Traffic Laws and Regulations Flashcards
6 cards from real CT DMV practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Traffic Laws and Regulations flashcards as text
In Connecticut, what is required before changing lanes on a highway?
Answer: Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots
Safe lane changes require signaling your intent, checking all mirrors, and physically checking blind spots before moving.
Connecticut's right-of-way rule at an uncontrolled intersection states:
Answer: The driver on the right has right-of-way
At uncontrolled intersections, yield to the vehicle on your right when two vehicles arrive simultaneously.
In Connecticut, U-turns are prohibited:
Answer: Where signs prohibit them or where they cannot be made safely
Connecticut prohibits U-turns where signs specifically ban them or wherever the maneuver cannot be executed safely.
When must Connecticut drivers yield to pedestrians?
Answer: At all crosswalks, marked or unmarked, when pedestrians are present
Connecticut law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks, whether they are marked with paint or not.
Connecticut requires that a driver signal a turn or lane change at least how far in advance?
Answer: 100 feet
Connecticut law requires turn signals to be activated at least 100 feet before the intended turn or lane change.
Which of the following is legal in Connecticut regarding cell phone use while driving?
Answer: Hands-free calls for drivers 18 and older
Connecticut allows drivers 18 and older to use hands-free devices; handheld phone use while driving is banned.