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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. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
blind spot
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
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stop - proceed with caution

2. Penalties for driving without insurance
report accident to your insurance company
suspension of license - fines
never back up go to next exit
10 - 200

3. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
directed of told so by a police officer
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
100 fine
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

4. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
time
yield
be ready to stop
3

5. In city driving -a good habit is to
look ahead 12 seconds
12 points
time of day
innattentiveness

6. _________________ channelization markings are a combination of solid yellow and dahsed yellow lines in the center of the roadway. This area is used for vehicles traveling in either direction to make LEFT TURNS ONLY. It may NOT be used for passing.
Do not...
take your foot off the gas
the skid - brake
Two way left turn

7. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
headphones
your vision might be obstructed.
slow down
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

8. Dates for studded tires
1 yr
18
nov 15 to april 1
time of day

9. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
be ready to stop
slow down
extra lane at entrance of expressway
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

10. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
20
the left
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
blind spot

11. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
2 weeks
waived
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
$4 -500

12. Nj issues a year basic license
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
500
away from...
4

13. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
white - red
emergency break
blind spots
25 mph

14. 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
12
no passing
coming out of a dark alley
moving violations

15. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
beer
17
student and licensed driver
following distance

16. Hand is upward
right turn
16 and 24
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

17. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
four way stop
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
horn and lights

18. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
take your foot off the gas
2 points
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
12

19. An articulated license allows you to operate what
test brakes
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
2 - turn your head
vehicle of 18000 or more

20. Hand signals
same for all states
open country driving
on 2way road
away from...

21. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
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243
25
double solid yellow lines

22. Blindspots are
3 to 4
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
privilege
no passing

23. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
Single dashed
100
2 weeks
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

24. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
take some time to cool off before driving
try to pull off the road safely
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
weight - unit

25. Which way should you turn if you are going
privilege
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
Single solid - greater the hazard
in the direction the back of your car

26. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
involved in a lawsuit
left
2 - turn your head
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

27. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
1 week
$100
500
bent down

28. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
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Orange
.015
12

29. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
13'6
blind spots
50 mph
$100

30. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
right
waived
30
beer

31. Don't try and turn around while on a hill or in a curve where your car cannot be seen by people within ___ ft of you
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
toward
20
500

32. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
13'6
12
25%
20

33. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
blue or green
privilege
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
on 2way road

34. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
stop - proceed with caution
243
24 months
straight

35. What is a good practice when driving in the city
straight
check ahead for signals
right
18

36. To make a right turn you should
emergency break
tires
Two way left turn
get in the right lane

37. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
2 weeks
70
emergency break
12

38. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
stop behind line for traffic sign
otherwise instructed
50 mph
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

39. Depth perception means the same as
500
Railroad Crossing
8
distance judgment

40. Penalty for refusing the breath test
test brakes
2 weeks
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
6 months suspension

41. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
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6 inches
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
otherwise instructed

42. What should you do if you have a blowout?
12
slow down gradually
500
look ahead

43. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
white - red
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
2 weeks
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

44. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
involved in a lawsuit
take some time to cool off before driving
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
slow down and prepare to stop

45. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
50
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
96%
the left

46. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
DMV
2 weeks
50
angle

47. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
beer
4
10
left turns

48. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
18
Railroad Crossing
Graduated Driver License
100

49. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
17
500
look ahead
10 - 200

50. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
500
right
$100
wear a seat belt