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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is a good practice when driving in the city
check ahead for signals
emergency break
turn your head and look back
facing

2. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
angle
Yellow - diamond
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
2 second rule

3. When should you use your parking lights
70
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
in the direction the back of your car
only when parking

4. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
5
only when parking
driving too close to vehicle in front

5. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
farm use only
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
taking a short nap at a rest stop
blind spot

6. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
slow down before entering turn
directed of told so by a police officer
bent down
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

7. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
distance judgment
4-5
farm use only
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

8. When driving - you have ______ blind spots located to the left and right back sides of your car. They only way to see cars in these spots is to _______________.
35 - 55
blind spots
2 - turn your head
privilege

9. What does tailgating mean
80
4
slow down and stop before entering if possible
driving too close to vehicle in front

10. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
left turn

11. 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.
3
look ahead 12 seconds
4
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

12. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
driving too close to vehicle in front
25
left
stop behind line for traffic sign

13. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
slow down and stop before entering if possible
12
the truck driver can't see you
right

14. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
your vision might be obstructed.
three point - Y
Do not...
96%

15. Always yield to;
within the distance you can see ahead
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
the skid - brake
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

16. What does GDL stand for
24 months
fog lights
toward
Graduated Driver License

17. 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.)
warning
25 mph
Single broken yellow line
headphones

18. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
give you time to react
10 - 200
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

19. A car seat should be placed in the
following distance
rear
24 months
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

20. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
the truck driver can't see you
otherwise instructed
stop

21. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
70
extra lane at entrance of expressway
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
turn your head and look back

22. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
stay with your car
tires
straight

23. 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
slow down and stop before entering if possible
right
no passing
horn and lights

24. What is a habitual offender
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
get in the right lane
Orange

25. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
Graduated Driver License
50
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
directed of told so by a police officer

26. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
Double solid
farm use only
fog lights
blind spot

27. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
US passport of birth certificate
stay with your car
straight
transparent

28. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
12
1 yr
blue or green
17

29. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
100
12

30. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
braking distance
blind spots
at least 14 days
waived

31. Speed limit in school zone
tires
give you time to react
25 mph
17

32. What does hydroplaning mean
try to pull off the road safely
moving violations
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
General Speed

33. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
3 to 4
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

34. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
16 and 24
take some time to cool off before driving
must not be entered
12 points

35. What do you do if your brakes fail
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
100
2 - 6 or 8
turn your head and look back

36. The best way to take a turn is to
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
slow down before entering turn
away from...
Double solid

37. Windsheild needs to be ______________
6 months suspension
20
transparent
straight

38. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
13'6
steering
report accident to your insurance company
10 years

39. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
US passport of birth certificate
.015
pushing the brake too hard
slow down before entering turn

40. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
25 times
report accident to your insurance company
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
left must yield to the right driver

41. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
12
left must yield to the right driver
slow down and stop before entering if possible
100 fine

42. What does a greed light mean
straight
500
proceed in a safe manner
1 yr

43. Arm is ______ for a right turn
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
right turn
bent up
1 year

44. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
report accident to your insurance company
blind spot
proceed in a safe manner
involved in a lawsuit

45. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
rear
Do not...
look ahead
left turns

46. When should you use your horn
100
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
coming out of a dark alley
blind spot

47. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
10
waived
facing
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

48. When may you pass on the right
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
Yellow - diamond
left
rear

49. Best defense against drunk driving
20 - 75
.015
wear a seat belt
10 years

50. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
blind spots
6 months suspension
take some time to cool off before driving
Do not...