Connecticut CAR DMV Practice Test 9

Before returning to your original lane after passing, you must make sure you are not dangerously close to the vehicle you have just passed. When you can see both of the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to the lane.

Blind or partially blind pedestrians may carry a white cane or use the assistance of a guide dog. You must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian with a guide dog or a white cane.

Instructions given by police officers directing traffic always override posted traffic signals and signs. Follow the officer's instructions.

You need a longer distance to stop your vehicle on a slippery road than you do on a dry road. Maintain an increased following distance when driving on slippery roads.

Before changing lanes, you should check your side mirrors and look over your shoulder to make sure it is safe to proceed.

If a traffic signal is displaying a steady red arrow, traffic in the indicated lane may not proceed in the direction shown by the arrow. Drivers must come to a full stop and wait for a green signal to proceed.

If your vehicle leaves the roadway, hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes. Wait until your speed has reduced, check the traffic, and look for a place to safely return to the roadway by merging back into traffic. Overcompensating by jerking the wheel to return to the roadway can cause you to lose control of your vehicle or may cause your car to go into other lanes of traffic.

The only way to sober up after drinking alcohol is to allow time for your body to eliminate the alcohol in your system. Nothing you can do, including eating and drinking, can accelerate this process.

A round sign always indicates that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

When parking either uphill or downhill on a road that has no curb, you should turn your wheels so that the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.

If you must stop on the shoulder of the interstate or highway, turn on your emergency flashers to warn other drivers and stay inside your vehicle, if you can. The extremely high speed of traffic makes standing or walking along an interstate highway very dangerous.

Warning signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign tells drivers to be alert to crossing pedestrians.

Alcohol slows your reflexes and reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, and makes you less alert. As the amount of alcohol in your body increases, your judgment worsens and your driving skills decrease. You will have trouble judging distances, speeds, and the movement of other vehicles.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates the presence of a crosswalk, regardless of if it is marked on the pavement or not. Upon seeing this sign, you should be alert and allow any pedestrians to cross the road safely.

During the first six months of having a license, a newly licensed driver may only be accompanied in the vehicle by a driving instructor, their parents or guardians, or someone at least 20 years of age with certain license restrictions. During the next six months, the only additional passengers allowed in the vehicle are members of the driver’s immediate family.

Drivers of passenger vehicles share the road with many other users, including motorcycle, moped, and scooter riders. Watch for these slow-moving vehicles ahead of you so you have time to change lanes or slow down safely. Slowing too suddenly can cause a crash.

Give a distracted driver plenty of space by maintaining a safe following distance of at least three to four seconds. Be very careful when passing a driver who seems to be distracted. Distracted drivers may not be aware of your presence and may drift in front of you.

You should be extra careful when turning and stopping during the first half hour of rain. At this point, the oil from cars has not yet washed off the pavement and could be forming a slippery mixture with the rain.

During the first six months of having a license, a newly licensed driver may only be accompanied in the vehicle by a driving instructor, their parents or guardians, or someone at least 20 years of age with certain license restrictions. During the next six months, the only additional passengers allowed in the vehicle are members of the driver’s immediate family.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers that the upcoming road will curve right, followed by a curve to the left. Drivers should adjust their speed to safely continue on the road.

This sign indicates that the road ahead may be slippery when wet.

After a collision, if no one has been injured or killed and you can safely do so, you should move your vehicle out of the traffic lane.

You must drive more slowly than usual when there is heavy traffic or bad weather. However, if you block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic by driving too slowly, you may be cited.

Where there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, you should turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to travel and turn into the lane closest to the one you just left. This way, you will cross the fewest lanes of traffic.

Before changing lanes, it is very important to check behind you. You should look over your shoulder to ensure that you are not getting in the way of vehicles in the lane you want to enter. Before changing lanes, you should also ensure that no drivers are attempting to drive into the same spot from a different lane.