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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
moving violations
involved in a lawsuit
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

2. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
steering away from objects that do not give way
take some time to cool off before driving
2 - 6 or 8
student and licensed driver

3. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
96%
wear a seat belt
test brakes
straight

4. With a chauffer's license - the max measurements height of the vehicle is ________

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5. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
3 moths
Two way left turn
the left
open country driving

6. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
white - red
open country driving
18
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

7. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
100
25%
left
$4 -500

8. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
100 fine
blind spot
steering away from objects that do not give way
12 points

9. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
blind spot
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
left must yield to the right driver
the left

10. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
blind spots
tires
.015
beer

11. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
blind spot
only when parking
weight - unit
US passport of birth certificate

12. What is a good practice while driving
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
horn and lights
on 2way road

13. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
driving too close to vehicle in front
student and licensed driver
3 moths
following distance

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

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15. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
Crosswalk
70
1 week
horn and lights

16. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
license registration insurance
100
toward curb
Railroad Crossing

17. ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs.
Railroad Crossing
stop behind line for traffic sign
Two way left turn
yield

18. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
4-5
toward
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
right

19. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
beer
student and licensed driver
Two way left turn
blind spots

20. When may you pass on the right
no traffic signals for signs
within the distance you can see ahead
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
pedestrian cross walk

21. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
three point - Y
right turn
time of day

22. Yellow center lines are usually found where
30
on 2way road
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
slow down gradually

23. When is the road most slippery
20
three point - Y
30
during the 1st few minutes of rain

24. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
35 - 55
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
license registration insurance
toward curb

25. Penalty for refusing the breath test
look ahead 12 seconds
6 months suspension
at least two seconds
same for all states

26. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
time
18
right
don't drink and drive

27. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
10
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
to protect you and other drivers
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

28. What does hydroplaning mean
extra lane at entrance of expressway
243
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
30

29. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
3 moths
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
waived
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

30. When should you dim your headlights
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
10 years
straight
three point - Y

31. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
no passing
within the distance you can see ahead
extra lane at entrance of expressway
left turns

32. What does a flashing red light mean
stop - proceed with caution
blind spot
1 yr
bent up

33. 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.
toward
10
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
1 yr

34. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
beer
True
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
one car length for every 10 mph

35. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
18
Yellow - diamond
rear
2 - 6 or 8

36. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
Single broken yellow line
10 mph
directed of told so by a police officer
on 2way road

37. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
50 mph
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
20

38. It is important to slow down when
17
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
5

39. Always yield to;
no traffic signals for signs
facing
12
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

40. What do you do if your turn signal fails
3
12
use hand signals
Single broken yellow line

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

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42. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
243
5
$100
50

43. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
100
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
12 points
left

44. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
nov 15 to april 1
involved in a lawsuit
horn and lights
20 - 75

45. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
involved in a lawsuit
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
24 months
2 second rule

46. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
distance judgment
10 years
calmly avoid them
four way stop

47. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
your vision might be obstructed.
steering
give you time to react
otherwise instructed

48. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
license registration insurance
test brakes
open country driving

49. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
toward curb
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
steering away from objects that do not give way

50. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
9 and 3
100 fine
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right