Connecticut Drivers Permit Test 3

1.When passing another car, you have enough space to return to the driving lane:

If the other driver signals for you to re-enter the lane.

If you look over your shoulder and see the passed car behind you.

If you can see both of the passed vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

2.A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

The same thing as a yield sign.

The light is about to turn green.

The same thing as a stop sign.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

3.Roads with double solid yellow line markings down the center indicate that passing is:

Allowed from both directions.

Allowed only from your direction of travel.

Not allowed from either direction.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

4.This bicyclist is signalling:

A left turn.

An upcoming stop.

A right turn.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

5.You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.

Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.

Wait until the person crosses the street.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

6.To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Parking lights.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

7.Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol?

Weight

Height

Intelligence

Correct! Wrong!

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8.When driving on packed snow, you should reduce your speed by:

One-third.

One-quarter.

One-half.

Correct! Wrong!

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9.A solid yellow arrow on a traffic signal means:

You should speed up so you can make the turn before the light changes.

You do not need to signal to turn from the indicated lane.

You should prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

10.This sign indicates that the road ahead:

Turns sharply right, then left.

Curves right, then left.

Curves right.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

11.On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:

In order to see potential hazards early.

Because it takes a quarter of a mile to stop your vehicle completely.

Because it helps you keep up with traffic.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

12.Excessive speed:

Saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly.

Helps you maneuver around obstacles.

Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injury and death.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

13.Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

In a marked crosswalk.

In any crosswalk or intersection.

Crossing any street.

Correct! Wrong!

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14.As you enter into a roundabout, you should slow down and:

Yield to any crossing pedestrians and bicyclists.

Yield to any car already within the roundabout.

Both of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

15.If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive more slowly and turn on your:

Emergency flashers.

Parking lights.

Headlights.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

16.In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in:

The front seat.

The back seat.

The bed of a pick-up truck.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

17.You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:

Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution.

Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red.

Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

18.At a school crossing sign, you should:

Always stop, whether there is a stop sign or not.

Watch for children and be ready to stop.

Always sound your horn when you see children.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

19.You should not use your horn:

When visibility ahead is limited.

If you might hit another vehicle.

Near blind pedestrians.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

20.This red and white sign means you should:

Stop and check for traffic coming from both directions before proceeding.

Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross.

Maintain a steady speed and check for traffic coming from all directions.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

21.This sign means:

Divided highway.

Railroad warning.

No passing zone.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

22.It is very foggy. You should slow down and:

Turn on your emergency flashers.

Turn your lights to their high beam setting.

Turn your lights to their low beam setting.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

23.The following statements regarding the use of seat belts are true, except:

They prevent a "human collision" by holding you in place.

They are not necessary if your vehicle has an airbag.

They keep you from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

24.This road sign means:

No right turn.

Drive only in the direction of the arrow.

Curve ahead.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

25.At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if:

You first come to a complete stop.

You wait until the light changes.

You are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

26.When you want to change lanes, you should never:

Move into another lane while within an intersection.

Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder.

Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

27.When you drive through a construction zone, you should:

Stop to watch the workers.

Decrease your following distance.

Pass the construction zone carefully and not “rubberneck."

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

28.Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:

Right-of-way privileges.

Judgment and physical coordination.

Knowledge.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

29.A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

Increase your speed.

Adjust your mirrors.

You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

Correct! Wrong!

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30.The conviction of a 16- or 17-year-old driver violating the electronic device law may result in:

A $500 fine.

A 10-day suspension.

A 30-day suspension.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

31.A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that:

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid yellow line.

Passing is not permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken yellow line.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

32.Before returning to your original lane after passing another vehicle, you should:

Beep your horn.

See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Flash your headlights.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

33.You should always travel:

At the speed of vehicles surrounding you.

At the speed limit.

At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

34.What is a crosswalk?

Another name for a four-way intersection.

An area designated for road construction workers.

The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway.

Correct! Wrong!

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35.A distraction when driving is:

Anything that causes evasive action while driving.

Anything that takes your attention away from driving.

Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

36.Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy.

Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.

Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

37.This road sign means:

Flagger ahead.

Turn left at the intersection.

Last turn before a toll road.

Correct! Wrong!

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38.Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:

45 miles per hour.

35 miles per hour.

40 miles per hour.

Correct! Wrong!

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39.A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means:

Both lanes of traffic are going in the same direction.

Passing is permitted when it's safe.

Passing is not permitted.

Correct! Wrong!

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40.When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should:

Immediately enter the far-right traffic lane on the interstate and speed up to match the flow of traffic.

Use the shoulder of the main road to get up to the speed of traffic.

Speed up and enter the interstate only after you have identified a gap in traffic.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

41.When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

High beam headlights.

Low beam headlights.

Four-way flashers.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

42.When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:

Turn into any lane.

Turn into first lane.

Turn into second lane.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

43.You should yield to a pedestrian:

Only if they are in a crosswalk.

At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws.

Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

44.A broken yellow centerline indicates that:

Passing is not permitted.

Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

45.This yellow sign means:

There is a sharp turn to the right.

The lane must turn right.

A right turn is permitted on a green arrow only.

Correct! Wrong!