Test your basic knowledge |

Drivers Permit Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
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 adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
18
following distance
25%
Single broken yellow line

2. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
towards
directed of told so by a police officer
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
Single solid - greater the hazard

3. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
towards
stop - proceed with caution
right
proceed in a safe manner

4. Hand signals
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
same for all states
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
only when parking

5. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
4
20 - 75
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
25 times

6. It is important to slow down when
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
proceed in a safe manner
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
Two way left turn

7. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
yield
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
12
left turns

8. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
stop
tires
at least two seconds
headphones

9. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
Double solid
24 months
2 points
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

10. What does hydroplaning mean
75
be ready to stop
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
White

11. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
white - red
calmly avoid them
Single broken yellow line
Single solid - greater the hazard

12. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
at least two seconds
beer
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
during the 1st few minutes of rain

13. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
slow down and prepare to stop
100
tires
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

14. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
during the 1st few minutes of rain
braking distance
2 - 6 or 8
bent down

15. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
report accident to your insurance company
lend - alter
50
distance judgment

16. What do you do if your brakes fail
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
Yellow - diamond
100
blind spots

17. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
four way stop
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
Crosswalk
50

18. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
blind spot
waived
50
20

19. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
at least two seconds
50 mph
25%
12

20. _________________ 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.
Two way left turn
crime
right
at least two seconds

21. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
wear on the center of the tire
involved in a lawsuit
Single dashed

22. What is a good practice while driving
time
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
100

23. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
17
the left
50
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

24. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
10 years
2 weeks
17
in the direction the back of your car

25. How to fight fatigue: (5)
bent down
Single broken yellow line
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
wear a seat belt

26. What is an uncontrolled intersection
no traffic signals for signs
brain
to protect you and other drivers
time of day

27. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
yield to oncoming traffic
in the direction the back of your car
time

28. What is the purpose of traffic laws
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
to protect you and other drivers
10 years
straight

29. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
stay with your car
toward curb
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
take some time to cool off before driving

30. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
angle
right
10 mph
9 and 3

31. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
during the 1st few minutes of rain
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
5

32. Penalty for refusing the breath test
6 months suspension
rear
Railroad Crossing
left

33. The standard accident prevention formula is
10 - 200
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
toward
on 2way road

34. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
24 months
20
US passport of birth certificate
96%

35. Best way to reduce having an alcohol related accident is

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

36. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
at least two seconds
4
waived
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

37. 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.
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
20
nov 15 to april 1
driving too close to vehicle in front

38. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
emergency break
to protect you and other drivers
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

39. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
straight
$100
within the distance you can see ahead
25 ft

40. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
17
US passport of birth certificate
500
warning

41. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
four way stop
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
toward
try to pull off the road safely

42. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
80
innattentiveness
no traffic signals for signs
13'6

43. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
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
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
angle
brain

44. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
straight
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
4-5
involved in a lawsuit

45. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
slow your car to speed limit
Double solid
12
18

46. An articulated license allows you to operate what
left must yield to the right driver
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
moving violations
vehicle of 18000 or more

47. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
100
Do not...
nov 15 to april 1
toward curb

48. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
at least two seconds
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
same for all states
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

49. When may you pass on the right
2 - 6 or 8
try to pull off the road safely
coming out of a dark alley
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

50. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
20
the truck driver can't see you
stop behind line for traffic sign
nov 15 to april 1