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Drivers Permit Exam

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb






2. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck






3. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.






4. Penalties for driving without insurance






5. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license






6. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.






7. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.






8. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for






9. Is driving a right or a privilege?






10. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.






11. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle






12. In LA - headlights must be on between ____________ and ___________. It is required to use your low beams when approaching within ____ ft of another car - or ____ feet behind another car.






13. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway






14. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume






15. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.






16. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are






17. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights






18. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.






19. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street






20. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to






21. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________






22. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)






23. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly






24. You get alcohol out of your blood by






25. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.






26. What is a good practice when driving in the city






27. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license






28. What does a red and white triangular sign mean






29. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction






30. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.






31. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping






32. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____






33. A __________ line is a single solid yellow line used on two lane roads to indicate zones where passing is prohibited. You may cross this line to make a turn






34. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.






35. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)






36. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)






37. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.






38. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes






39. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is






40. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must






41. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should






42. Windsheild needs to be ______________






43. What do you do if your brakes fail






44. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.






45. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing






46. What is a good practice while driving






47. Speed limit in business area






48. When should you use your parking lights






49. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?






50. Dates for studded tires