Connecticut DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

16

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14

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15

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15 and a half

Question 2

What is the legal BAC limit for adult drivers (age 21+) in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.04%

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0.06%

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0.10%

Question 3

Under Connecticut's GDL program, how many hours of supervised driving must a permit holder complete before upgrading to a restricted license?

Accepted Answer

40 hours

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20 hours

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30 hours

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50 hours

Question 4

Connecticut requires a learner's permit holder to hold the permit for how long before applying for a restricted license?

Accepted Answer

6 months

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3 months

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9 months

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12 months

Question 5

Under Connecticut law, what curfew restriction applies to licensed 16- and 17-year-old drivers?

Accepted Answer

They cannot drive between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

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They cannot drive between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

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They cannot drive between Midnight and 5:00 AM.

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They cannot drive after 9:00 PM.

Question 6

What is the default speed limit on urban streets in Connecticut when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

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20 mph

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25 mph

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35 mph

Question 7

You are driving on a Connecticut highway and see an emergency vehicle pulled over with flashing lights. What does the Move Over law require?

Accepted Answer

Move one lane away from the stopped vehicle if safe; if not, slow to a safe speed

Answer

Honk and slow to 20 mph

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Stop completely until the vehicle leaves

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Only move over for police — not tow trucks or utility workers

Question 8

In Connecticut, when must you stop for a pedestrian?

Accepted Answer

Whenever a pedestrian is crossing or about to cross the roadway at a crosswalk — marked or unmarked

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Only when the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk

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Only when a pedestrian signal is present

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Only when the pedestrian is in your direct lane of travel

Question 9

What is the speed limit in a Connecticut school zone when children are present?

Accepted Answer

20 mph

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10 mph

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15 mph

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25 mph

Question 10

What must you do when a school bus stops on a two-lane Connecticut road and displays flashing red lights?

Accepted Answer

Stop in both directions at least 10 feet from the bus until lights stop flashing

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Stop only if driving behind the bus

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Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully

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Yield only if children are visibly crossing

Question 11

Under Connecticut law, what happens if a driver under 21 is found driving with any alcohol in their system?

Accepted Answer

They are subject to DUI penalties under the zero tolerance law since the legal limit is 0.02% for under-21 drivers

Answer

They face only a civil fine on the first offense

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No penalty unless above 0.08%

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Only a license warning is issued for the first offense

Question 12

Can you turn right on a red light in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after a complete stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it

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No, right turns on red are prohibited statewide

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Yes, without stopping if no pedestrians are visible

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Only between 7 AM and 9 PM

Question 13

On a two-lane Connecticut road, a solid yellow line is on your side of the center. You are approaching a slow-moving vehicle. May you pass?

Accepted Answer

No, the solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing by crossing the center

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Yes, if you can complete the pass quickly

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Yes, if the other vehicle is going more than 15 mph below the speed limit

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Yes, if you signal for at least 100 feet first

Question 14

What is the minimum following distance recommended in Connecticut for normal driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

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1 second

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2 seconds

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4 seconds

Question 15

In Connecticut, when an emergency vehicle with sirens and lights approaches from any direction, you must:

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed

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Speed up to the next intersection and pull over

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Stop immediately in your current lane

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Move to the left lane and slow down

Question 16

What does a flashing red light at a Connecticut intersection mean?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely, yield to traffic, then proceed when safe

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Slow down and proceed with caution

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The signal is broken — treat as an uncontrolled intersection

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Yield to cross traffic only

Question 17

What is the maximum speed limit on most Connecticut interstates in rural areas?

Accepted Answer

65 mph

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55 mph

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60 mph

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70 mph

Question 18

For a newly licensed 16- or 17-year-old driver in Connecticut, who is allowed in the vehicle as a passenger during the first six months?

Accepted Answer

Only a licensed driving instructor, parents/guardians, or one qualified trainer age 20+.

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Only immediate family members.

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Any passenger under the age of 21.

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Up to three non-family passengers.

Question 19

Under Connecticut's implied consent law, refusing to take a chemical test after a DUI stop results in:

Accepted Answer

A 6-month license suspension for a first refusal

Answer

No penalty — refusal is a constitutional right

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Only a fine with no license action

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A warning on your first offense

Question 20

In Connecticut, what does a solid white line at a crosswalk or intersection indicate?

Accepted Answer

A stop line — you must stop before the line at a stop sign or red light

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A no-parking zone

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A bike lane boundary

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The edge of the travel lane

Question 1 of 20

What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Connecticut?