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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
the truck driver can't see you
don't drink and drive
yield to oncoming traffic
left turns

2. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
distance judgment
bent up
50

3. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
wear a seat belt
distance judgment
50
10

4. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
3 moths
2 - turn your head
fixed object on the side of road
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

5. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
otherwise instructed
$100
6 months suspension
involved in a lawsuit

6. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
braking distance
pull over to the right
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
look ahead 12 seconds

7. To avoid highway hypnosis
look ahead 12 seconds
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
beer

8. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
80
three point - Y
2 - 6 or 8
17

9. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
12
pushing the brake too hard
75
80

10. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
Do not...
100
25
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

11. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
blind spot
pedestrian cross walk
2 - turn your head
25%

12. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
100 fine
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

13. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
25 times
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
at least two seconds

14. To make a right turn you should
toward
vehicle of 18000 or more
get in the right lane
16 and 24

15. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
student and licensed driver
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
slow down and prepare to stop

16. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
10 mph
stop behind line for traffic sign
2 weeks
8

17. When should you use your high beams
directed of told so by a police officer
open country driving
3
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

18. What papers must you have when operating a car
16 and 24
license registration insurance
25
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

19. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
crime
25 ft
24 months
try to pull off the road safely

20. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
give you time to react
4
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
driving too close to vehicle in front

21. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
same for all states
Double solid
25 ft
farm use only

22. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
driving too close to vehicle in front
lend - alter
stop behind line for traffic sign

23. What is the purpose of traffic laws
time
to protect you and other drivers
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
30

24. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
100
25
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
75

25. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
no passing
coming out of a dark alley
waived
vehicle of 18000 or more

26. 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.)
student and licensed driver
angle
Single broken yellow line
Single solid - greater the hazard

27. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
braking distance
blind spots
one car length for every 10 mph

28. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
beer
give you time to react
time
test brakes

29. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
16 and 24
4-5
try to pull off the road safely
turn your head and look back

30. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
take your foot off the gas
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
blind spots
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

31. What is a good practice when driving in the city
check ahead for signals
.015
1 week
5

32. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
warning
driving too close to vehicle in front
toward
license registration insurance

33. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
3
straight
stop - proceed with caution
coming out of a dark alley

34. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
the skid - brake
warning
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

35. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
DMV
four way stop
look ahead 12 seconds
12

36. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
30
pushing the brake too hard
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

37. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
stop behind line for traffic sign
2 weeks
the left
Railroad Crossing

38. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
4
24 months
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
nov 15 to april 1

39. Is driving a right or a privilege?
privilege
straight
when it expires
your vision might be obstructed.

40. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
right
1 year
White
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

41. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
243
60 days
slow down before entering turn

42. 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.
look ahead
17
3 to 4
60 days

43. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
wear on the center of the tire
emergency break
25
pedestrian cross walk

44. Hand is upward
right turn
look ahead 12 seconds
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
blind spot

45. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
2 weeks
100
500

46. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
horn and lights
slow down
stop behind line for traffic sign

47. A car seat should be placed in the
rear
4-5
taking a short nap at a rest stop
blind spots

48. Dates for studded tires
toward
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
nov 15 to april 1
don't drink and drive

49. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
100
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
toward curb
6 inches

50. Arm is ______ for a right turn
nov 15 to april 1
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
75
bent up