Free Connecticut Permit Practice Test 3 (2026)
Real questions from the official Connecticut driver handbook, each with a plain-English explanation. Free, unlimited retakes, no signup.
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This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:
- Traffic Signs & Signals — 6
- Right-of-Way & Intersections — 4
- Traffic Lanes, Passing & Turning — 3
- Emergencies & Crashes — 2
- Safe Driving — 2
- Sharing the Road — 2
- Alcohol, Drugs & the Law — 1
Heaviest on Traffic Signs & Signals (6 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.
Every question here applies nationwide.
Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.
Questions on this test
1. When exiting a roundabout, you should:
- Signal your exit and watch for pedestrians in the crosswalk
- Speed up sharply
- Stop first
- Reverse
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Answer: Signal your exit and watch for pedestrians in the crosswalk
Signal before your exit and yield to pedestrians crossing at the exit.
2. At a four-way stop, who has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle turning left
- Whoever honks first
- The largest vehicle
- Whoever arrives and stops first
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Answer: Whoever arrives and stops first
At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop goes first. If two stop at the same time, the one on the right goes.
3. A steady red arrow means:
- Turn in that direction after stopping
- You may not turn in the direction of the arrow — wait
- Proceed with caution
- Yield to pedestrians, then turn
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Answer: You may not turn in the direction of the arrow — wait
A red arrow means you must stop and may not make that movement until it changes.
4. The maximum time you should spend in a truck's blind spot while passing is:
- 10 minutes
- As long as you like
- As little as possible — pass through it steadily
- Until it honks
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Answer: As little as possible — pass through it steadily
Move through a truck's blind spots quickly and steadily when passing.
5. A stop sign is the only sign shaped as a(n):
- Pentagon
- Circle
- Diamond
- Octagon
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Answer: Octagon
Only the stop sign is an octagon.
6. If a friend has been drinking, the responsible choice is to:
- Let them drive slowly
- Give them coffee
- Follow them home
- Take their keys and arrange a safe ride
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Answer: Take their keys and arrange a safe ride
Don't let an impaired friend drive — arrange a sober ride.
7. A broken (dashed) yellow center line means:
- Bike lane ahead
- No passing at any time
- The road is one-way
- You may pass when it is safe to do so
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Answer: You may pass when it is safe to do so
A broken yellow line means passing is permitted from your side when it's safe.
8. On a road with a solid yellow line on your side of the center, you may:
- Drive in the oncoming lane
- Pass when clear
- Not pass — cross only to turn left into a driveway or road
- Make a U-turn anywhere
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Answer: Not pass — cross only to turn left into a driveway or road
A solid yellow line on your side means no passing; you may cross it only to turn left.
9. What does this sign mean?
- A sharp turn to the right ahead
- No right turn
- A gentle curve
- Right lane ends
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Answer: A sharp turn to the right ahead
A sharp-turn (right-angle) arrow warns of a sharp turn ahead — slow down considerably.
10. A school crossing guard steps into the road with a stop paddle. You must:
- Proceed slowly
- Go around
- Stop and remain stopped until the guard clears the crosswalk
- Honk
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Answer: Stop and remain stopped until the guard clears the crosswalk
Obey the crossing guard — stop and wait until they signal you and clear the crosswalk.
11. A yellow sign showing a symbol of a bump or dip warns you to:
- Speed up
- Slow down for a rough spot in the road
- Stop
- Turn around
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Answer: Slow down for a rough spot in the road
Bump/dip signs warn of a rough change in the road surface; slow down.
12. On a divided highway, an emergency vehicle approaches from behind on your side. You should:
- Pull to the right and stop until it passes
- Cross the median
- Stop in the left lane
- Speed up
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Answer: Pull to the right and stop until it passes
Pull to the right edge and stop; don't cross a median.
13. A large truck's blind spots ('No-Zones') are located:
- Only behind it
- Only on the left
- Trucks have no blind spots
- In front, behind, and along both sides
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Answer: In front, behind, and along both sides
Trucks have big blind spots front, rear, and on both sides (largest on the right). If you can't see the driver's mirrors, they can't see you.
14. If you smell smoke or see flames from your engine, you should:
- Pull over, shut off the engine, get out, and move away
- Keep driving
- Speed to a station
- Open the hood immediately
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Answer: Pull over, shut off the engine, get out, and move away
Stop, turn off the engine, evacuate, and move well away from the vehicle.
15. At an intersection, before turning left across traffic you should look carefully for:
- Only cars
- Motorcycles and bicycles, which are easy to miss
- Trucks only
- Nothing
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Answer: Motorcycles and bicycles, which are easy to miss
Small vehicles like motorcycles and bikes are easy to overlook — look twice before turning.
16. A 'SOFT SHOULDER' sign means:
- The road edge is soft — don't drive on it
- The shoulder is paved
- A rest area
- Parking allowed
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Answer: The road edge is soft — don't drive on it
A soft shoulder can't support your vehicle safely; keep off it.
17. At a four-way stop with a car directly across turning left as you go straight:
- Both stop forever
- You (going straight) generally have the right-of-way
- They go first
- Largest goes
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Answer: You (going straight) generally have the right-of-way
Through traffic generally has priority over a car turning left across your path.
18. Using a hand-held phone while driving:
- Is required for navigation
- Is perfectly safe
- Distracts you and increases crash risk
- Improves reaction time
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Answer: Distracts you and increases crash risk
Phone use is a major distraction and raises crash risk — use hands-free or wait.
19. Drivers are at higher risk of falling asleep:
- In parking lots
- Midday
- Late at night and early morning
- During rush hour
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Answer: Late at night and early morning
Drowsy-driving crashes peak late at night and in the early morning hours.
20. If your gas pedal sticks, you should first:
- Shift to neutral and brake, then pull off the road
- Turn off the ignition on the highway
- Steer with your knees
- Pump the gas
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Answer: Shift to neutral and brake, then pull off the road
Shift to neutral, brake, and steer off the road; then turn off the engine once stopped.