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Connecticut DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Connecticut's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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License rules

  1. In Connecticut, the night driving limit for new drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license starts at what time?

    1. 10 p.m.
    2. 11 p.m.
    3. Midnight
    4. 1 a.m.

    Answer: B. Connecticut: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at 11 p.m.; the handbook lists any exceptions.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Teen Drivers11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  2. How many questions are on the Connecticut written permit test, and how many must you answer correctly?

    1. 20 questions, 14 correct
    2. 25 questions, 20 correct
    3. 25 questions, 22 correct
    4. 30 questions, 21 correct

    Answer: B. Connecticut: 25 questions; you need 20 correct to pass.

    Source: https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/-/media/dmv/dmv-pdfs/drivers-manual-english.pdf

  3. In Connecticut, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 15 years old
    2. 15½ years old
    3. 16 years old
    4. 16½ years old

    Answer: C. Connecticut: you can apply for a learner's permit at 16 years old.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Teen DriversYou must be at least 16 years of age.

  4. In Connecticut, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 30 hours
    2. 40 hours
    3. 50 hours
    4. 60 hours

    Answer: B. Connecticut: at least 40 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Teen Driversat least 40 hours of behind the-wheel, on-the-road training

  5. In Connecticut, a 16- or 17-year-old who completed driver training at a driving school must wait how long after getting the learner's permit before the road test?

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 120 days
    4. 1 year

    Answer: C. Driving school or secondary school graduates: 120 days; others: 180 days; applicants 18+: 90 days.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Teen Driversmust wait 120 days after the issuance of the learner's permit

  6. In Connecticut, during months 7 through 12 with a license, a 16- or 17-year-old may also carry:

    1. Only members of the driver's immediate family
    2. Up to 3 friends
    3. Any passengers over 16
    4. No one at all

    Answer: A. First six months: no passengers except an instructor, parent/guardian or a qualifying adult; months 7–12: additionally only immediate family.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Teen Driversthe only additional passengers allowed in the vehicle are members of the driver's immediate family.

  7. In Connecticut, a driver under 18 convicted of violating the cell phone law faces:

    1. A warning only
    2. A $5 fine
    3. A license suspension (and it is a moving violation)
    4. No penalty if no crash

    Answer: C. For drivers under 18 it is a moving violation and leads to a license suspension.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Connecticut Cell Phone LawsIf an operator is under the age of 18, a conviction for violating the cell phone law will result in a license suspension.

Rules of the road

  1. In Connecticut, you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder of a multi-lane road. You must:

    1. Keep your speed and lane
    2. Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down
    3. Stop behind it
    4. Honk to warn the workers

    Answer: B. Connecticut Move Over law: change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe; if you cannot, slow down.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Emergency VehiclesSLOW DOWN (below the posted speed limit)

  2. In Connecticut, may an adult driver hold a cell phone to talk while driving?

    1. Yes, if traffic is light
    2. Yes, at red lights only
    3. No, only hands-free use is allowed
    4. Yes, outside cities

    Answer: C. Connecticut: drivers may not hold a phone while driving; use a hands-free device.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Distracted DrivingHand-held cell phones or mobile electronic devices may not be used while operating a motor vehicle on any public highway.

  3. In Connecticut, drivers younger than what age may not use a cell phone at all while driving, even hands-free?

    1. 17½ years old
    2. 18 years old
    3. 19 years old
    4. 21 years old

    Answer: B. Connecticut: drivers under 18 years old may not use any wireless device while driving.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Distracted Drivinguse any type of cell phone or mobile electronic device, including a hands-free device.

  4. In Connecticut, how far ahead should you scan the road while driving?

    1. 10 seconds
    2. 12 seconds
    3. 15 seconds
    4. 20 seconds

    Answer: B. Connecticut: look at least 12 seconds ahead of your vehicle.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), ScanningSafer drivers tend to look at least 12 seconds ahead of their vehicles.

  5. In Connecticut, the fine for not wearing a seat belt is:

    1. $25
    2. $75
    3. $250
    4. $500

    Answer: B. Not wearing a seat belt: $75 fine.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Occupant Protectionfined $75.

  6. In Connecticut, traffic violations in a work zone can bring fines of up to:

    1. $50
    2. $100
    3. $250
    4. $1,000

    Answer: D. Work zone violations: fines up to $1,000.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Work Zonescould face fines of up to $1,000.

  7. In Connecticut, studded tires are permitted:

    1. From November 15 through April 30
    2. All year
    3. From December 1 through March 1
    4. Never

    Answer: A. Studded tires: November 15 through April 30.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Special ConditionsStudded tires are permitted in Connecticut from November 15th through April 30th.

