Permit test Flashcards
Blind pedestrians may carry ______ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs
a. black
b. green
c. white
d. red
c. white
(ALWAYS yield the right-of-way to a blind pedestrian)
When used on roadways, bicyclists are considered a…
a. hazard
b. vehicles
c. dangerous
b. vehicles
The correct hand signal to indicate a right turn is…
a. hand and harm extended outward
b. hand and arm extended backward
c. hand and arm extended downward
d. hand and arm extended upward
d. hand and arm extended upward
A licensed driver under 18 years of age may not drive between ______ except for church, school, employment, medical necessity or emergencies.
a. 10 pm and 6 am
b. 11 pm and 5 am
c. 10 pm and 5 am
d. 11 pm and 6 am
b. 11 pm and 5 am
In CT, a driver who is at least 18 years of age
a. may use a hand-held cell phone while driving
b. may use a hand-held cell phone while stopped at a red light
c. may use a hand-held cell phone if traffic is at a standstill
d. may use a hands-free cell phone while driving
d. may use a hands-free cell phone while driving
(Under CT law, a driver may not use a hand-held cell phone or hand-held mobile electronic device except in an emergency or when the vehicle is safely parked.)
Safer drivers tend to look at least ______ ahead of their vehicles
a. 5 seconds
b. 10 seconds
c. 12 seconds
d. 15 seconds
c. 12 seconds
If you fail a chemical Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), your driver’s license will be suspended for at least…
a. 60 days
b. 45 days
c. 30 days
d. 90 days
b. 45 days
If you are being tailgated (followed closely behind your car), you should…
a. speed up
b. pull to the right
c. pull to the left
d. stop on the shoulder of the road
b. pull to the right
In CT, you may not park your vehicle within _____ of a pedestrian safety zone.
a. within 15 feet
b. within 25 feet
c. within 30 feet
d. within 50 feet
b. within 25 feet
If you see or hear an emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn, or a red or blue flashing light approaching from any direction, you must…
a. pull over to the right edge of the road
b. pull over to the left edge of the road
c. speed up
d. slow to 10 mph
a. pull over to the right edge of the road
In CT, you may not park within _____ of a fire hydrant
a. 10 feet
b. 25 feet
c. 50 feet
d. 100 feet
a. 10 feet
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should
a. not stop until your tires are gripping the road again
b. ease your foot off the gas pedal
c. keep the steering wheel straight
d. do all of the above
d. do all of the above
Unbalanced tires or low tire pressures can cause
a. improved fuel economy
b. faster tire wear
c. decreased stopping distance
d. all of the above
b. faster tire wear
A dashed yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that
a. passing is not permitted on either side
b. passing is permitted on both sides
c. passing is permitted on the side of the solid line, but not on the side of the dashed line
d. passing is permitted on the side of the dashed line, but not on the side of the solid line
d. passing is permitted on the side of the dashed line, but not on the side of the solid line
Which of the following statements about seatbelts is FALSE?
a. they slow you body down with your car
b. you will be trapped after an accident if you wear a seat belt
c. they should be work low and snug on the hips and tight across the shoulder
d. they keep you from being thrown from your car
b. you will be trapped after an accident if you wear a seatbelt
If you enter an intersection and there isn’t sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate your vehicle, you may end up obstructing traffic. This situation is commonly known as
a. blocking the box or gridlock
b. blocking the ay
c. blocking the drivers
d. blocking the cars
a. blocking the box or gridlock
Collisions are more likely to happen when:
a. all vehicles are traveling at about the same speed
b. one lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes
c. one vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic
c. one vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic
which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
a. blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror
b. large trucks have bigger blind spots
c. blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror
b. large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles
Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the surface of the road. To prevent hydroplaning in rainy weather, you should:
a. put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed
b. decrease your speed
c. move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain
b. decrease your speed
which of the following statements is correct?
a. us your left foot to brake
b. use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle
c. you should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping
b. use your right foot for both braking and accelerating
large trucks are likely to lose speed when:
a. driving up long or steep hills
b. driving in long, gradual curves
c. driving down long, gradual hills
a. driving up long or steep hills
when passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:
a. be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your land
b. expect all other drivers and pedestrians to respect you right-of-way
c. drive closely to the parked vehicles to allow more room for moving traffic
a. be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane
if you approach a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and signal arm extended, you should:
a. stop
b. proceed at 15 mph if no children are present
c. proceed at normal speed, but watch for children
a. stop
using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:
a. it causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call
b. it occupies the driver’s hands, eyes, and mind
c. it is an activity that draws the attention of other drivers
b. it occupies the driver’s hands, eyes, and mind
in a a work zone:
a. drivers do not need to obey traffic signs
b. traffic patterns usually remain the same
c. traffic patterns can change daily
c. traffic patterns can change daily
The first thing that alcohol effects is:
a. vision
b. judgment and skills
c. balance
b. judgment and skills
if you car becomes disabled (breaks down) while on the highway, you should:
a. stop in the right lane
b. park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible
c. stop where you are
b. park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible
