Connecticut DMV Cheat Sheet

Correct answer: Six months

For a driver 21 or older who fails the test, the IID is required for at least six months, or possibly more depending on the number of prior offenses on the driving record.

Correct answer: On both public roads and private property

The zero tolerance law provides penalties for driving with .02 percent or more blood alcohol on both public roads and private property.

Correct answer: One year

For a driver under 21 whose test result is .02 percent or higher, the license is suspended at least 45 days and the IID is required for at least one year, or more depending on prior offenses.

Correct answer: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Someone under 18 cannot be considered a youthful offender for driving under the influence, negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, or evading responsibility after a crash that causes death or serious injury.

Correct answer: Turn the ignition to the "lock" position while the vehicle is moving

Never turn your vehicle’s ignition to the "lock" position while it is still in motion, or the steering will lock and you will lose control of your vehicle.

Correct answer: Turn the vehicle more quickly than they can stop it

In most cases, you can turn the vehicle more quickly than you can stop it, so consider turning to avoid a collision. Keep a firm grip with both hands and steer in the direction you want to go.

Correct answer: Apply direct pressure to the wound

If there is bleeding, apply pressure directly on the wound with your hand or a cloth. Do not move an injured person unless they are in immediate danger, and do not give an injured person anything to drink.

Correct answer: 60-day suspension plus a $175 license restoration fee

For a 16- or 17-year-old, a first speeding conviction (20 mph over the limit) brings a 60-day suspension. Every teen suspension on the table also carries a $175 license restoration fee.

Correct answer: Two or more moving or suspension violations

Anyone age 24 or younger who commits two or more moving or suspension violations must complete the DMV-certified Operator Retraining Program. A driver 25 or older must complete it after three or more such convictions.

Correct answer: Two hours

A parent or legal guardian of a 16- or 17-year-old who obtains a learner's permit must complete two hours of instruction concerning the laws governing drivers under 18 and the dangers of teen driving. It is included in the 8-hour program.

Correct answer: 120 days

Applicants who complete driver education through a commercial driving school or secondary school must wait 120 days after the permit is issued before the road test. All other applicants (including home training) must wait 180 days.

Correct answer: At least 90 days

A person 18 or older must obtain and hold a learner's permit for at least 90 days before taking a road test.

Correct answer: Those who completed driver education through a commercial or secondary school

Only applicants who successfully complete driver education through a commercial driving school or a secondary school may test after 120 days; all other applicants must wait 180 days after the permit is issued.

Correct answer: At least 20 years old and have held a license, unsuspended, for four or more consecutive years

A qualified trainer is a person 20 years of age or older who has held a license (not suspended) for four or more consecutive years prior to training.

Correct answer: So the vehicle rolls away from traffic if it starts to move

Turning your wheels sharply toward the side of the road or curb means that if your vehicle starts to roll downhill, it will roll away from traffic instead of into it.

Correct answer: One foot from the curb

Do not park more than one foot from the curb. Parking farther out leaves your vehicle sticking into the path of moving traffic.

Correct answer: Not allowed

Do not park on the roadside of a parked vehicle — this is double parking, and it is not allowed. It forces other traffic to go around and blocks the parked vehicle in.

Correct answer: There is enough space on the far side to fit your vehicle without blocking traffic

Drivers may not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without stopping. Blocking the intersection is known as "blocking the box" or causing gridlock, and you can get a ticket for it.

Correct answer: Who must yield — it never actually gives anyone the right-of-way

The law says who must yield the right-of-way. It does not give anyone the right-of-way. You must do everything you can to prevent striking a pedestrian or another vehicle, regardless of the circumstances.

Correct answer: Where the sidewalk or shoulder would extend across the road to meet the other side

To find an unmarked crosswalk, imagine that the sidewalk or shoulder at the corner extends across the road and meets the sidewalk or shoulder on the other side.

Correct answer: The absolute right-of-way; stop and stay stopped while they cross

Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have absolute right-of-way. Stop and stay stopped while they cross, and do not use your horn — it could confuse or frighten them. At regulated intersections, remain stopped until the pedestrian is out of the road even if you have a green light.

Correct answer: Stop at least 10 feet from the truck, then proceed slowly and yield to crossing pedestrians

When approaching or overtaking an ice cream truck displaying flashing lights and an extended stop/crossing arm, you must stop at least 10 feet from the front or back, then proceed at up to 5 mph and yield to any pedestrian crossing to or from the truck (unless separated by a safety island or physical barrier).

Correct answer: No — the ban applies even when temporarily stopped

State law prohibits using hand-held devices even when a vehicle is temporarily stopped because of traffic, road conditions, or a traffic control sign or signal. You may use a phone only if parked safely on the side or shoulder.

Correct answer: Half

On a wet road you should reduce your speed by about 10 mph; on packed snow you should cut your speed in half; and on ice you must slow to a crawl.

Correct answer: $1,000

Endangering a highway worker within a work zone could bring fines of up to $1,000, points against your license, and a driver retraining program. Distracted-driving fines are also doubled in work zones.