Route markers — Connecticut Permit Test

Route markers on the Connecticut permit test — 4 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

The shape and color of a route number sign indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U.S., state, city or county road.

One glance at the shape tells you whether the road ahead is a freeway or a village street.

The shape and color of a route number sign indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U.S., state, city, or county road.
Connecticut Driver's Manual, p.51

Mileposts are placed every mile along the freeway from one end of the state to the other, and zero usually starts at the south and west borders.

Knowing where zero is means a milepost tells you which way you are traveling as well as where you are.

Zero usually starts at the south and west borders of the state.
Connecticut Driver's Manual, p.51

Using the milepost number together with the exit number, you can work out how far you are from the exit you want.

It turns two numbers you can already see into the answer to the question every passenger asks.

By using the milepost number and the exit number, you may compute how far you are from the exit you want to use.
Connecticut Driver's Manual, p.51

When planning a trip, use a road map to work out your route, then follow the route signs during the trip to keep from getting lost.

Deciding the route before you set off is what keeps map reading out of the driver's seat.

When planning a trip, use a road map to determine your route.
Connecticut Driver's Manual, p.50

On the test

What do the shape and color of a route number sign indicate?

The type of roadway. One glance at the shape tells you whether the road ahead is a freeway or a village street. Connecticut Driver's Manual, p.51: “The shape and color of a route number sign indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U.S., state, city, or county road.”

How this works

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Connecticut Driver's Manual, published by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-09-16.