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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. Hand signals






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






3. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.






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






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






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






7. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do






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






9. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice






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






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


12. Is driving a right or a privilege?






13. When should you use your horn






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






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






16. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?






17. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________






18. Safest way to exit an expressway






19. What is the purpose of traffic laws






20. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense






21. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license






22. ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs.






23. Hand is upward






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






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






26. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street






27. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction






28. The standard accident prevention formula is






29. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.






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






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






32. What do you do if your brakes fail






33. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to






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


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






36. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are






37. Dates for studded tires






38. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb






39. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.






40. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test






41. 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.






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






43. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light






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






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






46. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by






47. May pass bus at a speed of no more than






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






49. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal






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