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CONNECTICUT
Premium DMV Cheat Sheet
Initial Steps
Apply for a learner's permit online. It will arrive to you by mail.
Schedule an appointment for your knowledge test.
Pay applicable fees online.
Arrive for your appointment.
Provide required documentation.
Pass a vision test.
Pass a knowledge test.
Take an 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course at a Connecticut Commercial Driving School.
Hold and operate a motor vehicle with your learner's permit for 90 days.
Schedule an appointment for your road test.
Provide required documentation.
Pass your road test.
Pay license fee.
Required Documentation
Documents should be valid/unexpired originals or certified copies
Primary Document proving your identity
Secondary Document proving your identity
Proof of Social Security Number
Two proofs of Connecticut Residency
If applicable, proof of Legal Presence in the U.
If applicable, proof of Name Change
If applicable, a clearance letter from DMV Medical Review Division
8-hour Driving Practices Course Completion Certificate
Learner's Permit
Proof of Insurance for the road test vehicle
Proof of Registration for the road test vehicle
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Fees
$40 testing fee (covering vision, knowledge, and road tests)
$19 for a Learner's Permit
$84 for a Class D Driver License
$30 for a duplicate Driver License
Languages
Knowledge tests are given in Arabic, English, French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Polish,
Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
If any identification documents are not in English, they must be translated by a DMV translator.
Knowledge Test Information
There are 25 questions on each knowledge test. Applicants must correctly answer at least 20
questions to receive a passing score.
Questions are based on the State of Connecticut Driver's Manual.
Audio headset testing is available for all knowledge tests.
Official Connecticut Handbook URL
Official Connecticut Handbook URL
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- Work zone barriers, drums, cones, and signs are used to:
› Keep traffic out of hazardous work zones.
Work zones on highways have become increasingly dangerous places for both workers and drivers. When approaching a work zone, watch for materials such as cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, and workers in brightly colored vests to warn you and direct you.
- Regarding the steering wheel as a clock face, a driver's left and right hands should be positioned at:
› 9 and 3 o'clock.
Hands should be comfortably placed on opposite sides of the steering wheel (left hand between 8 and 10 o’clock and right hand between 2 and 4 o’clock). On high-speed roads, this positioning allows drivers to make turns without taking their hands off the wheel.
- To enter highway traffic, you need at least:
› A four-second gap.
Any time you want to merge into traffic, you need to find an opening large enough for you to merge safely. If you move into the middle of a four-second opening, both you and the driver behind you have a two-second following distance.
- In a work zone:
› Traffic patterns can change daily.
Do not become oblivious to work zone signs when the work is long-term or widespread. Be aware that traffic patterns in work zones can change daily, including lane shifts or alternating lane closures.
- When used on roadways, bicycles are considered:
› Vehicles.
Bicycles are considered vehicles when used on roadways. Bicyclists and motorists are expected to follow the same rules of the road.
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- You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
› 10 feet
There are many areas where you cannot park. Do not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant at any time.
- It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
› 0 percent.
For drivers age 21 or older, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0 percent or higher. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal, but dangerous.
- Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):
› Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
Tailgating is a common behavior that can lead to aggressive driving, and so it should be avoided. Drivers may face legal consequences for driving unsafely.
- Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
› Under no circumstances.
It is illegal to drive under the influence of any substance that impairs your ability to drive safely. This includes alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and illegal drugs.
- A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
› Next to the broken line may pass.
Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. A broken yellow line next to your driving lane means that you may pass.
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- To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:
› Over your shoulders.
By definition, blind spots are areas that cannot be seen using your mirrors. To check your blind spots, you should look over your shoulders.
- You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
› Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.
When traffic permits, you should make room to allow vehicles to merge into your lane.
- Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
› The truck driver to stop the vehicle.
Because they are larger, trucks take longer to stop than cars traveling at the same speed. Other drivers should not pull in front of a truck and then slow down or stop.
- Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery, you should:
› Avoid making turns and stops while driving at high speeds.
A wet, slippery road does not allow your tires the traction they need, so it is necessary to drive more slowly on a wet road than you would on a dry road. To reduce the risk of skidding, you should avoid fast turns or stops.
