Connecticut: Distracted driving and fitness — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which of these does the manual list as a possible distraction outside a moving vehicle?” · “Why should you be very careful when passing a driver who seems to be distracted?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Connecticut Driver's Manual" (Revised March 2023), Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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Which of these does the manual list as a possible distraction outside a moving vehicle?
- Combing your hair
- Attending to pets
- Adjusting the radio
- Reading billboards
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Correct answer: Reading billboards
Reading billboards or other road advertisements is on the manual's list of distractions outside the vehicle; the other three are on its list of distractions inside the vehicle.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Which activity does the manual list as a possible distraction inside a moving vehicle?
- Checking your mirrors
- Talking to passengers
- Signaling before a turn
- Scanning the road ahead
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Correct answer: Talking to passengers
Talking to passengers is on the manual's list of possible distractions inside a moving vehicle, along with phone use, grooming, eating and adjusting controls.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Instead of eating while driving, what does the manual suggest?
- Eat only while stopped at red lights and stop signs
- Eat only foods you can hold with one hand while driving
- Eat only while driving on a straight, empty highway
- Leave a little early so you have time to stop and eat
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Correct answer: Leave a little early so you have time to stop and eat
To avoid this distraction, the manual says to leave a little early so you have time to stop to eat instead of eating while driving.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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How does the manual suggest keeping children from distracting you while you drive?
- Buckle them up properly and give them books, toys or games
- Seat them in the front seat so you can watch them closely
- Talk with them continuously so they stay calm on the trip
- Let them operate the radio and climate controls for you
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Correct answer: Buckle them up properly and give them books, toys or games
The manual advises making sure children are properly and safely buckled up and giving them books, toys or games to occupy their time.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Where does the manual say pets should be secured before you move your vehicle?
- On the front passenger seat
- On the lap of an adult passenger
- In a pet carrier or portable kennel
- Loose in the rear cargo area
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Correct answer: In a pet carrier or portable kennel
To keep pets from distracting you, the manual says to properly secure them in a pet carrier or portable kennel before moving your vehicle.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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When does the manual suggest adjusting vehicle controls such as the radio or climate controls?
- Only while driving on straight roads with no other traffic
- Only while moving slowly, below about 25 mph
- At any time, as long as one hand stays on the wheel
- Before the trip, at normal stops, or by asking a passenger
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Correct answer: Before the trip, at normal stops, or by asking a passenger
The manual says to adjust vehicle controls before you begin your trip, take advantage of normal stops, or ask your passenger to adjust them.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Among the manual's tips for avoiding distractions, why should you not look at something in the distance?
- It is never more important than your immediate path of travel
- It makes oncoming drivers think you are about to turn
- It is allowed only when your vehicle is fully stopped
- It tires your eyes faster than checking your mirrors
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Correct answer: It is never more important than your immediate path of travel
In its list of ways to avoid distractions, the manual says not to look at something in the distance, because those things are never more important than concentrating on your immediate path of travel.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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What does the manual say about wearing headphones to listen to music or talking with friends in other vehicles while driving?
- It is fine as long as the music volume is kept low
- It is fine if only one ear is covered by a headphone
- Do not do it; it can be deadly when combined with driving
- It is fine on highways but should be avoided in towns
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Correct answer: Do not do it; it can be deadly when combined with driving
The manual says not to talk with friends in other vehicles or wear headphones to listen to music, because these can be deadly when combined with driving.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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What kind of conversations with passengers does the manual tell you to avoid while driving?
- Any conversation at all, even a short one
- Arguments and stressful or emotional conversations
- Conversations about directions or the route
- Conversations with passengers in the back seat
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Correct answer: Arguments and stressful or emotional conversations
The manual advises avoiding arguments and stressful or emotional conversations with passengers that may distract your attention from the road.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Which of these does the manual list as a sign that another driver may be distracted?
