Connecticut: Licensing basics — Part 5 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “During the first six months, which passenger may ride with a newly licensed 16- or 17-year-old driver?” · “Which is a way to register as an organ and tissue donor?”
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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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During the first six months, which passenger may ride with a newly licensed 16- or 17-year-old driver?
- A licensed driving instructor
- A friend who is 18 and licensed
- A younger brother or sister
- A cousin who has held a license for two years
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Correct answer: A licensed driving instructor
In the first six months the only allowed passengers are a licensed driving instructor, a parent or legal guardian, or one qualified person who is at least 20.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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A newly licensed 16- or 17-year-old may carry one passenger in the first six months if that person is at least what age and meets the license requirements?
- 18 years old
- 21 years old
- 20 years old
- 25 years old
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Correct answer: 20 years old
The one allowed non-parent passenger must be at least 20 years old, hold a license for four or more consecutive years, and have no suspension in the previous four years.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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For the one qualified passenger allowed in the first six months, how long must that person have held a driver's license?
- Four or more consecutive years
- One year or more
- Two or more consecutive years
- Ten or more consecutive years
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Correct answer: Four or more consecutive years
The passenger must have held a driver's license for four or more consecutive years.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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The one qualified passenger's license must not have been suspended during how long before the time of being transported?
- The previous six months
- The previous year
- The four years preceding
- The previous ten years
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Correct answer: The four years preceding
The passenger's license must not have been suspended during the four years preceding the time of being transported.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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A parent or legal guardian may ride with a newly licensed 16- or 17-year-old in the first six months. What must be true of them?
- Both of them have held a license for four years
- At least one of them holds a valid driver's license
- At least one of them is a licensed driving instructor
- Both of them must be in the vehicle
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Correct answer: At least one of them holds a valid driver's license
The exception for parents or legal guardians requires that at least one of them holds a valid driver's license.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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During months seven through twelve after getting a license, which additional passengers may a 16- or 17-year-old driver carry?
- Any friend who is a licensed driver
- Any passenger of the same age
- Up to two passengers of any kind
- Members of the driver's immediate family
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Correct answer: Members of the driver's immediate family
In the second six months the only additional passengers allowed are members of the driver's immediate family.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What are the curfew hours for 16- and 17-year-old drivers?
- 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Midnight to 4 a.m.
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Correct answer: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The hour restriction for these drivers runs from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., with listed exceptions.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which is an exception to the curfew for a 16- or 17-year-old driver?
- Traveling for medical necessity
- Driving to visit friends
- Driving home from a party
- Running an errand for a neighbor
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Correct answer: Traveling for medical necessity
The curfew does not apply to a teen traveling for employment, school, religious activities, or medical necessity, or an assigned Safe Ride Program driver.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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The passenger and curfew restrictions for young drivers do not apply to whom, when responding to or returning from an emergency call?
- Any teen carrying a medical card
- Teens driving a parent's vehicle
- Teens who completed the eight-hour course
- Active members of a volunteer fire company
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Correct answer: Active members of a volunteer fire company
The restrictions do not apply to active members of a volunteer fire company or department, a volunteer ambulance service, or an emergency medical service organization on an emergency call.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Learner's permit holders and 16- and 17-year-old licensed drivers may NOT operate which kind of vehicle?
- A pickup truck
- A vanpool vehicle
- A vehicle with a manual transmission
- A vehicle owned by a relative
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Correct answer: A vanpool vehicle
They may not operate any vehicle that requires a public passenger transportation permit or a vanpool vehicle.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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For how long after a motorcycle endorsement is issued may a 16- or 17-year-old driver not carry a passenger on a motorcycle?
- Six months
- Thirty days
- Three months
- One year
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Correct answer: Six months
These drivers may not transport any passenger on a motorcycle for six months after the motorcycle endorsement is issued.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which is a way to register as an organ and tissue donor?
- By calling a licensed physician
- By signing up at a hospital emergency room
- Through the mail with DMV's Change of Address form
- By notifying your auto insurance company
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Correct answer: Through the mail with DMV's Change of Address form
You can register when you obtain or renew your license or ID, online, or through the mail with DMV's Change of Address form.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What do you need to do to register as an organ and tissue donor at a DMV office?
- Make an appointment for driver license services
- Obtain a written letter from your doctor
- Take a short medical test at the office
- Have a family member sign your application
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Correct answer: Make an appointment for driver license services
The manual says to register at DMV you need to make an appointment for driver license services.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What does the manual say about the fee to be registered as an organ and tissue donor?
- It is paid with each license renewal
- It is an annual fee
- There is no fee
- It is a one-time processing fee
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Correct answer: There is no fee
The manual states there is "no fee" to be registered as an organ and tissue donor.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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For individuals 18 and over, being in the Organ and Tissue Donor Registry is what?
- Only a request that the family must approve
- Legal authorization for organ and tissue donation
- A notice that needs a doctor's signature
- A voluntary note with no legal effect
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Correct answer: Legal authorization for organ and tissue donation
For people 18 and over, being included in the registry is legal authorization for organ and tissue donation.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What does the manual ask you to do after deciding to be an organ and tissue donor?
- Carry a signed letter from your doctor
- Tell your insurance company
- Register again every year
- Inform your family of your decision
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Correct answer: Inform your family of your decision
The manual says to be sure to inform your family of your decision to be an organ and tissue donor.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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When will DMV offer you the opportunity to apply for voter registration or update your registration?
- Only when you first get a learner's permit at the DMV
- Only during the months before a general election
- When you apply for, renew or replace a license or ID card
- Only when you turn 18 years old
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Correct answer: When you apply for, renew or replace a license or ID card
You are offered the chance when you apply for, renew or replace a driver's license or identification card.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What does DMV provide when you apply for or update a voter registration?
- A receipt
- A voter identification card
- A sample ballot
- A polling place assignment
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Correct answer: A receipt
DMV provides a receipt and sends the voter registration application information to election officials.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)