Connecticut Permit Test Marathon (All Questions)

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

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These questions were written from the State of Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023). 64 of the 124 Connecticut questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Connecticut or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. What is the minimum age to get a learner's permit in Connecticut?

    • A 15
    • B 16
    • C 15 and a half
    • D 17
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    B. 16

    You must be at least 16 to get a Connecticut learner's permit, and you must pass both a vision test and a 25-question knowledge test. Applicants under 18 also need a parent or guardian involved in their training.

    Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual, page 7

  2. What is the minimum distance Connecticut requires between your vehicle and a bicycle when you pass it?

    • A 2 feet
    • B 5 feet
    • C 6 feet
    • D 3 feet
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    D. 3 feet

    When passing a bicyclist, slow down and give at least three feet of space. Remember the width of your vehicle and any trailer or load you are towing.

    Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual, page 19

  3. A 17-year-old is charged with driving under the influence. Can the case be handled under youthful offender status?

    • A Yes, if it is a first offense
    • B Yes, because every driver under 18 is eligible for that status
    • C No; DUI is excluded from youthful offender status
    • D Only if no one was injured
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    C. No; DUI is excluded from youthful offender status

    Someone under 18 cannot be treated as a youthful offender for negligent homicide with a vehicle, evading responsibility after a crash causing death or serious injury, or driving under the influence. These serious offenses are handled more strictly.

    Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual, page 37

  4. A 30-year-old driver in Connecticut needs to take a phone call while driving. What does the law allow?

    • A Using a hands-free accessory
    • B Holding the phone briefly to answer
    • C Holding the phone only at low speeds
    • D Using the phone only while stopped at a red light
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    A. Using a hands-free accessory

    Adult drivers in Connecticut may use only hands-free phone accessories while driving. Hand-held phones and mobile electronic devices are banned on any public highway.

    Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual, page 15

  5. Under Connecticut's zero-tolerance law, what blood alcohol content (BAC) can lead to penalties for a driver under 21?

    • A 0.05% or more
    • B 0.02% or more
    • C 0.08% or more
    • D 0.04% or more
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    B. 0.02% or more

    Drivers under 21 face penalties at a BAC of .02% or more, on public roads and on private property. That level can be reached with a single drink, so the only safe choice is not to drink at all.

    Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual, page 35