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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
directed of told so by a police officer
2 - 6 or 8
white - red
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

2. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
17
coming out of a dark alley
Double solid
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

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

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4. What indicates under-inflated tires
weight - unit
2 weeks
when it expires
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

5. A check point for parallel parking is
DMV
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
10 mph

6. When may you pass on the right
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
calmly avoid them
4
DMV

7. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
right turn
General Speed
left turn
steering

8. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
time
10 - 200
16 and 24
privilege

9. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
slow down
pedestrian cross walk
look ahead
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

10. 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
when it expires
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
no passing
innattentiveness

11. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
distance judgment
emergency break
17
Keep you from being thrown from the car - keep you from being knocked unconsious - keep you in a position to control the car - prevent you being thrown around the inside of the car - protect you from drunk drivers

12. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
facing
when it expires
17
20 - 75

13. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
at least 14 days
emergency break
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
Two way left turn

14. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
check ahead for signals
stop - proceed with caution
12
White

15. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
DMV
12
Railroad Crossing
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

16. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
blind spots
calmly avoid them
3 to 4
Yellow - diamond

17. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
25%
innattentiveness
500
18

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

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19. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
4
100
25
70

20. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
look ahead 12 seconds
when it expires
2 second rule
6 months suspension

21. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
70
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
2 weeks
rear

22. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
steering away from objects that do not give way
tires
$100

23. Blindspots are
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
slow down and stop before entering if possible
slow down before entering turn
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

24. In city driving -a good habit is to
on 2way road
no passing
right
look ahead 12 seconds

25. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
Railroad Crossing
6 inches
US passport of birth certificate
headphones

26. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
9 and 3
pull over to the right
be ready to stop
80

27. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
bent up
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
fog lights

28. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
100
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
pedestrian cross walk
4

29. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
18
25 times
toward

30. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
time
Crosswalk
50 mph

31. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
60 days
stop
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
slow down gradually

32. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
double solid yellow lines
80
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
25

33. Information signs are in color;
White
steering away from objects that do not give way
headphones
blue or green

34. To make a right turn you should
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
2 - 6 or 8
get in the right lane
time

35. A car seat should be placed in the
10
rear
pushing the brake too hard
crime

36. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
Yellow - diamond
look ahead 12 seconds
$4 -500
moving violations

37. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.
within the distance you can see ahead
time of day
one car length for every 10 mph
Single solid - greater the hazard

38. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
left
calmly avoid them
look ahead
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

39. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
Single dashed
3 moths
during the 1st few minutes of rain
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

40. Arm is ______ for a right turn
time
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
bent up
pushing the brake too hard

41. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
vehicle of 18000 or more
1 year
the left
blind spots

42. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
use hand signals
left
straight
stay with your car

43. _________________ 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.
16 and 24
Two way left turn
bent down
crime

44. Dates for studded tires
innattentiveness
nov 15 to april 1
2 weeks
straight

45. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
Yellow center
transparent
angle
2 points

46. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
500
6 months suspension
the skid - brake
left turn

47. Instead of looking directly in front of you - you should '____________' about 10-15 seconds. It allows you to prepare yourself for traffic conditions and keep your car on a steady path.
four way stop
25%
look ahead
right

48. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
time
taking a short nap at a rest stop
24 months
3

49. What do you do if your turn signal fails
Two way left turn
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
13'6
use hand signals

50. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
taking a short nap at a rest stop
12
look ahead
headphones