Connecticut: Road signs — Part 4 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What is the purpose of guide signs?” · “Where does zero usually start on the freeway mileposts?”
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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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A diamond-shaped sign shows an arrow with a sharp right-angle bend toward the right. Which sign is it?
- Winding Road Ahead
- Right Turn Ahead
- Side Road
- Divided Highway Begins
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Correct answer: Right Turn Ahead
The manual labels this picture, an arrow with a right-angle bend, as Right Turn Ahead.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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A diamond-shaped sign shows one arrow that twists back and forth several times. Which sign is it?
- Right Turn Ahead
- Road Curves to Right
- Detour
- Winding Road Ahead
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Correct answer: Winding Road Ahead
The manual labels this picture, a snaking arrow, as Winding Road Ahead.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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What is the purpose of guide signs?
- To direct a motorist to certain places
- To stop traffic at intersections
- To mark where passing is not allowed
- To warn of hazards on the road
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Correct answer: To direct a motorist to certain places
The manual says guide signs direct a motorist to certain places and tell you where you are and how to get where you want to go.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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Which shape are most guide signs?
- Octagonal
- Triangular
- Rectangular
- Diamond-shaped
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Correct answer: Rectangular
The manual says most guide signs are rectangular.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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What do the shape and color of a route number sign indicate?
- The maximum speed limit on that roadway at all times
- The type of roadway, such as interstate, state or county road
- The number of lanes found on that roadway at all times
- The distance to the next exit on that roadway ahead
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Correct answer: The type of roadway, such as interstate, state or county road
The manual says the shape and color of a route number sign indicate the type of roadway.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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When planning a trip, what does the manual say to use to determine your route?
- A mileposts list
- The message boards
- A list of exit numbers
- A road map
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Correct answer: A road map
The manual says to use a road map to determine your route when planning a trip.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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During a trip, what should you follow to keep from getting lost?
- The route signs
- The message boards
- The work area signs
- The vehicles ahead of you
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Correct answer: The route signs
The manual says that during the trip you should follow the route signs to keep from getting lost.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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Which of these do service signs show the locations of?
- Rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds or hospitals
- State lines, city limits and county borders
- Detours, flag persons and work zone speed limits
- Streams, elevations and other geographical items
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Correct answer: Rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds or hospitals
The manual says service signs show the locations of services such as rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds or hospitals.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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Which of these do Destination and Distance signs direct you to?
- Hospitals and gas stations
- Bike routes and parking areas
- Rest areas and campgrounds
- Streams and landmarks
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Correct answer: Bike routes and parking areas
The manual says these signs direct you to bike routes, parking areas, mileposts and specific exits.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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How often are mileposts placed along the freeway?
- Every half mile
- Every two miles
- Every five miles
- Every mile
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Correct answer: Every mile
The manual says mileposts are placed every mile along the freeway from one end of the state to the other.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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Where does zero usually start on the freeway mileposts?
- At the south and west borders of the state
- At the north and east borders of the state
- At the state capital
- At the center of the state
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Correct answer: At the south and west borders of the state
The manual says zero usually starts at the south and west borders of the state.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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What can mileposts be used to determine?
- The speed limit on the road ahead of you
- The number of lanes on the road ahead
- The distance to exits, cities or state lines
- The location of rest areas and gas stations only
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Correct answer: The distance to exits, cities or state lines
The manual says mileposts can be used to determine the distance to exits, cities or state lines.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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How can you compute how far you are from the exit you want to use?
- By counting the green signs you pass along the way
- By using the milepost number and the exit number
- By reading the route number sign at each interchange
- By checking the message boards along the highway
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Correct answer: By using the milepost number and the exit number
The manual says you can use the milepost number and the exit number to compute your distance from the exit.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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Which signs show state lines, city limits and other boundaries?
- Service signs
- Work area signs
- Parks and Recreation signs
- Information signs
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Correct answer: Information signs
The manual says information signs include items such as state lines, city limits and other boundaries.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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Which of these may you find on information signs?
- Names of streams, elevations and landmarks
- Detours and slow moving construction equipment
- Rest areas, gas stations and hospitals
- Railroad crossings and flag persons ahead
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Correct answer: Names of streams, elevations and landmarks
The manual says information signs may also show names of streams, elevations, landmarks and other items of geographical interest.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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A rectangular sign with the word DETOUR and an arrow is used at the beginning of what?
- A road that has been repaved and reopened to traffic
- An alternate route established because a road has been closed
- A lane reserved for slow vehicles and heavy trucks only
- A road that is open only to local traffic and residents
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Correct answer: An alternate route established because a road has been closed
The manual says the Detour sign is used at the beginning of an alternate route established because a road has been closed.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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What should you do about directions posted on message boards along the highway?
- Always obey them
- Obey them only if no police are nearby
- Obey them only in a work zone
- Treat them as suggestions
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Correct answer: Always obey them
The manual says to always obey any directions posted on message boards.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Which of these may portable or permanent message boards provide information about?
- Fuel prices and the menus at nearby rest areas
- Local sports schedules and community events
- Traffic, road, weather or other hazardous conditions
- Court dates and fine amounts for traffic tickets
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Correct answer: Traffic, road, weather or other hazardous conditions
The manual says message boards may provide information about traffic, road, weather or other hazardous conditions.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)