based on the design of the road and the types of vehicles that use them. They consider things you cannot see, such as side roads and driveways where people may pull out suddenly and the amount of traffic on that road.
#10. What does this sign mean?
One Way. These signs are used on one-way streets or driveways. You must always go only in the direction of the arrow. Do not turn against the arrow.
#11. If you encounter an aggressive driver on the road, you can put yourself in danger if you:
Do not return gestures.
Get out of the way and do not acknowledge the other driver.
This question asked what you should not do.
#12. Worn or bald tires can:
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.
#13. When you see this sign:
Added lane sign. Two roadways come together, but you are not required to merge. An additional lane begins. Watch for traffic in the new lane.
#14. A double solid white line:
A double solid white line prohibits lane changing.
#15. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with activated lights on a multi-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.
#16. What does the red color on a road sign indicate?
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.
#17. Before you make a turn in front of a motorcycle with its turn signal flashing, you should:
Do not assume a motorcycle is turning when you see its turn signal flashing. Motorcycle turn signals may not self-cancel and the motorcyclist may have forgotten to turn them off. Do not pull out in front of a motorcycle until you see that it is beginning to turn.
#18. You may always continue carefully against a yellow light if:
A steady yellow traffic light means caution, the traffic light is about to change to red. You must stop if it is safe to do so. If you are in the intersection when the yellow light comes on, continue through the intersection.
#19. Why should you be prepared to stop when approaching a railroad crossing and there is a truck with a hazardous load ahead?
Some vehicles, such as transit buses, school buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials, must stop at all railroad crossings. If you are following this type of vehicle, be prepared to stop.
#20. On a narrow street are oncoming vehicles on your left and parked vehicles on your right. What should you do?
Split the difference between two hazards. For example, steer a middle course between oncoming and parked vehicles. However, if one is more dangerous than the other, leave a little more space on the dangerous side. If the oncoming vehicle is a tractor-trailer, leave a little more room on the side that the truck will pass.
#21. The best way to drive through a sharp curve is:
It is easy to go too fast in a curve. If you go too fast, the tires will not be able to grip the road and the vehicle will skid. Always slow down before you enter the curve, so you do not have to brake in the curve. Braking in a curve can cause the vehicle to skid.
#22. What does this sign mean?
This sign warns that there is a flag person ahead. Always follow their directions. Flaggers normally wear orange or yellow vests, yellow-green shirts, or jackets. They use stop/slow paddles and red flags to direct traffic through the work zone and to let workers or construction vehicles cross the road.
#23. 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.
#24. This sign tells you that:
Hospital is a word message sign or an H symbol sign. General service signs like this are accompanied with a directional message if used at intersections.
#25. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice, you should:
Always increase your following distance when road or weather conditions are bad.
When the road is slippery, the vehicle’s tires do not grip as well as they do on a dry road. Reduce your speed. Avoid sudden turns or stops. Start braking early, apply brakes gently and smoothly.
Do not use your cruise control.
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 |
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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* |
| 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.