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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is the purpose of traffic laws
report accident to your insurance company
slow down and stop before entering if possible
to protect you and other drivers
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

2. What papers must you have when operating a car
pedestrian cross walk
5
DMV
license registration insurance

3. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
35 - 55
directed of told so by a police officer
pull over to the right
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

4. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
1 week
headphones
open country driving

5. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
blind spot
use hand signals
10 mph
away from...

6. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
slow down and stop before entering if possible
be ready to stop
wear on the center of the tire
rear

7. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
left turns
brain
pushing the brake too hard
calmly avoid them

8. Hand signals
during the 1st few minutes of rain
towards
same for all states
25 ft

9. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
8
stop behind line for traffic sign
beer
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

10. Best defense against drunk driving
5
10 years
wear a seat belt
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

11. The standard accident prevention formula is
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
12
suspension of license - fines

12. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
weight - unit
General Speed
2 weeks
brain

13. What does a flashing red light mean
60 days
5
stop - proceed with caution
25 mph

14. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
16 and 24
toward
crime
50

15. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
look ahead 12 seconds
100
time

16. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
test brakes
give you time to react
blind spot
3 moths

17. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
look ahead
within the distance you can see ahead
100 fine
calmly avoid them

18. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
give you time to react
3
9 and 3
25%

19. Best way to reduce having an alcohol related accident is

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20. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
check ahead for signals
right
student and licensed driver
never back up go to next exit

21. Driver's left hand straight out
three point - Y
left turn
Do not...
open country driving

22. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
try to pull off the road safely
pedestrian cross walk
towards
blind spots

23. What should you do to go into a skid
take your foot off the gas
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
fixed object on the side of road
get in the right lane

24. Implied consent law means
distance judgment
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
2 points

25. A check point for parallel parking is
take some time to cool off before driving
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
double solid yellow lines
20

26. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
9 and 3
$100
$4 -500
Crosswalk

27. _________________ channelization markings are a combination of solid yellow and dahsed yellow lines in the center of the roadway. This area is used for vehicles traveling in either direction to make LEFT TURNS ONLY. It may NOT be used for passing.
2 weeks
75
Two way left turn
100

28. Penalties for driving without insurance
slow your car to speed limit
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
suspension of license - fines
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

29. An articulated license allows you to operate what
2 - 6 or 8
vehicle of 18000 or more
100
student and licensed driver

30. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
Double solid
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
yield to oncoming traffic

31. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
at least two seconds
100
white - red
double solid yellow lines

32. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
1 yr
weight - unit
three point - Y
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

33. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
100
25 mph
60 days
emergency break

34. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
look ahead 12 seconds
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
blind spot

35. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
20
time
4

36. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
lend - alter
slow down and stop before entering if possible
Keep you from being thrown from the car - keep you from being knocked unconsious - keep you in a position to control the car - prevent you being thrown around the inside of the car - protect you from drunk drivers
slow down before entering turn

37. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
beer
windshield wipers
steering
warning

38. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
try to pull off the road safely
10 mph
time
at least 14 days

39. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
one car length for every 10 mph
check ahead for signals
Graduated Driver License
1 year

40. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
bent down
Yellow center
within the distance you can see ahead
use hand signals

41. What is an uncontrolled intersection
bent down
no traffic signals for signs
try to pull off the road safely
white - red

42. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
extra lane at entrance of expressway
braking distance
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

43. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
60 days
4
4

44. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
slow down
facing
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
right turn

45. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
blind spot
bent down
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
4-5

46. Dates for studded tires
nov 15 to april 1
four way stop
take your foot off the gas
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

47. Safest way to exit an expressway
look ahead
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
slow your car to speed limit
same for all states

48. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
slow down
test brakes
at least 14 days
12

49. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
toward
4
vehicle of 18000 or more
test brakes

50. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
the left
70
in the direction the back of your car
12