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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 best way to talk to other drivers
left must yield to the right driver
horn and lights
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
2 second rule

2. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
three point - Y
10 - 200
the truck driver can't see you
20

3. When should you use your high beams
8
open country driving
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
10

4. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
headphones
time
warning
straight

5. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
pull over to the right
during the 1st few minutes of rain
12
away from...

6. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
time
100 fine
DMV
left turns

7. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
12
blind spot
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
2 points

8. Best defense against drunk driving
blind spots
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
stop behind line for traffic sign
wear a seat belt

9. What is the purpose of traffic laws
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
to protect you and other drivers
Single solid - greater the hazard
Crosswalk

10. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
don't drink and drive
15
24 months

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

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12. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
be ready to stop
Single dashed
4
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

13. What is a habitual offender
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
to protect you and other drivers

14. When driving - you have ______ blind spots located to the left and right back sides of your car. They only way to see cars in these spots is to _______________.
distance judgment
must not be entered
2 - turn your head
2 - 6 or 8

15. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
privilege
25 times
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
16 and 24

16. If your car vibrates it may be
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
vehicle of 18000 or more
straight
steering

17. 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.
4
12
toward
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

18. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
time
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
weight - unit
when it expires

19. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
report accident to your insurance company
25 times
DMV
wear on the center of the tire

20. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
DMV
Single solid - greater the hazard
3 to 4

21. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
left turns
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
12
Two way left turn

22. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
2 - 6 or 8
3
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
10 - 200

23. A car seat should be placed in the
blind spot
stop
rear
1 year

24. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
blind spot
$100
student and licensed driver
16 and 24

25. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
steering away from objects that do not give way
500
try to pull off the road safely
70

26. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
farm use only
tires
243

27. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
right
10 mph
60 days
Railroad Crossing

28. 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.
calmly avoid them
10 mph
20
20 - 75

29. What is an uncontrolled intersection
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
no traffic signals for signs
2 - turn your head
70

30. What does a flashing red light mean
left
yield to oncoming traffic
stop - proceed with caution
50

31. When is the road most slippery
beer
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
100
during the 1st few minutes of rain

32. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
only when parking
try to pull off the road safely
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
facing

33. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
slow down gradually
500
96%
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

34. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
2 weeks
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
windshield wipers
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

35. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
slow down and prepare to stop
100
10 years

36. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
student and licensed driver
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
emergency break
must not be entered

37. Driver's left hand straight out
24 months
Graduated Driver License
left turn
25

38. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
extra lane at entrance of expressway
license registration insurance
on 2way road
8

39. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
within the distance you can see ahead
license registration insurance
white - red
following distance

40. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
no traffic signals for signs
one car length for every 10 mph
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
when it expires

41. When should you dim your headlights
80
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
proceed in a safe manner

42. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
try to pull off the road safely
25
following distance
500

43. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
involved in a lawsuit
vehicle of 18000 or more
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
slow down and prepare to stop

44. Information signs are in color;
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
15
4-5
blue or green

45. What does a greed light mean
when it expires
wear a seat belt
look ahead
proceed in a safe manner

46. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
the left
12
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
give you time to react

47. Implied consent law means
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
vehicle of 18000 or more
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
blind spots

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

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49. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
otherwise instructed
crime
following distance
$4 -500

50. Penalty for refusing the breath test
6 months suspension
steering
20 - 75
9 and 3