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Malloy Governor  \nMelody A. Currey Commissioner  \n[ct.gov/dmv](ct.gov/dmv)  \n [facebook.com/CTDMVteens](facebook.com/CTDMVteens)[ ](facebook.com/CTDMVteens) @CTDMV  \nAn Important Message from Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Commissioner Melody A. Currey  \nConnecticut takes pride in its highway safety initiatives and efforts to make the roads safer for all who use them. This work involves driver licensing and ensuring that new and renewing drivers are aware of safety’s critical role when behind the wheel. For the state’s youngest drivers, obtaining your license is a time of joy and freedom, but it comes with great responsibility. Two years ago Connecticut imposed tougher teen driving laws for 16-and 17-year-old drivers. These laws, along with stiffer penalties, were put into place to keep you safe on the road as you learn and become a more experienced driver. It takes time and practice. We hope you understand that the laws and penalties are in place to help reduce crashes, injuries and deaths.  \nWe want to remind all license holders that driving is a privilege and not a right. Connecticut has specific laws, such as speeding, driving too fast for conditions, reckless driving, driving under the influence, and others that aim to protect all people on the road whether vehicle drivers, passengers or pedestrians. Distracted driving, including the use of phones while driving, has been noted as a contributing factor in many serious accidents. We urge all drivers to remain focused on the task at hand – operating the motor vehicle safely when under your control.  \nDriving is a constant learning experience and it takes complete concentration at all times. Connecticut will be a safer place for all to drive if everyone drives more carefully. Both new drivers and experienced drivers will find many useful tips and explanations in this manual to accomplish that task.  \nWe ask that you do your part to ensure safety on the road. Remember, please buckle up. Seatbelts save lives. Let’s make Connecticut’s roads a safer place for all.  \nSincerely,  \nGovernor Dannel P. Malloy Commissioner Melody A. Currey  \nGovernor Dannel P. Malloy  \nCommissioner Melody A. Currey  \nCompiled by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, with the assistance of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.  \nThis manual attempts to provide a general familiarity with the principles of safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle. The manual’s contents are not a precise statement of the Connecticut General Statutes pertaining to the operation of a motor vehicle. Please use the most recent edition of the General Statutes for finding the specific wording in a law.  \nWilliam K. Seymour  \nEditor  \nErnest J. Bertothy  \nAssistant Editor  \nCorporate and Public Relations  \nConnecticut Department of Motor Vehicles  \nRevised October 2013  \nTable of Contents    \nCHAPTER 1: OBTAINING A CONNECTICUT DRIVER’S LICENSE Obtaining a Learner’s Permit ............................................................. 4  \nManaging your Teen’s Driving Experience ................................................. 4  \nFirst Time Drivers .................................................................... 4  \nPreparing for your Driver’s Test ......................................................... 5  \nTo Begin Knowledge and Vision Testing You Will Need ....................................... 5  \nThe Knowledge Test .................................................................. 6  \nThe Vision Test ...................................................................... 6  \nDriver Education Requirements ........................................................... 7  \n16-and 17-Year-Old Applicants ......................................................... 7  \nParent Training Requirements .......................................................... 7  \nApplicants 18 Years of Age or Older ...........................","cbCaiukJ6ZavcmDz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiukJ6ZavcmDz","pdf",797551,64,"English","# CHAPTER 1: OBTAINING A CONNECTICUT DRIVER’S LICENSE\n## Obtaining a Learner’s Permit\n## Managing your Teen’s Driving Experience\n## First Time Drivers\n## Preparing for your Driver’s Test\n## To Begin Knowledge and Vision Testing You Will Need\n## The Knowledge Test\n## The Vision Test\n## Driver Education Requirements\n## 16-and 17-Year-Old Applicants\n## Parent Training Requirements\n## Applicants 18 Years of Age or Older\n## The Road Test\n## Pay for your License\n## Restrictions for 16-and 17-Year Old Drivers\n## Types of Connecticut Driver’s Licenses\n## Non-Commercial Driver’s License\n## Commercial Driver’s License\n## Services for Drivers with Disabilities\n## Limited Licenses Program\n## Disabled Driver Training Services\n# CHAPTER 2: BEFORE YOU GET BEHIND THE WHEEL\n## Know your Vehicle Inside and Out\n## Exterior Equipment\n## Green Driving\n## Interior Equipment\n## Connecticut Seatbelt Laws\n## Connecticut Cell Phone Laws\n## Connecticut Insurance Laws\n# CHAPTER 3: DRIVING BEHAVIORS\n## Good Driving Practices\n## Starting\n## Accelerating\n## Steering\n## Scanning","[{\"question\":\"What is emphasized in the manual about driving privileges and responsibilities?\",\"answer\":\"Driving is described as a privilege, not a right. 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