Free Connecticut DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / CT

Question 1

You must yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist when:

Accepted Answer

A bicycle path or bike lane intersects the road, and before turning across a bike lane or sidewalk

Answer

Never; bicycles must always yield to cars

Answer

Only at night

Answer

Only when the bicyclist is riding on the sidewalk

Question 2

In Connecticut, fines are doubled for failure to yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 3

How much space must a Connecticut driver leave when passing a bicyclist?

Accepted Answer

A minimum of three feet

Answer

Six inches

Answer

Ten feet

Answer

One foot

Question 4

At what age does Connecticut require a bicyclist to wear a helmet?

Accepted Answer

Under 16 years of age

Answer

Under 21 years of age

Answer

Helmets are never required

Answer

Under 12 years of age

Question 5

You may turn right immediately after passing a bicyclist as long as you signal.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 6

Two motorcycles sharing a single lane in Connecticut:

Accepted Answer

Are permitted, and you must not pass a motorcycle within the same lane

Answer

Must use the shoulder

Answer

Are breaking the law

Answer

Must ride single file at all times

Question 7

The "No-Zone" around a large truck refers to:

Accepted Answer

The danger areas around a truck where the driver has blind spots

Answer

A lane reserved for trucks

Answer

A weigh station area

Answer

An area where trucks may not park

Question 8

If you cannot see a truck driver's face in his side view mirror, it means:

Accepted Answer

He cannot see you

Answer

You should sound your horn

Answer

You are following at a safe distance

Answer

You are legally required to pass

Question 9

When you approach a horse being ridden or led along a Connecticut road, you must:

Accepted Answer

Reduce your speed, or stop if necessary, to avoid striking or frightening the horse

Answer

Flash your high beams

Answer

Sound your horn to alert the rider

Answer

Pass as quickly as possible

Question 10

Connecticut law requires you to turn on your headlights whenever:

Accepted Answer

You turn on your windshield wipers

Answer

Only in fog

Answer

Only after sunset

Answer

You are driving over 40 mph

Question 11

About how far ahead do your high beam headlights let you see?

Accepted Answer

About 400 feet

Answer

About 100 feet

Answer

About 1,000 feet

Answer

About one mile

Question 12

In fog, heavy rain or snow, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Your low beams

Answer

Your parking lights only

Answer

Your high beams

Answer

No lights at all

Question 13

If an oncoming driver fails to dim their high beams, you should:

Accepted Answer

Flash your headlights quickly a couple of times and look toward the right side of the road

Answer

Turn on your own high beams

Answer

Turn off your headlights

Answer

Stop in the travel lane

Question 14

In Connecticut, studded tires are permitted during which period?

Accepted Answer

November 15 through April 30

Answer

December 1 through March 1

Answer

All year

Answer

They are never permitted

Question 15

If your brakes stop working, you should first:

Accepted Answer

Pump the brake pedal several times to build up pressure

Answer

Steer into a guardrail

Answer

Shift into park

Answer

Turn off the engine

Question 16

If a tire suddenly blows out, you should:

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel tightly, keep going straight and slow down gradually

Answer

Brake hard immediately

Answer

Accelerate to regain control

Answer

Turn sharply toward the shoulder

Question 17

If your gas pedal sticks and the engine keeps accelerating, you should:

Accepted Answer

Keep your eyes on the road and quickly shift to neutral

Answer

Pump the brakes and steer into traffic

Answer

Open the door and jump out

Answer

Turn off the ignition while moving at speed

Question 18

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stay off the brake and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go

Answer

Brake hard until it stops

Answer

Turn the wheel in the opposite direction of the skid

Answer

Shift into reverse

Question 19

If you are involved in a crash in Connecticut, you must report it to the police if:

Accepted Answer

There is an injury, a death, or property damage

Answer

Only if the other driver requests it

Answer

Only if you are at fault

Answer

Only if a vehicle is towed

Question 20

If you hit a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, you must:

Accepted Answer

Leave a note in a visible place with the date, time and how the owner can reach you

Answer

Report it only if the damage exceeds $1,000

Answer

Wait 24 hours and then report it

Answer

Drive away, since no one was injured

Question 21

In Connecticut it is illegal to drive or to be a passenger in a motor vehicle without wearing a safety belt.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 22

Connecticut law requires children under what age to be secured in a proper child restraint or safety system?

Accepted Answer

Under 16

Answer

Under 18

Answer

Under 12

Answer

Under 8

Question 23

A child under age 2, or weighing less than 30 pounds regardless of age, must ride in:

Accepted Answer

A rear-facing car seat or rear-facing convertible seat with a 5-point harness

Answer

The front seat with an adult belt

Answer

A booster seat

Answer

A forward-facing seat with a lap belt

Question 24

Connecticut law prohibits placing a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with a functional passenger side airbag.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 25

Connecticut drivers who are 18 or older may use a cell phone while driving only if:

Accepted Answer

It is a hands-free accessory

Answer

They are stopped in traffic

Answer

They are on a local road

Answer

It is a hand-held phone used briefly

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