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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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
only when parking
2 second rule
50
500

2. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
pushing the brake too hard
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
.015
17

3. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
2 - 6 or 8
at least two seconds
50 mph
directed of told so by a police officer

4. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
2 - turn your head
100
5
right

5. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
General Speed
$4 -500
10 - 200
Single dashed

6. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
25 mph
straight
transparent
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

7. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
taking a short nap at a rest stop
.015
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

8. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
yield to oncoming traffic
directed of told so by a police officer
50
6 inches

9. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
same for all states
fog lights
turn your head and look back
extra lane at entrance of expressway

10. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
2 - 6 or 8
500
9 and 3
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

11. Hand is upward
slow down and prepare to stop
6 months suspension
right turn
wear on the center of the tire

12. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
100
slow down and prepare to stop
take some time to cool off before driving
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

13. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
emergency break
towards
25
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

14. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
75
nov 15 to april 1
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
Double solid

15. The best way to take a turn is to
100 fine
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
slow down before entering turn
500

16. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
4
stop behind line for traffic sign
right
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

17. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
give you time to react
innattentiveness
right
report accident to your insurance company

18. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
Crosswalk
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
coming out of a dark alley

19. Instead of looking directly in front of you - you should '____________' about 10-15 seconds. It allows you to prepare yourself for traffic conditions and keep your car on a steady path.
vehicle of 18000 or more
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
pushing the brake too hard
look ahead

20. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
3 moths
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
waived
1 year

21. When may you pass on the right
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
10 mph
Graduated Driver License
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

22. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
4
lend - alter
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
white - red

23. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
75
1 year
$100
17

24. Speed limit in school zone
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
50
3
25 mph

25. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
pushing the brake too hard
brain
10 years
5

26. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
straight
windshield wipers
privilege

27. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
10 years
beer
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

28. What do you do if your brakes fail
True
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
get in the right lane
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

29. 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 _______________.
2 - turn your head
75
moving violations
check ahead for signals

30. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
test brakes
35 - 55
when it expires

31. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
angle
4
25 ft
on 2way road

32. Driver's left hand straight out
left turn
only when parking
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
crime

33. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
2 weeks
$4 -500
12
student and licensed driver

34. When should headlights be used
4
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
otherwise instructed
rear

35. Most fatal accidents are due 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
straight
warning
innattentiveness

36. If your car vibrates it may be
24 months
bent down
20 - 75
steering

37. An articulated license allows you to operate what
25
vehicle of 18000 or more
tires
1 year

38. Windsheild needs to be ______________
look ahead 12 seconds
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
transparent
the left

39. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
must not be entered
20
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
proceed in a safe manner

40. Blindspots are
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
crime
20 - 75
fixed object on the side of road

41. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
General Speed
Railroad Crossing
80
96%

42. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
yield to oncoming traffic
stop behind line for traffic sign
turn your head and look back
following distance

43. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
yield to oncoming traffic
15
Yellow - diamond

44. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
stop
243
double solid yellow lines
3

45. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
when it expires
fixed object on the side of road
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

46. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
500
the left
Single dashed
blind spot

47. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
lend - alter
50
10 mph
12 points

48. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
take some time to cool off before driving
pull over to the right
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
243

49. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
25 times
right turn
Two way left turn
time

50. Yellow center lines are usually found where
blue or green
100
4
on 2way road