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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Hand is upward
right turn
slow down and prepare to stop
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
Two way left turn

2. Is driving a right or a privilege?
farm use only
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
10
privilege

3. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
slow down and stop before entering if possible
right
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
involved in a lawsuit

4. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
right
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
warning
10

5. What is the purpose of traffic laws
25 mph
proceed in a safe manner
6 inches
to protect you and other drivers

6. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
fixed object on the side of road
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
farm use only
Yellow - diamond

7. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
stop
one car length for every 10 mph
100
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

8. When should you use your parking lights
slow down before entering turn
60 days
4-5
only when parking

9. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
5
in the direction the back of your car
same for all states
at least two seconds

10. An articulated license allows you to operate what
50
warning
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
vehicle of 18000 or more

11. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
Double solid
extra lane at entrance of expressway
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

12. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
take some time to cool off before driving
crime
Graduated Driver License
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

13. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
4
5
right
four way stop

14. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
White
Yellow - diamond
during the 1st few minutes of rain
brain

15. Driver's left hand straight out
pedestrian cross walk
100
left turn
2 weeks

16. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
your vision might be obstructed.
US passport of birth certificate
must not be entered
bent down

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

18. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street - or within _____ ft of the station on the opposite side of the street.
20 - 75
braking distance
pedestrian cross walk
2 weeks

19. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
stay with your car
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
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
try to pull off the road safely

20. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
crime
privilege
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
35 - 55

21. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
20
General Speed
100

22. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
right turn
50
double solid yellow lines
must not be entered

23. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
stay with your car
turn your head and look back
Graduated Driver License

24. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
windshield wipers
blind spot
100
headphones

25. What does GDL stand for
test brakes
Graduated Driver License
slow your car to speed limit
4

26. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
get in the right lane
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
Double solid
20 - 75

27. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
blind spot
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
White
headphones

28. What is a good practice when driving in the city
waived
check ahead for signals
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
Single broken yellow line

29. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
lend - alter
4
never back up go to next exit
$4 -500

30. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
4-5
2 second rule
fog lights
3 to 4

31. When should you use your horn
12
2 weeks
coming out of a dark alley
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

32. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
yield to oncoming traffic
25 mph
4-5
on 2way road

33. Hand signals
Orange
slow down and stop before entering if possible
lend - alter
same for all states

34. 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
extra lane at entrance of expressway
taking a short nap at a rest stop
500
2 second rule

35. Speed limit in business area
double solid yellow lines
rear
17
25 mph

36. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
2 - 6 or 8
facing
steering
time

37. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
.015
50 mph
one car length for every 10 mph
100

38. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
pushing the brake too hard
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
2 points
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

39. Since most people have trouble measuring distances - the _________________ rule makes it easy. (Pick an object on the side of the road - and when the car in front of you passes it - count. If it takes shorter than that set amount of time - you are fo
2 second rule
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
12 points
25

40. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
beer
6 inches
transparent
three point - Y

41. What does hydroplaning mean
nov 15 to april 1
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
Railroad Crossing

42. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
yield
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
involved in a lawsuit
be ready to stop

43. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
17
blind spots
2 - 6 or 8

44. What do you do if your turn signal fails
slow your car to speed limit
5
use hand signals
when it expires

45. _________________ 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.
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
time
Two way left turn
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

46. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
Yellow center
25%
17

47. Penalties for driving without insurance
brain
suspension of license - fines
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
stop - proceed with caution

48. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.
directed of told so by a police officer
windshield wipers
must not be entered
slow down gradually

49. Nj issues a year basic license
four way stop
4
straight
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

50. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
35 - 55
straight
take some time to cool off before driving
look ahead 12 seconds