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






2. _________________ 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.






3. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected






4. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins






5. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.






6. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions






7. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following






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






9. Best defense against drunk driving






10. A car seat should be placed in the






11. When driving - you have ______ blind spots located to the left and right back sides of your car. They only way to see cars in these spots is to _______________.






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.)






13. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.






14. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.






15. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the






16. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)






17. Blindspots are






18. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on






19. 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.






20. What does GDL stand for






21. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)






22. What indicates under-inflated tires






23. An articulated license allows you to operate what






24. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license






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






26. When parking down hill make sure wheels are






27. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph






28. What should you do when a traffic light is not working






29. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______






30. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are






31. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for






32. A __________ line is a single solid yellow line used on two lane roads to indicate zones where passing is prohibited. You may cross this line to make a turn






33. What do you do if your brakes fail






34. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children






35. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle






36. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for






37. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.






38. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful






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






40. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must






41. A check point for parallel parking is






42. Implied consent law means






43. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is






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






45. What does tailgating mean






46. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless






47. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM






48. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are






49. ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs.






50. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm