Connecticut · Traffic Laws · Question 7 of 8
A turn signal must be activated at least how many feet before turning?
- A. 25 feet
- B. 50 feet
- C. 100 feet Correct answer
- D. Only when other drivers are nearby
Why this is the right answer
Most state laws require continuous signaling for at least the last 100 feet before a turn or lane change so other drivers and pedestrians have time to react.
How this question shows up on the Connecticut permit test
Questions in the traffic laws category are common on the Connecticut learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Connecticut Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of traffic laws on the permit test, read our complete guide to Traffic Laws.