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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Is driving a right or a privilege?
Orange
privilege
2 weeks
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

2. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
slow down
Crosswalk
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
student and licensed driver

3. _________________ channelization markings are a combination of solid yellow and dahsed yellow lines in the center of the roadway. This area is used for vehicles traveling in either direction to make LEFT TURNS ONLY. It may NOT be used for passing.
get in the right lane
4
pedestrian cross walk
Two way left turn

4. In city driving -a good habit is to
18
look ahead 12 seconds
blue or green
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

5. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
18
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
angle
the skid - brake

6. Depth perception means the same as
60 days
distance judgment
Railroad Crossing
Yellow center

7. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
2 weeks
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
away from...
.015

8. Yellow center lines are usually found where
take your foot off the gas
privilege
on 2way road
the skid - brake

9. A provisional license is good for
1 yr
2 second rule
3 moths
18

10. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
nov 15 to april 1
stop - proceed with caution
calmly avoid them
windshield wipers

11. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
the skid - brake
transparent
double solid yellow lines
straight

12. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
25%
get in the right lane
only when parking
emergency break

13. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
pull over to the right
stop - proceed with caution
10 mph
DMV

14. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
25 ft
extra lane at entrance of expressway
time
privilege

15. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
in the direction the back of your car
toward
time
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

16. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
look ahead 12 seconds
braking distance
12
innattentiveness

17. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
vehicle of 18000 or more
blue or green
3
White

18. A car seat should be placed in the
8
blind spot
rear
True

19. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
Single broken yellow line
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
16 and 24
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

20. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
steering away from objects that do not give way
5
emergency break
Yellow - diamond

21. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
directed of told so by a police officer
.015
12
towards

22. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
windshield wipers
13'6
Double solid
blind spot

23. Best defense against drunk driving
US passport of birth certificate
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
right
wear a seat belt

24. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
calmly avoid them
nov 15 to april 1

25. What is a good practice when driving in the city
stay with your car
take some time to cool off before driving
True
check ahead for signals

26. What does a flashing red light mean
stop - proceed with caution
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
student and licensed driver
suspension of license - fines

27. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
slow down and stop before entering if possible
DMV
left must yield to the right driver
double solid yellow lines

28. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
test brakes
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
pull over to the right
right turn

29. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
time of day
three point - Y
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
left

30. What does hydroplaning mean
taking a short nap at a rest stop
20
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

31. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
True
otherwise instructed
blind spot
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

32. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
fog lights
10 years
distance judgment
emergency break

33. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
privilege
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
Graduated Driver License

34. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
10 mph
1 yr
straight
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

35. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
4
100
report accident to your insurance company
towards

36. Dates for studded tires
nov 15 to april 1
on 2way road
lend - alter
transparent

37. Speed limit on a highway
horn and lights
50 mph
2 weeks
10 years

38. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
one car length for every 10 mph
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
12

39. Penalty for refusing the breath test
Graduated Driver License
pull over to the right
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
6 months suspension

40. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
17
never back up go to next exit
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

41. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
emergency break
take your foot off the gas
tires

42. Hand is upward
right turn
blind spot
white - red
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

43. If your car vibrates it may be
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
four way stop
Yellow - diamond
steering

44. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
20
the truck driver can't see you
at least two seconds

45. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
slow down
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
20
right

46. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
13'6
following distance
50

47. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
slow down
bent up
directed of told so by a police officer
stop - proceed with caution

48. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
4-5
emergency break
10
weight - unit

49. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
yield to oncoming traffic
US passport of birth certificate
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
2 weeks

50. When should headlights be used
Yellow - diamond
at least two seconds
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
25 times