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Drivers Permit Exam

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway






2. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing






3. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is






4. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful






5. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.






6. What kind of center line is used to mark the centerline where there are only two lanes of traffic? (When it is safe - you may cross this line to turn or pass another vehicle.)






7. Yellow center lines are usually found where






8. It is important to slow down when






9. When should headlights be used






10. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.






11. When should you use your parking lights






12. What do you do if your brakes fail






13. What is an uncontrolled intersection






14. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated






15. Speed limit in business area






16. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.






17. A provisional license is good for






18. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to






19. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street






20. What is a habitual offender






21. When is the road most slippery






22. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant






23. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on






24. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be






25. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol






26. What king of yellow lines are used to mark the center of a roadway with four or more lanes of traffic? (You may not cross these lines to pass - but may cross them to make a turn)






27. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection






28. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.






29. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)






30. Speed limit in school zone






31. What should you do if you have a blowout?






32. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.






33. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;






34. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.






35. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if






36. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children






37. Hand is upward






38. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised






39. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense






40. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to






41. If your car vibrates it may be






42. Points are only issued for






43. What is a good practice when driving in the city






44. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance






45. Depth perception means the same as






46. Arm is _______ for a left turn.






47. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the






48. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction






49. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing






50. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant