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CT Driver's Permit Study Guide
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08/12/2016

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Term
If a traffic light changes to yellow as you approach an intersection, what must you do?
Definition
Stop if safe to do so
Term
Of the following vehicles, which one calls for you to leave the most extra following distance? (large trucks, cars, school buses, motorcycles)
Definition
motorcycles
Term
What does a white "X" (crossbuck) sign mean?
Definition
Railroad here
Term
When driving on a road with two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, what should you do:
You should travel in the left lane
You should travel in the right lane
You may travel in either the left or right lane.
Definition
You should travel in the right lane
Term
What is the definition of "hydroplaning"?
Definition
When water builds up between the tires and the road.
Term
When making a legal right turn on red, a driver must do what?
Definition
Signal, stop, and go when safe to do so
Term
A blind pedestrian can be identified by what?
Definition
a white cane
Term
What is the only way for an intoxicated person to sober up?
Definition
time
Term
Approximately what percentage of fatal crashes involve alcohol?
Definition
40%
Term
If your vehicle is equipped with an ABS braking system and you need to stop quickly, you should do which of the following:
Pump the brakes.
Squeeze the brakes just short of lock up.
Press the brake pedal hard and keep the pressure on it.
Press the brake hard and release when you feel the vibration.
Definition
Press the brake pedal hard and keep the pressure on it.
Term
When approaching a sharp curve in the road, a driver should:
Slow prior to entering the curve.
Steer into the curve and then brake hard.
Don't brake, just steer.
Accelerate to gain speed for the curve.
Definition
Slow prior to entering the curve to be able to stop if someone is in the roadway
Term
If you double your speed from 30 mph to 60 mph, your stopping distance will be:
twice as long.
three times as long.
more than three times as long.
reduced.
Definition
Your stopping time will be more than 3 times as long
Term
Ice is most slippery at:
32 degrees Fahrenheit.
20 degrees Fahrenheit.
0 degrees Fahrenheit.
-32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Definition
At 32 degrees Fahrenheit when water is just at the freezing point.
Term
Worn tires can cause:
a) difficulty turning
b) hydroplaning
c) Increased stopping distance
d) All of these
Definition
d) all of these
Term
A driver must yield right of way to a pedestrian:
a) in a marked crosswalk
b) whenever they enter the roadway
c) in an unmarked crosswalk
d) all of these
Definition
d) all of these
Term
When you come to the sharp crest of a hill, what should you do?
Definition
Slow down
Term
What is the "No-Zone"?
Definition
The area around a large vehicle where the operator cannot see you in his/her mirrors. The area in front of a large or heavy vehicle when the driver could not stop to avoid a rear-end collision. The area around a long or large vehicle needed to make wide turns in that vehicle.
Term
When you hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, what should you do?
Definition
Pull to the right and stop
Term
At a 4-way stop with 2 vehicles stopping at the same time, which vehicle goes first?
Definition
The vehicle on the right should go first.
Term
Which vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings?
Definition
School buses
Term
What type of sign is a 5-sided (pentagon) sign?
Definition
School Zone or Crossing
Term
What are green road signs?
Definition
Destination and mileage
Term
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
Definition
You cannot pass
Term
What does an octagon (8-sided) sign mean?
Definition
Stop
Term
What should you do when you encounter a flashing red light?
Definition
Stop and proceed when safe to do so
Term
At an intersection with a 4-way stop, which driver can go first?
Definition
The driver that reached the intersection first. Or if they both arrived at the same time, the driver on the right goes first.
Term
How far ahead should you look when you are on the open highway?
Definition
About a quarter of a mile (12 seconds on the highway) or about a block in the city (12 seconds)
Term
Why shouldn't you rely on another driver's signal light?
Definition
The lights may have been left on from an earlier turn or lane change
Term
When a large truck wants to pass you, what should you do?
Definition
Slow down to shorten the time required to pass
Term
Under most conditions what is a safe following distance?
Definition
3 seconds or more
Term
How many drinks does it take to affect your driving?
Definition
1
Term
How do seat belts and shoulder straps help the driver control the car?
Definition
They keep you from sliding on your seat in sudden stops and turns, and they keep you behind the wheel if you are hit from the side
Term
Why should you clean your headlights?
Definition
Dirty headlights can greatly reduce your ability to see
Term
When must drivers yield to predestrians?
Definition
always
Term
What do speed limit signs represent?
Definition
Represent the maximum speed for ideal driving conditions
Term
If your vehicle has a 2-part safety belt system what should you be sure to do
Definition
Use both the lap and shoulder belt
Term
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during rain, what should you do?
Definition
Ease your foot off of the gas pedal. Try to keep the steering wheel straight. Do not try to stop or turn until the tires grip the road.
Term
Where are the blind spots where trucks will not be able to see you?
Definition
Directly behind the body. The right side of the cab from rear tractor wheels outward and around in front of the truck. The immediate left of the cab.
Term
A pedestrian with a white cane is what?
Definition
blind
Term
If you are approaching a school bus which has stopped on the other side of a divided highway, what should you do?
Definition
Watch for children and be ready to stop
Term
What should you do to avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night?
Definition
Look at the right side of the road
Term
When you are behind a motorcycle, what should you do?
Definition
Allow more following distance
Term
What should you do when there is an emergency vehicle coming towards you from any direction?
Definition
Pull over to the right and stop
Term
Reaction time is slower after what?
Definition
Drinking alcohol
Term
What should you do if you get angry upset?
Definition
Cool off before you drive
Term
What should you do while being passed in a passing zone?
Definition
Slow down and let the other vehicles safely return to the drive lane
Term
What should you do when you approach a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow light?
Definition
Stop if it is safe to do so
Term
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
Definition
10 feet
Term
When should you stop for a stopped school bus?
Definition
When its red lights are flashing
Term
On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, what should a driver do?
Definition
Stay in the right lane except to pass
Term
If you are being tailgated, what is the best thing to do?
Definition
Move to the right lane and let vehicle pass, if possible
Term
The traffic signal turns green signaling you to proceed; what should you do?
Definition
Look left and right before proceeding to be sure there are no cars coming and the road is clear
Term
Drivers under 18 years of age arrested for DUI who refuse to submit to a blood alcohol content test will have their license suspended for how long?
Definition
18 months
Term
A solid yellow line on your side means what?
Definition
You may not pass
Term
This intersection has a stop sign, a stop line, and a crosswalk. Where should you stop your vehicle?
Definition
At the stop line
Term
You are approaching a school bus which has stopped on the other side of a divided highway. What should you do?
Definition
Watch for children and be ready to stop
Term
In bad weather, you should make your car easier for others to see by doing what?
Definition
Turning on your headlights
Term
What should you do if your vehicle has a mechanical problem?
Definition
Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road
Term
If you drive too fast on a wet road, there is a danger of what happening?
Definition
Your vehicle may hydroplane
Term
The following statements regarding the use of seatbelts are true, with the EXCEPTION of
a) They are not necessary if your vehicle has an air bag.
b) They keep you from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident.
c) They prevent a human collision by holding you in place.
d) They prevent head injuries, helping you remain conscious and in control of the vehicle.
Definition
a) They are not necessary if your vehicle has an air bag.
Term
The first thing that a drink of alcohol affects is what?
Definition
Judgment
Term
What should you do to pass a truck safely?
Definition
Make sure you have room to complete the pass without excessive speed
Term
You must pull over to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle with lights and siren on
a) If it is behind you.
b) If it is coming towards you.
c) If it is approaching from a side street.
d) All of the above.
Definition
d) All of the above.
Term
You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?
Definition
25 feet
Term
Children are required to be in carseats. What are the age and weight requirements for a rear-facing infant car seat?
Definition
Infant under 1 year old and less than 20 lbs
Term
Children are required to be in carseats. What are the age and weight requirements for a approved child car seat?
Definition
1 year old to 7 years old; less than 60 lbs
Term
Children are required to be in carseats. At what age and weight can a kid use a booster seat or seat belt?