- When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
› Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
You should drive more slowly at night than during the day because it is not possible to see as far ahead at night. You should make sure that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
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- When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
› At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
When merging onto a freeway, you should enter at or near the speed of traffic.
- To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:
› The lane closest to the left curb.
When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should begin the turn from the far left lane.
- If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
› Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Even when you signal, you should not assume that the space you want to occupy is free or that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.
28 large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
› May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
When a vehicle makes a turn, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle, the bigger the difference between the paths of the front and rear wheels. Therefore, long trucks often have to swing wide to complete a right turn.
- You drive defensively when you:
› Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
You are driving defensively when you are looking down the road for potential hazards. Constantly staring at the road directly in front of your vehicle is dangerous. As you scan ahead, be alert to vehicles around you.
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- You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:
› All approaching vehicles.
When making a left turn, you must yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vehicles moving on their green light.
- Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
› Glance over your shoulder.
Before changing lanes, it is very important to check behind you. You should look over your shoulder to ensure that you are not getting in the way of vehicles in the lane you want to enter. Before changing lanes, you should also ensure that no drivers are attempting to drive into the same spot from a different lane.
- You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
› Right, toward the side of the road
When parking facing downhill on a road with or without a curb, or when facing uphill on a road without a curb, turn your front wheels toward the edge of the road so your vehicle will roll away from traffic if the brakes fail. However, when parking uphill on a road with a curb, turn your wheels toward the center of the road so the vehicle will roll into the curb if the brakes fail.
- The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
› Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.
You must not pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk. There may be pedestrians crossing the street that you cannot see. Instead, stop, proceeding only after all pedestrians have crossed.
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- You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
› Under any circumstances.
Even if the signal is green, you must not enter an intersection unless you can get completely across before the light turns red. If you block the intersection, you can be cited.
- A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:
› Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.
At a green light, you must give the right-of-way to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian in the intersection. If a pedestrian begins crossing the street after the traffic signal light starts flashing, wait until they have crossed the street before proceeding.
- You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
› Slow to a safe speed before the curve.
You should always slow down before entering a curve. You may not be able to see hazards ahead and braking in a curve may cause your vehicle to skid.
- A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?
› Take your foot off the gas pedal.
If a vehicle merges in front of you too closely, take your foot off of the accelerator. This will create space between you and the vehicle ahead without requiring you to slam on your brakes or swerve into another lane.
- A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:
› Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
A red arrow means "stop." You must remain stopped until a green light or green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow.
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- Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:
› Causes traffic congestion.
Avoid "rubbernecking," or slowing down to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary. This helps to relieve traffic congestion.
- When should you yield your legal right-of-way?
› Whenever it helps prevent collisions.
Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Yield your right-of-way whenever it helps prevent collisions.
- When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?
› Never.
Do not go around or under any lowered gate at a railroad crossing. Once the gate is raised, do not proceed across the tracks until you can see clearly in both directions and are sure there are no trains coming.
- There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
› Move into the right lane when it is safe.
To drive quickly, pass, or turn left, use the left lane. Use the right lane when driving more slowly than surrounding traffic, entering the road, or turning right.
- While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:
› Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.
If an oncoming driver fails to dim their high beams, you should avoid looking directly at the headlights. Instead, look toward the right edge of your lane and watch the oncoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye.
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- Check your rearview mirrors:
› Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
When driving, do not develop a fixed stare. Frequently check your rearview mirrors so you know the positions of vehicles near you.
- If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:
› Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.
When driving in heavy rain at speeds as low as 30 mph, your tires may lose all contact with the road and instead ride up on a layer of water above the surface of the road. This is called "hydroplaning." If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, slow down gradually and do not apply the brakes.
- You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:
› Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.
If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights and/or siren, continue through the intersection and then drive to the right and stop. You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights.
- If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
› May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you may still turn in the direction that the arrow was pointing but you must first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
- You may cross solid yellow lines:
› When making turns.
As a general rule, broken traffic lines may be crossed but solid lines may not. Solid yellow lines may be crossed only when the driver is making a turn.
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- You should honk your horn when you:
› See a child who is about to run into the street.
