Connecticut Permit Practice Test 5
25 questions written from the State of Connecticut Driver's Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Under Connecticut's zero-tolerance law, what blood alcohol content (BAC) can lead to penalties for a driver under 21?
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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 20 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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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.
On a two-lane road with a double solid yellow line, you come up behind a slow farm tractor. What does Connecticut law allow?
- A Never passing, because double yellow lines can never be crossed
- B Passing only if the tractor driver waves you by
- C Passing across the line if you can see far enough ahead
- D Passing on the right shoulder
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C. Passing across the line if you can see far enough ahead
Connecticut permits passing slow-moving traffic, pedestrians, parked vehicles, animals, bicycles, mopeds and scooters in no-passing zones. You may cross a double yellow line to do so, but only if you can see far enough ahead to pass safely.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Connecticut?
- A No closer than 5 feet
- B No closer than 10 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 25 feet
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B. No closer than 10 feet
In Connecticut you may not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need clear access to connect hoses quickly.
What special penalty does Connecticut impose for failing to yield the right of way to a bicyclist?
- A An automatic 1-year suspension
- B Fines are doubled
- C Mandatory jail time
- D A required bicycle safety class
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B. Fines are doubled
Connecticut doubles the fines for failing to yield to a bicyclist. Drivers must yield to bicycles at intersections, at bike paths, and before turning across a bike lane.
A front tire blows out while you are driving. What should you do?
- A Brake hard right away
- B Steer sharply onto the shoulder right away
- C Grip the wheel firmly and steer straight
- D Speed up to keep control
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C. Grip the wheel firmly and steer straight
Hold the steering wheel tightly, keep going straight, and slow down gradually. Take your foot off the gas, brake lightly, and pull off the road where it is safe.