Permit test

Question 1

Blind pedestrians may carry ______ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs
a. black
b. green
c. white
d. red

Answer 1

c. white
(ALWAYS yield the right-of-way to a blind pedestrian)

Question 2

When used on roadways, bicyclists are considered a…
a. hazard
b. vehicles
c. dangerous

Answer 2

b. vehicles

Question 3

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

Answer 3

d. hand and arm extended upward

Question 4

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

Answer 4

b. 11 pm and 5 am

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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.)

Question 6

Safer drivers tend to look at least ______ ahead of their vehicles
a. 5 seconds
b. 10 seconds
c. 12 seconds
d. 15 seconds

Answer 6

c. 12 seconds

Question 7

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

Answer 7

b. 45 days

Question 8

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

Answer 8

b. pull to the right

Question 9

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

Answer 9

b. within 25 feet

Question 10

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

Answer 10

a. pull over to the right edge of the road

Question 11

In CT, you may not park within _____ of a fire hydrant
a. 10 feet
b. 25 feet
c. 50 feet
d. 100 feet

Answer 11

a. 10 feet

Question 12

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

Answer 12

d. do all of the above

Question 13

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

Answer 13

b. faster tire wear

Question 14

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

Answer 14

d. passing is permitted on the side of the dashed line, but not on the side of the solid line

Question 15

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

Answer 15

b. you will be trapped after an accident if you wear a seatbelt

Question 16

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

Answer 16

a. blocking the box or gridlock

Question 17

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

Answer 17

c. one vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic

Question 18

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

Answer 18

b. large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles

Question 19

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

Answer 19

b. decrease your speed

Question 20

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

Answer 20

b. use your right foot for both braking and accelerating

Question 21

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

Answer 21

a. driving up long or steep hills

Question 22

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

Answer 22

a. be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane

Question 23

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

Answer 23

a. stop

Question 24

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

Answer 24

b. it occupies the driver’s hands, eyes, and mind

Question 25

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

Answer 25

c. traffic patterns can change daily

Question 26

The first thing that alcohol effects is:
a. vision
b. judgment and skills
c. balance

Answer 26

b. judgment and skills

Question 27

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

Answer 27

b. park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible