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

When passing another vehicle:

To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:

If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should:

Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes?

Remove all snow, frost, and ice from:

If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following, except for:

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

If a tire blows out, you should:

Pass the vehicle as slowly as possible.
Drive at the same speed as the vehicle you are passing.
Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible.

Shift to a lower gear after starting down a steep hill.
Speed up to enter curves and slow down to exit them.
Slow down before entering curves and intersections.

Steer to the right.
Steer to the left.
Tap your brakes lightly and shift into neutral.

Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances.
Getting adequate rest and staying alert.
Scanning the environment and staying focused on the driving task.

Just the windshield.
All windows.
Just the windshield and passenger window.

Applying your brakes.
Letting go of the steering wheel.
Pressing your head firmly against the head restraint.

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

Apply the brake and hold it.
Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly.
Pull over quickly.