Driving Behaviors — Connecticut Driver's License Practice Test

This Connecticut Driver's License Driving Behaviors practice set has 297 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Connecticut Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Driving Behaviors bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. Before you start the vehicle, what should you make sure of?

   • The parking brake is on — Correct answer
   • The headlights are turned off
   • The radio is set to a low volume
   • The windows are fully open

   Explanation: Make sure the parking brake is on before you start the vehicle. Always check the owner's manual for how best to start your vehicle.

   Handbook: Driving Behaviors — Starting

2. When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, what is required?

   • The vehicle must not be in gear, and in some vehicles the clutch must be depressed — Correct answer
   • The vehicle must be in first gear
   • The parking brake must be released
   • The accelerator must be fully pressed

   Explanation: With a manual transmission, the vehicle must not be in gear when starting, and in some vehicles the clutch must be depressed.

   Handbook: Driving Behaviors — Starting

3. When starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission, where should the shift selector be?

   • In "park" — Correct answer
   • In "drive"
   • In "reverse"
   • In "neutral"

   Explanation: For a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you must put the shift selector in "park" to start.

   Handbook: Driving Behaviors — Starting