Connecticut Permit Test: Road Signs Practice Questions

Correct answer: At the south and west borders

Mileposts are placed every mile, and zero usually starts at the south and west borders of the state.

Source: Chapter 5: Know the Road – Destination and Distance Signs

Correct answer: A 24/7 number to report crossing problems or emergencies

The blue ENS sign gives a 24/7/365 phone number to report problems or emergencies at the crossing.

Source: Chapter 5: Know the Road – Railroad Crossing Signs

Correct answer: You might stall on the tracks

It is wise not to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks because you might stall.

Source: Chapter 5: Know the Road – Railroad Crossing Signs

Correct answer: The same as a yield sign; yield to trains

A crossbuck has the same meaning as a yield sign: you must yield to crossing trains.

Source: Chapter 5: Know the Road – Railroad Crossbuck

Correct answer: No

Pedestrians may not cross railroad tracks when warned of a train by an automatic signal, gates, a flagman or an officer.

Source: Chapter 5: Know the Road – Railroad Crossbuck, Flashing Lights and Gate

Correct answer: Up to $1,000, plus points and possible retraining

Speeding, disobeying devices, improper lane use or endangering a highway worker in a work zone can bring fines up to $1,000, points and required retraining.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Work Zones

Correct answer: Orange with black letters or symbols

All temporary work zone signs have an orange background with black letters or symbols.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Work Zones

Correct answer: The normal posted speed limit

If there are no reduced speed limit signs in a work zone, obey the normal posted speed limit.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Work Zones

Correct answer: As soon as possible

Merge as soon as possible by moving to the appropriate lane at first notice of an approaching work zone.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors – Work Zones

Correct answer: Always obey them

Always obey any directions posted on portable or permanent message boards.

Source: Chapter 5: Know the Road – Message Boards