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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
distance judgment
3 to 4
your vision might be obstructed.
5

2. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
1 week
20
100 fine
braking distance

3. Nj issues a year basic license
Graduated Driver License
don't drink and drive
4
8

4. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
headphones
True
calmly avoid them
12

5. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
3 to 4
blind spots
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
otherwise instructed

6. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
right
towards
2 second rule
turn your head and look back

7. What do you do if your brakes fail
White
DMV
no traffic signals for signs
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

8. What is a habitual offender
moving violations
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
at least 14 days
35 - 55

9. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
left turn
13'6
15
25%

10. What king of yellow lines are used to mark the center of a roadway with four or more lanes of traffic? (You may not cross these lines to pass - but may cross them to make a turn)
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
left must yield to the right driver
double solid yellow lines
never back up go to next exit

11. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
otherwise instructed
time
take some time to cool off before driving
500

12. 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.)
extra lane at entrance of expressway
straight
Single broken yellow line
farm use only

13. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
emergency break
steering
at least two seconds
left

14. What is an uncontrolled intersection
blind spot
no traffic signals for signs
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
left turn

15. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
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
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
taking a short nap at a rest stop
slow down before entering turn

16. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
500
Graduated Driver License
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
within the distance you can see ahead

17. 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
Crosswalk
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
500
243

18. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
9 and 3
3
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
right turn

19. Speed limit in school zone
report accident to your insurance company
beer
25 mph
yield to oncoming traffic

20. What is a good practice when driving in the city
Orange
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
suspension of license - fines
check ahead for signals

21. What does a flashing red light mean
privilege
10 - 200
stop - proceed with caution
17

22. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
beer
stop
left turns
4

23. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
Yellow - diamond
2 weeks
when it expires
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

24. When may you pass on the right
one car length for every 10 mph
12
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

25. An articulated license allows you to operate what
fixed object on the side of road
4
vehicle of 18000 or more
beer

26. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
25
never back up go to next exit
blind spots
same for all states

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

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28. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
pedestrian cross walk
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
20

29. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
try to pull off the road safely
coming out of a dark alley
following distance
taking a short nap at a rest stop

30. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
no traffic signals for signs
35 - 55
toward curb
50

31. How to fight fatigue: (5)
try to pull off the road safely
25
10
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

32. What should you do to go into a skid
bent down
take your foot off the gas
right
20 - 75

33. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
student and licensed driver
30
the left
2 - turn your head

34. What does a greed light mean
coming out of a dark alley
proceed in a safe manner
60 days
to protect you and other drivers

35. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
weight - unit
waived
wear on the center of the tire
25 times

36. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
True
500
at least 14 days
towards

37. To make a right turn you should
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
license registration insurance
slow down
get in the right lane

38. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
.015
brain
Graduated Driver License
horn and lights

39. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
blind spot
time of day
steering away from objects that do not give way
100

40. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
slow down and stop before entering if possible
25 times
fog lights
Single solid - greater the hazard

41. Points are only issued for
Two way left turn
one car length for every 10 mph
at least 14 days
moving violations

42. Penalty for refusing the breath test
coming out of a dark alley
Yellow center
try to pull off the road safely
6 months suspension

43. Dates for studded tires
nov 15 to april 1
facing
the left
17

44. How close may you park to a stop sign
16 and 24
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
50
25

45. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
10 - 200
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
12 points
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

46. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
10
10 years
stop behind line for traffic sign
left turns

47. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
student and licensed driver
Do not...
Double solid
left turn

48. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
straight
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
fog lights
turn your head and look back

49. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
angle
1 yr
4-5
100

50. What papers must you have when operating a car
left
license registration insurance
slow down
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