Connecticut permit test: laws, points & insurance
Points systems, suspensions, insurance, registration and other legal duties. 8 questions.
A 17-year-old is charged with driving under the influence. Can the case be handled under youthful offender status?
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Sample laws, points & insurance questions
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.
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.
Your insurer reports to DMV that your coverage was canceled, and you ignore the warning notice. What happens?
- A Nothing, as long as you have no crashes
- B Your vehicle registration is suspended
- C You receive two points on your license
- D Your car is towed the next day
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B. Your vehicle registration is suspended
DMV gives you a chance to sign an Insurance Compliance agreement, show proof of insurance and pay a fine. If you do not respond, your registration is suspended, and a vehicle cannot legally be driven without registration.
A 22-year-old driver is convicted of two moving violations. What does Connecticut require?
- A Retaking the knowledge test
- B Paying double insurance premiums for three years
- C Nothing until a third violation
- D Completing the Operator Retraining Program
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D. Completing the Operator Retraining Program
Anyone 24 or younger with two or more moving or suspension violations must complete DMV's Operator Retraining Program. The program covers safe driving principles and how attitude leads to aggressive driving.