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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
never back up go to next exit
9 and 3
proceed in a safe manner
your vision might be obstructed.

2. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
20
80
3 moths

3. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
privilege
directed of told so by a police officer
white - red
when it expires

4. Most fatal accidents are due to
.015
innattentiveness
take some time to cool off before driving
75

5. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
3

6. Implied consent law means
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
distance judgment
on 2way road
steering

7. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
12
100
following distance
16 and 24

8. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
2 - turn your head
10 years
pull over to the right

9. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
stop behind line for traffic sign
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
waived
look ahead

10. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
open country driving
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
4
coming out of a dark alley

11. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
Yellow - diamond
8
100
Crosswalk

12. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
500
35 - 55
15
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

13. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
Crosswalk
weight - unit
left turns
slow down before entering turn

14. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
$4 -500
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
brain
yield to oncoming traffic

15. What should you do if you have a blowout?
taking a short nap at a rest stop
Yellow - diamond
slow down gradually
right

16. Is driving a right or a privilege?
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
privilege
US passport of birth certificate
slow down before entering turn

17. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
extra lane at entrance of expressway
time of day
no traffic signals for signs
5

18. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
True
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

19. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
75
straight
100
Double solid

20. What papers must you have when operating a car
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
give you time to react
license registration insurance
facing

21. If your car vibrates it may be
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
steering
16 and 24
toward

22. Arm is ______ for a right turn
243
slow down gradually
bent up
following distance

23. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
pushing the brake too hard
slow down and stop before entering if possible
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
slow down and prepare to stop

24. Information signs are in color;
blue or green
35 - 55
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
steering

25. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
innattentiveness
$4 -500
brain

26. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
True
the skid - brake
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

27. In city driving -a good habit is to
wear a seat belt
turn your head and look back
look ahead 12 seconds
tires

28. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
16 and 24
wear on the center of the tire
taking a short nap at a rest stop
lend - alter

29. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
turn your head and look back
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
Single broken yellow line
calmly avoid them

30. Nj issues a year basic license
on 2way road
during the 1st few minutes of rain
time
4

31. To avoid highway hypnosis
slow down
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
driving too close to vehicle in front
10 mph

32. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
extra lane at entrance of expressway
three point - Y
right turn
243

33. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
slow down and prepare to stop
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
yield

34. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
the truck driver can't see you
2 - turn your head
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
100 fine

35. Penalties for driving without insurance
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
suspension of license - fines
75
windshield wipers

36. If you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror - ______________________________

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37. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
angle
fog lights
toward curb
Yellow center

38. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
waived
never back up go to next exit
1 year
calmly avoid them

39. Which way should you turn if you are going
Two way left turn
in the direction the back of your car
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

40. You get alcohol out of your blood by
time
75
DMV
3 to 4

41. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
25 ft
toward
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

42. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
waived
4-5
calmly avoid them
four way stop

43. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
time of day
privilege
3 to 4
4-5

44. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
at least 14 days
open country driving
braking distance
General Speed

45. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
9 and 3
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
blind spots
left must yield to the right driver

46. 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
70
fixed object on the side of road
500
at least two seconds

47. Best defense against drunk driving
25
6 inches
waived
wear a seat belt

48. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
DMV
2 weeks
50
steering

49. How to fight fatigue: (5)
calmly avoid them
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
coming out of a dark alley
60 days

50. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
weight - unit
2 - 6 or 8
4