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CONNECTICUT DRIVER'S MANUAL STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS
Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation
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Question 1: When accelerating, what should you do?
Answer:
Accelerate gradually and smoothly. Going to fast can cause the wheels to spin, especially on slippery surfaces.
Question 2: What are the curfew restrictions?
Answer:
11 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless traveling for employment, school, religious activities, medical necessity, or if the driver is assigned in the Safe Ride Program.
Question 3: What should you look for when turning at an intersection?
Answer:
Look for a safe opening in the traffic. Make sure no vehicles or obstructions are in your path. Look once more before you turn.Question 4: True or False: If I get hit from the side, I am better off being thrown across the car and away from the crash point.
Answer:
FALSE: When a vehicle gets hit from the side, it moves sideways... However, the passengers move towards the point of collision!
Question 5: Why is judging distances and speeds important?
Answer:
It is important to know how far away you are from other cars so that you can merge safely, change lanes, and enter another road.
Question 6: What are four restrictions for 16-17 year old licensed drivers?
Answer:
: Transport more passengers than there are seat belts : Operate any vehicle that requires a public passenger transportation permit or a vanpool vehicle : Use a cell phone in ANY way : Transport any passenger on a motorcycle for six months after the issuance of a motorcycle endorsement.
Question 7: What should you do in a power failure?
Answer:
Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel. It will be difficult to turn.Pull off of the roadway. You may have to push on the brake pedal hard to stop.
Question 8: Where can you not park from a pedestrian safety zone?
Answer:
within 25 feet
Question 9: What should you do if your car is skidding?
Answer:
Ease your foot off the gas pedal.Keep the steering wheel straight.If you must turn, do it slowly.Do not turn until your tires are gripping the road.
Question 10: How far away from the curb can you park?
Answer:
You cannot park more than one foot away from the curb Question 11: What are the passenger restrictions for the entire time one holds a learner's permit?
Answer:
Only a licensed driving instructor / someone who is providing instruction and is at least 20 years old and whose license has not been suspended during the four years prior to training / a parent /a legal guardian
Question 12: What do green road signs mean?
Answer:
Guide signs
Question 13: What should you do if your tire blows out?
Answer:
Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep going straight.Slow down gradually. Use the brake lightly.Pull off the road, if possible.
Question 14: How far along the road do safe drivers look ahead?
Answer:
12 seconds down the road Question 15: What is the conviction for a 16-17 year old for using a cell phone?
Answer:
license suspension
Question 16: What are speed limits posted for?
Answer:
The IDEAL conditions. Slow down if weather is bad.
Question 17: What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing?
Answer:
Slow down and look up and down the tracks to make sure that no trains are coming. Obey all signals and signs. Do not try to pass a lighted arm.
Question 18: What should you do if your car has a two part seat belt?
Answer:
Use both seat and shoulder belts!
Question 19: What is the fine for a seat belt violation?
Answer:
$75
Question 20: What is important to know about the braking system?
Answer:
ONLY your brakes can stop your vehicle. If something seems to be wrong with your brakes, have a mechanic check them.
Question 21: When should you increase your space cushion?
Answer:
Slippery roads / The driver behind you wants to pass / Following motorcycles / Following drivers who cannot see you / You are being followed too closely / Pulling a trailer / Low visibility / Following emergency vehicles / Railroad crossings / Stopped on a hill or incline
Question 22: When is it important to look for vehicles behind you?
Answer:
In heavy traffic, when changing lanes, slowing down, backing up or driving down a long or steep hill.
Question 23: How should your hands be placed on the steering wheel?
Answer:
Left hand between 8 and 10 o' clock / Right hand between 2 and 4 o' clock.Question 24: How should you use the ramp when merging onto a high-speed roadway?
Answer:
Use the ramp to build up speed.Question 25: What happens if a 16-17 year old driver refuses to take the alcohol test?
Answer:
their license will be suspended for at least 18 months, depending on their record
Question 26: What could unbalanced tires and low-pressure tires do?
Answer:
They cause faster tire wear, reduce fuel economy, and make the vehicle harder to steer and stop.
Question 27: What parts of your brain does alcohol affect?
Answer:
judgement first, and slows reflexes and reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, and makes you less alert.
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