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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. In city driving -a good habit is to






2. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle






3. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.






4. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)






5. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is






6. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.






7. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____






8. What does hydroplaning mean






9. Best defense against drunk driving






10. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must






11. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.






12. A provisional license is good for






13. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated






14. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation






15. What is good practice when nearing an intersection






16. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense






17. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.






18. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are






19. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck






20. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing






21. What is a good practice while driving






22. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if






23. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is






24. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;






25. What should you do to go into a skid






26. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's






27. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance






28. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.






29. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.






30. What is the purpose of traffic laws






31. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle






32. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins






33. 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.)






34. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;






35. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.






36. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice






37. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.






38. What does a red and white triangular sign mean






39. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by






40. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.






41. What is an acceleration lane






42. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)






43. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.






44. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog






45. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean






46. Hand is upward






47. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to






48. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes






49. Speed limit in school zone






50. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________