Permit Test Flashcards
When do most teen crashes occur
During first two years of having license
What is the #1 cause of death for 15 - 19 year old teenagers.
Motor vehicle crashes
When is most dangerous time for newly licensed teen driver
During first 6 months of having license
When does the portion of the brain that assesses risk and danger fully develop
In a persons mid 20s
What is the purpose of the passenger restrictions for 16 or 17 year old drivers
Research shows crash rates go up when teens drive with other teens in the car, more passengers in the car even if family or siblings.
Why is night driving restricted between 11pm and 5 am for 16 and 17 year old drivers
Fatal crashes are more likely to occur at night. Young drivers are at risk for drowsy driving which causes thousands of crashes a year.
Why buckle the seat belt
It’s the law. When teen is driving all passengers must be buckled.
What is Ct rule on teen drinking and driving
Zero tolerance.
True or false. Learners permit is required for 16 or 17 year old to begin practicing driving
True. 18 year olds can practice without a permit but everyone must take the 8 hour safe driving course.
What is required to get a drivers license in CT
- be at least 16 years of age
- pass both vision and 25 question knowledge test
- have parental consent
Learners permit passenger restrictions
Person giving instruction must sit in front passenger seat, be alert and be ready to take control of the vehicle.
For the entire time a driver holds a learner permit they may not have any passengers except for
Licensed instructor and others accompanying that instructor
Or one person who is providing instruction, is at least 20, has had a license for 4 or more consecutive years unsuspended.
What happens if you fail to follow rules of permit
Permit Suspension
16 and 17 year old driver training requirements
Must complete drivers Ed at commercial driving school, high school or at home and complete an 8 hour course.
Parent training requirements
Parent is required to complete two hours of instruction concerning teen driving laws.
Commercial driving school requirements
30 hours of class
40 hours behind the wheel
Road test
Applicants must wait 120 days after the issuance of the permit to complete road test
Acceptable forms of identification for drivers license
Valid passport Birth certificate Social security card with signature Certified school records Baptismal certificate Etc
Permit fees
$40 for vision and 25 question test
$19 for permit
License fees
$72 for 6 year or $84 for 7 year license.
What does the road test evaluate
Ability to adjust seat mirror steering wheel and seat belts
Operation of vehicle equipment like windshield wipers, heat, defrost, parking break, headlights, high beams and horn
Response to traffic signs and signals, signaling, interaction with motorists
Backing and parking vehicle
Proficiency in basic skills like turning, etc
Ability to recognize warning lights on instrument panel
Other driving maneuvers
Things you should know before the road test
Speed - acceptable and how to maintain
Turning - which lane to turn into
Right of way - when to yield, who goes first
Stopping - when to stop when yellow
Backing - how to control car in reverse
Parking - all different ways.
During first 6 months who can be in car of licensed 16 or 17 year old driver.
Licensed instructor or
Parents or
One person who is at least 20 and has had a license for 4 years
During 2nd 6 months, who can be a passenger in car of licensed 16 or 17 year old driver
Only immediate family
What are curfew restriction hours
11pm to 5am unless traveling for work, school, church, medical emergency or safe ride program
What are the other restrictions for 16 and 17 year olds besides passengers and curfew
- can’t transport more passengers than the number of seat belts
- must not operate a vehicle that is public transportation like van or car pool
- must not use cell phone or mobile electronic device at any time even if hands free
- must not transport a passenger on a motorcycle within 6 months of license
What are types of ct drivers licenses
Non commercial drivers license Class D*
Note: no one under 18 May be issued a cdl or other class a b or c Commercial drivers license (cdl)
Class A licenses -combination vehicles
Class B license - heavy straight vehicle
Class C license - small vehicles
If vehicle fails emissions test, how long to fix the problem and have emissions rechecked
60 days
What are restrictions of a limited license
During period of daylight, beginning 1/2 hour before sunrise and ending 1/2 hour after sunset
When a person uses corrective lenses
On highways that are not limited access highways
In motor vehicle not having automatic transmission
In motor vehicle equipped with external mirrors located on left and right sides of vehicle
In a motor vehicle having special controls or equipment.
True or false o
- only your breaks can stop your vehicle
True.
In emergency If antilock breaks on vehicle (ABS) push down hard to floor to engage, if not ABS pump breaks to engage.
What should tire tread be?
2/32nds
If oncoming car does not lower high beams what should you do?
Lower eyes to center of road
True or false - a driver can make any desired changes to a car like tinted windows after purchase
False - after market changes to equipment such as tinted windows and lighting may violate legal standards.
