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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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
DMV
30
2 - 6 or 8
500

2. Always yield to;
16 and 24
12
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

3. What is a habitual offender
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
emergency break
no traffic signals for signs
moving violations

4. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
emergency break
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
70
4-5

5. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
25
take your foot off the gas
50 mph
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

6. What is the purpose of traffic laws
calmly avoid them
to protect you and other drivers
time of day
Crosswalk

7. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
brain
stay with your car
2 - 6 or 8
the left

8. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
pushing the brake too hard
12
white - red
wear a seat belt

9. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
when it expires
96%
18
angle

10. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
slow down and prepare to stop
following distance
70
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

11. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
96%
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
try to pull off the road safely
5

12. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
farm use only
crime
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
White

13. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
stop behind line for traffic sign
243
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
be ready to stop

14. Safest way to exit an expressway
slow your car to speed limit
18
facing
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

15. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
Two way left turn
toward
straight
25 mph

16. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
at least two seconds
blind spots
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
following distance

17. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
9 and 3
3
100
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

18. What does hydroplaning mean
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
emergency break
10 years

19. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
slow your car to speed limit
12
243
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

20. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
directed of told so by a police officer
blind spots
3 moths
75

21. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
farm use only
only when parking
left
4

22. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
slow your car to speed limit
the left
weight - unit
25 ft

23. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
test brakes
Double solid
17

24. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
2 points
following distance
privilege

25. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
50
100
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
1 year

26. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
windshield wipers
involved in a lawsuit
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

27. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
2 weeks
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
blind spots

28. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
2 second rule
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
20
the skid - brake

29. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
1 week
2 - turn your head
must not be entered
left turn

30. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
Single broken yellow line
right
243
proceed in a safe manner

31. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
Crosswalk
Graduated Driver License
Yellow - diamond
time

32. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
take your foot off the gas
right

33. Is driving a right or a privilege?
2 second rule
privilege
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
pushing the brake too hard

34. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
24 months
open country driving

35. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
75
proceed in a safe manner
rear
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

36. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
50 mph
same for all states
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

37. In city driving -a good habit is to
25
10 mph
windshield wipers
look ahead 12 seconds

38. What does a flashing red light mean
stop - proceed with caution
25 mph
4
during the 1st few minutes of rain

39. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
steering away from objects that do not give way
3 moths
blind spot
to protect you and other drivers

40. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
100
True
headphones
DMV

41. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
windshield wipers
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
yield to oncoming traffic
.015

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

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43. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
emergency break
license registration insurance
straight
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

44. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
only when parking
2 weeks
Crosswalk
stop behind line for traffic sign

45. _________________ 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.
Two way left turn
$100
pushing the brake too hard
blind spot

46. How close may you park to a stop sign
50
2 - 6 or 8
pedestrian cross walk
be ready to stop

47. To avoid highway hypnosis
weight - unit
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
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
innattentiveness

48. Arm is ______ for a right turn
bent up
blue or green
4
4

49. 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)
toward
double solid yellow lines
20 - 75
same for all states

50. When should you use your parking lights
only when parking
angle
three point - Y
1 week