Definition
If a kid is 7 years or older & weighs less than 60 lbs, they have to be in a booster seat with a shoulder belt. If they are older than 7 and weigh more than 60 lbs, they can use a seat belt.
Term
Children are required to be in carseats or wear seat belts. What are the age and weight requirements for kids
Definition
Term
Passengers of what ages are required to wear seat belts?
Definition
7-16; drivers that are 16 and 17 must have seat belts on as well as their passengers
Term
Drivers that are 16 and 17 are not permitted to use any electronic devices while driving. What does this include?
Definition
cell phones, even cell phones with hands free accessories, laptop, video games, pager - any device that can distract a driver from driving. The only exception is in case of an emergency where you need to call police, hospital, fireman, etc
Term
If a driver under 18 is caught using a mobile device such as a cell phone, what is the penalty?
Definition
license suspension
Term
Why is it important to look well down the road when driving?
Definition
Your reactions to obstacles will be smoother and safer and will allow other drivers to react more smoothly to your actions. If everyone drove this way, traffic in general would move at a steady rate.
Term
What is "blocking the box" or "gridlock"?
Definition
It is when you are in traffic at a light but you have pulled up under the light but you can't get through the intersection because traffic is backed up. Now the light turns red and you are blocking the intersection (box) and the light turns green for the other drivers but your car is blocking the intersection so they cannot go now. This causes gridlock in a city where there is a lot of traffic.
Term
When an emergency vehicle is pulled over on any part of a highway or road, drivers must do what?
Definition
SLOW DOWN (below the posted speed limit) and...

Move their vehicle over one lane whenever it is safe to do so. This is required for vehicles with activated flashing lights including ambulances, fire trucks, police cars, tow trucks and road maintenance vehicles.
Term
Slow moving vehicles like farm tractors or animal drawn vehicles or maintenance vehicles will have a decal. What does the decal look like?
Definition
orange triangle
Term
What is it illegal to do when approaching a horse on the road?
Definition
beep your horn
Term
How much more time than a car does a large tractor trailer or RV need to stop?
Definition
Nearly twice as much time as a car
Term
When following a truck or another vehicle, how much distance should you leave between your car and the truck?
Definition
3 seconds. It changes to 4 seconds if the roads are slippery, driver behind wants to pass, following motorcycle, low visibility
Term
On a 3 lane highway which is the best lane to travel in?
Definition
Center. Left lane should be used to pass. Right lane should be avoided so that cars entering the highway have room to merge into the right lane.
Term
When merging into another lane how much space is needed?
Definition
4 seconds
Term
What is tailgating?
Definition
Following another car very closely
Term
At 55 mph, how much time is needed to pass?
Definition
10 seconds
Term
What is "rubber necking"?
Definition
slowing down to see an accident or roadside activity
Term
What should you do when driving on dirt or gravel roads?
Definition
slow down because the traction of the tires is not as good as paved roads
Term
What should you do when approaching a sharp curve in the road?
Definition
slow down
Term
On a wet road how much should you decrease your speed?
Definition
decrease it by 10 mph
Term
On packed snow, how much should you decrease your speed?
Definition
by half. On ice, slow to a crawl.
Term
If you are driving with your high beams on, what should you do when a car is approaching?
Definition
dim your lights
Term
If you get a DUI, how long do you get your license suspended for?
Definition
90 days. 16 & 17 yr olds loose license for 1 year
Term
When entering a rotary or driving circle, who has the right of way?
Definition
cars in the rotary have the right of way
Term
When parking on the side of the road, how close do you have to be from the curb?
Definition
within 1 foot
Term
What is double parking?
Definition
parking next to a car that is parked on the side of the road so they can't get their car out
Term
When you turn on your windshield wipers, what else must be turned on?
Definition
headlights
Term
High beam headlights allow you to see how much further than regular headlights?
Definition
twice as far
Term
Should you use high beams or low beams when following another vehicle?
Definition
low beams
Term
Should you use high beams or low beams when it is foggy, rainy or snowy?
Definition
low beams
Term
Should you ever drive with parking lights on?
Definition
no, parking lights are for parking only. Use high beams or low beams when driving.
