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Driver’s Manual State of Connecticut 2022 - 2023: Connecticut Learners Permit Study Guide for 2022-3
DMV License Manual - An official, original, unabridged Driver Handbook, current in 2023.
Printed in full size (7'' x 10").
The primary purpose of this
1) help you qualify for a driver's license, and
2) help you become a safer driver.
This manual attempts to provide a general familiarity with the principles of safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle. The manual’s contents are not a precise statement of the Connecticut General Statutes pertaining to the operation of a motor vehicle.
This manual provides information needed to drive a passenger vehicle. A non-commercial driver’s license is known and designated as Class D. Unless restrictions appear on the license, a Class D license may be used to operate any motor vehicle except a commercial motor vehicle. If you want a license to drive a commercial or public service vehicle (such as a truck or bus), you need to read the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) manual. If you want an endorsement to drive a motorcycle, you need to read the Motorcycle Operator’s manual. Due to the continuous changes in DMV laws, you should always check the DMV Web site at ct.gov/dmv for the most up to date information
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: OBTAINING A CONNECTICUT DRIVER’S LICENSE
• Obtaining a Learner’s Permit
• Managing your Teen’s Driving Experience
• First Time Drivers
• Preparing for your Driver’s Test
• The Knowledge Test
• 5 The Vision Test
• Driver Education Requirements
• 6 16- and 17-Year-Old
• Parent Training Requirements
• Applicants 18 Years of Age or
• The Road Test
• Pay for Your License
• Restrictions for 16- and 17-Year-Old Drivers
• Services for Drivers with Disabilities
• Limited Licenses Program
• Disabled Driver Training Services
CHAPTER 2: BEFORE YOU GET BEHIND THE WHEEL
• Know Your Vehicle Inside and Out
• Exterior Equipment
• Green Driving
• Interior Equipment
• Connecticut Seatbelt Laws
• Connecticut Cell Phone Laws
• Connecticut Insurance Laws
CHAPTER 3: DRIVING BEHAVIORS
• Good Driving Practices
• Starting
• Accelerating
• Steering
• Scanning
• Work Zones
• Sharing the Road with
• Sharing the Road with Trucks
• Maintaining a Space Cushion
• Changing Lanes
• Passing
• Turning
• Backing
• Visibility
• Hazardous Conditions
• Dangerous Driving Behaviors
• Aggressive Driving
• Avoiding the Risks
• Driver Distractions
• Drinking and Driving
• Alcohol and
• Drugs and Driving
• Your License and the Law
• Alcohol and the
• Youthful Offender Status
• Stopping for Police Vehicles
• Operator Retraining Program for Repeat Offenders
CHAPTER 4: ROAD SAFETY
• Rules of the Road
• Speed Limits
• Stopping
• Right-of-Way
• Roundabouts/Rotaries/Circular
• U-Turns
• Parking
• Lights
• Horn
• Turn Signals
• Vehicle Emergencies
• Equipment Failure
• Avoiding Collisions
• Traffic Crashes
CHAPTER 5: KNOW THE ROAD
• Reading the Road
• Pavement Markings
• Traffic Signals
• Traffic Signs
CHAPTER 6: DMV CONSUMER DIRECTORY
• DMV Web Site
• DMV Telephone Numbers
Printed in full size (7'' x 10").
The primary purpose of this
1) help you qualify for a driver's license, and
2) help you become a safer driver.
This manual attempts to provide a general familiarity with the principles of safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle. The manual’s contents are not a precise statement of the Connecticut General Statutes pertaining to the operation of a motor vehicle.
This manual provides information needed to drive a passenger vehicle. A non-commercial driver’s license is known and designated as Class D. Unless restrictions appear on the license, a Class D license may be used to operate any motor vehicle except a commercial motor vehicle. If you want a license to drive a commercial or public service vehicle (such as a truck or bus), you need to read the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) manual. If you want an endorsement to drive a motorcycle, you need to read the Motorcycle Operator’s manual. Due to the continuous changes in DMV laws, you should always check the DMV Web site at ct.gov/dmv for the most up to date information
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: OBTAINING A CONNECTICUT DRIVER’S LICENSE
• Obtaining a Learner’s Permit
• Managing your Teen’s Driving Experience
• First Time Drivers
• Preparing for your Driver’s Test
• The Knowledge Test
• 5 The Vision Test
• Driver Education Requirements
• 6 16- and 17-Year-Old
• Parent Training Requirements
• Applicants 18 Years of Age or
• The Road Test
• Pay for Your License
• Restrictions for 16- and 17-Year-Old Drivers
• Services for Drivers with Disabilities
• Limited Licenses Program
• Disabled Driver Training Services
CHAPTER 2: BEFORE YOU GET BEHIND THE WHEEL
• Know Your Vehicle Inside and Out
• Exterior Equipment
• Green Driving
• Interior Equipment
• Connecticut Seatbelt Laws
• Connecticut Cell Phone Laws
• Connecticut Insurance Laws
CHAPTER 3: DRIVING BEHAVIORS
• Good Driving Practices
• Starting
• Accelerating
• Steering
• Scanning
• Work Zones
• Sharing the Road with
• Sharing the Road with Trucks
• Maintaining a Space Cushion
• Changing Lanes
• Passing
• Turning
• Backing
• Visibility
• Hazardous Conditions
• Dangerous Driving Behaviors
• Aggressive Driving
• Avoiding the Risks
• Driver Distractions
• Drinking and Driving
• Alcohol and
• Drugs and Driving
• Your License and the Law
• Alcohol and the
• Youthful Offender Status
• Stopping for Police Vehicles
• Operator Retraining Program for Repeat Offenders
CHAPTER 4: ROAD SAFETY
• Rules of the Road
• Speed Limits
• Stopping
• Right-of-Way
• Roundabouts/Rotaries/Circular
• U-Turns
• Parking
• Lights
• Horn
• Turn Signals
• Vehicle Emergencies
• Equipment Failure
• Avoiding Collisions
• Traffic Crashes
CHAPTER 5: KNOW THE ROAD
• Reading the Road
• Pavement Markings
• Traffic Signals
• Traffic Signs
CHAPTER 6: DMV CONSUMER DIRECTORY
• DMV Web Site
• DMV Telephone Numbers
59 pages, Paperback
Published February 19, 2023
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