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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
General Speed
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
100
slow down before entering turn

2. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
Do not...
5
96%
double solid yellow lines

3. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
100
Yellow - diamond
slow down and stop before entering if possible

4. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
within the distance you can see ahead

5. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
Do not...
farm use only
towards

6. What papers must you have when operating a car
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
license registration insurance
30
nov 15 to april 1

7. A provisional license is good for
25
9 and 3
1 yr
brain

8. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
stop - proceed with caution
25
4

9. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
one car length for every 10 mph
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
17
bent down

10. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
toward
take some time to cool off before driving
your vision might be obstructed.
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

11. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
Single solid - greater the hazard
following distance
10
Single dashed

12. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
25%
96%
500
25

13. The standard accident prevention formula is
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
4
bent up
blind spot

14. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
Single dashed
transparent
blind spot

15. Implied consent law means
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
100 fine
35 - 55
towards

16. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
stop behind line for traffic sign
privilege
slow down and stop before entering if possible
angle

17. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
when it expires
toward
25 mph
Two way left turn

18. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
2 second rule
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
stop - proceed with caution
9 and 3

19. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
25
17
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
privilege

20. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
slow your car to speed limit
the left
Single solid - greater the hazard
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

21. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
straight
within the distance you can see ahead
toward
30

22. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
blind spot
25
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
$4 -500

23. Penalty of not having your insurance card
6 inches
100 fine
must not be entered
500

24. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
60 days
at least 14 days
500
2 second rule

25. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
Crosswalk
stay with your car
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
vehicle of 18000 or more

26. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
toward curb
100

27. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
30
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
waived
on 2way road

28. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
3
be ready to stop
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
windshield wipers

29. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
no passing
$100
report accident to your insurance company
slow down and prepare to stop

30. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
blind spot
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
left must yield to the right driver
at least 14 days

31. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
True
Graduated Driver License
10 years
100

32. What do you do if your brakes fail
look ahead 12 seconds
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
70
Railroad Crossing

33. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
25
10 mph
16 and 24
take some time to cool off before driving

34. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
pull over to the right
$100
toward
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

35. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
30
headphones
wear on the center of the tire

36. Yellow center lines are usually found where
80
4
on 2way road
US passport of birth certificate

37. What is the purpose of traffic laws
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
farm use only
to protect you and other drivers

38. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
test brakes
blind spot
Railroad Crossing
privilege

39. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
General Speed
take your foot off the gas
proceed in a safe manner
70

40. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
slow down and stop before entering if possible
straight
coming out of a dark alley

41. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
10 years
Railroad Crossing
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
never back up go to next exit

42. When should headlights be used
1 yr
True
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

43. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
windshield wipers
Yellow center
right
6 inches

44. If there are no curbs on a hill - turns your wheels (toward - away from) the edge of the road - whether it be up or downhill.
slow your car to speed limit
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
50
toward

45. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
500
blind spots
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

46. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
2 - 6 or 8
report accident to your insurance company
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
25

47. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
15

48. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
student and licensed driver
75
the truck driver can't see you

49. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
25
4
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
only when parking

50. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
student and licensed driver
4
50 mph
10 years