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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How to fight fatigue: (5)
only when parking
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
stop
time

2. If there are no curbs on a hill - turns your wheels (toward - away from) the edge of the road - whether it be up or downhill.
following distance
Graduated Driver License
toward
24 months

3. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
2 points
25 mph
17
DMV

4. Yellow center lines are usually found where
2 weeks
report accident to your insurance company
on 2way road
tires

5. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
involved in a lawsuit
10
emergency break
2 weeks

6. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
2 - turn your head
20 - 75
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
left must yield to the right driver

7. How close may you park to a stop sign
General Speed
50
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
Do not...

8. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
transparent
time of day
steering away from objects that do not give way
US passport of birth certificate

9. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
Yellow center
10 - 200

10. An articulated license allows you to operate what
25%
2 weeks
vehicle of 18000 or more
take some time to cool off before driving

11. When is the road most slippery
steering
straight
during the 1st few minutes of rain
rear

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

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13. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
60 days
35 - 55
in the direction the back of your car

14. 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)
lend - alter
innattentiveness
double solid yellow lines
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

15. Hand signals
same for all states
10
waived
vehicle of 18000 or more

16. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
in the direction the back of your car
50 mph
17
crime

17. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
70
8
100
2 second rule

18. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
Single dashed
left
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
20

19. Windsheild needs to be ______________
10 mph
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
transparent
$4 -500

20. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
500
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
bent down
warning

21. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
24 months
extra lane at entrance of expressway
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

22. What is an acceleration lane
extra lane at entrance of expressway
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
17
rear

23. When should you use your high beams
open country driving
only when parking
the left
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

24. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
True
Yellow - diamond
double solid yellow lines
right

25. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
25%
towards
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
12

26. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
70
17
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
2 second rule

27. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
white - red
1 week
.015
fog lights

28. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
3 to 4
16 and 24
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
stop - proceed with caution

29. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
DMV
left
12 points

30. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
stop - proceed with caution
coming out of a dark alley
proceed in a safe manner
10

31. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
slow down
Yellow - diamond
give you time to react
100

32. Depth perception means the same as
25 mph
slow down and stop before entering if possible
distance judgment
left

33. Driver's left hand straight out
2 - 6 or 8
Do not...
left turn
three point - Y

34. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
right turn
20 - 75
25 times
involved in a lawsuit

35. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
Yellow center
blind spot
Single solid - greater the hazard
5

36. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
500
US passport of birth certificate
time
left turn

37. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
100
following distance
blind spots
weight - unit

38. What is a good practice when driving in the city
check ahead for signals
calmly avoid them
horn and lights
three point - Y

39. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
brain
license registration insurance
pushing the brake too hard
8

40. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
otherwise instructed
extra lane at entrance of expressway
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

41. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
10 mph
same for all states
nov 15 to april 1
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

42. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
crime
distance judgment
your vision might be obstructed.
96%

43. Points are only issued for
1 year
three point - Y
never back up go to next exit
moving violations

44. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
$100
2 weeks
Yellow - diamond
take your foot off the gas

45. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
to protect you and other drivers
left turns
lend - alter
Graduated Driver License

46. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
4
privilege
10 mph
no traffic signals for signs

47. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
25
17
slow down and prepare to stop
warning

48. What does tailgating mean
20 - 75
12 points
driving too close to vehicle in front
Yellow center

49. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
White
lend - alter
20
left turns

50. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
17
30
to protect you and other drivers
10 years