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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
12
10 years
stop
report accident to your insurance company

2. What is an uncontrolled intersection
crime
license registration insurance
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
no traffic signals for signs

3. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
bent down
open country driving
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
white - red

4. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
slow down before entering turn
3 to 4
stay with your car
2 weeks

5. When should you use your high beams
open country driving
25 mph
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
Yellow - diamond

6. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
Yellow center
white - red
slow down and prepare to stop
10 mph

7. 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
$100
10 - 200
500
2 - 6 or 8

8. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
20
13'6
yield
toward curb

9. In city driving -a good habit is to
3
steering
look ahead 12 seconds
student and licensed driver

10. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
White
blind spot
True
never back up go to next exit

11. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
double solid yellow lines
never back up go to next exit

12. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
the left
slow down and stop before entering if possible
17
2 - 6 or 8

13. 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.
3 to 4
toward
10
96%

14. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
at least two seconds
four way stop
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
get in the right lane

15. Nj issues a year basic license
suspension of license - fines
lend - alter
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
4

16. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
white - red
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
coming out of a dark alley
60 days

17. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

18. What indicates under-inflated tires
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
following distance
10 - 200

19. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
500
facing
windshield wipers
6 inches

20. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
20
60 days
25

21. When is the road most slippery
white - red
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
during the 1st few minutes of rain
80

22. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
10 - 200
10 mph
1 yr
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

23. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
away from...
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
your vision might be obstructed.
100

24. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
straight
blue or green
when it expires

25. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
calmly avoid them
look ahead 12 seconds
stop
time

26. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
15
right
25
away from...

27. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
80
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
wear on the center of the tire
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

28. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
White
stop
pushing the brake too hard
Crosswalk

29. What does a greed light mean
fixed object on the side of road
taking a short nap at a rest stop
Two way left turn
proceed in a safe manner

30. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
yield to oncoming traffic
blind spots
100 fine
towards

31. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
warning
windshield wipers
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

32. When should you dim your headlights
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
proceed in a safe manner
35 - 55
warning

33. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
10
70
3 to 4
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

34. What is a good practice when driving in the city
$100
check ahead for signals
horn and lights
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

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

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36. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
following distance
crime
White
slow down and stop before entering if possible

37. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
500
towards
left

38. How close may you park to a stop sign
50
3 to 4
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
wear on the center of the tire

39. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
25 times
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
10
12 points

40. Driver's left hand straight out
taking a short nap at a rest stop
report accident to your insurance company
left turn
$4 -500

41. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
2 weeks
the skid - brake
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
5

42. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
fixed object on the side of road
3
6 inches
turn your head and look back

43. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
steering
Railroad Crossing
24 months
the left

44. Yellow center lines are usually found where
on 2way road
10
12 points
Single broken yellow line

45. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
test brakes
take your foot off the gas
243
toward

46. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
3 to 4
75
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
4-5

47. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
double solid yellow lines
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
3 moths
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

48. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
crime
directed of told so by a police officer
Do not...
farm use only

49. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
license registration insurance
9 and 3
waived
the truck driver can't see you

50. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
1 year
Two way left turn
check ahead for signals
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly