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Operator Retraining and being stopped by police

A 3-minute lesson from the Connecticut course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.

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Read time
3 minutes
Course unit
Teen Driver Rules & Restrictions
Checkpoint questions
5
Source pages
37

Drivers who keep getting moving violations are sent back to class. And any driver can be pulled over, so you should know how police signal a stop and what to do so the stop goes calmly and safely.

Operator Retraining Program

A DMV-certified program for repeat offenders covering principles of vehicle operation, how attitude contributes to aggressive driving, and the need to practice safe driving.

Handbook p. 37 ↗

Who must complete operator retraining

Who must complete operator retraining
Driver's ageConvictions that trigger it
24 or youngerTwo or more moving or suspension violations
25 or olderThree or more such convictions
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Offenses that may send a 16- or 17-year-old to retraining:

  • Driving in violation of learner's permit requirements
  • Violating Graduated Driver's License laws (such as passenger and curfew limits)
  • Using a cell phone or mobile electronic device outside permitted uses
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Know the rule

After completing operator retraining, one more moving violation within three years of the completion date results in a license suspension of at least 30 days.

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Know the rule

Police stop drivers using flashing blue, or flashing blue and red, lights or an audible signal.

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When a police vehicle stops you:

  • Pull as close as safely practical to the right edge or curb, clear of any intersection; stop and park
  • Limit movements of the driver and passengers
  • Driver's hands on the steering wheel; passengers' hands in plain view
  • Get out your license and/or registration only when asked
  • Keep doors closed and stay in the vehicle unless asked to get out
  • At night, turn on the interior light after stopping, before the officer approaches
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Know the rule

If you disagree with enforcement action, do not argue with the officer at the scene. Traffic violations and crimes are decided in court.

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Put it into practice

At 10 p.m. flashing blue and red lights appear behind you. Signal, pull to the right curb past the intersection, stop and park, switch on the dome light, and keep both hands on the wheel. Reach for your license only when the officer asks.

Check your understanding

Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.

Who must complete Connecticut's DMV-certified Operator Retraining Program after two or more moving violations?
  1. Only commercial drivers
  2. Anyone with a suspended registration
  3. Only drivers under 18
  4. Anyone age 24 or younger

Answer: Anyone age 24 or younger

Anyone age 24 or younger who commits two or more moving violations must complete the retraining program.

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A 26-year-old driver has three moving violation convictions. What must they do?
  1. Nothing extra since they are over 24
  2. Surrender their license permanently
  3. Pass an operator retraining program
  4. Retake the road test only

Answer: Pass an operator retraining program

A driver 25 or older with three or more such convictions must attend and pass a certified retraining program.

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After completing operator retraining, what happens if the driver commits another moving violation within three years?
  1. No consequence since retraining was completed
  2. Automatic loss of license for life
  3. A fine only, with no suspension
  4. A license suspension of at least 30 days

Answer: A license suspension of at least 30 days

An additional moving violation within three years of completing retraining results in at least a 30-day suspension.

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The Operator Retraining Program covers safe driving principles and how attitude contributes to aggressive driving.
  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

The program covers principles of vehicle operation, attitude's role in aggressive driving, and safe driving practice.

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A police officer stops you at night. What should you do after stopping and before the officer walks up?
  1. Get out and meet the officer
  2. Turn on the interior light
  3. Get your license out of the glove box
  4. Open your door so the officer can see you

Answer: Turn on the interior light

At night, turn on the vehicle's interior light after stopping and before the officer approaches; get documents only when asked.

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