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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
4
check ahead for signals
during the 1st few minutes of rain
Single broken yellow line

2. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
US passport of birth certificate
bent down
Crosswalk

3. What papers must you have when operating a car
left turns
25 mph
license registration insurance
left

4. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
stop
extra lane at entrance of expressway
wear on the center of the tire
straight

5. 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.
toward
15
True
Double solid

6. How close may you park to a stop sign
50
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
no traffic signals for signs
25 ft

7. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
look ahead 12 seconds
away from...
80
windshield wipers

8. Implied consent law means
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
500
96%
emergency break

9. Best way to reduce having an alcohol related accident is

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10. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
10 mph
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
slow down before entering turn

11. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
243
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
9 and 3
take some time to cool off before driving

12. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
nov 15 to april 1
only when parking
blind spot
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

13. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
2 points
2 weeks
right
no traffic signals for signs

14. Hand signals
try to pull off the road safely
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
extra lane at entrance of expressway
same for all states

15. When should you use your high beams
White
open country driving
Single dashed
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

16. The best way to take a turn is to
Railroad Crossing
16 and 24
slow down before entering turn
waived

17. 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
100
try to pull off the road safely
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

18. 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.)
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
in the direction the back of your car
Single broken yellow line
243

19. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
toward curb
beer
White
$100

20. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
stop - proceed with caution
same for all states
the left
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

21. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
White
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
100

22. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
facing
1 week
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
stop behind line for traffic sign

23. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
70
beer
right

24. Penalties for driving without insurance
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
never back up go to next exit
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
suspension of license - fines

25. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
13'6
Single dashed
privilege
17

26. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
25 ft
away from...
Yellow center
blind spot

27. What does hydroplaning mean
right turn
50
look ahead
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

28. Points are only issued for
bent up
moving violations
taking a short nap at a rest stop
Single solid - greater the hazard

29. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
25 mph
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
Graduated Driver License
20

30. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
slow your car to speed limit
time
3 moths
warning

31. Nj issues a year basic license
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
4
pushing the brake too hard
18

32. Penalty for refusing the breath test
25 mph
never back up go to next exit
17
6 months suspension

33. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
coming out of a dark alley
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
left
1 week

34. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
on 2way road
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
3 to 4
stop

35. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
25 times
4
fixed object on the side of road
give you time to react

36. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
2 - turn your head
100
bent down
General Speed

37. What does a flashing red light mean
take your foot off the gas
right turn
stop - proceed with caution
500

38. Depth perception means the same as
distance judgment
3
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
Single solid - greater the hazard

39. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
windshield wipers
calmly avoid them
$4 -500
one car length for every 10 mph

40. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
to protect you and other drivers
12
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

41. 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)
17
10 mph
double solid yellow lines
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

42. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
25
double solid yellow lines
True
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

43. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
towards
directed of told so by a police officer
otherwise instructed
warning

44. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
in the direction the back of your car
30
the left

45. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
5
2 second rule
500
following distance

46. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
three point - Y
12
innattentiveness
tires

47. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
the truck driver can't see you
report accident to your insurance company
$4 -500
1 year

48. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
4
right
Yellow center
10 years

49. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
20
toward curb
toward
must not be entered

50. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
General Speed
1 week
True
right