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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
slow down
toward
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
100 fine

2. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
3
Crosswalk
student and licensed driver
three point - Y

3. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
within the distance you can see ahead
70
25 mph
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

4. When should you use your parking lights
fixed object on the side of road
only when parking
25 ft
2 weeks

5. Depth perception means the same as
100
distance judgment
within the distance you can see ahead
stop

6. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
US passport of birth certificate
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
25%
20

7. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
at least two seconds
slow down and stop before entering if possible

8. If you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror - ______________________________

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9. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
General Speed
waived
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
2 weeks

10. Best defense against drunk driving
wear a seat belt
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
slow down and stop before entering if possible
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

11. A check point for parallel parking is
one car length for every 10 mph
proceed in a safe manner
otherwise instructed
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

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

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13. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
slow down before entering turn
waived
pull over to the right
2 - turn your head

14. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
10 mph
4
tires
license registration insurance

15. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
True
Single solid - greater the hazard
four way stop
25

16. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
involved in a lawsuit
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
24 months
Yellow center

17. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
involved in a lawsuit
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
at least 14 days
warning

18. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
5
headphones
angle
innattentiveness

19. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
try to pull off the road safely
12 points
Two way left turn
blind spot

20. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
bent down
1 year
slow down
2 weeks

21. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
taking a short nap at a rest stop
4-5
Crosswalk
bent down

22. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
Crosswalk
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
warning
25 mph

23. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
fog lights
brain
toward
stop

24. What does hydroplaning mean
25
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
try to pull off the road safely
double solid yellow lines

25. Driver's left hand straight out
left turn
2 - 6 or 8
never back up go to next exit
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

26. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
no passing
3 to 4
white - red
243

27. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
25 mph
DMV
stop behind line for traffic sign
steering away from objects that do not give way

28. ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs.
80
1 year
get in the right lane
Railroad Crossing

29. Safest way to exit an expressway
75
slow your car to speed limit
during the 1st few minutes of rain
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

30. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
pull over to the right
blue or green
time
double solid yellow lines

31. Hand is upward
right
waived
right turn
otherwise instructed

32. What does a flashing red light mean
Single broken yellow line
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
2 weeks
stop - proceed with caution

33. 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
60 days
no passing
never back up go to next exit
time

34. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
2 weeks
toward curb

35. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
bent down
25%
35 - 55
braking distance

36. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
15
look ahead
.015
10

37. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
proceed in a safe manner
toward curb
Do not...
20

38. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
three point - Y
braking distance
100
100

39. What do you do if your turn signal fails
6 months suspension
yield
use hand signals
blind spot

40. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
17
weight - unit
stop
your vision might be obstructed.

41. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
three point - Y
coming out of a dark alley
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
Do not...

42. What is the purpose of traffic laws
to protect you and other drivers
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
waived
test brakes

43. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
4
the truck driver can't see you
left turns

44. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
stop - proceed with caution
Single solid - greater the hazard
500
35 - 55

45. To avoid highway hypnosis
to protect you and other drivers
Yellow - diamond
straight
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

46. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
9 and 3
don't drink and drive
6 inches
stop - proceed with caution

47. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
60 days
3 to 4
100
Single dashed

48. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
1 week
Yellow center
.015
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

49. Hand signals
turn your head and look back
to protect you and other drivers
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
same for all states

50. 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.
beer
20 - 75
pedestrian cross walk
True