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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
Do not...
20
50 mph
35 - 55

2. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
20 - 75
warning
test brakes
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

3. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
1 yr
yield
60 days
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

4. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
take some time to cool off before driving
1 week
Do not...
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

5. Most fatal accidents are due to
innattentiveness
right
80
10 - 200

6. What papers must you have when operating a car
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
2 points
use hand signals
license registration insurance

7. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
4
Yellow center
blind spot
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

8. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
directed of told so by a police officer
warning
angle
taking a short nap at a rest stop

9. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
4-5
take some time to cool off before driving
pushing the brake too hard
9 and 3

10. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
time
yield to oncoming traffic
DMV
2 second rule

11. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.
16 and 24
Single solid - greater the hazard
blind spot
10

12. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
3 moths
2 points
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
toward curb

13. Penalties for driving without insurance
time
suspension of license - fines
Yellow - diamond
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

14. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
straight
9 and 3
20
toward

15. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
blind spot
lend - alter
right
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

16. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
farm use only
General Speed
towards
braking distance

17. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
transparent
directed of told so by a police officer
25
24 months

18. When should you dim your headlights
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
bent down
straight
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

19. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
stay with your car
license registration insurance
2 - turn your head
toward

20. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
10
100 fine
Single dashed

21. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
Crosswalk
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

22. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
Single dashed
80
100 fine
towards

23. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
steering away from objects that do not give way
8
slow your car to speed limit
2 - turn your head

24. Penalty for refusing the breath test
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
6 months suspension
slow down before entering turn

25. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
Yellow center
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
weight - unit
50

26. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
right
rear
80
left turns

27. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
Single dashed
stay with your car
3 to 4
4

28. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
no traffic signals for signs
otherwise instructed
calmly avoid them
stay with your car

29. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
10 - 200
12 points
stay with your car
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

30. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
left
6 inches
same for all states
Single solid - greater the hazard

31. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
US passport of birth certificate
5
to protect you and other drivers

32. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
25%
fog lights
70
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

33. What does a flashing red light mean
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
stop - proceed with caution
Railroad Crossing
12

34. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
driving too close to vehicle in front
four way stop
double solid yellow lines
weight - unit

35. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
$4 -500
bent down

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

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37. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
17
18
bent down

38. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
waived
wear on the center of the tire
beer
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

39. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
True
10
braking distance
Single solid - greater the hazard

40. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
one car length for every 10 mph
windshield wipers
17
2 weeks

41. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
30
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
steering
fixed object on the side of road

42. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
blind spot
three point - Y
stay with your car

43. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
12
look ahead
weight - unit
one car length for every 10 mph

44. How close may you park to a stop sign
at least 14 days
steering
extra lane at entrance of expressway
50

45. When should you use your high beams
slow down before entering turn
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
open country driving
8

46. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
slow down and stop before entering if possible
50
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

47. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street - or within _____ ft of the station on the opposite side of the street.
20 - 75
transparent
your vision might be obstructed.
be ready to stop

48. The best way to take a turn is to
20
slow down before entering turn
one car length for every 10 mph
left turns

49. Information signs are in color;
Single dashed
look ahead
blue or green
away from...

50. Nj issues a year basic license
pull over to the right
4
50
10 years