Practice test 1 of 10 — Connecticut permit test

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1. Question 1: D. Pull off the road and turn on hazards

   Pull off the road as far as you can and turn on your hazard lights so others can see you.

   Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Breakdowns

2. Question 2: B. A school zone or school crossing

   The five-sided, house-shaped sign is used for a school zone or a school crossing.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

3. Question 3: C. Pump the brakes and shift to a lower gear

   Pump the brake pedal to build pressure and shift to a lower gear, then use the parking brake slowly if needed.

   Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Brake failure

4. Question 4: D. An aunt or uncle

   Connecticut lists uncle or aunt, brother or sister and stepparent as home trainers only "If the applicant has none of the above."

   Handbook: Chapter 1: Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License — Home Training Program

5. Question 5: B. No one has pushed its button, so you may go on

   When a Connecticut HAWK signal is dark, it "has not been activated" by a push button, so "Vehicles proceed through" the crossing.

   Handbook: Chapter 5: Know the Road — Traffic Signals

6. Question 6: C. They can make driving unsafe

   Medicines that cause drowsiness can slow your reactions and make driving unsafe.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Drugs and medicine

7. Question 7: C. Stop as if there were a stop sign

   Connecticut law requires a driver at an intersection with a dead signal "to stop as though the intersection was controlled by a stop sign."

   Handbook: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors — Hazardous Conditions

8. Question 8: A. Reaction distance plus braking distance

   Total stopping distance is the distance covered while you see and react plus the distance covered while braking.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Stopping distance

9. Question 9: C. The lane is reserved, such as for carpools

   A white diamond marks a reserved lane, such as a carpool (HOV) lane, that only some vehicles may use.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

10. Question 10: D. It takes your eyes and mind off the road

    Texting takes your eyes, hands and mind off driving, which makes a crash much more likely.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Distracted driving

11. Question 11: B. They should yield, but you must still avoid them

    Pedestrians outside a crosswalk should yield to cars, but drivers must still take care not to hit anyone.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

12. Question 12: B. You cannot see what is over the top

    You cannot see past the top of a hill, so slow down in case a car or object is stopped on the other side.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

13. Question 13: B. Park

    Put an automatic car in park and set the parking brake before you get out.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parking on hills

14. Question 14: A. The no-passing zone has ended

    A pass with care sign marks the end of a no-passing zone. You may pass again, but only when it is safe.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

15. Question 15: D. The road does not connect to another road

    A dead end or no outlet sign means the road does not connect to another road, so you will have to turn around.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

16. Question 16: C. Which way traffic in that lane may go

    Lane arrows show which way traffic in that lane may go, such as straight or left only.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

17. Question 17: C. Stop and expect more children to follow

    Stop for the child and expect another child to follow the ball into the road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

18. Question 18: A. 0.08 percent

    In nearly every state the limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08 percent; a state may set it lower.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Legal limits

19. Question 19: B. At least 3 feet

    Connecticut says to pass a bicycle only when you can give "a minimum of three feet distance" (3 feet).

    Handbook: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors — Sharing the Road with Others

20. Question 20: C. Stop and let them cross before entering

    Crosswalks are often placed just before a roundabout entry. Yield to people crossing before you enter.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Roundabouts

21. Question 21: D. Stay in your lane unless you have a special need

    Between Connecticut lanes going the same way, a solid white line means "you should stay in your lane unless a special situation" requires a change.

    Handbook: Chapter 5: Know the Road — Pavement Markings

22. Question 22: D. Cover the brake so you can stop fast

    Taking your foot off the gas and covering the brake cuts the time it takes to stop if a child runs out.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving

23. Question 23: C. Set the parking brake

    Always set the parking brake on a hill so the car will not roll away.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parking on hills

24. Question 24: A. A 5-point harness or a booster seat

    Connecticut children aged 5 to 8 or weighing 40-60 pounds need a "5 point-harness or booster seat."

    Handbook: Chapter 2: Before You Get Behind the Wheel — Child Safety Requirements

25. Question 25: A. It may not turn off on its own

    Many motorcycle turn signals do not turn off on their own, so wait to see the rider actually turn.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Motorcycles