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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
brain
left turns
when it expires
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

2. Blindspots are
pedestrian cross walk
test brakes
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
3 to 4

3. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
100
fog lights
1 week
6 months suspension

4. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
white - red
25 ft
10 - 200
involved in a lawsuit

5. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
4
6 months suspension
get in the right lane
75

6. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
.015
slow down
be ready to stop
rear

7. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
otherwise instructed
slow down gradually
10 years
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

8. Arm is ______ for a right turn
bent up
25 times
Yellow - diamond
blue or green

9. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
75
4

10. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.
Single solid - greater the hazard
beer
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
steering

11. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
70
facing
Railroad Crossing
9 and 3

12. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
braking distance
three point - Y
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

13. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
at least two seconds
Single solid - greater the hazard
during the 1st few minutes of rain
blind spots

14. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
Graduated Driver License
student and licensed driver
1 year
stop behind line for traffic sign

15. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
right
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
stop behind line for traffic sign

16. How close may you park to a stop sign
50
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
18
3 to 4

17. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
double solid yellow lines
3
right
the skid - brake

18. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
80
left turn
3 to 4
25

19. 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
innattentiveness
farm use only
only when parking
2 second rule

20. The best way to take a turn is to
stop
slow down before entering turn
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
US passport of birth certificate

21. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
calmly avoid them
facing
2 points
don't drink and drive

22. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
take some time to cool off before driving
left turns
2 weeks
12

23. 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 _______________.
12
2 - turn your head
four way stop
10 - 200

24. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
500
15
no passing
blind spots

25. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
left turns
5
white - red
4

26. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
privilege
to protect you and other drivers
60 days
moving violations

27. What do you do if your brakes fail
3 to 4
white - red
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

28. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
slow down and stop before entering if possible
look ahead 12 seconds
towards
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

29. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
25 times
12 points
slow down gradually
test brakes

30. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
slow down before entering turn
nov 15 to april 1
4
6 inches

31. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
right
horn and lights
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
2 second rule

32. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
60 days
2 weeks
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
lend - alter

33. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
transparent
time of day
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
yield to oncoming traffic

34. If your car vibrates it may be
one car length for every 10 mph
check ahead for signals
steering
suspension of license - fines

35. Information signs are in color;
moving violations
blue or green
25 times
5

36. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
2 weeks
taking a short nap at a rest stop
10 mph
crime

37. What is a good practice when driving in the city
Two way left turn
check ahead for signals
at least two seconds
to protect you and other drivers

38. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
20
extra lane at entrance of expressway
coming out of a dark alley
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

39. Hand signals
50
2 points
$100
same for all states

40. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
stay with your car
involved in a lawsuit
blind spots
suspension of license - fines

41. What is a habitual offender
yield
within the distance you can see ahead
100
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

42. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
stay with your car
10 - 200
10 mph

43. What king of yellow lines are used to mark the center of a roadway with four or more lanes of traffic? (You may not cross these lines to pass - but may cross them to make a turn)
extra lane at entrance of expressway
left turns
double solid yellow lines
2 weeks

44. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
pull over to the right
never back up go to next exit
when it expires
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

45. When may you pass on the right
nov 15 to april 1
test brakes
double solid yellow lines
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

46. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
pushing the brake too hard
6 months suspension
2 points
100 fine

47. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
time of day
blind spot
fixed object on the side of road
facing

48. When should you dim your headlights
60 days
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
Do not...
100

49. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
25 mph
18
12
calmly avoid them

50. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
50
1 year
15
look ahead