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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. Most fatal accidents are due to
privilege
innattentiveness
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
no traffic signals for signs

2. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
Do not...
use hand signals
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
wear on the center of the tire

3. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
headphones
25
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

4. How to fight fatigue: (5)
weight - unit
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
500
report accident to your insurance company

5. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
emergency break
25
the skid - brake

6. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
100
100
warning

7. What does a greed light mean
2 - 6 or 8
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
proceed in a safe manner
horn and lights

8. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
30
16 and 24
taking a short nap at a rest stop
3 to 4

9. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
angle
1 yr
wear a seat belt
steering away from objects that do not give way

10. _________________ 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.
toward curb
30
pedestrian cross walk
Two way left turn

11. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
slow down gradually
4-5
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

12. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
braking distance
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
straight
15

13. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
emergency break
5
fixed object on the side of road
25

14. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
suspension of license - fines
yield
be ready to stop
1 yr

15. 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.
at least two seconds
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
25 mph
5

16. When should you dim your headlights
emergency break
bent up
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
wear on the center of the tire

17. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
slow down and stop before entering if possible
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
white - red
take some time to cool off before driving

18. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
10 years
get in the right lane
farm use only
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

19. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
angle
16 and 24
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
be ready to stop

20. To avoid highway hypnosis
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
243
steering away from objects that do not give way

21. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
2 - 6 or 8
80
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

22. What should you do to go into a skid
rear
pull over to the right
take your foot off the gas
blind spot

23. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
pedestrian cross walk
4
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
the skid - brake

24. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
left
driving too close to vehicle in front
license registration insurance
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

25. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
to protect you and other drivers
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
calmly avoid them
Yellow - diamond

26. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
Yellow - diamond
windshield wipers
wear a seat belt
toward

27. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
1 yr
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
take your foot off the gas
straight

28. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
3
18
bent down
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

29. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
never back up go to next exit
license registration insurance
stay with your car
innattentiveness

30. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
double solid yellow lines
at least two seconds
steering away from objects that do not give way
20

31. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
slow down before entering turn
try to pull off the road safely
15

32. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
to protect you and other drivers
243
2 weeks
3 to 4

33. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
tires
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
use hand signals
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

34. What is a good practice when driving in the city
the truck driver can't see you
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
10 years
check ahead for signals

35. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
straight
rear
stop behind line for traffic sign
toward curb

36. The standard accident prevention formula is
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
within the distance you can see ahead
angle
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

37. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
white - red
100
20 - 75
blind spot

38. 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
500
the left
30
involved in a lawsuit

39. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
one car length for every 10 mph
distance judgment
10 - 200
within the distance you can see ahead

40. Information signs are in color;
blue or green
1 week
White
left turns

41. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
Railroad Crossing
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
take your foot off the gas
stay with your car

42. You get alcohol out of your blood by
directed of told so by a police officer
time
10
stop behind line for traffic sign

43. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.
must not be entered
blind spot
25%
True

44. Windsheild needs to be ______________
pedestrian cross walk
transparent
bent down
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

45. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
18
50
True
crime

46. Implied consent law means
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
bent up
calmly avoid them

47. Since most people have trouble measuring distances - the _________________ rule makes it easy. (Pick an object on the side of the road - and when the car in front of you passes it - count. If it takes shorter than that set amount of time - you are fo
2 second rule
4
student and licensed driver
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

48. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
stop
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
fog lights
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

49. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
student and licensed driver
True
500
emergency break

50. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
bent down
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
your vision might be obstructed.
24 months