Connecticut DMV Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and proceed with caution.

Flashing yellow signals are used to alert drivers to potential hazards. When you encounter a flashing yellow signal, slow down and proceed with caution.

Source: Traffic Lights and Signals, Traffic Signals, Chapter 5: Know the Road, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is The divided highway ends ahead.

This sign warns that the divided highway ends ahead. The roadway will become an undivided two-way roadway. Keep right and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is There is a roundabout ahead.

This sign indicates a roundabout ahead. A roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Slow down and prepare to yield to the traffic already in the roundabout before you enter it.

Not quite. The answer is It is wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks.

At a railroad crossing, you must wait until there is room for your vehicle on the opposite side. You must yield to crossing trains. Do not stop on the tracks. It is wise not to shift gears when crossing the tracks, because your vehicle might stall.

Not quite. The answer is Car A must yield to its right.

When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to its right. Here, Car A must yield to Car B.

Source: Right-of-Way, Chapter 4: Road Safety, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is not pass on the left.

Many roads have lane markings that tell you when you cannot see far enough to pass. You must not pass when there is a solid yellow centerline next to your lane. Note: Under Connecticut law, there is one exception to this usual traffic rule: In such a no-passing zone, you are allowed to pass pedestrians, animals, bicycles, mopeds, scooters, and vehicles moving slower than the minimum speed limit. (You must leave at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicycle.) In such situations, you are allowed to cross a solid yellow line to make the pass, provided that you can see far enough ahead to pass safely.

Source: CGS § 14-234

Not quite. The answer is Where there are no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane farthest from the one you came from.

Where there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, you should turn from the lane that is closest to the direction in which you want to go and turn into the lane closest to the one you came from. This way, you will cross the fewest lanes of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is stop and remain stopped until all children have cleared the roadway.

Where there are school buses, there are usually children. Children are likely to do something unexpected, so be prepared. Under Connecticut law, when you come to a school bus that has stopped with flashing red lights, you must stop at least ten feet from the bus unless it is stopped on the opposite side of a physically divided roadway. You must remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and all children are clear of the roadway.

Source: CGS § 14-279

Not quite. The answer is Do not make a right turn.

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This regulatory sign prohibits drivers from making a right turn. This sign is located on the right side of a roadway or over a travel lane.

Not quite. The answer is interchange

An interchange is a road junction where two or more roads cross over one another so as not to impede one another's traffic flow. Instead, the roads are connected through a series of connecting ramps. These ramps allow you to leave one road and enter another one safely, without disrupting the flow of traffic. There are diamond, cloverleaf, and folded diamond interchanges, among others.

Not quite. The answer is in fog, snow, or heavy rain.

Use high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles nearby. High beams allow you to see twice as far as low beams. Be sure to use high beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people alongside the road. However, use low beams in fog, rain, or snow. Light from high beams reflects back from such precipitation and can cause glare.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above answers are correct.

Alcohol can affect your concentration, reaction time, and judgment.

Not quite. The answer is turn left.

A steady yellow traffic light is a warning that the light is about to turn red. If you are already in the intersection, you must follow through. Perform the maneuver you intended to make and clear the intersection safely.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles coming from the right.

When approaching an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals), drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right. However, drivers should always be prepared to yield if necessary to avoid an accident.

Not quite. The answer is Each of the above

A 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof liquor, a 12-ounce can of regular beer, and a 5-ounce glass of wine are each generally considered one standard drink. Although the total serving sizes are different, each contains approximately 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol.

Not quite. The answer is stop by colliding head-on with a solid object.

If your brakes fail, pump the brake pedal unless your vehicle has antilock brakes (ABS). Pumping might temporarily restore enough brake fluid pressure to slow or stop your vehicle. If your vehicle has ABS, just depress the brake pedal firmly and see if you start to slow down. Downshift into a lower gear. This will use the braking power of the engine to slow your vehicle. Apply the parking or emergency brake gradually, but be ready to release it if you start to skid. As a last resort, rub against something to slow you down. Try to sideswipe the guard rail, rub your wheels against a curb, or drive onto a grassy area. Never allow a head-on collision. Head-on collisions are often fatal.

Not quite. The answer is Farm machinery may be crossing the road.

This warning sign indicates to the driver that farm equipment may be crossing the road. Be ready to slow down for slow-moving equipment.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

It is illegal for a minor between the ages of fifteen and twenty-one to be in possession of alcohol, consuming alcohol, attempting to purchase or purchasing alcohol, or having a BAC of 0.02% or greater.

Not quite. The answer is their locations on the roadway.

Mile markers (also known as mileposts or reference markers) are posted along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the highway and give drivers information about their locations on the highway for navigational and emergency purposes.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles on the left must turn left and vehicles on the right may go straight or turn right.

These are lane direction signs. Vehicles on the left must turn left, and vehicles on the right may go straight or turn right.