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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
blind spot
Railroad Crossing
lend - alter
yield to oncoming traffic

2. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
try to pull off the road safely
get in the right lane
2 weeks

3. What do you do if your brakes fail
25
time of day
3
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

4. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
100 fine
blind spots
white - red
angle

5. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
9 and 3
17

6. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
the left
to protect you and other drivers
100
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

7. Penalty for refusing the breath test
braking distance
20
General Speed
6 months suspension

8. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
three point - Y
at least 14 days
test brakes
slow down and prepare to stop

9. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
17
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
transparent
True

10. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
otherwise instructed
Graduated Driver License
beer
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

11. Hand is upward
weight - unit
blue or green
right turn
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

12. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
license registration insurance
suspension of license - fines
Graduated Driver License
243

13. What should you do to go into a skid
12
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
1 week
take your foot off the gas

14. When should you dim your headlights
35 - 55
stop
Double solid
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

15. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
right
take your foot off the gas
beer
12 points

16. 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
license registration insurance
2 points
500
following distance

17. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
35 - 55
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
3 to 4
horn and lights

18. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
the left
try to pull off the road safely
Two way left turn
12

19. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
4
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

20. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
beer
Orange
braking distance
13'6

21. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
test brakes
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
Do not...
White

22. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
innattentiveness
2 weeks
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

23. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street - or within _____ ft of the station on the opposite side of the street.
2 weeks
try to pull off the road safely
20 - 75
only when parking

24. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
vehicle of 18000 or more
General Speed
2 weeks

25. How to fight fatigue: (5)
30
involved in a lawsuit
.015
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

26. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
25
away from...
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

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

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28. What should you do if you have a blowout?
white - red
slow down before entering turn
slow down gradually
DMV

29. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
fog lights
500
3 moths
12 points

30. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
blind spot
the skid - brake
75

31. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
blue or green
crime
toward
at least 14 days

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

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33. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
2 - turn your head
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
stop - proceed with caution
blue or green

34. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
pedestrian cross walk
toward
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
look ahead

35. Which way should you turn if you are going
3 to 4
16 and 24
beer
in the direction the back of your car

36. You get alcohol out of your blood by
bent down
time
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
open country driving

37. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
100
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

38. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
straight
the truck driver can't see you
96%
30

39. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
4-5
243
straight
take some time to cool off before driving

40. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
look ahead 12 seconds
proceed in a safe manner
DMV
US passport of birth certificate

41. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
when it expires
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
stop behind line for traffic sign
privilege

42. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
blind spots
4
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
toward

43. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
time of day
Single solid - greater the hazard
toward

44. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
6 inches
slow down gradually
within the distance you can see ahead
three point - Y

45. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
pushing the brake too hard
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
get in the right lane
4

46. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
100
50
your vision might be obstructed.
blind spots

47. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
don't drink and drive
double solid yellow lines
8
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

48. Points are only issued for
moving violations
open country driving
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

49. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
Single broken yellow line
time
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

50. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
16 and 24
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
report accident to your insurance company
25 times