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Connecticut permit practice: 20 free questions

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Written from Connecticut Driver’s Manual (Revised 3/2023 (agency listing)). Independently checked October 26, 2026.

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Question 1 of 20

A red traffic light is flashing at your intersection. What should you do?

AStop completely, then proceed when the way is clear.BSlow down and continue without stopping.CWait until the flashing light becomes green.

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Correct answer: A. Stop completely, then proceed when the way is clear.

Treat flashing red as a stop requirement. After stopping, check for traffic and pedestrians before moving.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Traffic Signals / Flashing Lights, PDF page 47. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 2 of 20

A steady yellow X appears above the reversible lane you are using. What should you do?

AStay in that lane until a red X appears.BLeave the lane when you can do so safely.CUse the lane only to turn left.

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Correct answer: B. Leave the lane when you can do so safely.

The steady yellow X warns that the lane is changing use. Move to another permitted lane as soon as conditions allow.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Pavement Markings / Reversible Lanes, PDF page 46. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 3 of 20

You and another driver stop at a four-way stop at the same moment. The other vehicle is to your right. Who should go first?

AYou, because you are to the left.BWhichever driver signals first.CThe other driver.

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Correct answer: C. The other driver.

When drivers arrive together, the one on the left yields to the one on the right. Check that the intersection is clear before proceeding.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Rules of the Road / Right-of-Way, PDF page 38. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 4 of 20

You are already inside an intersection when an ambulance approaches with its siren sounding. What should you do?

AClear the intersection, then pull right and stop.BStop immediately in the intersection.CMake a U-turn to clear the ambulance’s path.

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Correct answer: A. Clear the intersection, then pull right and stop.

Continue through the intersection before pulling over for the ambulance. Stopping inside could block its route.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Rules of the Road / Right-of-Way, PDF page 39. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 5 of 20

Your signal turns green, but stopped vehicles leave no room for you beyond the intersection. What should you do?

AEnter and wait in the intersection.BWait until there is room to clear the intersection.CSound your horn and move forward.

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Correct answer: B. Wait until there is room to clear the intersection.

Enter only when you can continue through without blocking the crossing. A green signal does not create space beyond the intersection.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Rules of the Road / Right-of-Way, PDF page 39. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 6 of 20

Before moving into an adjacent lane, how should you check the area your mirrors cannot show?

ARely on the turn signal to warn anyone there.BWatch only the rear-view mirror.CBriefly turn your head toward the side you plan to enter.

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Correct answer: C. Briefly turn your head toward the side you plan to enter.

A shoulder check lets you see vehicles hidden near the rear corners. Keep the check brief so you can continue watching ahead.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Changing Lanes, PDF page 25. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 7 of 20

You pass your intended highway exit. What is the safe response?

AContinue to a place where you can turn around safely.BBack along the shoulder to the exit.CStop in your lane and reverse when traffic clears.

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Correct answer: A. Continue to a place where you can turn around safely.

Keep going after a missed exit and find a safe route back. Reversing toward the exit creates an unexpected hazard.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Backing, PDF page 26. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 8 of 20

Heavy rain makes the posted speed unsafe. How should you choose your speed?

AKeep the posted speed because it is always safe.BSlow enough for the road, traffic and visibility.CMatch the fastest vehicle nearby.

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Correct answer: B. Slow enough for the road, traffic and visibility.

Posted limits assume ideal conditions. Poor visibility or slippery pavement requires a lower speed.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Rules of the Road / Speed Limits, PDF page 38. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 9 of 20

What is the shortest following interval the manual recommends behind a truck?

AOne second.BTwo seconds.CThree seconds.

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Correct answer: C. Three seconds.

Leave at least three seconds behind a truck. A closer position reduces your view and can hide your vehicle from the truck driver.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Sharing the Road with Trucks / Keep a Safe Following Distance Behind Trucks, PDF page 22. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 10 of 20

What is the minimum required clearance when parking near a fire hydrant?

A10 feet.B5 feet.C3 feet.

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Correct answer: A. 10 feet.

