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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What does hydroplaning mean
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
toward
Two way left turn

2. When driving - you have ______ blind spots located to the left and right back sides of your car. They only way to see cars in these spots is to _______________.
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
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
2 - turn your head
be ready to stop

3. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
straight
bent up
horn and lights
General Speed

4. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
calmly avoid them
stay with your car
60 days
pull over to the right

5. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
17
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
lend - alter
3

6. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
at least two seconds
17
left

7. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
toward
test brakes
6 months suspension
at least 14 days

8. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
in the direction the back of your car
one car length for every 10 mph
slow down gradually
angle

9. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
25
50 mph
blind spot
suspension of license - fines

10. What kind of center line is used to mark the centerline where there are only two lanes of traffic? (When it is safe - you may cross this line to turn or pass another vehicle.)
Single broken yellow line
waived
during the 1st few minutes of rain
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

11. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
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
directed of told so by a police officer
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
braking distance

12. Driver's left hand straight out
privilege
left turn
license registration insurance
White

13. Don't try and turn around while on a hill or in a curve where your car cannot be seen by people within ___ ft of you
500
25 mph
25 times
2 points

14. When should headlights be used
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
straight
headphones

15. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
left turns
rear
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
involved in a lawsuit

16. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
pushing the brake too hard
25 mph
waived
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

17. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
16 and 24
10 years
beer
10 mph

18. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
use hand signals
16 and 24
blind spots
20

19. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
weight - unit
at least 14 days
no traffic signals for signs
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

20. What is a habitual offender
18
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
emergency break
White

21. A car seat should be placed in the
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
rear
left
innattentiveness

22. Penalties for driving without insurance
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
yield
suspension of license - fines
1 year

23. What do you do if your turn signal fails
no passing
10 years
use hand signals
2 - turn your head

24. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
blind spot
2 weeks
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
10 mph

25. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
yield to oncoming traffic
the truck driver can't see you
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
60 days

26. 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.
Yellow center
report accident to your insurance company
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
toward

27. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
toward
yield
facing
wear on the center of the tire

28. Penalty of not having your insurance card
100
100 fine
calmly avoid them
slow down

29. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
straight
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
following distance
at least 14 days

30. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
Single dashed
pull over to the right
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
the left

31. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
left turns
slow down before entering turn
following distance
24 months

32. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
crime
moving violations
at least 14 days
3

33. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
the left
double solid yellow lines
3
Yellow center

34. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
stop behind line for traffic sign
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
stop
2 points

35. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
toward
otherwise instructed
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
4-5

36. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
look ahead
1 yr
stay with your car
$4 -500

37. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
bent up
give you time to react
24 months
turn your head and look back

38. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
transparent
within the distance you can see ahead
25 mph
tires

39. Nj issues a year basic license
1 week
4
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
test brakes

40. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
at least 14 days
243
extra lane at entrance of expressway
500

41. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
5
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
on 2way road
following distance

42. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
13'6
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
Railroad Crossing

43. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
straight
Railroad Crossing
White
12

44. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
25 mph
nov 15 to april 1
10 mph
18

45. If your car vibrates it may be
steering
2 points
toward
fixed object on the side of road

46. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
right
slow down gradually
4
yield to oncoming traffic

47. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
25 times
2 weeks
2 - turn your head

48. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
True
never back up go to next exit
proceed in a safe manner
100

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

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50. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
toward
turn your head and look back
otherwise instructed
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft