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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
warning
innattentiveness
slow down gradually
take some time to cool off before driving

2. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
US passport of birth certificate
70
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
.015

3. Always yield to;
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
12
must not be entered
left must yield to the right driver

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

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5. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
at least 14 days
white - red
left turns

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

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7. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
17
Yellow center
braking distance
look ahead 12 seconds

8. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
blind spots
right
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
one car length for every 10 mph

9. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
2 weeks
right turn
18
10 - 200

10. When should headlights be used
slow your car to speed limit
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
17
12 points

11. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
blind spots
tires
your vision might be obstructed.
$100

12. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
100
time of day
17
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

13. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
toward
Crosswalk
2 - 6 or 8
4

14. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
otherwise instructed
don't drink and drive
Crosswalk
Yellow - diamond

15. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
look ahead 12 seconds
check ahead for signals
2 - 6 or 8
2 weeks

16. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
17
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
try to pull off the road safely
1 yr

17. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
17
2 weeks
take your foot off the gas

18. What does hydroplaning mean
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
tires
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
brain

19. A check point for parallel parking is
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
General Speed
steering
2 - 6 or 8

20. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
otherwise instructed
tires
4-5
steering away from objects that do not give way

21. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
5
test brakes
slow down and stop before entering if possible
20

22. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
the left
your vision might be obstructed.
yield
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

23. Best defense against drunk driving
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
wear a seat belt
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
braking distance

24. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
toward curb
be ready to stop
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
weight - unit

25. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
50
transparent
100
never back up go to next exit

26. 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
straight
suspension of license - fines
rear

27. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
white - red
13'6
take your foot off the gas
100

28. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
left turns
2 points
braking distance
1 week

29. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
35 - 55
waived
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
report accident to your insurance company

30. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
stay with your car
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
straight
calmly avoid them

31. When should you use your high beams
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
17
open country driving
during the 1st few minutes of rain

32. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
2 second rule
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
stop behind line for traffic sign
100

33. What does a flashing red light mean
75
stop - proceed with caution
windshield wipers
wear a seat belt

34. Penalties for driving without insurance
steering away from objects that do not give way
blind spot
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
suspension of license - fines

35. 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.
calmly avoid them
toward
open country driving
blind spots

36. Depth perception means the same as
White
distance judgment
transparent
time

37. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
blind spots
60 days
12
25 times

38. The standard accident prevention formula is
transparent
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
100
True

39. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
9 and 3
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
try to pull off the road safely
towards

40. How close may you park to a stop sign
straight
Two way left turn
50
innattentiveness

41. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
3 to 4
slow down before entering turn
directed of told so by a police officer
time of day

42. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
one car length for every 10 mph
2 - 6 or 8
bent down
slow down and stop before entering if possible

43. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
driving too close to vehicle in front
24 months
fog lights
left turn

44. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
slow down before entering turn
report accident to your insurance company
20 - 75
Orange

45. The best way to take a turn is to
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
slow down before entering turn
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
25 times

46. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
wear a seat belt
warning
rear
three point - Y

47. Hand signals
same for all states
100 fine
toward curb
pull over to the right

48. Most fatal accidents are due to
tires
yield
innattentiveness
proceed in a safe manner

49. What is a good practice when driving in the city
at least two seconds
500
horn and lights
check ahead for signals

50. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
turn your head and look back
General Speed
50
only when parking