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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 does a red and white triangular sign mean






2. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.






3. When is it legal to make a right turn onred






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






5. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.






6. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.






7. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.






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






9. It is important to slow down when






10. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)






11. The standard accident prevention formula is






12. Windsheild needs to be ______________






13. A check point for parallel parking is






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






15. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.






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






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






18. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______






19. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions






20. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping






21. What do you do if your brakes fail






22. What is a good practice when driving in the city






23. What should you do to go into a skid






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






25. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly






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






27. When driving at night you should be able to stop?






28. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long






29. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn






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






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






32. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection






33. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv






34. Don't try and turn around while on a hill or in a curve where your car cannot be seen by people within ___ ft of you






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






36. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should






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






38. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test






39. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on






40. When should headlights be used






41. Wearing of ____________ is illegal






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






43. When parking down hill make sure wheels are






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






45. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied






46. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean






47. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.






48. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant






49. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe






50. Which way should you turn if you are going