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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
4
headphones
Double solid
wear a seat belt

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

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3. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
50 mph
bent down
left must yield to the right driver
pushing the brake too hard

4. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
70
6 months suspension
50
bent down

5. A car seat should be placed in the
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
16 and 24
rear
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

6. What does tailgating mean
Yellow center
25
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
driving too close to vehicle in front

7. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
6 inches
wear on the center of the tire
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
Single solid - greater the hazard

8. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
bent up
blind spot
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
crime

9. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
in the direction the back of your car
try to pull off the road safely
DMV
Do not...

10. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
never back up go to next exit
report accident to your insurance company
3
innattentiveness

11. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
DMV
2 - turn your head
horn and lights
emergency break

12. What is a habitual offender
crime
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
moving violations
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

13. Penalty of not having your insurance card
2 weeks
take some time to cool off before driving
100 fine
25%

14. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
2 points
100 fine
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
pull over to the right

15. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
8
three point - Y
involved in a lawsuit
four way stop

16. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
take some time to cool off before driving
2 weeks
straight
no traffic signals for signs

17. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
to protect you and other drivers
$100
slow down and stop before entering if possible

18. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
3 moths
your vision might be obstructed.
at least 14 days

19. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
2 points
look ahead 12 seconds
warning
12

20. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
75
take some time to cool off before driving
right
slow your car to speed limit

21. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
waived
15
20
25 mph

22. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
braking distance
30
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

23. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
100
slow down and prepare to stop
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
1 week

24. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
1 year
4-5
Crosswalk

25. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
2 points
slow down gradually
.015
look ahead

26. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
25
towards
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
25 ft

27. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
the left
check ahead for signals
60 days
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

28. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
15
give you time to react
be ready to stop
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

29. If your car vibrates it may be
yield
license registration insurance
steering
straight

30. How close may you park to a stop sign
500
check ahead for signals
50
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

31. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
2 - 6 or 8
96%

32. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
be ready to stop
10
no passing
500

33. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
slow down gradually
.015
25 ft
blind spots

34. Always yield to;
stop behind line for traffic sign
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
left turn
60 days

35. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
try to pull off the road safely
4-5
report accident to your insurance company
fixed object on the side of road

36. When should you use your horn
otherwise instructed
slow down
farm use only
coming out of a dark alley

37. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
transparent
Crosswalk
left
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

38. A check point for parallel parking is
18
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
1 yr
give you time to react

39. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
17
moving violations
toward
3 moths

40. The best way to take a turn is to
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
Yellow - diamond
slow down before entering turn
General Speed

41. 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
coming out of a dark alley
500
3 to 4
headphones

42. What is the purpose of traffic laws
16 and 24
rear
to protect you and other drivers
Double solid

43. What does GDL stand for
Graduated Driver License
2 - turn your head
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

44. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
4
Single dashed
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
slow down before entering turn

45. What papers must you have when operating a car
straight
license registration insurance
headphones
80

46. In city driving -a good habit is to
emergency break
steering
look ahead 12 seconds
stop behind line for traffic sign

47. Windsheild needs to be ______________
slow down
transparent
on 2way road
tires

48. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
tires
angle
beer

49. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
75
General Speed
crime
straight

50. What is an uncontrolled intersection
500
moving violations
no traffic signals for signs
must not be entered