Connecticut DMV practice test
42 practice questions written from the official handbook, Connecticut Driver's Manual, Revised 3/2023. The mock test asks 25 questions and needs 20 correct, like the real test.
Practice questions written from the official handbook; not affiliated with the state DMV.
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Practice shows the right answer and the handbook page after every question.The mock test asks 25 questions and needs 20 correct to pass.
The real Connecticut test
The manual says the knowledge test consists of 25 questions and you need 20 correct answers to pass.
Rule source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, The Knowledge Test.
Official handbook
Connecticut Driver's Manual
Read the handbook (PDF, Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles) or the handbook page on the agency site.
We read this edition on 2026-10-05. Handbooks change. Check that your copy is the current one.
Key numbers from the handbook
| Rule | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Questions on the Connecticut knowledge test | 25 questions | 5 |
| Correct answers needed to pass the Connecticut knowledge test | 20 | 5 |
| Connecticut rule on driving at the posted limit | You can get a ticket for traveling too fast for road conditions even at the posted speed limit | 36 |
| Distance to react and stop at 50 mph, per the manual | About 400 feet | 36 |
| Distance to stop at 30 mph, per the manual | About 200 feet | 36 |
| Following-distance rule in the Connecticut manual | The three-second rule | 21 |
| When to use a four-second following distance in Connecticut | Slippery roads, following motorcycles, low visibility and other situations | 21 |
| Following interval to keep behind a truck in Connecticut | Never less than three seconds | 20 |
| Fine for a Connecticut seat belt violation | $75 | 12 |
| Rear-facing requirement for a Connecticut child | Under age 2 or weighing less than 30 pounds | 12 |
| When a Connecticut child may use a booster or seat belt | Age 8 or older and weighing 60 pounds or more | 12 |
| BAC that triggers Connecticut's zero tolerance law for drivers under 21 | 0.02% or more | 33 |
| Minimum suspension for a Connecticut DUI test failure | At least 45 days | 33 |
| Consequence of refusing a Connecticut chemical test | At least 45 days suspension and an ignition interlock for at least one year | 33 |
| What Connecticut's move over law requires | Slow down below the posted limit and move over one lane when safe | 16 |
| What to do for a Connecticut school bus with red lights flashing | Stop and remain stopped until the flashing lights are turned off | 37 |
| Connecticut rule for 16- and 17-year-old drivers and phones | No cell phone or mobile electronic device use, even hands-free | 13 |
Questions about the Connecticut test
How many questions are on the Connecticut DMV written test?
The real Connecticut knowledge test asks 25 questions. The manual says the knowledge test consists of 25 questions and you need 20 correct answers to pass.
How many questions do I need to pass the Connecticut written test?
You need 20 of 25 correct (80%) to pass.
Are these the real DMV test questions?
No. examprepare.help wrote these 42 practice questions from the official handbook, Connecticut Driver's Manual, Revised 3/2023. They are not the real test questions. Practice questions written from the official handbook; not affiliated with the state DMV. Check the Connecticut DMV website before you take the real test.
Which handbook are the questions from?
Connecticut Driver's Manual, Revised 3/2023, published by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. Every answer cites the handbook section and page.
All 42 questions and answers
Read the bank before a mock test. Each answer names the handbook section and the printed page.
- 1.How many questions are on the Connecticut knowledge test?
The Test
- 25
The manual says the knowledge test consists of 25 questions. Handbook: The Knowledge Test, page 5.
- 2.How many correct answers do you need to pass the Connecticut knowledge test?
The Test
- 20
The manual says you need 20 correct answers to pass. Handbook: The Knowledge Test, page 5.
- 3.What else must you pass besides the knowledge test to get a Connecticut learner's permit?
The Test
- A vision test
To obtain a learner's permit you must pass both a vision and a 25-question knowledge test. Handbook: The Knowledge Test, page 5.
- 4.Under Connecticut law, can you get a ticket while driving at the posted speed limit?
Speed and Space
- Yes, if you are traveling too fast for the road conditions
Even if you are driving the posted speed limit, you can get a ticket for traveling too fast for road conditions. Handbook: Speed Limits, page 36.
- 5.According to the Connecticut manual, about how far does it take to react and stop at 50 mph?
Speed and Space
- About 400 feet
At 50 mph with dry pavement, good tires and brakes, it can take about 400 feet to react and stop, about the length of a city block. Handbook: How Well Can You See?, page 36.
- 6.According to the Connecticut manual, about how far does it take to stop at 30 mph?
Speed and Space
- About 200 feet
At 30 mph it can take about 200 feet to stop, almost half a city block. Handbook: How Well Can You See?, page 36.
- 7.Which following-distance rule does the Connecticut manual teach?
