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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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
left
2 second rule
blue or green
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

2. What should you do to go into a skid
braking distance
left turn
take your foot off the gas
pull over to the right

3. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
moving violations
waived
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
fog lights

4. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
30
straight
must not be entered
blind spot

5. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
look ahead 12 seconds
DMV
braking distance
17

6. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
fog lights
25
25 times
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

7. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
give you time to react
1 yr
steering away from objects that do not give way

8. Always yield to;
the skid - brake
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
True
100

9. If you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror - ______________________________

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10. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
steering away from objects that do not give way
10 - 200
to protect you and other drivers

11. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
pushing the brake too hard
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
Orange
25 times

12. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
turn your head and look back
weight - unit
crime
following distance

13. Hand is upward
20 - 75
take your foot off the gas
2 weeks
right turn

14. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
facing
four way stop
Graduated Driver License
double solid yellow lines

15. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
straight
4
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
3 moths

16. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
when it expires
tires
DMV
100

17. What is an uncontrolled intersection
wear a seat belt
General Speed
3 to 4
no traffic signals for signs

18. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
12 points
16 and 24
35 - 55
otherwise instructed

19. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
weight - unit
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
privilege
left

20. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
weight - unit
time
Two way left turn
take some time to cool off before driving

21. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
$4 -500
slow your car to speed limit
blind spots
100

22. It is important to slow down when
DMV
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
stop - proceed with caution
6 inches

23. Which way should you turn if you are going
12 points
on 2way road
following distance
in the direction the back of your car

24. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
9 and 3
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
Orange
only when parking

25. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
white - red
tires
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
brain

26. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
18
following distance
24 months
blind spot

27. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
stop behind line for traffic sign
toward
pedestrian cross walk
30

28. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
16 and 24
wear on the center of the tire
6 inches
windshield wipers

29. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
stay with your car
beer
1 week
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

30. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
towards
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
2 weeks
100

31. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
10 mph
25 mph
500
100 fine

32. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
stop
12
look ahead
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

33. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
Crosswalk
9 and 3
taking a short nap at a rest stop

34. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
extra lane at entrance of expressway
2 points
steering away from objects that do not give way
16 and 24

35. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
right
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
10 mph
yield

36. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
243
Graduated Driver License
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
your vision might be obstructed.

37. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
yield to oncoming traffic
check ahead for signals
during the 1st few minutes of rain

38. What does GDL stand for
Graduated Driver License
straight
take your foot off the gas
look ahead

39. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
no passing
look ahead
calmly avoid them
four way stop

40. 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
no passing
.015
extra lane at entrance of expressway
fixed object on the side of road

41. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
20 - 75
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

42. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
General Speed
steering away from objects that do not give way
Single dashed
warning

43. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
one car length for every 10 mph
35 - 55
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
test brakes

44. Blindspots are
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
96%
8
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

45. A provisional license is good for
towards
get in the right lane
1 yr
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

46. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
US passport of birth certificate
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
headphones
beer

47. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
horn and lights
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
blue or green
four way stop

48. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
pull over to the right
time
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
Crosswalk

49. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
transparent
your vision might be obstructed.
100
100

50. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
3 moths
slow down and prepare to stop
10 years
Yellow - diamond