Connecticut Permit Test: Turning Practice Questions

Correct answer: The lane closest to the one you came from

Turn from the lane closest to your direction and into the lane closest to the one you came from, crossing the fewest lanes.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Turning

Correct answer: The driver behind may try to pass you on the right

If you swing wide, the driver behind may think you're changing lanes or turning left and try to pass on the right.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Turning

Correct answer: Stay in your lane

If signs or markings allow two or more turning lanes, stay in your lane during the turn.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Turning

Correct answer: Oncoming traffic, including bicycles

Oncoming traffic, including bicycles, always has the right-of-way when you turn left across traffic.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Intersections

Correct answer: Signal left, stop, check traffic, enter the right lane opposite

Give a left turn signal, stop, check for approaching traffic and proceed into the outside or right-hand lane going the other way.

Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – U-Turns

Correct answer: Only to parallel park or make a 3-point turn

Never back in a travel lane except to parallel park or perform a three-point (K) turn; if you miss a turn, go on to a safe place.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Backing

Correct answer: Over your right shoulder through the rear window

Turn and look over your right shoulder through the rear window; mirrors can't show directly behind you.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Backing

Correct answer: Push/pull

In the push/pull method, if done correctly, the hands never cross and remain on the wheel at all times.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Steering