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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. Which way should you turn if you are going






2. Penalty for refusing the breath test






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






4. Safest way to exit an expressway






5. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat






6. When should you use your high beams






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






8. Implied consent law means






9. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway






10. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)






11. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;






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






13. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is






14. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.






15. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour






16. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do






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






18. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless






19. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as






20. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.






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






22. What does tailgating mean






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






24. When should you dim your headlights






25. The best way to take a turn is to






26. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA






27. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction






28. Hand is upward






29. Points are only issued for






30. How close may you park to a corner (feet)






31. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate






32. What does hydroplaning mean






33. Hand signals






34. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could






35. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license






36. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph






37. What is a habitual offender






38. Speed limit in school zone






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






40. _________________ channelization markings are a combination of solid yellow and dahsed yellow lines in the center of the roadway. This area is used for vehicles traveling in either direction to make LEFT TURNS ONLY. It may NOT be used for passing.






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. Is driving a right or a privilege?






43. First DWI will cost you appx ___________






44. Speed limit in business area






45. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following






46. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?






47. What is the best way to talk to other drivers






48. What papers must you have when operating a car






49. Dates for studded tires






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