Connecticut DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 8

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What do green signs like this one show?

   • ARules you must obey
   • BPlaces to get gas and food
   • CDirections and distances to places
   • DRoad work ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Directions and distances to places

   Green guide signs show routes, directions and distances in miles.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   A police officer directing traffic waves you through a red light. What should you do?

   • AFollow the officer's directions
   • BTurn right instead
   • CHonk to check that the officer means you
   • DStay stopped until the light turns green
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Follow the officer's directions

   Directions from a police officer directing traffic override traffic lights, signs and pavement markings.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Which signs use this round shape?

   • AHospital signs
   • BRailroad crossing advance warning signs
   • CSpeed limit signs
   • DSchool zone signs
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs

   In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AStop here
   • BThe road ends ahead
   • CA traffic signal is ahead
   • DA STOP sign is ahead; be ready to stop
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. A STOP sign is ahead; be ready to stop

   This sign warns of a STOP sign that may be hard to see. Slow down and get ready to stop.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   An angry driver makes rude gestures and shouts at you. What should you do?

   • AStay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond
   • BSpeed up to get in front of the driver
   • CBrake suddenly to teach the driver a lesson
   • DGesture back
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond

   Do not challenge an aggressive driver. Stay calm, ignore the gestures, and give the driver space.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Which numbered marking separates traffic going in opposite directions and allows drivers on both sides to pass when it is safe?

   • AMarking 6
   • BMarking 3
   • CMarking 5
   • DMarking 2
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Marking 2

   A broken yellow center line (marking 2) separates opposite directions and allows passing from either side when the way is clear.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   When may you pass another vehicle on the right?

   • AWhen the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass safely
   • BWhen you can use the shoulder
   • CWhenever the vehicle ahead is slow
   • DOnly on a two-lane road
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass safely

   You may pass on the right only when it is safe, such as when the car ahead is turning left or on a road with two or more lanes your way. Never use the shoulder.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

   • AThe light is about to turn green
   • BStop only if other cars are coming
   • CStop completely, then go when it is safe
   • DSlow down and go with care without stopping
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Stop completely, then go when it is safe

   A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign: come to a full stop, then go when the way is clear.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Car A is waiting to enter this roundabout. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car has the right-of-way?

   • AWhichever car is larger
   • BWhichever car honks first
   • CCar B
   • DCar A
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Car B

   Yield to all traffic already in the roundabout, then enter when there is a safe gap.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATraffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge
    • BTwo-way traffic ahead
    • CThe road narrows ahead
    • DYou must merge left now
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Traffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge

    The entering traffic gets a new lane. Still watch for drivers who change lanes.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    You see this orange and red triangle on the back of a farm tractor. What does it mean?

    • AThe vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early
    • BThe vehicle is about to turn
    • CThe vehicle is an emergency vehicle
    • DThe vehicle is carrying hazardous materials
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early

    The slow-moving vehicle emblem is used on farm equipment, construction equipment and animal-drawn vehicles.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARight turns only
    • BThe right lane ends
    • CA side road joins from the right
    • DA sharp turn to the right is ahead; slow down a lot
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A sharp turn to the right is ahead; slow down a lot

    A sharp turn needs a much lower speed than a gentle curve. Look for a yellow speed plate under the sign.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What usually happens if you refuse a chemical test after an arrest for impaired driving?

    • AYou get a written warning
    • BNothing happens
    • CYour driver license is suspended or revoked
    • DYou must retake the written test only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Your driver license is suspended or revoked

    Refusing a test brings its own penalties, including losing your license, even if you are not convicted of impaired driving.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Which of these makes your stopping distance longer?

    • AA wet or icy road
    • BDriving more slowly
    • CTires with deep tread
    • DPaying full attention
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A wet or icy road

    Wet, snowy and icy roads give your tires less grip, so it takes longer to stop. Slow down and leave more space.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    You see this sign facing you on a ramp. What should you do?

    • AKeep driving in the left lane with your hazard lights on
    • BYou are going the wrong way: pull over safely, turn around and leave the way you came
    • CSpeed up to get off the ramp quickly
    • DKeep going and take the next exit
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. You are going the wrong way: pull over safely, turn around and leave the way you came

    WRONG WAY signs face drivers who are going against traffic. Stop safely, turn around and drive in the correct direction.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Why should you avoid making a U-turn near the top of a hill or on a curve?

    • AIt wears out your tires
    • BYour turn signal will not work
    • CIt uses too much fuel
    • DOther drivers may not see you in time to stop
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Other drivers may not see you in time to stop

    U-turns are unsafe where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from far away, such as near hilltops and curves.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AToward the curb
    • BAway from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
    • CIt does not matter if the parking brake is set
    • DStraight ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back

    Uphill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the center of the road and let the front tire gently touch the curb.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    You see this emblem on the back of a vehicle. What does it mean?

    • AThe vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, like farm equipment
    • BThe vehicle carries hazardous materials
    • CIt is carrying a wide load
    • DIt is an emergency vehicle
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, like farm equipment

    You can come up on these vehicles very quickly. Slow down early and pass only when it is safe and legal.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    The lights are flashing at a railroad crossing. Where should you stop?

    • ARight next to the rail
    • BAt least 15 feet but no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail
    • CAt least 200 feet before the tracks
    • DOn the tracks, so you can see better
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At least 15 feet but no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail

    Stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail, and wait until the train has passed and it is safe.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Besides police cars, which stopped vehicle with flashing lights should you also slow down and move over for?

    • AA tow truck helping a driver on the shoulder
    • BA car parked in a driveway
    • CA delivery van parked at the curb
    • DA bus at a bus stop with no lights flashing
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A tow truck helping a driver on the shoulder

    In many states, Move Over rules also cover tow trucks and highway work vehicles with flashing lights. Giving them space protects the people working beside the road.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road becomes divided
    • BA narrow bridge is ahead
    • CA new lane is added
    • DThe right lane ends; merge left when it is safe
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The right lane ends; merge left when it is safe

    If you are in the lane that ends, signal and move over when there is a safe gap. Drivers in the other lane should help by adjusting speed.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Someone is hurt in a crash. When should you move the injured person?

    • AAlways, to make them comfortable
    • BOnly if there is a danger such as fire
    • CRight away, to check for injuries
    • DOnly to drive them to the hospital yourself
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Only if there is a danger such as fire

    Moving an injured person can make injuries worse. Move them only if they face a life-threatening danger, and call for help.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATrucks cross the road ahead
    • BAn uphill passing lane is ahead
    • CA steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear
    • DA truck stop is ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear

    On a steep downgrade, slow down before the hill and shift to a lower gear so your brakes do not overheat.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    The speed limit is 55 mph, but there is thick fog and the road is slippery. How fast should you drive?

    • AExactly 10 mph under the limit
    • BAs fast as the cars around you
    • CSlower than 55 mph, at a speed that is safe for the conditions
    • D55 mph, because that is the limit
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Slower than 55 mph, at a speed that is safe for the conditions

    The posted limit is the top speed for good conditions. You can be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions even below the limit.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    You see this sign while driving in the rain. What should you do?

    • APump your brakes often to dry them
    • BDrive on the shoulder
    • CSpeed up to get past quickly
    • DSlow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns

    Wet roads can make your tires lose grip. Slow down, leave more space, and steer and brake gently.

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