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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.
Single solid - greater the hazard
directed of told so by a police officer
4
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

2. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
60 days
fixed object on the side of road
headphones
25 ft

3. How close may you park to a stop sign
steering away from objects that do not give way
blind spots
braking distance
50

4. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
brain
transparent
Single solid - greater the hazard
80

5. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
steering away from objects that do not give way
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
turn your head and look back
16 and 24

6. You get alcohol out of your blood by
slow your car to speed limit
angle
17
time

7. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
left turns
pushing the brake too hard
6 months suspension
True

8. Information signs are in color;
blue or green
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
brain
moving violations

9. Hand signals
otherwise instructed
same for all states
pushing the brake too hard
slow down gradually

10. Speed limit in school zone
Single solid - greater the hazard
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
25 mph

11. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
bent down
slow down before entering turn
straight
facing

12. When is the road most slippery
the left
General Speed
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
during the 1st few minutes of rain

13. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
stay with your car
6 inches
blind spots
blue or green

14. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
100
25 times
13'6
be ready to stop

15. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
try to pull off the road safely
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
100 fine
only when parking

16. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
DMV
four way stop
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
10

17. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
3
three point - Y
emergency break
bent down

18. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
no passing
windshield wipers
9 and 3
243

19. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
96%
waived
to protect you and other drivers
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

20. An articulated license allows you to operate what
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
vehicle of 18000 or more
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
pushing the brake too hard

21. Most fatal accidents are due to
6 inches
angle
waived
innattentiveness

22. What do you do if your turn signal fails
bent down
blind spot
fog lights
use hand signals

23. When may you pass on the right
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
2 weeks
the skid - brake
16 and 24

24. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
crime
$100
facing
10 mph

25. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
35 - 55
the skid - brake
True

26. What is the purpose of traffic laws
to protect you and other drivers
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
DMV
headphones

27. What papers must you have when operating a car
Single broken yellow line
12
license registration insurance
100

28. What does tailgating mean
100
driving too close to vehicle in front
during the 1st few minutes of rain
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

29. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
blind spots
beer
bent down
2 second rule

30. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
weight - unit
right turn
6 months suspension
time of day

31. Hand is upward
2 weeks
right turn
check ahead for signals
to protect you and other drivers

32. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
bent down
10 years
4
right turn

33. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
take some time to cool off before driving
50
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
True

34. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
1 year
6 months suspension
10 mph
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

35. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
turn your head and look back
3 to 4
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
20

36. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
time of day
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
100

37. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
Single dashed
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
calmly avoid them
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

38. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
left turn
take some time to cool off before driving
test brakes
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

39. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
steering away from objects that do not give way
involved in a lawsuit
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
right

40. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
slow down and stop before entering if possible
right turn
try to pull off the road safely
DMV

41. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
yield to oncoming traffic
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
following distance

42. When should headlights be used
the truck driver can't see you
towards
50 mph
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

43. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
when it expires
blind spots
9 and 3
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

44. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
24 months
when it expires
the truck driver can't see you
25 ft

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

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46. What does a flashing red light mean
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
following distance
stop - proceed with caution
25 mph

47. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
right
braking distance
10 - 200
100

48. Blindspots are
17
try to pull off the road safely
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

49. The best way to take a turn is to
2 weeks
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
slow down before entering turn
pedestrian cross walk

50. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
toward
open country driving
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
towards