Connecticut DMV Exam Simulator

Correct answer: 12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1.5 oz of 80-proof liquor

One alcoholic drink is 12 oz of beer, a 5 oz glass of wine, or 1.5 oz of 80-proof liquor. Specialty drinks can contain much more and equal several normal drinks.

Correct answer: An 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course at a Connecticut commercial driving school

Connecticut law requires anyone, regardless of age, who has not previously held a Connecticut license (or a valid out-of-state license) to take an 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course at a Connecticut commercial driving school before obtaining a license.

Correct answer: The curbside, if you can

Get out of the vehicle on the curbside if you can. If you have to use the street side, check traffic before you get out, and shut the door as soon as possible.

Correct answer: Easing off the gas and braking lightly

Slow down gradually after a blowout — take your foot off the gas pedal and use the brakes lightly. Do not stop on the road if at all possible; pull off in a safe place.

Correct answer: Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes

You must yield to police vehicles, fire engines, and ambulances using sirens or flashing lights by pulling over to the right edge of the road and stopping until the emergency vehicle passes, unless directed otherwise by an officer.

Correct answer: In the front seat of a vehicle with an active passenger airbag

The law prohibits placing a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with a functional passenger-side airbag. A deploying airbag can seriously injure the child.

Correct answer: Take the travel lane by riding in or near its center

When a lane is too narrow for cars and bikes to drive side by side, the bicyclist will "take the travel lane," meaning they ride in or near the center of the lane. Expect and respect this.

Correct answer: The lane is shared and you should watch for bicyclists in it

A bicycle sharrow — two chevrons above a bicycle symbol — indicates the lane is shared by vehicle and bicycle traffic and serves as an extra warning to watch for bicyclists.

Correct answer: About 400 feet — roughly a city block

At 50 mph it can take about 400 feet to react to something you see and bring your vehicle to a stop — about the length of a city block. If you cannot see 400 feet ahead, you may not be driving safely at 50 mph.

Correct answer: Pass only one vehicle at a time

Do not count on having enough time to pass several vehicles at once. As a general rule, only pass one vehicle at a time.

Correct answer: More

New drivers are more affected by alcohol than experienced drivers because they are still learning to drive. No one can drink alcohol and drive safely.

Correct answer: A commercial driving school, a secondary school program, or an approved home training program

All 16- and 17-year-old applicants must complete a driver training program through a licensed commercial driving school, a secondary (high) school program, or an approved home training program that includes the 8-hour safe driving practices course.

Correct answer: Shut the door as soon as you can

Shut the door as soon as you can after getting out. An open door can be struck by passing traffic or force other vehicles to swerve around it.

Correct answer: Quickly shift to neutral and keep your eyes on the road

If the motor keeps going faster and faster, keep your eyes on the road, quickly shift to neutral, pull off the road when it is safe, and turn off the engine.

Correct answer: Drive through the intersection first, then pull over to the right and stop

If you are in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches, drive through the intersection before you pull over to the right and stop.

Correct answer: Prohibited on any public highway

Hand-held cell phones and mobile electronic devices may not be used while operating a motor vehicle on any public highway. Drivers are permitted only to use hands-free accessories.

Correct answer: Slow down and let the cyclist clear the intersection before turning

If you are about to make a right turn, you must not pass a bicyclist immediately before the turn. Slow down and let the cyclist clear the intersection before making your turn.

Correct answer: The light is about to turn red; stop if it is safe to do so

A yellow light means the signal is about to change to red. You must stop if it is safe to do so. If you are already in the intersection when it appears, continue through — do not stop.

Correct answer: About 200 feet — almost half a city block

At 30 mph it can take about 200 feet to stop, almost half a city block. If you cannot see 200 feet ahead, you may not be driving safely at 30 mph.

Correct answer: When you can see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror

When you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rear-view mirror, it is safe to return to the driving lane. Never return without leaving enough room.

Correct answer: Slows your reflexes and reduces your ability to see clearly

Alcohol slows your reflexes and reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, and makes you less alert. You will have trouble judging distances, speeds, and the movement of other vehicles.

Correct answer: 30 hours of classroom instruction

Classes through a Connecticut commercial or secondary school consist of 30 hours of classroom instruction, plus at least 40 hours of behind-the-wheel, on-the-road training for teens with a learner's permit.

Correct answer: Leave the ignition keys in it

Never leave the ignition keys in a parked vehicle. It is also a good habit to lock the doors whenever you leave your vehicle.

Correct answer: Place emergency flares behind it and lift the hood

Place emergency flares behind the vehicle and lift the hood or tie a white cloth to the antenna or mirror. Never stand in the roadway, and do not change a tire if it means being in a traffic lane.

Correct answer: On your side of the road, the opposite side, or at an intersection you are approaching

You must stop for a school bus stopped with red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road, the opposite side, or at an intersection you are approaching.