Why do you use horn
As a warning to others
Drivers 16 and 17 years old and each of their passengers are required to wear a seatbelt. What is the penalty if the driver or passenger fails to do so.
Citation for seatbelt violation PLUS
$75 fine
Child safety requirements for infant to 1 year/ less than 20 lbs
Rear facing car seat
Child safety requirements for 1 year to 7 years less than 60 lbs
Approved child car seat
Child safety requirements for 7 years or older less than 60 lbs
Approved booster seat
Child safety requirements for 7 years or older 60 lbs or more
Booster seat or seat belt
Is it ever permissible for an 18 and over driver to use a mobile phone that isn’t hands free?
Yes, if they are police fire or ambulance or if there is an emergency
What is the penalty for 16 and 17 year old driver found violating cell phone usage
Citation for moving violation.
A conviction for violating the cell phone law will result in license suspension in addition to the moving violation.
It will also be considered when determining if attendance is required in operator retraining.
Worn tires can cause
A) difficult turning
B) hydro planing
C) increased stopping distance
D) all of the above
Which statement is false
A) you should always check your seat and mirrors before you start to drive
B) after market, any changes to equipment such as tinted windows are legal
C) the driver should always have his or her seat belt on
D) only your brakes can stop your vehicle
B. After market, any changes to equipment may not be legal
Where should your hands rest when steering
Opposite sides of steering wheel. Left between 8 and 10 and right between 2 and 4
Make turns without taking your hands from wheel
What happens if you don’t accelerate smoothly and gradually and start too fast
Drive wheels can spin especially if it’s slippery and cause vehicle to slide
What technique should you use when turning corners
Hand over hand technique -straighten out wheel by hand. Letting it slip through fingers is dangerous
Push/Pull- knuckles face outwards put one hand at 12 and pull down. Two hands never cross and both hands stay on wheel
How far ahead of the vehicle should you look to be safe
12 seconds
City -12 seconds is one block
Highway -12 seconds is about 1/4 mile
Before you turn left, look for
Safe opening in traffic (oncoming traffic has right of way)
Vehicles in path
Pedestrians in path
Before right turn, look for
No traffic from left
No oncoming traffic turning in path
No pedestrians.
Don’t trust traffic signals even if you have right on red right of way
Sharing the road means giving right of way to who…
Emergency vehicles - remain stopped until vehicle passes
Pedestrians - have right of way in crosswalks
Children in play and school zones slower speed limits
White canes and guide dogs - stop and stay stopped
Bicyclists have same rights as motorist
What is the move over law
When an emergency vehicle is pulled over or on any part of road a driver must
- slow down below posted speed limit, and
- move over one lane when it is safe to do so
Required for vehicles with active flashing lights
When is it illegal to sound your horn
When approaching or passing a horse
What are the areas around the side, front and rear of trucks, tractor trailers, buses and RVs called
No zone
Why are the sides and back of trucks called a No Zone
No staying in that spot since could be a blind spot and they are dangerous areas where crashes are more likely to occur.
How far can the blind spots be on a truck
Up to 20 feet in front of the cab and up to 200 feet behind the truck. They also swing wide to make turns and can’t see cars.
Facts about trucks
- trucks accelerate more slowly than cars
- trucks need more room to maneuver safely
- in a panic stop, trucks need more stopping distance
- because trucks are higher than they are wide, it is harder for a truck driver to take evasive action
- avoid the no zone (blind spots) around trucks
How much space between you and other drivers
3 - 4 seconds
When you enter traffic, what speed should you enter at
Same speed as traffic is moving
True or false. You should stop and wait your turn when entering the highway using an on ramp
False. You will not be able to get up enough speed if you wait to end or stop. Plus drivers behind you will not expect you to stop and may crash into you
How can you tell if you are following too closely
Using the three second rule
When do you use the four second rule
- slippery roads
- driver behind you wants to pass
- following motorcycles
- you are being followed too closely
- pulling a trailer
- low visibility
- following emergency vehicles
- railroad crossings
- stopped on a hill or incline
In rule of passing, how many seconds do you need to pass if traveling at 55mph
10 seconds
When not to pass
No passing zone that you can tell by signs or lane markings
Can’t see far ahead
Intersections and railroad crossings
Shopping center entrances
On hills or curves
You have to be able to see at least one third of a mile or 10 seconds ahead. Treat a hill like oncoming traffic and don’t a pass on it,
Things NOT to do when driving
Don’t take your eyes off the road
Don’t read a map
Don’t drive with headphones or earphones
Don’t slow down to look at a crash
Hazardous conditions - tires
Check owners manual to make sure enough air
When driving on dirt or gravel it takes longer to stop and easy to skid so slow down
Hazardous conditions - curves
If you go too fast the tires can’t grip the road and vehicle will skid.
