Connecticut Driver's Manual

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CommissionerPDF page 2
Governor Ned LamontPDF page 2
CHAPTER 1: OBTAINING A CONNECTICUT DRIVER’S LICENSEPDF page 4
CHAPTER 2: BEFORE YOU GET BEHIND THE WHEELPDF page 5
CHAPTER 5: KNOW THE ROADPDF page 5
CHAPTER 6: DMV CONSUMER DIRECTORYPDF page 5
Driver’s LicensePDF page 6
First Time Drivers (All Ages)PDF page 6
Managing Your Teen’s Driving ExperiencePDF page 6
Obtaining a Learner’s PermitPDF page 6
Learner’s Permit – Qualified Trainer RequirementPDF page 7
Preparing for your Driver’s TestPDF page 7
The Knowledge TestPDF page 7
The Vision TestPDF page 7
Commercial Driving School or Secondary School TrainingPDF page 8
Driver Education RequirementsPDF page 8
Home Training ProgramPDF page 8
Parent Training RequirementsPDF page 8
Applicants 18 Years of Age or OlderPDF page 9
The Road TestPDF page 10
Becoming an Organ and Tissue DonorPDF page 10
Hour Restrictions (Curfew)PDF page 10
Other RestrictionsPDF page 10
Passenger RestrictionsPDF page 10
Pay for Your LicensePDF page 10
Disabled Driver Training ServicesPDF page 11
Limited Licenses ProgramPDF page 11
Registering to VotePDF page 11
Exterior EquipmentPDF page 13
Know Your Vehicle Inside and OutPDF page 13
Age and WeightRestraint RequirementPDF page 15
Connecticut Seat Belt LawsPDF page 14
Green DrivingPDF page 14
Interior EquipmentPDF page 14
Connecticut Cell Phone LawsPDF page 15
Connecticut Insurance LawsPDF page 15
Study QuestionsPDF page 54
AcceleratingPDF page 16
ScanningPDF page 16
StartingPDF page 16
SteeringPDF page 16
Good Driving PracticesPDF page 17
Work ZonesPDF page 18
Emergency VehiclesPDF page 18
PedestriansPDF page 18
Sharing the Road with OthersPDF page 18
Vulnerable UsersPDF page 18
BicyclistsPDF page 19
HorsesPDF page 20
Ice Cream TrucksPDF page 20
MotorcyclesPDF page 20
Slow Moving VehiclesPDF page 20
No-ZonePDF page 21
Pass Trucks SafelyPDF page 22
Truck Drivers Are HumanPDF page 21
Trucks, Tractor-Trailers and RV’sPDF page 21
Keep a Safe Following Distance Behind TrucksPDF page 22
Maintaining a Space CushionPDF page 22
Other HintsPDF page 22
Space to EnterPDF page 22
Space to MergePDF page 22
Trucks Make Wide Right TurnsPDF page 22
Trucks Need Space While Backing UpPDF page 22
Space AheadPDF page 23
Space to CrossPDF page 23
Space to LeavePDF page 23
Blind SpotsPDF page 24
Space BehindPDF page 24
Space to the SidePDF page 24
Trouble SpotsPDF page 24
Changing LanesPDF page 25
PassingPDF page 25
TurningPDF page 26
BackingPDF page 26
VisibilityPDF page 26
Aggressive DrivingPDF page 27
CurvesPDF page 27
Hazardous ConditionsPDF page 27
Reasons for Aggressive DrivingPDF page 27
Slippery RoadsPDF page 27
Tire ConditionsPDF page 27
Water on the RoadwayPDF page 27
Behaviors That Can Cause TroublePDF page 28
How to Avoid Conflict on the RoadPDF page 28
Driver DistractionsPDF page 29
FatiguePDF page 30
EmotionsPDF page 30
HealthPDF page 30
Teen-Parent Driver AgreementPDF page 32
Tips for Supervising AdultsPDF page 32
Teen-Parent Driver ObligationsPDF page 33
Alcohol and the LawPDF page 35
Alcohol and YouPDF page 35
Drinking and DrivingPDF page 35
Drugs and DrivingPDF page 35
Teens: From the Driver’s SeatPDF page 35
Reckless DrivingPDF page 36
SpeedingPDF page 36
Street RacingPDF page 36
Operator Retraining Program for Repeat OffendersPDF page 37
Stopping for Police VehiclesPDF page 37
Youthful Offender StatusPDF page 37
How Well Can You See?PDF page 38
Right-of-WayPDF page 38
Speed LimitsPDF page 38
StoppingPDF page 38
No-Parking ZonesPDF page 39
ParkingPDF page 39
RoundaboutsPDF page 39
Rules of the RoadPDF page 39
U-TurnsPDF page 39
HornPDF page 40
LightsPDF page 40
Turn SignalsPDF page 41
Equipment FailurePDF page 42
Signal When You Slow DownPDF page 41
Vehicle EmergenciesPDF page 41
Avoiding CollisionsPDF page 42
Speeding UpPDF page 42
Turning QuicklyPDF page 42
Traffic CrashesPDF page 43
Center LinesPDF page 45
Edge LinesPDF page 45
Lane LinesPDF page 45
Reading the RoadPDF page 45
Other MarkingsPDF page 46
Reversible LanesPDF page 46
Shared Center LanePDF page 46
ArrowsPDF page 47
High-Intensity Activated CrossWalK (HAWK) SignalsPDF page 47
Traffic Lights and SignalsPDF page 47
Traffic SignalsPDF page 47
Octagon: StopPDF page 48
Pennant: No Passing ZonePDF page 48
Pentagon: School Zone and School CrossingPDF page 48
Triangle: YieldPDF page 48
ColorsPDF page 49
Do Not Enter SignPDF page 49
No U-TurnPDF page 49
Regulatory SignsPDF page 49
Yield SignPDF page 49
No Passing SignsPDF page 50
One WayPDF page 50
Warning SignsPDF page 50
Advisory Speed PlaquePDF page 51
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)PDF page 51
Reduction in LanesPDF page 51
Two-Way Road WayPDF page 51
Change in DirectionPDF page 52
Guide SignsPDF page 52
Route Number SignsPDF page 52
Turns and CurvesPDF page 52
Destination and Distance SignsPDF page 53
Flag PersonPDF page 53
Railroad Crossing SignsPDF page 53
Service SignsPDF page 53
Work Area SignsPDF page 53
Message BoardsPDF page 54
Railroad CrossbuckPDF page 54
Railroad Crossbuck, Flashing Lights and GatePDF page 54
Answers to Study QuestionsPDF page 55
Connecticut’s Treasured ResourcePDF page 57