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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.
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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. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on






2. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could






3. What is the purpose of traffic laws






4. Dates for studded tires






5. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog






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






7. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should






8. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection






9. Yellow center lines are usually found where






10. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights






11. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)






12. Hand is upward






13. How close may you park to a corner (feet)






14. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;






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






16. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.






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






18. 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)






19. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car






20. The best way to take a turn is to






21. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________






22. Instead of looking directly in front of you - you should '____________' about 10-15 seconds. It allows you to prepare yourself for traffic conditions and keep your car on a steady path.






23. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train






24. It is important to slow down when






25. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic






26. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol






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






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






29. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as






30. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.






31. 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






32. When should headlights be used






33. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph






34. A car seat should be placed in the






35. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test






36. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated






37. Driver's left hand straight out






38. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection






39. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.






40. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck






41. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's






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






43. What do you do if your brakes fail






44. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean






45. An articulated license allows you to operate what






46. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;






47. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing






48. What does GDL stand for






49. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to






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