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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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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. What is a good practice when driving in the city






2. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)






3. When should you use your parking lights






4. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.






5. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________






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






7. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck






8. When driving - you have ______ blind spots located to the left and right back sides of your car. They only way to see cars in these spots is to _______________.






9. What does tailgating mean






10. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as






11. 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.






12. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the






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






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






15. Always yield to;






16. What does GDL stand for






17. 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.)






18. What should you do when a traffic light is not working






19. A car seat should be placed in the






20. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license






21. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA






22. Arm is _______ for a left turn.






23. 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






24. What is a habitual offender






25. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing






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






27. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm






28. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM






29. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?






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






31. Speed limit in school zone






32. What does hydroplaning mean






33. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights






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






35. What do you do if your brakes fail






36. The best way to take a turn is to






37. Windsheild needs to be ______________






38. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every






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






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






41. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?






42. What does a greed light mean






43. Arm is ______ for a right turn






44. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could






45. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate






46. When should you use your horn






47. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant






48. When may you pass on the right






49. Best defense against drunk driving






50. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________