CT DMV Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CT DMV facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which factor is most important when judging a safe gap before changing lanes on a highway? → The speed and distance of vehicles in the target lane
2. When selling a vehicle in Connecticut, the seller must provide the buyer with: → The signed-over title within 48 hours
3. Which vehicles are exempt from Connecticut's emissions inspection program? → Vehicles less than 4 model years old and some specialty vehicles
4. Which program is offered by the Connecticut DMV to drivers who have been convicted of DUI (Driving Under the Influence)? → Alcohol Education Program (AEP)
5. What does a circular sign with a red border and an image of a bike mean in Connecticut? → No bicycles allowed
6. How far ahead should your headlights illuminate at night to allow safe stopping at highway speeds? → 200 feet
7. Connecticut's Safe Driver Retraining program is required for drivers who accumulate how many points? → 6 points
8. In Connecticut, how long do new residents have to register their vehicle after establishing residency? → 60 days
9. What do you need in order to renew your vehicle registration online in Connecticut? → Your registration renewal PIN or personal information
10. In Connecticut, a vanity or personalized license plate can have a maximum of how many characters? → 7
11. What does the term 'target fixation' mean in defensive driving? → Focusing only on a hazard and unintentionally steering toward it
12. Can you change your address on your Connecticut driver’s license or ID card online? → Yes, you can change your address online
13. Which defensive driving technique best helps you avoid being in a dangerous situation before it develops? → Scanning the road 12–15 seconds ahead
14. When parallel parking in Connecticut, your vehicle must be within how many inches of the curb? → 18 inches
15. What is the purpose of the Connecticut DMV’s Mature Driver Safety Program? → To ensure older drivers maintain the skills necessary to drive safely
16. In Connecticut, when must you use headlights? → From sunset to sunrise and during low visibility
17. Connecticut requires that your license plate be: → Clearly visible and unobstructed on the rear, and front if required
18. A yellow diamond-shaped sign in Connecticut is used to indicate: → Warning or hazard ahead
19. What happens if you accumulate too many points on your driving record in Connecticut? → You will be required to attend a driver improvement program
20. Which document is used to verify Social Security number when applying for a Connecticut driver's license? → SSA-issued Social Security card or W-2 form
21. What is the best way to handle a situation when you experience "highway hypnosis"? → Stop every two hours or 100 miles to rest
22. Connecticut's right-of-way rule at an uncontrolled intersection states: → The driver on the right has right-of-way
23. When must Connecticut drivers yield to pedestrians? → At all crosswalks, marked or unmarked, when pedestrians are present
24. In Connecticut, a sign showing a truck on a downward slope warns drivers to: → Use lower gear on steep grade
25. In Connecticut, how many points are added to a driver's record for a DUI conviction? → 6 points
26. What is the minimum following distance rule in Connecticut for normal driving conditions? → Three-second rule
27. In Connecticut, what is the proper technique for braking on a vehicle with anti-lock brakes (ABS) during an emergency stop? → Press the brake pedal firmly and hold it down while steering
28. What does a brown highway sign in Connecticut typically indicate? → Recreational or cultural interest area
29. What must a Connecticut driver do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights? → Stop and remain stopped until lights stop flashing
30. In Connecticut, what vision standard must a driver meet to obtain a license without restrictions? → 20/40 in the better eye