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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
headphones
at least two seconds
blind spots
towards

2. Arm is ______ for a right turn
slow your car to speed limit
turn your head and look back
bent up
at least 14 days

3. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
same for all states
10 - 200
3
24 months

4. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
four way stop
1 year
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
30

5. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
otherwise instructed
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
four way stop

6. What does a flashing red light mean
6 inches
away from...
stop - proceed with caution
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

7. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
yield to oncoming traffic
time of day
warning
25 ft

8. Nj issues a year basic license
4
facing
white - red
Single solid - greater the hazard

9. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
8
blind spots
US passport of birth certificate
emergency break

10. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
yield to oncoming traffic
slow down
Crosswalk
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

11. A check point for parallel parking is
yield to oncoming traffic
emergency break
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
double solid yellow lines

12. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
stop behind line for traffic sign
left must yield to the right driver
only when parking
right

13. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
braking distance
yield
17
privilege

14. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
check ahead for signals
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
6 inches
5

15. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
toward
slow down gradually
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
Single dashed

16. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
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
yield to oncoming traffic
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
turn your head and look back

17. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
1 yr
13'6
windshield wipers
open country driving

18. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
20
time
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
pushing the brake too hard

19. Always yield to;
try to pull off the road safely
75
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

20. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
slow down and stop before entering if possible
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
the left

21. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
Yellow - diamond
during the 1st few minutes of rain
30
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

22. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.
crime
toward curb
must not be entered
bent up

23. When may you pass on the right
4-5
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
17
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

24. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
pedestrian cross walk
calmly avoid them
don't drink and drive
must not be entered

25. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
2 second rule
directed of told so by a police officer
the truck driver can't see you
Graduated Driver License

26. In LA - headlights must be on between ____________ and ___________. It is required to use your low beams when approaching within ____ ft of another car - or ____ feet behind another car.
involved in a lawsuit
Double solid
left must yield to the right driver
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

27. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
bent up
headphones
beer
50 mph

28. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
take some time to cool off before driving
try to pull off the road safely
give you time to react
20

29. If your car vibrates it may be
12
steering
transparent
don't drink and drive

30. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
15
when it expires
10 mph
bent down

31. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
Orange
don't drink and drive
3 moths
243

32. It is important to slow down when
Railroad Crossing
10 years
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
turn your head and look back

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

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34. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
2 points
True
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

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

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36. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
no traffic signals for signs
yield
10
steering away from objects that do not give way

37. 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.)
moving violations
Single broken yellow line
right
calmly avoid them

38. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
left turns
same for all states
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
4-5

39. What should you do if you have a blowout?
towards
slow down gradually
left must yield to the right driver
student and licensed driver

40. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
slow down and prepare to stop
right
2 - 6 or 8
turn your head and look back

41. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
4
warning
20
right

42. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
horn and lights
5
stop - proceed with caution
500

43. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
yield to oncoming traffic
pushing the brake too hard
75
warning

44. Speed limit on a highway
don't drink and drive
16 and 24
50 mph
wear on the center of the tire

45. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
100
25 times
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
otherwise instructed

46. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
blind spot
one car length for every 10 mph
report accident to your insurance company
your vision might be obstructed.

47. Is driving a right or a privilege?
proceed in a safe manner
privilege
turn your head and look back
double solid yellow lines

48. How to fight fatigue: (5)
vehicle of 18000 or more
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
tires
25 mph

49. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
25%
2 weeks
Do not...
$100

50. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
Yellow center
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
take some time to cool off before driving
500