Speed and Space
- The three-second rule
The manual teaches the three-second rule, which works at any speed, to tell if you are following too closely. Handbook: Space Ahead, page 21.
- 8.When may you need a four-second following distance in Connecticut?
Speed and Space
- On slippery roads and when following motorcycles
Situations such as slippery roads, following motorcycles, low visibility, pulling a trailer and following emergency vehicles call for a four-second distance. Handbook: Space Ahead, page 21.
- 9.How close may you follow a truck in Connecticut?
Speed and Space
- Never less than three seconds
The manual says never follow a truck at a time interval of less than three seconds because you are driving blind. Handbook: Keep a Safe Following Distance Behind Trucks, page 20.
- 10.When may you turn right at a red light in Connecticut?
Signals and Right of Way
- After stopping, unless a traffic sign prohibits it
You may turn right at a red light after stopping, unless it is prohibited by a traffic sign. Handbook: Traffic Signals, page 15.
- 11.What must you do when a traffic signal changes to yellow in Connecticut?
Signals and Right of Way
- Stop if you can do so safely
When you must stop for a yellow signal and when it is permissible to keep going depends on whether you can stop safely. Handbook: Traffic Signals, page 45.
- 12.At a Connecticut intersection with no stop sign, yield sign or signal, whom must you yield to?
Signals and Right of Way
- Vehicles on your right
Where there is no sign or signal, drivers must yield to vehicles on their right. Handbook: Right of Way, page 36.
- 13.When is there a crosswalk in Connecticut?
Signals and Right of Way
- At every intersection, even if not marked
There is a crosswalk at every intersection, even if it is not marked by painted lines, and drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing. Handbook: Pedestrians, page 16.
- 14.What must you do when a Connecticut emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?
Emergency Vehicles and Move Over
- Pull over to the right edge of the road or as near as possible, and stop
When an emergency vehicle approaches from any direction, pull over to the right edge and stop until it has passed. Handbook: Emergency Vehicles, page 16.
- 15.What does Connecticut's move over law require when a vehicle is pulled over on a highway?
Emergency Vehicles and Move Over
- Slow down below the posted limit and move over one lane when safe
Drivers must slow down below the posted speed limit and move over one lane whenever it is safe to do so. Handbook: Move Over Law, page 16.
- 16.What is the fine for a Connecticut seat belt violation?
Seat Belts and Children
- $75
If either the driver or a passenger fails to wear a seat belt, each can be cited and fined $75. Handbook: Connecticut Seat Belt Laws, page 12.
- 17.Who must wear a seat belt in Connecticut?
Seat Belts and Children
- It is illegal to drive or ride without wearing a safety belt
Connecticut law makes it illegal to drive or to be a passenger without wearing a safety belt. Handbook: Connecticut Seat Belt Laws, page 12.
- 18.How must a Connecticut child under 2 or weighing less than 30 pounds ride?
Seat Belts and Children
- In a rear-facing car seat with a five-point harness
A child under age 2 or weighing less than 30 pounds, regardless of age, must use a rear-facing seat with a five-point harness. Handbook: Child Safety Requirements, page 12.
- 19.What does Connecticut require for a child from age 2 to 5?
Seat Belts and Children
- A rear- or forward-facing child restraint with a five-point harness
A child age 2 to 5, or weighing less than 40 pounds, must use a rear- or forward-facing child restraint with a five-point harness. Handbook: Child Safety Requirements, page 12.
- 20.When may a Connecticut child use a booster seat or a seat belt?
Seat Belts and Children
- Age 8 or older and weighing 60 pounds or more
A child age 8 or older and weighing 60 pounds or more may use a booster seat or seat belt; if age and weight fall in two categories, the more restrictive rule applies. Handbook: Child Safety Requirements, page 12.
- 21.What BAC triggers Connecticut's zero tolerance law for drivers under 21?
Alcohol and Drugs
- 0.02% or more
Under Connecticut's zero tolerance law, a driver under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or more faces penalties. Handbook: Alcohol and the Law, page 33.
- 22.What is the minimum license suspension in Connecticut if you fail a DUI test?
Alcohol and Drugs
- At least 45 days
If you fail the test, your operator's license will be suspended for at least 45 days. Handbook: Alcohol and the Law, page 33.
- 23.What happens in Connecticut if you refuse to take a blood, breath or urine test?
Alcohol and Drugs
- Your license is suspended for at least 45 days and an ignition interlock is required for at least one year
Refusing a test brings a suspension of at least 45 days and an ignition interlock device for at least one year. Handbook: Alcohol and the Law, page 33.
- 24.What device must be installed after a Connecticut DUI test failure?
Alcohol and Drugs
- An ignition interlock device
Connecticut requires an ignition interlock device as a condition of reinstatement after a DUI test failure. Handbook: Alcohol and the Law, page 33.
- 25.What cell phone rule applies to Connecticut drivers who are 16 or 17 years old?
Alcohol and Drugs
- They may not use any cell phone or mobile electronic device, even hands-free
Drivers who are 16 or 17 may not use any type of cell phone or mobile electronic device, including a hands-free device. Handbook: Connecticut Cell Phone Laws, page 13.
- 26.What happens to a Connecticut driver under 18 convicted of violating the cell phone law?
Alcohol and Drugs
- A license suspension
A conviction for violating the cell phone law results in a license suspension for an operator under 18. Handbook: Connecticut Cell Phone Laws, page 13.
- 27.When must you stop for a Connecticut school bus?
School Buses and Railroad
- When it is stopped with red lights flashing, whether on your side of the road or approaching you
You must stop for a school bus with red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road or traveling toward you. Handbook: Rules of the Road, page 37.
- 28.When are Connecticut drivers not required to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing?
School Buses and Railroad
- When a median or other physical barrier separates the roadway
Drivers need not stop when traveling toward a school bus and a median or other physical barrier separates the roadway. Handbook: Rules of the Road, page 37.
- 29.What should you do as you approach a Connecticut railroad crossing?
School Buses and Railroad
- Slow down and look up and down the tracks
As you approach any railroad crossing, slow down and look up and down the tracks to make sure a train is not coming. Handbook: Railroad Crossings, page 15.
- 30.Before crossing Connecticut railroad tracks, what must you make sure of?
School Buses and Railroad
- That there is room to cross without stopping on the tracks
Make sure there is room to cross so you do not have to stop on the tracks. Handbook: Railroad Crossings, page 15.
- 31.Why should you not follow a truck closely in Connecticut?
Sharing the Road
- You cannot see around the truck and the truck driver cannot see you
If you follow a truck closely you are driving blind; you cannot see around it and the driver cannot see you in the mirrors. Handbook: Sharing the Road, page 19.
- 32.What should a Connecticut driver do if being followed too closely?
Sharing the Road
- Pull to the right and let the vehicle pass
If you are being followed closely, pull to the right and allow the vehicle behind you to pass. Handbook: Sharing the Road, page 22.
- 33.What should you do before changing lanes in Connecticut?
Sharing the Road
- Signal, check mirrors and look over your shoulder for a blind spot
Before changing lanes, signal, check your mirrors and look over your shoulder to check the blind spot. Handbook: Lane Changes, page 22.
- 34.What fine can a Connecticut driver face for speeding or injuring a highway worker in a work zone?
Speed and Space
- Up to $1,000
A driver who speeds or injures a highway worker within a work zone could face fines of up to $1,000 and points. Handbook: Work Zones, page 15.
- 35.At 55 mph, about how much time does a Connecticut driver need to complete a pass?
Speed and Space
- 10 seconds
At 55 mph you need about 10 seconds to pass, and at that speed you and an oncoming vehicle each travel over 800 feet. Handbook: Rules of Passing, page 23.
- 36.On a wet road, how much should a Connecticut driver reduce speed?
Speed and Space
- About 10 mph
On a wet road you should reduce your speed by about 10 mph because the tires do not grip as well. Handbook: Driving in Rain, page 25.
- 37.At about what speed can tires begin to lose traction on a wet road in Connecticut?
Speed and Space
- 35 mph
Most tires have good traction up to about 35 mph on a wet road; above that, they can begin to ride on the water. Handbook: Driving in Rain, page 25.
- 38.Where must a rear-facing child restraint not be placed in Connecticut?
Seat Belts and Children
- In the front seat of a vehicle with a functional passenger side airbag
Connecticut law prohibits placing a rear-facing child restraint system in the front seat of a vehicle with a functional passenger side airbag. Handbook: Child Safety Requirements, page 12.
- 39.Do airbags replace seat belts in Connecticut?
Seat Belts and Children
- No, safety belts must be worn even if the vehicle has airbags
State law requires safety belts to be worn even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags. Handbook: Connecticut Seat Belt Laws, page 12.
- 40.What rights does a bicyclist have on Connecticut roads?
Sharing the Road
- The same rights and responsibilities as a motorist
A bicyclist has the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as a motorist. Handbook: Bicyclists, page 17.
- 41.Before turning in Connecticut, what must you do about bicyclists?
Sharing the Road
- Yield to bicyclists in a bicycle lane or on a sidewalk
You must yield to bicyclists in a bicycle lane or persons on a sidewalk before turning. Handbook: Bicyclists, page 17.
- 42.What must you do if a Connecticut law enforcement officer's signals contradict the traffic signal?
Signals and Right of Way
- Obey the officer's signals
You must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer, even if the officer's signals contradict the traffic signal. Handbook: Right of Way, page 36.