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1.In Connecticut, what is the minimum age to drive a school bus with a CDL?
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Correct answer: B. 21 years Connecticut: you must be at least 18 to obtain a CLP or CDL, and at least 21 to haul hazardous materials, drive interstate or drive a school bus.
2.In Connecticut, what must you provide before you are permitted to take any CLP or CDL knowledge tests?
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Correct answer: C. Proof from a medical examiner's report that you meet 49 CFR 391.41 Connecticut: you must certify and provide proof, in the form of a medical examiner's report, that you meet the physical requirements of 49 CFR 391.41 before taking any knowledge tests.
3.A Connecticut 'S' (school bus) endorsement also allows a driver to operate vehicles requiring which other endorsements?
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Correct answer: C. A, F or V Connecticut's public passenger endorsements: an 'S' endorsement also allows a driver to operate a vehicle that requires an 'A', 'F' or 'V' endorsement.
4.In Connecticut, the 'F' public passenger endorsement covers which vehicles?
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Correct answer: D. Taxicab, livery, service bus and motor bus Connecticut lists: V - student transportation vehicle; A - activity vehicles; F - taxicab, motor vehicle in livery service, service bus, motor bus.
5.If you cannot keep a Connecticut CDL skills test appointment, how far in advance must you reschedule to avoid forfeiting the exam fee?
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Correct answer: D. At least 7 working days Connecticut: if you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, you must reschedule at least seven (7) working days in advance or your exam fee will be forfeited.
6.After failing a Connecticut CDL skills test, what must you do to book another one?
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Correct answer: A. Visit a full-service branch, complete form R-229A and pay the fee Connecticut: if you fail the skills test and want another appointment, you must appear at a full-service branch office, complete DMV form R-229A and submit the exam fee for each appointment.
7.What happens to your Connecticut knowledge tests if you do not obtain a CDL before the CLP expires?
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Correct answer: B. All knowledge tests must be retaken Connecticut: all knowledge tests must be retaken if you do not obtain a CDL before the CLP expires.
8.Who must accompany a Connecticut CDL applicant to the skills test site?
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Correct answer: C. A qualified licensed operator The Connecticut manual states a qualified licensed operator must accompany you to the test site.
9.Which vehicle may NOT be used for a Connecticut CDL skills test?
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Correct answer: A. A vehicle loaded with cargo Connecticut will not conduct a skills test in a vehicle with farm, transport, dealer or repairer plates, an unpurged placarded tank, a truck-tractor for Class B, or a vehicle loaded with cargo.
10.In Connecticut, a skills test vehicle bearing which kind of plate will NOT be accepted?
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Correct answer: B. A farm, transport, dealer or repairer plate Connecticut: no skills test will be conducted using a vehicle bearing a farm, transport, or any dealer or repairer plate.
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