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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Since most people have trouble measuring distances - the _________________ rule makes it easy. (Pick an object on the side of the road - and when the car in front of you passes it - count. If it takes shorter than that set amount of time - you are fo
blue or green
take some time to cool off before driving
.015
2 second rule

2. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
waived
80
blind spot
yield

3. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
angle
test brakes
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
24 months

4. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
50
fog lights
100
10 - 200

5. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
look ahead 12 seconds
Railroad Crossing
otherwise instructed
2 points

6. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
extra lane at entrance of expressway
100
left
60 days

7. Depth perception means the same as
distance judgment
10 years
100
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

8. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
blind spot
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
tires
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

9. Driver's left hand straight out
give you time to react
headphones
left turn
angle

10. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
brain
on 2way road

11. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
Do not...
stop
emergency break
look ahead 12 seconds

12. What do you do if your turn signal fails
$4 -500
use hand signals
blue or green
blind spot

13. Is driving a right or a privilege?
20
privilege
left turn
White

14. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
right
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
crime
stay with your car

15. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
15
four way stop
Do not...
student and licensed driver

16. A provisional license is good for
1 yr
time of day
distance judgment
stop - proceed with caution

17. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
25 ft
be ready to stop
same for all states

18. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
5
blind spots
4
slow down

19. It is important to slow down when
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
blue or green
.015
license registration insurance

20. Which way should you turn if you are going
in the direction the back of your car
13'6
50
stop behind line for traffic sign

21. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
80
1 year
3
right

22. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
rear
4
35 - 55
nov 15 to april 1

23. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
take some time to cool off before driving
3 moths
check ahead for signals
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

24. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
96%
white - red
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
otherwise instructed

25. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
96%
warning
500
left must yield to the right driver

26. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
3 moths
pushing the brake too hard
following distance
yield to oncoming traffic

27. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
innattentiveness
10 - 200
16 and 24
50

28. What does a greed light mean
proceed in a safe manner
report accident to your insurance company
take some time to cool off before driving
35 - 55

29. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
license registration insurance
6 months suspension
2 - 6 or 8
20

30. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
at least two seconds
16 and 24
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

31. Speed limit in school zone
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
25 mph
left turns
12 points

32. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
.015
open country driving

33. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
$100
toward
White
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

34. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
straight
3 to 4
towards
10 mph

35. To make a right turn you should
$4 -500
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
4-5
get in the right lane

36. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
at least two seconds
no passing
yield
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

37. 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.)
must not be entered
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
Single broken yellow line
left

38. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
look ahead 12 seconds
angle
following distance
Railroad Crossing

39. Hand signals
yield
tires
same for all states
left turns

40. Implied consent law means
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
35 - 55
at least 14 days
12 points

41. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
20
pull over to the right
50 mph
10 years

42. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
otherwise instructed
35 - 55
8

43. Arm is ______ for a right turn
6 inches
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
bent up
Crosswalk

44. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
angle
2 points
10
farm use only

45. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
500
moving violations
80
10 years

46. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
25
be ready to stop
within the distance you can see ahead
your vision might be obstructed.

47. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
straight
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
4-5

48. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
report accident to your insurance company
blue or green
left turn
bent down

49. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
left turns
Single broken yellow line
away from...
blue or green

50. A check point for parallel parking is
warning
use hand signals
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
100