  8. On a multi-lane highway in Connecticut, the law requires you to:

    1. Drive in the left lane
    2. Drive in the right lane except when passing
    3. Change lanes often
    4. Drive in the middle lane only

    Answer: B. Connecticut law requires driving in the right lane, except when passing.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Rules of the RoadConnecticut law requires you to drive in the right lane, except when passing.

  9. In Connecticut's manual, at 55 mph, passing safely requires about:

    1. 2 seconds and 100 feet
    2. 5 seconds and 500 feet
    3. 1 minute and 1 mile
    4. 10 seconds and over 1,600 feet

    Answer: D. At 55 mph you need about 10 seconds and over 1,600 feet (a third of a mile) to pass.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Passingyou need over 1600 feet (about one-third of a mile) to pass safely.

  10. In Connecticut, you should never follow a truck at less than:

    1. 1 second
    2. 2 seconds
    3. 3 seconds
    4. 10 seconds

    Answer: C. Never follow a truck at less than a three-second interval.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Sharing the RoadNever follow a truck at a time interval of less than three seconds.

  11. In Connecticut, children under what age must be secured in a proper child restraint or safety system?

    1. 5
    2. 8
    3. 12
    4. 16

    Answer: D. Children under 16 must be properly restrained; the system depends on age and weight.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Child Safety RequirementsState law requires children under 16 to be secured in proper child restraint and safety systems while riding in a vehicle.

  12. In Connecticut, a child may use the vehicle seat belt alone once they are:

    1. Age 8 or older and at least 60 pounds
    2. Age 5 and 40 pounds
    3. Age 2 and 30 pounds
    4. Any age over 1

    Answer: A. Under 2 or under 30 lb: rear-facing; 2-5 or under 40 lb: car seat; 5-8 or 40-60 lb: booster; 8+ and 60+ lb: seat belt.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Child Safety RequirementsAge 8 or older and weighing 60 pounds or more

  13. In Connecticut, bicyclists must wear a helmet if they are under:

    1. 12
    2. 18
    3. 21
    4. 16

    Answer: D. Riders under 16 must wear a helmet; older riders should consider one.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), BicyclistsYou are required to wear a helmet if you are under 16 years of age.

  14. In Connecticut, when an ice cream truck is stopped selling, you must stop at least how far from it, then pass at no more than 5 mph?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 3 feet

    Answer: A. Stop at least 10 feet from the front or back of the truck, then pass at a reasonable speed up to 5 mph.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Ice Cream Trucks

  15. A large truck's blind spot behind it can stretch approximately how far, according to the Connecticut manual?

    1. 20 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 200 feet
    4. 1 mile

    Answer: C. Blind spots can reach up to 20 feet in front of the cab and about 200 feet behind the truck.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Sharing the Road with Trucks

  16. To merge with other traffic, the Connecticut manual says you need an opening of about:

    1. Two seconds
    2. Four seconds
    3. Ten seconds
    4. One second

    Answer: B. A four-second opening gives you and the car behind a two-second space each.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Maintaining a Space CushionAny time you want to merge with other traffic, you need an opening of about four seconds.

  17. At 55 mph, the Connecticut manual says you need about how much clear road to pass safely?

    1. 200 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 800 feet
    4. Over 1,600 feet (about one-third of a mile)

    Answer: D. Passing takes about 10 seconds; you and an oncoming car each travel over 800 feet.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), PassingThat means you need over 1600 feet (about one-third of a mile) to pass safely.

  18. On a wet road, the Connecticut manual says to reduce your speed by about:

    1. 10 mph
    2. 2 mph
    3. 30 mph
    4. Half

    Answer: A. Wet road: slow by about 10 mph; packed snow: cut your speed in half.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Slippery RoadsOn a wet road, you should reduce your speed by about 10 mph.

  19. When following a motorcyclist in Connecticut, allow a following distance of at least:

    1. 1 second
    2. 3 to 4 seconds
    3. 10 seconds
    4. Half a car length

    Answer: B. 3 to 4 seconds, more when wet.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), MotorcyclesWhen following a motorcyclist, allow for a 3 to 4 second following distance or more in wet conditions.

Sharing the road

  1. In Connecticut, when you pass a bicyclist, you must leave at least:

    1. 3 feet
    2. 5 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: A. Connecticut: give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Sharing the RoadYou must allow at least three feet of space between your vehicle and the bicycle when passing a bicycle.

  2. In Connecticut, when an ice cream truck is stopped and displaying its signals, you must:

    1. Pass at normal speed
    2. Honk and pass
    3. Stop at least 10 feet from it, then pass at no more than 5 mph
    4. Stop only if children are visible

    Answer: C. Stop at least 10 feet from the front or back of the truck, then proceed past at a reasonable speed up to 5 mph.

    Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (rev. March 2023), Sharing the Roadstop their vehicles at least 10 feet from the front or back of the truck.

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