Connecticut Permit Practice Test 6

25 questions written from the State of Connecticut Driver's Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 25
Right of way & intersections

Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Which car goes first?

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About this test

These questions were written from the State of Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023). 10 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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  1. Four-way stop: you and a car on your right arrive at the same time
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    Four-way stop: you and a car on your right arrive at the same timeYouAll-way stop

    Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Which car goes first?

    • A The car on the left
    • B The larger vehicle
    • C The car going straight
    • D The car on the right
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    D. The car on the right

    At a four-way stop the first car to arrive goes first after a full stop. If two arrive at the same time, the car on the right goes first.

    Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual, page 38

  2. You have just passed a bicyclist and want to turn right at the next corner. What should you do?

    • A Turn right immediately in front of the bicyclist
    • B Speed up so you can make your turn before the bicyclist arrives
    • C Slow down and let the bicyclist clear the intersection
    • D Honk to warn the bicyclist to stop
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    C. Slow down and let the bicyclist clear the intersection

    Never turn right immediately after passing a bicyclist. Slow down, let the cyclist clear the intersection, and then make your turn.

    Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual, page 26

  3. Merging from an acceleration lane onto a highway
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    Merging from an acceleration lane onto a highwayYouAcceleration lane

    You are on an entrance ramp to a highway. What should you do?

    • A Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a big gap
    • B Enter slowly and let traffic adjust
    • C Use the ramp to match the speed of highway traffic
    • D Move straight to the far left lane
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    C. Use the ramp to match the speed of highway traffic

    Use the ramp to reach the speed of other traffic before you merge. Do not stop at the end of the ramp; drivers behind you won't expect it.

    Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual, page 22

  4. What does Connecticut law require for insurance on a registered vehicle?

    • A Insurance only during months the car is driven
    • B Insurance only for drivers under 25
    • C Continuous coverage while it is registered
    • D Insurance only after a crash has occurred
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    C. Continuous coverage while it is registered

    Connecticut requires continuous insurance coverage on any registered vehicle. If coverage lapses, the insurance company reports the cancellation to the DMV.

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

  5. What restraint does Connecticut require for a child under age 2 or weighing less than 30 pounds?

    • A A forward-facing booster seat
    • B An adult seat belt in the back seat
    • C A rear-facing seat with a 5-point harness
    • D A forward-facing seat with a lap belt only
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    C. A rear-facing seat with a 5-point harness

    Children under 2, or under 30 pounds regardless of age, must ride in a rear-facing seat with a 5-point harness. Rear-facing seats support a baby's head and neck in a crash.

    Source: State of Connecticut Driver's Manual, page 14