Directions: To drive safely in Connecticut, you need good eyesight and coordination, a sound knowledge and understanding of Connecticut’s traffic laws.

Applicants must be prepared with all the necessary documents before the knowledge test is administered. The knowledge test consists of 25 questions and you need 20 correct answers to pass. You must pass a knowledge test before you receive your learner’s permit. The test is based on the information contained in the manual.

After you successfully pass the knowledge test, you will be able to schedule an appointment for the road test.

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	25
Passing score:	20

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Connecticut driver's examination

This sign means:

If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:

Regarding the steering wheel as a clock face, a driver's left and right hands should be positioned at:

This sign means:

Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the surface of the road. To prevent hydroplaning in rainy weather, you should:

If you are 16 or 17 years old and are convicted of driving more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit, your license will be suspended for:

When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:

Changing from one lane to another is best done:

Beep your horn.
Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle.
Expect the unexpected.

There is a 35 mph speed zone after the curve ahead.
Drive no slower than 35 mph around the upcoming curve.
Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.

Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed.
Decrease your speed.
Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle.
You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle.

Quickly and often.
When a car is in your blind spot.
Gradually and carefully.

Merge right.
Divided highway begins.
Lane ends.

9 and 3 o'clock.
11 and 4 o'clock.
9 and 12 o'clock.

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