Connecticut: Right-of-way and turning — Part 5 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “A driver overtaking a vehicle traveling in the same direction must do what?” · “How is each road approaching a roundabout marked?”
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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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What must drivers entering a road from a driveway, alley or roadside do?
- Yield only to vehicles coming from the left
- Yield to vehicles already on the main road
- Enter quickly so that they do not block the driveway
- Sound the horn and then enter the road
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Correct answer: Yield to vehicles already on the main road
Vehicles already on the main road have the right-of-way.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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When may drivers enter an intersection?
- Whenever the light is green, even if traffic ahead is stopped
- Whenever no pedestrian is in the crosswalk
- Only when they intend to turn
- Only when they can get through it without having to stop
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Correct answer: Only when they can get through it without having to stop
The manual says to wait until traffic ahead clears so you do not block the intersection.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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A driver overtaking a vehicle traveling in the same direction must do what?
- Yield to that vehicle, even if it is slowing or coming to a stop
- Sound the horn and continue to pass it without stopping
- Get ahead of it quickly before it comes to a stop
- Yield only if the vehicle has its turn signal turned on
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Correct answer: Yield to that vehicle, even if it is slowing or coming to a stop
The overtaking driver must yield to the vehicle being overtaken.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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When are drivers required to yield the right-of-way to a bus traveling in the same direction?
- Only when the bus has passengers on board
- Only when the bus is in the right lane
- When the bus appropriately signals
- Never, because buses must yield to cars
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Correct answer: When the bus appropriately signals
Drivers must yield to a same-direction bus that signals appropriately.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What is a roundabout?
- A road that loops back to the place where it first started
- A parking lot area that is built around a circular island
- A road that has only one lane and is shaped like a circle
- An intersection controlled by a circular island in the center
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Correct answer: An intersection controlled by a circular island in the center
A roundabout is an intersection controlled by a circular island in the center.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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How many lanes may a roundabout have?
- Only a single lane
- One lane or two lanes
- Always exactly two lanes
- Up to four lanes
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Correct answer: One lane or two lanes
A roundabout may have one lane or two lanes.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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In a roundabout, who must yield the right-of-way?
- Circulating traffic must yield to entering traffic
- The larger vehicle must yield to the smaller one
- Entering traffic must yield to circulating traffic
- The vehicle that arrives last must always stop
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Correct answer: Entering traffic must yield to circulating traffic
Entering traffic yields to traffic already circulating.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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How is each road approaching a roundabout marked?
- With a yield sign, and possibly yield line markings on the pavement
- With a stop sign and a solid stop line painted on the pavement
- With a traffic signal that is placed on each road approaching it
- With a no-passing sign and a double yellow line on the pavement
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Correct answer: With a yield sign, and possibly yield line markings on the pavement
Each approach has a yield sign and may also have yield lines painted on the pavement.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What should you do when approaching a roundabout?
- Speed up to enter before other vehicles
- Slow down
- Stop at its entrance every time
- Move toward the center of the road
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Correct answer: Slow down
The manual says to slow down when approaching a roundabout.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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If there is more than one lane as you approach a roundabout, how do you choose the proper lane?
- Always use the left lane so that you can get around much faster
- Always use the right lane to stay out of the way of others
- Use the lane that has the fewest vehicles in it at that moment
- Follow the posted signs and lane-use controls for your intended movement
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Correct answer: Follow the posted signs and lane-use controls for your intended movement
The posted signs and lane-use controls show the proper lane.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Should you stop within a roundabout to allow traffic to enter from another leg?
- Yes, whenever the entering vehicle is a large truck or a bus
- Yes, whenever you are driving in the outer lane of it
- No, do not stop within the roundabout to allow traffic to enter
- Yes, if you turn on your hazard lights before you stop
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Correct answer: No, do not stop within the roundabout to allow traffic to enter
The manual says not to stop within the roundabout for entering traffic.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What must you do before you make a U-turn?
- Check for signs prohibiting them
- Sound your horn twice
- Turn on your hazard lights
- Move to the right lane of the road
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Correct answer: Check for signs prohibiting them
U-turns are not legal everywhere, so check for signs that prohibit them.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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When making a U-turn, which lane should you proceed into?
- The left lane that is closest to the center of the road
- The outside or right hand lane traveling in the opposite direction
- Any lane that happens to be open when you complete it
- The lane that has the fewest vehicles in it at that time
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Correct answer: The outside or right hand lane traveling in the opposite direction
After the U-turn you proceed into the outside or right hand lane in the opposite direction.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What is the correct procedure when making a U-turn?
- Give a left turn signal, stop, and check for approaching traffic
- Give a right turn signal and then turn in one motion
- Sound your horn and begin to turn at once without stopping
- Slow down and turn without stopping or checking traffic
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Correct answer: Give a left turn signal, stop, and check for approaching traffic
The procedure is a left turn signal, a stop, and a check for approaching traffic.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What must you do before turning right on a red light?
- Slow down and turn if no pedestrians are in the crosswalk, whatever the signs say
- Wait for the light to turn yellow before making the turn
- Stop only if other vehicles are present, then turn when the way is clear
- Stop fully and check that no traffic is oncoming and no sign prohibits the turn
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Correct answer: Stop fully and check that no traffic is oncoming and no sign prohibits the turn
You may turn right on red after a full stop and checking for oncoming traffic and for a sign prohibiting the turn.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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What does a steady green traffic light mean when you are turning left?
- You may turn, but only when it is safe to do so
- You must wait for a green arrow before you may turn
- You have the right-of-way over all oncoming traffic
- You may turn only after the light turns yellow
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Correct answer: You may turn, but only when it is safe to do so
With a steady green light you may turn left only when it is safe to do so.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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If you are turning right on a green light, whom must you yield to?
- Vehicles behind you
- Bicyclists only
- Pedestrians crossing the street
- Nobody, because you have a green light
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Correct answer: Pedestrians crossing the street
When turning right on green you must yield to pedestrians crossing the street.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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What does a green arrow signal mean?
- You must yield to oncoming traffic before turning
- You may only go straight through the intersection
- You must stop and wait for the arrow to go out
- You can safely turn in the direction of the arrow
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Correct answer: You can safely turn in the direction of the arrow
A green arrow means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow, with no oncoming or crossing traffic.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)