Connecticut Permit Practice Test 2
26 questions written from the State of Connecticut Driver's Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the minimum distance Connecticut requires between your vehicle and a bicycle when you pass it?
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About this test
These questions were written from the State of Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023). 11 of the 21 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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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.
Your brakes suddenly stop working. What should you try first?
- A Pump the brake pedal several times
- B Turn off the engine
- C Shift into park
- D Pull the parking brake as hard as you can
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A. Pump the brake pedal several times
If your brakes fail, pump the pedal to build up pressure. If that fails, pull the parking brake slowly, then shift to lower gears and find a safe place to stop.
You are driving at the posted speed limit in heavy fog. Can you get a ticket for speeding?
- A Yes, for driving too fast for conditions
- B No, the posted limit is always legal
- C Only on highways
- D Only if you also cause a crash because of it
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A. Yes, for driving too fast for conditions
Speed limits are set for ideal conditions. Even at the posted limit, you can get a ticket for driving too fast for road conditions such as rain, ice, fog or heavy traffic.
What does a white X-shaped crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing mean?
- A The same as a stop sign at all times
- B A railroad crossing is one mile ahead
- C The same as a yield sign; yield to trains
- D The tracks are no longer in use
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C. The same as a yield sign; yield to trains
The crossbuck has the same meaning as a yield sign. Slow down, look and listen, and stop if a train is coming.
If you are arrested for drunk driving in Connecticut and fail the BAC test, how long will your license be suspended at minimum?
- A 30 days
- B 90 days
- C 6 months
- D 45 days
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D. 45 days
Failing a blood, breath or urine test brings a license suspension of at least 45 days. You must then install an ignition interlock device to get your license back.