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Connecticut Road Safety

which shape is used for a stop sign in Connecticut a triangle B rectangle C octagon D Circle answer C stop signs are octagonal so drivers recognize them instantly and come to a full stop a yield sign in Connecticut is typically a circular and blue b triangular with the point downward C rectangular with red borders D octagonal with white letters answer B yield signs are triangular with the point down instructing drivers to slow down and yield to traffic double solid yellow lines on a Connecticut roadway indicate that a passing is permitted on both sides B passing is prohibited in both directions C only left turns are allowed D Vehicles May pass on the right answer b double yellow lines mean no passing is allowed from either direction a flashing red light at an intersection tells you to a slow down and proceed if clear B ignore the signal if there is no cross traffic C yield only to pedestrians D stop completely and then proceed when safe answer d a flashing red light functions like a stop sign come to a complete stop and proceed only when safe when you see it do not enter sign it means a you must yield before entering B entry is prohibited from that direction C you may enter if traffic is light D u-turns are allowed answer b a do not enter sign explicitly prohibits entry from that approach in work zones temporary regulatory signs are typically a orange and black B green and white C blue and yellow d red and white answer a in work zones signs are usually orange and black to warn drivers of temporary hazards in Connecticut who is required to wear a seat belt when a vehicle is equipped with one a only the driver B only front seat occupants C all occup D only passengers under 18 answer C Connecticut Law requires every occupant to wear a seat belt when available the primary benefit of wearing a seat belt is to a improve fuel efficiency B reduce the risk of severe injury or death C enhance the vehicle's performance D provide extra Comfort answer B seat belts restrain occupants during collisions lowering the risk of serious injury or death if a vehicle is equipped with a two-part lap and shoulder belt system it is necessary to a wear only the shoulder belt B wear only the lap belt C where both the lap belt and the shoulder belt D where neither of airbags are present answer C both components must be used together for Optimum protection Connecticut Law mandates that children under age 16 must be a secured only by a standard seat belt B restrained in an approved child safety seat C allowed to sit unrestrained in the back D secured by a booster seat if over 30b answer B children under 16 must be secured in an approved child restraint system what is the fine for a seat belt violation in Connecticut if either the driver or passenger is not buckled a $25 B $50 C $100 D $75 answer D failure to wear a seat belt can result in a fine of up to $75 in Connecticut one common misconception about seat belts is that they a trap you inside the vehicle B reduce crash injuries C improve vehicle stability D are only necessary on highways answer a some mistakenly believe that seat bels can trap you inside but in reality they keep you safely restrained If you experience a tire blowout while driving in Connecticut you should a break hard immediately B swerve sharply to the shoulder C accelerate to maintain control D steer straight and gradually slow down answer D maintain a firm grip and gradually slow down to keep control during a tire blowout when your vehicle begins to Skid on a wet surface your first step should be to a slam on the brakes B increase speed to regain traction C turn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction D ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid answer D easing off and steering with the skid helps restore traction and control why is it important to check your brakes regularly a to improve fuel economy B Because faulty brakes can lead to longer stopping distances C to reduce engine noise D so you can drive faster answer B regular brake maintenance ensures you can stop safely when needed warant Tire s affect vehicle control by a increasing stopping distances and the risk of hydroplaning B reducing fuel consumption C enhancing traction D improving steering response answer a worn tires can lead to decreased traction longer stopping distances and increased hydroplaning risk a well-maintained suspension system is important because it a lowers your speed B improves vehicle control and ride Comfort C reduces the need for regular oil changes D enhances the vehicle's fuel efficiency answer b a proper suspension ensures stable control and a smoother ride when the engine overheats you should a continue driving to cool it down B turn off the air conditioner and pull over safely C open all the windows and accelerate D immediately shift into high gear answer B reducing engine load and safely pulling over helps prevent damage when overheating dashed broken white lines on the road in Connecticut indicate that a changing lanes is permitted when safe B Lane changes are prohibited C the lane is exclusively for turning D traffic must maintain the same speed answer a dashed White Lines allow Lane changes when it is safe to do so solid white lines on the roadway mean that A drivers may change lanes freely B only emergency vehicles may change lanes C Lane changes are discouraged or not allowed D the lane is designated for passing answer C solid white lines indicate that lane changes should be avoided for safety double yellow lines in Connecticut signify that a passing is allowed in One Direction only B passing is not permitted in either direction C Lane changes are allowed with caution D the road is divided into lanes for turning answer b double yellow lines mean that no passing is allowed from either direction before changing lanes you should always a signal and check both your mirrors and blind spots B accelerate sharply and then merge C change lanes without signaling if traffic is light D rely solely on your side mirror answer a proper lane changing requires signaling and checking all mirrors and blind spots what is the purpose of Lane control signs a to provide directional and Lane usage information B to indicate the speed limit in a lane C to warn of construction ahead D to Mark pedestrian Crossing areas answer a lane control signs direct drivers regarding proper lane use during merges and turns When approaching a merge area you should a maintain your current speed regardless of traffic B signal adjust your speed and merge when safe C stop before merging D use your horn to alert merging Vehicles answer B signaling and adjusting speed ensures a safe merge into the traffic flow Connecticut's posted speed limits on interstate highways are typically a 55 mph B 60 MPH C 65 mph D 70 mph answer C most Connecticut interstates have a posted speed limit of 65 mph in residential areas of Connecticut the common speed limit is a 20 to 25 mph B 45 to 50 mph C 35 to 40 mph D 25 to 30 mph answer D residential zones in Connecticut typically have speed limits between 25 and 30 m hour in school zones drivers must a obey the reduced speed limit as posted B drive at the regular speed limit if no children are present C only slow down during school hours D increase vigilance but maintain the posted limit answer a school Z speed limits must be followed at all times when the zone is active if no speed limit is posted you should drive at a speed that is a the same as surrounding traffic B fixed at 55 mph C reasonable and prudent for the conditions D always 45 mph answer C in the absence of a posted speed limit you must use good judgment and drive at a safe reasonable speed how do adverse weather conditions affect your safe driving speed a they require you to maintain the post speed limit B you should increase your speed for quicker travel C you must reduce your speed below the posted limit D weather does not affect speed limits answer C adverse weather conditions call for reduced speeds to ensure safety a super speeder violation occurs when a driver a drives exactly at the posted speed limit B exceeds the speed limit by a significant margin C drives below the speed limit D frequently changes Lanes answer b super speeder violations are for excessive speeding beyond the posted limit leading to stiffer penalties