Term
What should you do if your car breaks down?
Definition
Pull off the road, turn on emergency flashers, get out of the car if the car is in danger of getting hit by another vehicle
Term
If your brakes fail what should you do?
Definition
try pumping the brakes, if that doesn't work shift into a lower gear
Term
If your tire blows out what should you do?
Definition
Hold steering wheel tight and try to keep the car straight. slow down gradually and pull off the road.
Term
What should you do if the gas pedal sticks?
Definition
Shift into neutral and glide to a stop
Term
To avoid a collision what are the 3 things you can do?
Definition
stop, turn or speed up
Term
What should you do if your car starts to skid?
Definition
take foot off brake, steer, correct the steering if car overcorrects
Term
You are approaching a yellow light, what should you do?
Definition
stop if safe to do so
Term
Where should your hands grip the steering wheel?
Definition
10 and 2, 9 and 3, or 8 and 4
Term
If you are 16 or 17 and your blood alcohol level is over .02, how long will your license be suspended?
Definition
1 year. If you refuse the alcohol test, your license is suspended for 18 months
Term
Cars should not move into the unpaved shoulder of a highway unless what?
Definition
they have an emergency or breakdown or an emergency vehicle is coming then they should move into the shoulder
Term
You should adjust your mirrors after what?
Definition
after the seat is adjusted.
Term
when starting a car your foot should be on which pedal?
Definition
brake
Term
What should you do when you cross a railroad crossing?
Definition
slow down and look up and down the tracks to make sure a train isn't coming
Term
if you fail to yeild the right of way to a bicycle the fine is what?
Definition
doubled
Term
when you are entering a highway, what should you do?
Definition
try to get up to speed and merge smoothly into higway traffic
Term
How can you avoid hitting someone in the rear when following them?
Definition
follow the 3 second rule; have at least 3 seconds of space between your car and the one in front of you; if it is rainy you should have 4 seconds
Term
What should you do when traveling on the highway?
Definition
avoid driving next to other vehicles
Term
What things should you NOT do while driving?
Definition
do not take your eyes off the road, do not try to read a map or GPS (pull over then read), do not drive with headphones, do not slow down to look at a crash
Term
When roads are getting icy, what part of the road freezes first?
Definition
bridges
Term
What is lane blocking?
Definition
Traveling in the left (passing) lane so other drivers can't pass.
Term
what should you do when you change lanes on the highway?
Definition
turn on your signal, make sure there is adequate room to move to the lane, turn off signal
Term
where can you not park?
Definition
you cannot park anywhere along a road where the curb is painted yellow
Term
how much in advance of your turn should you turn on your signal?
Definition
3 seconds, but be careful not to signal too early because drivers may think you are turning onto a different turn
Term
what are the turning hand signals?
Definition
Left - arm straight out window
right - arm out window bent up at elbow
slowing or stopping - arm out window bent down at elbow
Term
What are solid white lines on the road?
Definition
they can be edge lines and they mark the right side of the road, or lane dividers that separate lanes. Dashed left lines mean you can change lanes, solid white lines mean you should not change lanes
Term
What are yellow lane lines?
Definition
yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions; solid = no passing, dashed = passing allowed
Term
What are shared center lanes?
Definition
These center lanes are reserved for making left turns (or U-turns when they are permitted), but can be used by vehicles traveling in both directions
Term
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Definition
slow down and proceWhated with caution
Term
what does a triangle sign mean?
Definition
yield
Term
what does a diamond sign mean?
Definition
warning - drive with caution and slowly
Term
what do different colors of signs mean?
Definition
All red signs are regulatory signs and must be obeyed. They include STOP,YIELD, DO NOT ENTER or WRONG WAY.
Yellow is used for warning signs. These signs tell you of road conditions and dangers ahead.
Orange is also used for warning signs. They alert you to possible dangers ahead due to construction and maintenance projects.
Green is used for guide signs. They tell you where you are, which way to go and the distance.
Blue is also used for guide signs. They tell you about services along the roadway.
Brown is used for parks and recreation signs.
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