Parking closer than 10 feet to a hydrant is prohibited. Choose a space outside that restricted area.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Parking / No-Parking Zones, PDF page 39. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 11 of 20

When parking beside a curb, what is the greatest permitted distance between your vehicle and the curb?

ATwo feet.BOne foot.CThree feet.

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Correct answer: B. One foot.

Keep the vehicle within one foot of the curb. Parking farther out is prohibited.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Parking / No-Parking Zones, PDF page 39. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 12 of 20

What minimum clearance must you allow when passing a bicyclist?

AOne foot.BTwo feet.CThree feet.

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Correct answer: C. Three feet.

Allow three feet or more between your vehicle and the bicycle. Wait to pass if there is not enough room.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Sharing the Road with Others / Bicyclists, PDF page 19. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 13 of 20

A person using a guide dog is still crossing when your light turns green. What should you do?

AStay stopped until the person has left the road.BProceed slowly behind the person immediately.CSound the horn so the person walks faster.

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Correct answer: A. Stay stopped until the person has left the road.

The pedestrian’s crossing takes priority over your green signal. Wait until the person is fully out of the roadway.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Sharing the Road with Others / Pedestrians / White Canes and Guide Dogs, PDF page 18. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 14 of 20

On a road without a median or physical divider, a school bus facing you stops with its red lights flashing. What must you do?

AContinue because the bus is across the road.BStop for the bus.CPass at a reduced speed if no child is visible.

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Correct answer: B. Stop for the bus.

The stop requirement applies to approaching traffic on either side of an undivided road. Watch for children before proceeding after the lights stop flashing.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Rules of the Road / Right-of-Way, PDF page 39. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 15 of 20

Which headlights should you use when driving through fog?

AHigh beams.BParking lights alone.CLow beams.

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Correct answer: C. Low beams.

Low beams reduce the glare reflected back by fog. High beams can make it harder to see ahead.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Lights / Use Headlights, PDF page 40. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 16 of 20

A tire suddenly blows out while you are driving. How should you begin to slow the vehicle?

AEase off the accelerator and slow gradually.BBrake as hard as possible immediately.CTurn sharply toward the shoulder.

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Correct answer: A. Ease off the accelerator and slow gradually.

Maintain a firm grip and steer straight while reducing speed gradually. Use gentle braking and get off the roadway safely.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Vehicle Emergencies / Equipment Failure / Tire Blowout, PDF page 41. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 17 of 20

What actually allows a person to sober up after drinking alcohol?

ADrinking strong coffee.BAllowing time to pass.CTaking a cold shower.

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Correct answer: B. Allowing time to pass.

The body needs time to recover from alcohol. Coffee and cold showers do not make a person sober.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Drinking and Driving / Alcohol and You, PDF page 35. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 18 of 20

An adult driver is waiting at a red light and wants to type a nonemergency message on a hand-held phone. Is this allowed?

AYes, because the vehicle is not moving.BYes, if the message takes only a few seconds.CNo, a temporary traffic stop does not permit hand-held use.

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Correct answer: C. No, a temporary traffic stop does not permit hand-held use.

The hand-held device restriction continues while you wait for a traffic signal. A red light is not a safe parked location for phone use.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Connecticut Cell Phone Laws, PDF page 15. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 19 of 20

A licensed 17-year-old plans a social drive with no curfew exception. During which hours is driving restricted?

A11 p.m. to 5 a.m.BMidnight to 6 a.m.C10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

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Correct answer: A. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The teen driving curfew runs from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. An ordinary social trip does not qualify for the listed exceptions.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Restrictions for 16- and 17-Year-Old Drivers / Hour Restrictions (Curfew), PDF page 10. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 20 of 20

A driver who is still 17 enters the seventh month of holding a license. Which passengers become eligible beyond those allowed during the initial six months?

AAny classmates who have learner’s permits.BImmediate family members.CAny friend who is at least 18.

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Correct answer: B. Immediate family members.

Months seven through twelve add immediate family to the permitted passengers. They do not open the vehicle to friends or classmates generally.

Source: Connecticut Driver’s Manual — Restrictions for 16- and 17-Year-Old Drivers / Passenger Restrictions, PDF page 10. Checked October 26, 2026.

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