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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
3
slow down and stop before entering if possible
the left
slow down and prepare to stop

2. Penalties for driving without insurance
moving violations
suspension of license - fines
50 mph
20

3. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
General Speed
13'6
20

4. What does tailgating mean
80
50
driving too close to vehicle in front
9 and 3

5. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
extra lane at entrance of expressway
75
left
toward

6. A check point for parallel parking is
otherwise instructed
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
70

7. What is the purpose of traffic laws
to protect you and other drivers
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
18
16 and 24

8. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
blind spot
three point - Y
30
4-5

9. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
following distance
fixed object on the side of road
weight - unit
blind spot

10. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
50
10 - 200
blind spots
calmly avoid them

11. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
35 - 55
right
25
in the direction the back of your car

12. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
$4 -500
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
student and licensed driver
blind spot

13. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
yield
Single dashed
blind spot
check ahead for signals

14. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
following distance
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
Double solid

15. What should you do if you have a blowout?
toward
2 weeks
3
slow down gradually

16. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
proceed in a safe manner
17
stop
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

17. Speed limit on a highway
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
50 mph
DMV
blind spots

18. What is an acceleration lane
.015
8
extra lane at entrance of expressway
4

19. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
4
5
extra lane at entrance of expressway
slow down and stop before entering if possible

20. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
brain
Two way left turn
pushing the brake too hard
15

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

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22. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
25
White
suspension of license - fines
10 years

23. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
30
following distance
17
DMV

24. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
braking distance
student and licensed driver
30
facing

25. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
pull over to the right
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
brain
6 inches

26. What indicates under-inflated tires
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
braking distance
towards

27. It is important to slow down when
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
use hand signals
coming out of a dark alley
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

28. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
right turn
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
straight
tires

29. When should headlights be used
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
8
True
lend - alter

30. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
2 - 6 or 8
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
Orange
17

31. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
Single broken yellow line
80
test brakes
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

32. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
2 - turn your head
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
10
otherwise instructed

33. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
100 fine
to protect you and other drivers
17

34. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
100
student and licensed driver
slow down before entering turn
open country driving

35. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
at least two seconds
toward
straight
license registration insurance

36. Windsheild needs to be ______________
80
get in the right lane
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
transparent

37. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
70
beer
US passport of birth certificate
35 - 55

38. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
straight
60 days
100
the skid - brake

39. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
25 mph
privilege
take your foot off the gas
3 to 4

40. An articulated license allows you to operate what
vehicle of 18000 or more
driving too close to vehicle in front
1 yr
during the 1st few minutes of rain

41. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
away from...
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
yield
use hand signals

42. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
blue or green
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
Single dashed
8

43. Driver's left hand straight out
Yellow - diamond
the skid - brake
Do not...
left turn

44. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
60 days
crime
General Speed
toward

45. A provisional license is good for
1 yr
right
waived
following distance

46. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
pushing the brake too hard
blind spots
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
blue or green

47. Speed limit in business area
toward
never back up go to next exit
25 mph
4

48. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
straight
emergency break
left turn
slow down and stop before entering if possible

49. What papers must you have when operating a car
2 points
10 years
license registration insurance
left

50. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
vehicle of 18000 or more
2 weeks
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
25 mph