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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
12
three point - Y
suspension of license - fines
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

2. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
yield
toward
yield to oncoming traffic
left must yield to the right driver

3. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
20
on 2way road
when it expires
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

4. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
2 points
70
stay with your car
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

5. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
Single solid - greater the hazard
take some time to cool off before driving
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
slow down

6. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
turn your head and look back
lend - alter
100

7. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
lend - alter
Yellow center
24 months
give you time to react

8. When should you use your parking lights
6 inches
three point - Y
time of day
only when parking

9. What kind of center line is used to mark the centerline where there are only two lanes of traffic? (When it is safe - you may cross this line to turn or pass another vehicle.)
wear on the center of the tire
50 mph
2 second rule
Single broken yellow line

10. Best defense against drunk driving
slow down and stop before entering if possible
wear a seat belt
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
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

11. When should you use your horn
Railroad Crossing
coming out of a dark alley
must not be entered
tires

12. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
four way stop
lend - alter
20
pedestrian cross walk

13. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
100
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
25 times
away from...

14. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
three point - Y
100
straight
10 mph

15. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
during the 1st few minutes of rain
take your foot off the gas
slow down
beer

16. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
Crosswalk
bent down
500
left

17. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
10
25%
Railroad Crossing
don't drink and drive

18. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
involved in a lawsuit
pushing the brake too hard
US passport of birth certificate
rear

19. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
9 and 3
True
give you time to react

20. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
time
suspension of license - fines
transparent
get in the right lane

21. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
20 - 75
24 months
white - red
2 weeks

22. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
right
only when parking
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
10 mph

23. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
taking a short nap at a rest stop
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
open country driving

24. When is the road most slippery
during the 1st few minutes of rain
Do not...
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
blind spot

25. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
beer
2 - 6 or 8
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

26. A check point for parallel parking is
innattentiveness
2 - 6 or 8
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

27. Which way should you turn if you are going
four way stop
in the direction the back of your car
don't drink and drive
DMV

28. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
Yellow center
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
Double solid

29. What indicates under-inflated tires
stop
test brakes
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
yield

30. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
toward
be ready to stop

31. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
17
double solid yellow lines
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
stop behind line for traffic sign

32. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
one car length for every 10 mph
Graduated Driver License
farm use only
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

33. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
left turns
75
slow down
Crosswalk

34. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
25
look ahead 12 seconds
2 points
the left

35. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
10 - 200
9 and 3
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

36. ____________ 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
never back up go to next exit
waived
100

37. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
4-5
15
Yellow - diamond

38. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
3
blind spots
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
12 points

39. What is a habitual offender
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
calmly avoid them
20

40. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
braking distance
emergency break
Railroad Crossing
straight

41. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
distance judgment
rear
12
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

42. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
left turns
wear a seat belt
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
time of day

43. With a chauffer's license - the max measurements height of the vehicle is ________

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44. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
time
right turn
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
4

45. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
proceed in a safe manner
15
student and licensed driver
slow down gradually

46. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
1 week
.015
slow down and stop before entering if possible
96%

47. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
fog lights
Orange
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
10 - 200

48. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
3 moths
white - red
wear on the center of the tire
toward curb

49. 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.
20 - 75
toward
100 fine
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

50. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
6 inches
100
75