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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
25%
stay with your car
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
50

2. If you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror - ______________________________

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3. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
9 and 3
towards
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
20

4. When should you use your parking lights
only when parking
double solid yellow lines
3 moths
no passing

5. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
otherwise instructed
Graduated Driver License
the skid - brake
moving violations

6. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
tires
left turn
3
slow your car to speed limit

7. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
proceed in a safe manner
3 to 4
driving too close to vehicle in front
license registration insurance

8. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
fog lights
25
brain
fixed object on the side of road

9. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
4
fog lights
bent down
when it expires

10. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
license registration insurance
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
test brakes
towards

11. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
35 - 55
slow your car to speed limit
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
yield

12. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
rear
Single dashed

13. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
80
during the 1st few minutes of rain
right
24 months

14. Most fatal accidents are due to
straight
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
6 inches
innattentiveness

15. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
left
25%
involved in a lawsuit
warning

16. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
toward curb
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
beer
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

17. When may you pass on the right
emergency break
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
20
6 inches

18. Implied consent law means
crime
time
angle
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

19. Arm is ______ for a right turn
bent up
White
blind spot
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

20. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
18
6 inches
yield to oncoming traffic
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

21. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
100
following distance
lend - alter
toward

22. Driver's left hand straight out
stop behind line for traffic sign
left turn
steering away from objects that do not give way
innattentiveness

23. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
yield to oncoming traffic
blind spots
turn your head and look back
25

24. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
500
suspension of license - fines
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

25. What papers must you have when operating a car
license registration insurance
20
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
slow down before entering turn

26. If your car vibrates it may be
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
fixed object on the side of road
steering
13'6

27. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
transparent
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blue or green

28. When is the road most slippery
during the 1st few minutes of rain
the left
white - red
1 year

29. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
1 week
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
only when parking
15

30. What is a good practice when driving in the city
turn your head and look back
25%
check ahead for signals
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

31. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
otherwise instructed
$100
25%
calmly avoid them

32. What indicates under-inflated tires
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
wear on the center of the tire
otherwise instructed
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

33. To make a right turn you should
never back up go to next exit
get in the right lane
straight
fixed object on the side of road

34. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
80
white - red
braking distance

35. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
pushing the brake too hard
25 ft
17
angle

36. Penalties for driving without insurance
2 points
report accident to your insurance company
beer
suspension of license - fines

37. Nj issues a year basic license
4
look ahead
otherwise instructed
yield to oncoming traffic

38. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
4
3
25 mph
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

39. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
2 - turn your head
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
during the 1st few minutes of rain
2 weeks

40. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
privilege
4-5
2 weeks
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

41. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
to protect you and other drivers
crime
25%
2 points

42. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
8
tires
away from...
4

43. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
25 mph
driving too close to vehicle in front
500
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

44. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
10
2 - turn your head
four way stop
slow down and prepare to stop

45. The standard accident prevention formula is
angle
15
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
Railroad Crossing

46. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
toward
report accident to your insurance company
$100
100

47. Speed limit in school zone
25 mph
50
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
25

48. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
17
US passport of birth certificate
away from...
no passing

49. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
left must yield to the right driver
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
$100
Single broken yellow line

50. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
slow down
Single solid - greater the hazard
2 weeks
warning