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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is a good practice while driving
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
must not be entered
stop
.015

2. Blindspots are
nov 15 to april 1
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
look ahead 12 seconds
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

3. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
steering away from objects that do not give way
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
3 to 4
3

4. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
Crosswalk
wear on the center of the tire
same for all states
at least two seconds

5. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
right turn
the left
braking distance

6. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
70
beer
brain
open country driving

7. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
True
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
within the distance you can see ahead
try to pull off the road safely

8. 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.)
straight
stay with your car
Single broken yellow line
4

9. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
2 weeks
12
facing
toward curb

10. Penalty for refusing the breath test
5
6 months suspension
1 yr
24 months

11. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
facing
steering
time
involved in a lawsuit

12. Since most people have trouble measuring distances - the _________________ rule makes it easy. (Pick an object on the side of the road - and when the car in front of you passes it - count. If it takes shorter than that set amount of time - you are fo
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
tires
2 second rule
50

13. Dates for studded tires
take your foot off the gas
nov 15 to april 1
braking distance
243

14. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
1 yr
wear a seat belt
100
straight

15. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
$4 -500
100
12
left turn

16. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
General Speed
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
when it expires
your vision might be obstructed.

17. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
warning
10
take your foot off the gas

18. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
beer
slow down
General Speed
Orange

19. What is an acceleration lane
75
extra lane at entrance of expressway
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
True

20. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
3 moths
pushing the brake too hard
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
stop - proceed with caution

21. Most fatal accidents are due to
20
left turn
innattentiveness
pull over to the right

22. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
use hand signals
Do not...
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
12

23. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
no passing
25 mph
yield
10

24. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
away from...
2 weeks
only when parking
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

25. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
emergency break
the skid - brake
2 second rule
12

26. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
only when parking
blind spot
blue or green
75

27. What do you do if your turn signal fails
slow down before entering turn
4
blue or green
use hand signals

28. Information signs are in color;
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
white - red
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
blue or green

29. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
blind spots
warning
no traffic signals for signs
headphones

30. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
license registration insurance
25 times
right turn
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

31. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
three point - Y
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
pull over to the right

32. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
toward
take some time to cool off before driving
left must yield to the right driver
96%

33. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
take some time to cool off before driving
12 points
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
blind spots

34. Always yield to;
horn and lights
left must yield to the right driver
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

35. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
within the distance you can see ahead
Do not...
look ahead
30

36. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
taking a short nap at a rest stop
straight
blind spot
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

37. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
left must yield to the right driver
12
pushing the brake too hard
blind spots

38. What does a greed light mean
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
proceed in a safe manner
emergency break
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

39. The best way to take a turn is to
right
slow down before entering turn
left turns
17

40. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
stay with your car
DMV
9 and 3
otherwise instructed

41. What papers must you have when operating a car
12
Single solid - greater the hazard
license registration insurance
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

42. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
warning
distance judgment
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

43. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
100 fine
straight
check ahead for signals
Orange

44. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
35 - 55
to protect you and other drivers
US passport of birth certificate
25 ft

45. When should you use your high beams
away from...
4
blue or green
open country driving

46. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
student and licensed driver
to protect you and other drivers
the skid - brake

47. Safest way to exit an expressway
angle
96%
slow your car to speed limit
following distance

48. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
open country driving
proceed in a safe manner
four way stop
crime

49. Driver's left hand straight out
left turn
the skid - brake
slow your car to speed limit
tires

50. A provisional license is good for
243
20
1 yr
4