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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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1. If your car vibrates it may be
vehicle of 18000 or more
pushing the brake too hard
10 mph
steering

2. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
at least two seconds
same for all states
lend - alter
farm use only

3. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
straight
three point - Y
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
100

4. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
20 - 75
one car length for every 10 mph
3
to protect you and other drivers

5. Is driving a right or a privilege?
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
privilege
stop - proceed with caution
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

6. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
24 months
right
White
3

7. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
25 mph
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
your vision might be obstructed.
Railroad Crossing

8. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
25
General Speed
Yellow - diamond
5

9. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
70
100 fine
student and licensed driver
Single dashed

10. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
stop
stay with your car
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
1 year

11. Arm is ______ for a right turn
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
bent up
50
stop - proceed with caution

12. When should you use your horn
taking a short nap at a rest stop
vehicle of 18000 or more
coming out of a dark alley
243

13. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
100 fine
pedestrian cross walk
80
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

14. What is a good practice while driving
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
turn your head and look back
blind spots

15. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
pushing the brake too hard
left
Single broken yellow line

16. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
50 mph
during the 1st few minutes of rain
lend - alter
Double solid

17. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
slow down and prepare to stop
no traffic signals for signs
Orange

18. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
don't drink and drive
slow down and prepare to stop
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
windshield wipers

19. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
Do not...
driving too close to vehicle in front
8
Crosswalk

20. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
4
30
16 and 24
10 years

21. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
at least 14 days
4
calmly avoid them
don't drink and drive

22. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
12 points
8
1 yr
braking distance

23. What is a good practice when driving in the city
check ahead for signals
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
yield to oncoming traffic

24. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
privilege
9 and 3
Crosswalk
white - red

25. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
6 months suspension
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
brain
Single dashed

26. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
blue or green
12
1 yr
60 days

27. 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.)
coming out of a dark alley
slow down
Single broken yellow line
Railroad Crossing

28. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
toward curb
steering
Yellow center

29. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
16 and 24
farm use only
taking a short nap at a rest stop
straight

30. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
17
25 times
White
yield

31. When should you use your high beams
12
open country driving
left
directed of told so by a police officer

32. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
25 times
15
12
4-5

33. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
5
70
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
9 and 3

34. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
White
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
blind spots
take some time to cool off before driving

35. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
wear on the center of the tire
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
your vision might be obstructed.
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

36. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
the left
75
9 and 3
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

37. To make a right turn you should
get in the right lane
tires
18
don't drink and drive

38. What papers must you have when operating a car
license registration insurance
4
look ahead
25

39. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
60 days
100
no passing
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

40. Most fatal accidents are due to
4
slow down and stop before entering if possible
innattentiveness
the truck driver can't see you

41. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
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
warning
farm use only

42. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
8
one car length for every 10 mph
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
nov 15 to april 1

43. Safest way to exit an expressway
20 - 75
slow your car to speed limit
2 points
toward

44. Penalty of not having your insurance card
100 fine
coming out of a dark alley
Single dashed
horn and lights

45. 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)
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
double solid yellow lines
innattentiveness
4-5

46. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
time
Yellow - diamond
80
only when parking

47. How to fight fatigue: (5)
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
DMV
left turns
turn your head and look back

48. Points are only issued for
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
moving violations
25 mph
15

49. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
$4 -500
must not be entered
at least 14 days
within the distance you can see ahead

50. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
transparent
100
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
$4 -500