Slow down before entering a curve braking will cause vehicle to skid.
Hazardous conditions - slippery roads
On wet road reduce speed to 10 mph
Shady spots, bridges and overpass will freeze first
In heavy rain, what can happen to your tires
Can lose traction after 35mph and hydroplane. If they are in bad condition, can hydroplane at lower speeds.
What should you do if you hydroplane
Ease off gas
Keep steering straight
Don’t try to stop or turn until tires are gripping road again
What causes aggressive driving or road rage
- Increased traffic congestion
- Parents who teach children to get angry with other motorists
- Decline in courtesy and civility
- conflicts in other areas of our lives
- sense of territory in our vehicle
- vehicle seen as an extension of the driver
What happens if you fail the BAC test for driving under the influence
Operators license is suspended for 90!days or more depending on number of offenses and your age
What happens if you refuse the BAC test for driving under the influence of alcohol
Your operators license will be suspended for at least 6 months or more depending on number of offenses and age
If you are under 21, you are subject to zero tolerance law - what does that mean?
If you are driving and tested for alcohol in your blood and it measures .02% or more, the police will make a report to the commissioner and your license will be suspended.
If you are 16 and 17 and fail a BAC test, you are subject to zero tolerance. What does that mean….
If your test results are .02% or more your license will be suspended for no less than 12 months. If refused, 18 months.
If you are 16 or 17 and violate the passenger restrictions, curfew, seatbelt rules or public service vehicle restriction what is the penalty?
30 day suspension plus $175 license restoration fee
Plus court fees
If second offense or worse, 6 month suspension or 18 whichever is longer
If 16 or 17 year old gets citation for using a cellphone what is penalty
30 day suspension plus $175 license restoration fee and court fines
If second offense happens 90!day suspension and another $175 and court fees
If third offense happens 6 month suspension and another $175 and court fines
What happens if 16 and 17 year old driver is cited for speeding? What is the penalty?
60 day suspension
$175 license restoration fee and court fines
2nd offense 90 day suspension plus restoration. Fee and court fines
3rd offense 6 month suspension plus restoration. Fee and court fines
If 16 or 17 year old is pulled over for reckless driving what is penalty
6 month suspension, $175 license restoration fee and court fines or imprisonment of not more than 30 days or both
2nd and 3rd offense 1 year suspension, $175 license restoration fee and court fines or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both
What happens if a 16 or 17 year old is cited for street racing? What is the penalty?
6 month suspension $175 license restoration fee court fines or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both
If 2nd or 3rd offense, 1 year suspension, $175 license restoration fee court fines or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both
When is the youthful offender status not applicable
Someone under 18 who commits the following:
- negligent homicide with a motor vehicle
- evading responsibility following an accident that results in a death or serious injury
- driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Who is eligible for operator retraining program
Anyone under age 24 who commits two or more moving violations or suspension violations
A motorist who is 25 or older who has 3 convictions
A 16 or 17 year old who
- drives in violation of learners permit requirement
- drives in violation of graduated license requirement
- uses a cellphone
What happens if you complete retraining and get another moving violation within three years of the training
At least 30 day suspension
When you hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction you must
A slow down
B pull to the right side of the road and stop
C continue driving at the same speed
D speed up
Pull to the right side of the road and stop
The no zone area is
A an area where pedestrians can not cross the street
B an area where vehicles are not allowed to park
C the danger areas around a truck where there are blind spots for the driver
D none of the above
C trucker blind spots
How many times longer does it take to stop when traveling at 60 mph vs 30 mph
Three times longer
At 50 mph about how long would it take you to stop (how many feet)
400 feet
True or false you must obey signal given by law enforcement officer even if it contradicts the traffic signal
True
True or false if the crosswalk is unmarked you do not need to yield right of way to pedestrian
False - pedestrians have right of way in unmarked and marked cross walks
True or false - it is ok to use your horn to let a pedestrian using a white cane know you are there and waiting
False (joe)
Pedestrians using white cane or guide dogs have absolute right of way. Do not use horn to confuse or frighten them
Who has right of way - the driver turning left or the oncoming traffic
Oncoming traffic has right of way over left turn
Drivers entering a traffic circle must yield to those already in the rotary, true or false
True
At an intersection, where there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal, drivers yield to traffic in which direction
Right
At a four way stop who has right of way
First goes first. If more than one arrives at same time, vehicle on right goes first.