- A vehicle traveling at inconsistent speeds
- A vehicle signaling well before every turn
- A vehicle keeping a steady following distance
- A vehicle dimming its lights for oncoming cars
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Correct answer: A vehicle traveling at inconsistent speeds
The manual tells you to watch for vehicles traveling at inconsistent speeds as one sign of a distracted driver.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Which vehicle movement does the manual list as a sign of a distracted driver?
- Slowing down gradually before a stop sign
- Moving to the right lane to let others pass
- Drifting over lane lines or within its own lane
- Stopping fully behind the line at a red light
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Correct answer: Drifting over lane lines or within its own lane
Among the signs of distracted drivers, the manual lists vehicles that may drift over the lane divider lines or within their own lane.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Why should you be very careful when passing a driver who seems to be distracted?
- The driver will usually speed up to keep you from passing
- The driver is required by law to pull over and let you pass
- The driver will probably brake hard as soon as you pass
- The driver may not notice you and may drift in front of you
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Correct answer: The driver may not notice you and may drift in front of you
The manual warns that a distracted driver may not be aware of your presence and may drift in front of you.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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If you are distracted and have a crash, on whom does the responsibility fall?
- On the maker of the device that distracted you
- On you, the driver, not on the distraction
- Shared equally between you and your passengers
- On no one, if the distraction came from outside
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Correct answer: On you, the driver, not on the distraction
The manual says you are completely and solely responsible for operating your vehicle safely, and if you are distracted and crash, the responsibility falls on you, not the distraction.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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According to the manual, what can cause fatigue?
- Only a lack of sleep on the previous night
- Only highway trips that last over four hours
- Only driving after dark on unlit country roads
- Strain, repetitive tasks, illness or lack of sleep
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Correct answer: Strain, repetitive tasks, illness or lack of sleep
The manual defines fatigue as physical or mental tiredness that can be caused by physical or mental strain, repetitive tasks, illness or lack of sleep.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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The manual says fatigue impairs your vision and judgment just like what?
- Alcohol and drugs
- Bright sunlight
- Loud music
- Low tire pressure
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Correct answer: Alcohol and drugs
The manual states that fatigue, just like alcohol and drugs, impairs your vision and judgment.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Which of these is an effect of fatigue described in the manual?
- Quicker decisions in heavy traffic
- Sharper vision when driving at night
- Errors related to speed and distance
- A calmer, more patient mood
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Correct answer: Errors related to speed and distance
The manual says fatigue causes errors related to speed and distance, raises crash risk, slows decisions and can make you more irritable.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Which age group does the manual say often needs more sleep than an average adult?
- 25 to 34 years old
- 35 to 49 years old
- 65 years and older
- 16 to 24 years old
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Correct answer: 16 to 24 years old
The manual names young adults 16 to 24 years old as a group that often needs more sleep than an average adult and is at special risk of a fatigue-related crash.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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People working more than how many hours a week does the manual say need to be particularly careful about drowsy driving?
- 60 hours
- 40 hours
- 45 hours
- 50 hours
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Correct answer: 60 hours
The manual says rotating-shift workers and people working more than 60 hours a week need to be particularly careful.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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Which sleep disorder does the manual call serious and potentially life-threatening, and often undiagnosed?
- Restless sleep from caffeine
- Occasional insomnia
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Jet lag after travel
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Correct answer: Obstructive sleep apnea
The manual describes sleep apnea as a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that often goes unrecognized and undiagnosed, and says untreated sleep apnea raises the risk of falling asleep at the wheel.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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Which work schedule does the manual say increases your risk of falling asleep at the wheel?
- Working an early morning shift
- Working the night shift
- Working from home
- Working a four-day week
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Correct answer: Working the night shift
The manual explains that the body's clock is tuned to sleep at night, and working the night shift increases your risk of falling asleep at the wheel.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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How much sleep does the manual say most adults need to stay properly alert during the day?
- 7 to 9 hours
- 4 to 5 hours
- 5 to 6 hours
- 10 to 12 hours
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Correct answer: 7 to 9 hours
Before a trip, the manual advises getting adequate sleep: most adults need 7 to 9 hours to maintain proper alertness during the day.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)