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






2. What should you do when a traffic light is not working






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






4. Safest way to exit an expressway






5. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)






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. Wearing of ____________ is illegal






8. When is the road most slippery






9. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should






10. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following






11. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could






12. What papers must you have when operating a car






13. 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.






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






15. Hand signals






16. It is important to slow down when






17. Arm is ______ for a right turn






18. What indicates under-inflated tires






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






20. A check point for parallel parking is






21. A __________ line is a single solid yellow line used on two lane roads to indicate zones where passing is prohibited. You may cross this line to make a turn






22. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm






23. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.






24. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?






25. Blindspots are






26. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate






27. Is driving a right or a privilege?






28. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________






29. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied






30. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.






31. 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.






32. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test






33. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour






34. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat






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

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36. Arm is _______ for a left turn.






37. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction






38. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.






39. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by






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






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






42. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.






43. If your car vibrates it may be






44. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.






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






46. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.






47. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street






48. Speed limit in business area






49. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.






50. A provisional license is good for