Who has right of way, drivers entering from driveway, alley or roadside or drivers on main road
Drivers entering from driveway, alley or roadside must yield to vehicles already on main road
You must yield right of way to emergency vehicles by pulling over to the right. If you are in the middle of an intersection what do you do?
Get through intersection first, then pull over.
Name no parking zones there are 7
- in an intersection
- on a crosswalk or sidewalk
- in construction area if blocking traffic
- within 25 feet of a stop sign
- within 25 feet of pedestrian safety zone
- within 10 feet of fire hydrant
- more than 1 foot from curb
How far can you be from the curb when you park
No more than one foot from curb
When parking, how close can you be to a stop sign
25 feet
When parking, how far away from a fire hydrant do you have to be
10 feet
True or false it’s ok to block a driveway when you park
False
Name some places that are not ok to park
- bridge or overpass
- wrong side of street
- in handicap space without a sticker
- on railroad tracks
- double parking
- if sign prohibits it
When do you need headlights
Rainy snowy or foggy days
When it gets dark
When driving away from a rising or setting sun
When do you use your high beams
When no oncoming traffic
On unfamiliar roads
In construction areas
When people are on side of road
When should you dim your high beams
When within one block of an oncoming car
When do you use low beam
When following another vehicle or in heavy traffic
In fog, or snow or hard rain should you use your high beams or low beams
Low beams so you don’t get a reflection back causing glare
True or false - it’s ok to drive with your parking lights on
False. Parking lights are for parking only.
What do you do if a vehicle comes at you with their high beams on
Flash headlights quickly a couple of times. If driver fails to dim them look to right side of the road to keep on course
How far will your headlights let you see ahead in darkness
400 feet
In rain snow or fog, about how far may you be able to see ahead of you
200 feet
What should you do when approaching a hill or curve
Adjust your speed to slow down since you can’t see what is ahead
What do you use your horn for
Safety - to help prevent an accident
Examples are when a person on foot or on a bike looks like they are moving into your lane of travel
When you are passing a driver that starts to move into your lane
When a driver is not paying attention or may have trouble seeing you
If there is danger what should you do with your horn
Sound a sharp blast
When should you NOT use your horn
To encourage someone to drive faster or get out of the way
Notifying other drivers of an error
Greeting a friend
Around blind pedestrians
When approaching horses
How soon should you signal a turn
About three seconds before you make your move
What is the hand signal to turn left
Extend arm straight out window
What is the hand signal for turning right
Hold arm up at elbow at 90 degree angle
What is hand signal to slow or stop
Hold arm down with elbow out at 90 degree angle. Hand is down
When should you signal In what circumstance
When turning
When entering or leaving traffic
When parking or pulling over
To avoid something in road that someone behind you can’t see
What do you do in an emergency
Get vehicle off road if you can
Turn on emergency flashers
Place emergency flares behind the vehicle or try to warn drivers to change lanes if necessary
What do you do if your brakes stop working
Pump the brake pedal several times
If pumping the brake pedal doesn’t work what should you do
Use the parking break by pulling the handle slowly so you don’t lock the rear wheels and cause a skid
If your tire goes flat what do you do
Hold the steering wheel tight to keep going straight
Slow down gradually
Pull off road to safe place
If the engine dies when you are driving what do you do
Keep a strong grip on steering wheel it might be difficult to turn
Pull off the roadway. The brakes will still work but you may have to push hard on pedals
If your headlights suddenly go out what should you do
Slow down gradually and pull off the road as soon as possible
Try the headlight switch a few times
If that doesn’t work put on emergency flashers turn on signals or fog lights
Do not operate your vehicle
What do you do if your gas pedal sticks and car keeps going faster and faster
Keep your eyes on the road
Quickly shift car into neutral
Pull off the road when safe to do so
Turn off the engine
What happens if the steering wheel locks
Never turn your vehicle ignition to the lock position while it is in motion or the steering will lock and you will lose control of the vehicle
How do you avoid a collision
Don’t panic. Stop turn or speed up
If you need to stop quickly and have anti lock brakes what do you do
Press down as hard as you can and keep pressing. You may feel the brake pedal pushing back which means it’s working don’t let up. Abs only works with pedal pushed down
If stopping quickly and you don’t have ABS brakes what do you do
Apply brakes as hard as you can without locking them, so slower. If brakes lock up and you start to skid, quickly let up on brake pedal. When skidding stops push down on brake pedal again.
Keep pumping brakes until vehicle stops
If your vehicle begins to skid what should you do
Stay off brake
Steer
What happens if your vehicle is hit from the rear
Your body is thrown backwards
What happens if you are hit from the side
Your body is thrown towards the side that is hit
What happens if your vehicle is hit from the front
Try to have a glancing blow instead of head on by turning
What must you do at an accident scene
Stop your vehicle. If your vehicle can move get it off the road
Do not stand or walk in traffic lanes
Turn off ignition of wrecked vehicle
Don’t go near power lines, don’t smoke around wrecked vehicles
Report the accident
Get help for anyone injured
At a four way stop A vehicle on left goes first B you do not have to stop if there are no other vehicles around C the vehicle on the right goes first D school buses go first
C vehicle on right goes first
When you change lanes you should A look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move B blow your horn before changing lanes C cross two or more lanes at one time D flash your headlights
A look over your shoulder
If an approaching vehicle fails to dim their headlights you should
A look to the center of the road
B flash your headlights quickly a couple of times
C keep your bright lights on
D turn your headlights off
B flash your headlights quickly and if that doesn’t work look to the right
What do solid white lines mean
Used on right edge of road
Where are solid yellow lines used
Left of roadway edge of divided streets or roadways
Dashed white lines between lanes of traffic mean what
You can cross lanes when it is safe to do so
Solid white lines between traffic lanes means
Stay in your lane
What does a red light mean
Stop stop stop
If no restriction you can turn right on red after making a complete stop if safe to do so
What does a yellow light mean
Light is about to turn red. Stop if safe to do so, if in intersection when it turns yellow get through.
What does green light mean
Go. Yield to emergency vehicles and pedestrians.
What does a flashing red light mean
Stop. Treat it like a stop sign
What does a flashing yellow light mean
Slow down and proceed with caution
What does a colored arrow mean,
Treat like a traffic light of same color for the direction that the arrow is pointing.
What does an octagon shape sign mean
Stop
What does a triangle shape sign mean
Yield
What does a diamond shape sign mean
Warning
What is a rectangle shaped sign
Regulatory or guide
What is a pentagon shaped sign
School Zone or school crossing
What is a circle shaped sign
Railroad crossing
What is a pennant shaped sign
No passing zone
What do red signs mean
Regulatory and must be obeyed. Stop yield do not enter wrong way
What do black and white signs mean
Some are regulatory and must be obeyed, some are guide signs like route markers
What do yellow signs mean
Warning
What do orange signs mean
Danger like construction or maintenance
What do green signs mean
Guide signs where you are, which way to go and distance
What do blue signs mean
Also used for guide signs to tell about services along the way
What are brown signs used for
Parks and recreation
Name regulatory signs
Stop Yield Do not enter Wrong way No U turn Lane use control One way Left or through sign Keep right No passing signs Disabled parking
Name warning signs
Signal ahead Stop ahead Reduction in lanes No passing Merge pedestrian crossing School, zone Slippery when wet Two way road ahead Divided highway begins Change in direction
Guide signs
Route number signs Us route marker Parks and recreation Service signs Destination and distance like exit Information signs
A pentagon shaped sign means A there is a rail road crossing B there is a no passing zone C there is a school zone D you must yield
C there is a school zone
Green road signs are A regulatory signs B guide signs C warning signs D used for parks and recreation
B guide signs
Solid yellow lines between lanes indicates
A only cars on one side of the lane may pass
B you may change lanes if you chose to do so
C passing is not allowed
D none of the above
C passing is not allowed
How long will your new drivers license be good for
5 1/2 to 7 years
When does your license expire
On your birthday in 5 1/2 or 7 years depending on when you got your license and what fee you paid ( fee depends on birthdate)
Name some reasons you can lose your license
- Driving under influence of drugs or alcohol
- refusing to be tested for alcohol or drugs
- leaving the scene of an accident
- giving false information when applying for a drivers license
- attempting to change information in license to make a fake id
- failure to appear for re examination
- failure to comply with DMV requests
- using a motor vehicle to commit a felony or death
- letting someone else use your license or information to get a fake id
- failing to appear in court when summoned for a motor vehicle violation
- being convicted of a serious motor vehicle violation
- other reasons DMV deems necessary
How do you replace a lost or stolen license
Go to DMV
Submit two valid forms of ID
Complete form 1-B
Pay fee
If you are a new CT resident, how long do you have to register your vehicle with the state
60 days
