A bus traveling in your direction appropriately signals to rejoin traffic from its stop. What is your responsibility?
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to the bus.
Connecticut requires drivers to yield to a bus traveling in the same direction when it appropriately signals. Respond smoothly and leave room for its movement.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 37; PDF p. 39 — Right-of-Way: bus appropriately signaling ↗
At a crosswalk entrance, a pedestrian steps to the curb and raises an arm toward approaching traffic to indicate an intention to cross. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow or stop as needed and yield the right-of-way.
The manual includes this clear indication of intent in the crosswalk-yield duty. Crosswalk protection is not limited to a person already in the middle of your lane.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 16; PDF p. 18 — Pedestrians: intent to cross at crosswalk entrance ↗
Your traffic light turns green while a pedestrian using a white cane is still crossing the road. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stay stopped until the pedestrian is out of the road.
The manual directs drivers to stop and stay stopped for the person crossing. A green light is not permission to crowd or frighten a blind pedestrian.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 16; PDF p. 18 — White Canes and Guide Dogs ↗
A work-zone flagger signals you to stop although your usual travel lane appears open. What should you do?
Correct answer: Obey the flagger and stop as directed.
Flaggers direct traffic through changing work-zone conditions. An apparently open lane is not evidence that it is safe to disregard their instructions.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 15; PDF p. 17 — Work Zones: instructions from flaggers ↗
You have been traveling beside the rear portion of a large truck. Why should you avoid lingering there?
Correct answer: The truck driver may not see your car in a large blind spot.
Large vehicles have substantial blind spots. Position your vehicle where it can be seen and do not remain alongside unnecessarily.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 22; PDF p. 24 — Blind Spots: large vehicles ↗
A truck ahead moves slightly left while preparing to turn right. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stay back instead of passing between the truck and the right curb.
Long vehicles may need extra turning room, and their rear wheels take a shorter path. A car on the inside can be trapped between the truck and curb.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 20; PDF p. 22 — Trucks Make Wide Right Turns ↗
A motorcycle is ahead in your lane. There appears to be space to pass it without leaving that lane. What should you do?
Correct answer: Give it the full lane and make a separate safe lane change if passing.
A motorcycle is entitled to the full traffic lane. Do not pass it within the same lane; the rider may need room to avoid a hazard.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 18; PDF p. 20 — Motorcycles: complete traffic lane ↗
You are waiting to enter a road. An approaching motorcycle has a turn signal flashing. What should you do before entering its path?
Correct answer: Wait until its actual movement confirms the turn and there is a safe opening.
Motorcycle signals may not cancel automatically. A flashing signal alone is not enough to assume the rider will leave your path.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 18; PDF p. 20 — Motorcycles: turn signals may not self-cancel ↗
You are planning to pass a bicyclist. What minimum clearance does Connecticut require between the vehicle and bicycle?
Correct answer: At least three feet.
The manual specifies a minimum of three feet. Wait if you cannot pass safely with that clearance, considering the width of your vehicle or load.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 17; PDF p. 19 — Bicyclists: minimum passing distance ↗
A bicyclist is just ahead as you approach the street where you intend to turn right. What is the safest action?
Correct answer: Slow behind the bicycle and let it clear the intersection before turning.
Do not overtake a bicycle immediately before turning right. Yield and leave enough space for the cyclist to continue without being cut off.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 17; PDF p. 19 — Bicyclists: passing before a right turn ↗
You have parallel parked beside a bicycle route. What should you do before opening the street-side door?
Correct answer: Check behind and beside the car for bicyclists and other traffic.
A vehicle door must not hit or obstruct a bicyclist or other road user. Check the approaching traffic before opening it.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 17; PDF p. 19 — Bicyclists: opening a parked vehicle door ↗
You approach a person riding a horse along the road. What is appropriate?
Correct answer: Reduce speed, allow room, and avoid sounding the horn or making loud noises.
The manual requires due care around horses, including slowing or stopping if needed. Loud or unusual noise may frighten the animal and is prohibited when approaching or passing it.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 18; PDF p. 20 — Horses ↗
