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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
2 weeks
Two way left turn
transparent
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

2. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
facing
25 mph
3 moths
25 ft

3. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
25 mph
bent down
25 times
4

4. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
2 - 6 or 8
yield to oncoming traffic
toward curb
2 weeks

5. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
waived
Single broken yellow line
stop
in the direction the back of your car

6. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
$100
only when parking
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

7. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
16 and 24
look ahead
steering away from objects that do not give way

8. A car seat should be placed in the
12
the left
rear
stop - proceed with caution

9. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
never back up go to next exit
give you time to react
Single dashed
Two way left turn

10. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
2 - 6 or 8
2 points
4-5
70

11. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
warning
at least two seconds
use hand signals
directed of told so by a police officer

12. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
test brakes
16 and 24
17
100 fine

13. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
96%
coming out of a dark alley
at least two seconds

14. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
three point - Y
fog lights
25
10 - 200

15. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
weight - unit
toward
blind spots

16. A check point for parallel parking is
100
tires
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

17. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
25%
blind spots
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
25

18. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
Yellow - diamond
2 weeks
35 - 55
500

19. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
15
25%
100
2 second rule

20. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
steering
weight - unit
facing
pull over to the right

21. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
one car length for every 10 mph
look ahead
$100
four way stop

22. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
blind spots
try to pull off the road safely
pushing the brake too hard
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

23. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
25 mph
243
20
take some time to cool off before driving

24. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
Railroad Crossing
$100
White
25%

25. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
horn and lights
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
4
8

26. What is an acceleration lane
extra lane at entrance of expressway
turn your head and look back
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
fixed object on the side of road

27. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
50 mph
10
17

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

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29. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
25
warning
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
when it expires

30. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
10 mph
15
blue or green
on 2way road

31. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
9 and 3
involved in a lawsuit
at least two seconds
Crosswalk

32. Arm is ______ for a right turn
bent up
rear
calmly avoid them
12

33. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
time
straight
50
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

34. Most fatal accidents are due to
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
innattentiveness
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

35. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
70
crime
6 months suspension
6 inches

36. You get alcohol out of your blood by
stop
time
involved in a lawsuit
distance judgment

37. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
Single broken yellow line
slow down and stop before entering if possible
8
no traffic signals for signs

38. How to fight fatigue: (5)
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
6 months suspension
20 - 75
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

39. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
straight
6 inches
time

40. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
wear a seat belt
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

41. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
4
100
double solid yellow lines
Do not...

42. What is a good practice when driving in the city
slow down and prepare to stop
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
50
check ahead for signals

43. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
weight - unit
the truck driver can't see you
calmly avoid them
slow down and prepare to stop

44. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
slow down
the skid - brake
give you time to react
tires

45. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
75
25%
three point - Y
70

46. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
left must yield to the right driver
report accident to your insurance company
following distance
2 - turn your head

47. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
time
70
left turns
10 mph

48. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
bent up
2 weeks
nov 15 to april 1
right

49. When may you pass on the right
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
time
to protect you and other drivers

50. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
Yellow - diamond
innattentiveness
17
taking a short nap at a rest stop