Your horn should be used as a warning in situations where you think another driver or a pedestrian does not see you. For example, if a child begins to run into the street in front of your vehicle, you should sound your horn.
- Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
› Are slowing down or stopping.
Your vehicle's brake lights indicate to other drivers that you are slowing down or stopping. Your brake lights should always be in working order when you are driving on any roadway.
- If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:
› Let it go.
To avoid the dangers of road rage, you should never take it personally if another driver cuts you off in traffic. Just let it go and continue driving safely.
- As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:
› Slows down your reactions.
As alcohol builds up in your system, it will slow your reactions, make you feel more confident, and cause you to make more errors.
- If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
› Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.
If your vehicle breaks down on the highway, you should signal before carefully exiting the roadway and turning on your hazard flashers. Get as far off the road as possible and park in a location where other drivers can easily see you. Lift your hood to let other drivers know your vehicle is disabled.
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- To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:
› Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.
Passing on a two-lane, two-way road requires good judgment because you must use the lane belonging to oncoming traffic to complete your pass. Only pass if you may safely and legally do so.
- The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
› Slow down before you enter the curve.
The most important thing to remember about driving in curves is that your vehicle’s inertia may make it difficult to turn. To maintain control, it is essential that you slow down before entering the curve.
- At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:
› Look left first, then right, then left again.
When stopped at an intersection, you should first look to your left, as vehicles coming from the left are closer to you than vehicles coming from the right. Look to your right, then look to your left again, in case there are any vehicles coming from that direction that you did not see at first glance.
- “Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:
› Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
"Highway hypnosis” happens when you stare straight ahead at the roadway for long periods of time and stop actively scanning ahead, behind, and around your vehicle. This can lead you to zone out, making you very likely to crash into traffic slowing or stopping ahead of you.
- It is best to keep a space cushion:
› On all sides of the vehicle.
To ensure that you will have time to react to hazards on the roadway, it is best to keep a cushion of space on all sides of your vehicle. Do not crowd vehicles to your left and right sides.
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- Your ability to stop is affected by:
› The condition of the road.
Your ability to stop is greatly affected by the condition of the road. You need to reduce your speed when road conditions are poor in order to maintain control of your vehicle. You will be at risk if you are driving too quickly on roads that are slippery and you need to stop.
- To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
› Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.
Your ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends largely on searching for and identifying problems before meeting them. Looking far ahead of your vehicle does not mean you should simply stare at the center of the road. You need to continually scan the entire road, including the sides of the road.
- When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
› Let the car pass and then pass the bike.
When there is more than one potential hazard on the road, you should ensure that you only have to deal with one of them at a time. For example, when there is a bicyclist on the right that you want to pass and an oncoming car to the left, you should not try to squeeze between both at the same time. Instead, let the oncoming car pass, and then pass the bicyclist.
- If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:
› Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.
If another vehicle is approaching you head-on in your lane, you should first honk your horn to attract attention. If the other driver does not move over, try to escape to the right. If you swerve left and the other driver corrects at the last instant, you will still crash. If a collision is unavoidable, brake firmly and steadily. Every mile per hour you slow down will reduce the impact.
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83 most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:
› Wear your seat belt.
Wearing your seat belt is the single most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of death or injury while driving.
- When driving on slippery roads, you should:
› Increase your following distance.
On slippery roads, you should increase your following distance. It may take more time to stop your vehicle than it would under normal conditions.
- Roads freeze quickly when they are:
› Shaded.
In cold or wet weather, you should take special care on sections of road that are shaded by trees or buildings. These areas freeze more quickly than the rest of the road and are the last parts of the road to dry.
- Hydroplaning is usually caused by:
› Excessive speed.
Your tires become less effective at clearing water from the road as you increase your speed. If you drive too fast, they may lose their grip entirely, leaving the vehicle sliding on a film of water. This is known as "hydroplaning."
87 is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?
› Slow down and be prepared to stop.
When approaching an unmarked railroad crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop. Before you cross, be sure that no trains are approaching from either direction on any track. If you see or hear a train coming, stop at a safe distance from the nearest track and wait to proceed until after the train passes.
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Dmv cheat sheet connecticut en car premium
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