Impaired Driving & Penalties — Connecticut

Connecticut permit practice test: 467 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 25 Q, pass 20. Impaired Driving & Penalties: 35 questions. Updated

Blood alcohol limits, drugs and fatigue, licence suspensions, demerit points and fines.

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Questions (35)

1. Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:
  1. It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call.
  2. It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind. ✓
  3. It is an activity that draws the attention of other drivers.

Answer: B. It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.

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2. A distraction when driving is:
  1. Anything that causes evasive action while driving.
  2. Anything that takes your attention away from driving. ✓
  3. Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving.

Answer: B. Anything that takes your attention away from driving.

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3. If you are arrested for a first time DUI offense and you refuse to take a breath test, your license will be suspended for at least:
  1. 14 days.
  2. 45 days. ✓
  3. 21 days.

Answer: B. 45 days.

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4. Only ____ can reduce blood alcohol content (BAC) and alcohol's effects on the body.
  1. Drinking caffeine
  2. Eating foods high in fat
  3. Time ✓

Answer: C. Time

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5. Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of:
  1. 0.15 percent or more.
  2. 0.08 percent or more.
  3. Any amount. ✓

Answer: C. Any amount.

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6. Distracted driving is:
  1. Anything that causes evasive action while driving.
  2. Anything that takes your attention away from driving. ✓
  3. Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving.

Answer: B. Anything that takes your attention away from driving.

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7. Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?
  1. Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy.
  2. Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving. ✓
  3. Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.

Answer: B. Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.

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8. Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol?
  1. Weight ✓
  2. Height
  3. Intelligence

Answer: A. Weight

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9. If you are getting tired while driving, you should:
  1. Stop and either get rest or change drivers. ✓
  2. Drink something with caffeine.
  3. Open a window.

Answer: A. Stop and either get rest or change drivers.

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10. What is a potential effect of taking a prescription drug while drinking alcohol?
  1. There will likely be no effect.
  2. It will make you more alert.
  3. It can make you unfit to drive. ✓

Answer: C. It can make you unfit to drive.

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