Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation — Connecticut
Connecticut permit practice test: 467 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 25 Q, pass 20. Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation: 26 questions.
Brakes, tires, lights, mirrors, seat belts, child seats and basic vehicle control.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation |
| License test | Connecticut Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 26 (6% of 467 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
portal.ct.gov ✓ Verified from official source
Questions (26)
1. If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:
- Release your seat belt. ✓
- Brace yourself.
- Press your head against the head restraint.
Answer: A. Release your seat belt.
2. In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in:
- The front seat.
- The back seat. ✓
- The bed of a pick-up truck.
Answer: B. The back seat.
3. If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should:
- Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane. ✓
- Pump the brakes rapidly.
- Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.
Answer: A. Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane.
4. If it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should:
- Slow down by shifting into a lower gear.
- Ease your foot off the gas pedal. ✓
- Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly.
Answer: B. Ease your foot off the gas pedal.
5. In inclement weather, you should:
- Steer off the road.
- Drive in a low gear.
- Steer and brake smoothly. ✓
Answer: C. Steer and brake smoothly.
6. If you experience a tire blowout:
- Tap or pump the brakes.
- Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly. ✓
- Apply the brakes firmly and quickly.
Answer: B. Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly.
7. If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following, except for:
- Applying your brakes.
- Letting go of the steering wheel. ✓
- Pressing your head firmly against the head restraint.
Answer: B. Letting go of the steering wheel.
8. You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?
- Turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back onto the pavement.
- Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes. ✓
- Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left.
Answer: B. Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes.
9. If a tire blows out, you should:
- Apply the brake and hold it.
- Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly. ✓
- Pull over quickly.
Answer: B. Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly.
10. What is the purpose of rumble strips?
- They alert drivers to potential tire problems.
- They test a vehicle's shock absorbers.
- Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane. ✓
Answer: C. Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook