Free Connecticut DMV Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 4 2026
This Practice Test 4 is modeled on the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) written knowledge exam, which has 25 questions; to pass you need 20 of 25 correct (80%). These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the DMV tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.
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What's on the Connecticut Practice Test 4
The real Connecticut knowledge test has 25 questions, and to pass you need 20 of 25 correct (80%). Practice Test 4 is a 25-question set drawn from 42 questions, scored against a practice target of 80%.
Topics in this test's question pool
- Road signs 15
- Safe driving 10
- Traffic laws 7
- Right of way 4
- Vehicle equipment 2
- Emergencies 2
- Alcohol & drugs 1
- Parking 1
42 questions in the pool, 1 of them written specifically for Connecticut. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.
Sample questions from this test, with answers
Want to test yourself first? Take the test above before reading these. Every answer below is checked against the source shown.
1. Connecticut's teen driving curfew runs from:
- A. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. (correct)
- B. 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- C. Midnight to 5 a.m.
- D. 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Why: Connecticut's teen curfew is 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., with exceptions for employment, school, religious activities, medical necessity, or Safe Ride duties.
Source: official Connecticut driver handbook, PDF p.10, Hour Restrictions (Curfew)
2. A red and white 'WRONG WAY' sign tells you:
- A. A one-way road begins ahead
- B. You are going against traffic (correct)
- C. You must yield to oncoming cars
- D. A detour is ahead - follow it
Why: A 'Wrong Way' sign means you are heading the wrong direction on a one-way road or ramp. Stop, check for traffic, and safely turn around immediately.
3. What color background is used for most warning signs?
- A. Red
- B. White
- C. Yellow (correct)
- D. Purple
Why: Most warning signs have a yellow background with black symbols or letters. Yellow signals caution - slow down and watch for the hazard described.
4. A yellow sign showing a bump or dip in the road warns you to:
- A. Move to the shoulder to avoid it
- B. Slow down for a rough spot ahead (correct)
- C. Stop and check the road ahead
- D. Keep speed - it only affects trucks
Why: Bump and dip signs warn of an abrupt change in the road surface. Slow down to maintain control and protect your vehicle's suspension.
5. When you parallel park next to a curb, where should your car end up?
- A. About three feet from the curb so passengers can get out
- B. Parallel to the curb and as close as practical (correct)
- C. Angled with the back wheel touching the curb
- D. With front wheels turned in toward the curb
Why: Park parallel to and close to the curb. States set different maximum distances - for example 18 inches in California and Texas, 12 inches in Florida, Michigan and Washington, and 6 inches in New Jersey - so learn your state's limit.
6. What should you do before opening your car door after parking on a street?
- A. Open it slowly so others can see it move
- B. Check mirrors and look for traffic and cyclists (correct)
- C. Check only the side mirror, then open
- D. Open it fully so passing drivers will steer around
Why: Before opening your door into traffic, check your mirrors and look over your shoulder for approaching vehicles and cyclists. 'Dooring' a passing cyclist is dangerous and illegal in many states.
More Connecticut facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the Connecticut permit practice test page.
Connecticut DMV Test Info
- Questions on real test
- 25
- Passing score
- 80%
- Correct needed
- 20 of 25 correct (80%)
- Minimum age
- 16 years old
- Testing agency
- Department of Motor Vehicles
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Study Tip
Don't just aim to pass this Connecticut Practice Test 4 once - keep taking it until you score 80% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your DMV exam.