Connecticut DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

When you are following a motorcycle, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Allow a larger following distance.

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Drive more slowly.

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Be ready to use your horn.

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Maintain your usual close following distance.

Question 2

How must you treat a flashing red traffic signal?

Accepted Answer

Must treat the intersection as if it is controlled by a stop sign.

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Are traveling in the wrong direction.

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May not proceed until it changes to green.

Question 3

When facing a green light with pedestrians in the intersection, you must:

Accepted Answer

You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

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You have the right-of-way over pedestrians.

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Pedestrians must wait for you to cross.

Question 4

When driving in work zones, you should:

Accepted Answer

Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.

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Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can.

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Follow the driver in front of you closely.

Question 5

Roads with a double solid yellow centerline indicate that passing is:

Accepted Answer

Not allowed from either direction.

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Allowed from both directions.

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Allowed only from your direction of travel.

Question 6

How many alcoholic drinks are needed to affect your driving?

Accepted Answer

One.

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Three.

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Two.

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None — only heavy drinking impairs you.

Question 7

If a tire blows out while driving, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly to slow down.

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Apply the brakes firmly and quickly.

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Pull over immediately onto the roadway without slowing.

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Speed up to reach the shoulder.

Question 8

If an oncoming driver fails to dim their headlights, you should:

Accepted Answer

Look toward the right side of the road.

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Look straight ahead.

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Look toward the center of the roadway.

Question 9

If your wheels run off the pavement edge, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and gently brake.

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Turn sharply to re-enter the road.

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Speed up and re-enter quickly.

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Immediately swerve back onto the pavement.

Question 10

When is it necessary to use your low-beam headlights?

Accepted Answer

When driving in fog.

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When on a freeway.

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When on a well-lit street.

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When following another vehicle at night or when approaching oncoming traffic.

Question 11

When approaching an intersection controlled by a flashing red light, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then proceed.

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Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

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Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red.

Question 12

What does a broken yellow centerline between two lanes of traffic mean?

Accepted Answer

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

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Passing is not permitted.

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

Question 13

After passing a vehicle traveling the same direction, it is safe to return to the right lane when:

Accepted Answer

When you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

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After about three seconds.

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When you can no longer see the passed vehicle over your right shoulder.

Question 14

Which action can reduce incidents of road rage?

Accepted Answer

Always signal when changing lanes.

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Use your horn frequently.

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Talk on your cell phone while driving.

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Tailgate slower drivers to encourage them.

Question 15

A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with red lights flashing. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing.

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Stop and proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus.

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Slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously.

Question 16

Which statement about motorcycle, scooter, and moped operators is correct?

Accepted Answer

Have the right to use a complete traffic lane.

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Are easy to see and are predictable.

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Must share a traffic lane with another vehicle.

Question 17

What does a solid yellow line on your side of the centerline indicate?

Accepted Answer

Do not pass.

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Reduce your speed.

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Traffic light ahead.

Question 18

What does a flashing yellow light at an intersection require you to do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed through carefully.

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Stop, then enter when safe.

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Yield to all traffic before crossing.

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Speed up to clear the intersection.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A 30-day suspension.

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A $500 fine.

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A 10-day suspension.

Question 20

When driving near a large commercial vehicle, you should:

Accepted Answer

Avoid driving beside it for long stretches of time.

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Drive on its right side when on curves and hills.

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Follow the large vehicle closely to reduce wind drag on your vehicle.

Question 1 of 20

When you are following a motorcycle, what should you do?