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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
emergency break
when it expires
braking distance
1 week

2. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
80
4-5
70
8

3. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
otherwise instructed
3 moths
243
stop

4. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
70
facing
Two way left turn
distance judgment

5. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
75
pull over to the right
coming out of a dark alley
during the 1st few minutes of rain

6. 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
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
500
slow down before entering turn
50

7. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
50
directed of told so by a police officer
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

8. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
look ahead 12 seconds
give you time to react
Single broken yellow line
right

9. Which way should you turn if you are going
at least 14 days
Yellow center
in the direction the back of your car
1 year

10. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
toward
towards
must not be entered
6 months suspension

11. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
Graduated Driver License
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
rear

12. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
straight
25 mph
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
bent up

13. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
2 - turn your head
use hand signals
60 days
three point - Y

14. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
same for all states
Yellow center
straight
1 year

15. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
2 - 6 or 8
one car length for every 10 mph
50
500

16. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
yield
Railroad Crossing
$4 -500
16 and 24

17. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
yield
Single dashed
check ahead for signals
25 mph

18. What should you do if you have a blowout?
10
away from...
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
slow down gradually

19. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
warning
20
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
coming out of a dark alley

20. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
yield to oncoming traffic
driving too close to vehicle in front
calmly avoid them
fog lights

21. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
brain
2 - 6 or 8
12
10 years

22. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
Yellow - diamond
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
distance judgment
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

23. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
involved in a lawsuit
give you time to react
coming out of a dark alley
the skid - brake

24. Safest way to exit an expressway
slow your car to speed limit
test brakes
blind spots
100 fine

25. Instead of looking directly in front of you - you should '____________' about 10-15 seconds. It allows you to prepare yourself for traffic conditions and keep your car on a steady path.
steering
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
look ahead
only when parking

26. When is the road most slippery
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
license registration insurance
during the 1st few minutes of rain
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

27. Implied consent law means
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
17
9 and 3
suspension of license - fines

28. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
coming out of a dark alley
243
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
12

29. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
on 2way road
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
70
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

30. To make a right turn you should
60 days
get in the right lane
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
wear a seat belt

31. Arm is ______ for a right turn
3 to 4
bent up
toward
right

32. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
slow down before entering turn
extra lane at entrance of expressway
pull over to the right
right

33. What does a greed light mean
in the direction the back of your car
fog lights
time
proceed in a safe manner

34. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
open country driving
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
time of day

35. A check point for parallel parking is
Single dashed
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
Do not...
96%

36. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
time of day
slow your car to speed limit
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
pushing the brake too hard

37. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
4
time
crime
50

38. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
.015
steering away from objects that do not give way
slow down gradually
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

39. When should you use your horn
coming out of a dark alley
25
at least 14 days
2 points

40. Dates for studded tires
three point - Y
nov 15 to april 1
Railroad Crossing
student and licensed driver

41. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
20
don't drink and drive
yield to oncoming traffic
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

42. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
brain
at least two seconds
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
$100

43. What indicates under-inflated tires
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
give you time to react
25
blue or green

44. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
6 inches
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
left turns
100

45. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
96%
nov 15 to april 1
blind spots
headphones

46. If there are no curbs on a hill - turns your wheels (toward - away from) the edge of the road - whether it be up or downhill.
17
50 mph
toward
80

47. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
Crosswalk
9 and 3
report accident to your insurance company
96%

48. What is an acceleration lane
100
100
extra lane at entrance of expressway
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

49. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
rear
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
25
4-5

50. Speed limit in business area
25 mph
farm use only
check ahead for signals
US passport of birth certificate