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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
wear on the center of the tire
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
6 inches
towards

2. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
4-5
left must yield to the right driver
pedestrian cross walk
calmly avoid them

3. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
bent down
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
8
towards

4. Penalties for driving without insurance
time
transparent
tires
suspension of license - fines

5. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
4
1 yr
3 moths
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

6. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
100 fine
2 - 6 or 8
500
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

7. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
Yellow center
at least two seconds
4
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

8. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
look ahead 12 seconds
4
24 months
80

9. Is driving a right or a privilege?
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
fixed object on the side of road
privilege
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

10. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
4
12 points
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

11. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
12 points
12
look ahead 12 seconds
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

12. In LA - headlights must be on between ____________ and ___________. It is required to use your low beams when approaching within ____ ft of another car - or ____ feet behind another car.
time
be ready to stop
windshield wipers
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

13. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
never back up go to next exit
farm use only

14. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
double solid yellow lines
steering away from objects that do not give way
weight - unit
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

15. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
Orange
12
left turns
5

16. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
emergency break
one car length for every 10 mph
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
wear on the center of the tire

17. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
the skid - brake
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
50 mph
the truck driver can't see you

18. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
3 to 4
500
15
100

19. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
otherwise instructed
rear
Single dashed
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

20. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
DMV
10 - 200

21. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
vehicle of 18000 or more
three point - Y
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
slow down

22. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
white - red
time
2 weeks
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

23. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
Do not...
left must yield to the right driver
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
10 years

24. You get alcohol out of your blood by
don't drink and drive
500
time
12 points

25. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
20
100
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
taking a short nap at a rest stop

26. What is a good practice when driving in the city
100 fine
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
check ahead for signals

27. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
lend - alter
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
straight
coming out of a dark alley

28. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
look ahead 12 seconds
10 mph
16 and 24
yield

29. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
wear a seat belt
only when parking
100
within the distance you can see ahead

30. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
100
10 - 200
when it expires

31. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
steering away from objects that do not give way
bent down
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
2 points

32. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
16 and 24
5
Graduated Driver License
pushing the brake too hard

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
proceed in a safe manner
Railroad Crossing
look ahead 12 seconds
no passing

34. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
check ahead for signals
the left
pushing the brake too hard
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

35. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
Double solid
US passport of birth certificate
4
2 - turn your head

36. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
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
Railroad Crossing
1 year
four way stop

37. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
steering
at least 14 days
Orange

38. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
suspension of license - fines
2 points
Yellow center
pushing the brake too hard

39. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
try to pull off the road safely
100
angle
50 mph

40. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
look ahead 12 seconds
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
12

41. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
9 and 3
left must yield to the right driver
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
take some time to cool off before driving

42. Windsheild needs to be ______________
4-5
transparent
license registration insurance
100

43. What do you do if your brakes fail
three point - Y
50
braking distance
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

44. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
one car length for every 10 mph
taking a short nap at a rest stop
calmly avoid them
bent down

45. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
35 - 55
50
time
10

46. What is a good practice while driving
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
within the distance you can see ahead
2 second rule
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

47. Speed limit in business area
facing
Graduated Driver License
General Speed
25 mph

48. When should you use your parking lights
only when parking
turn your head and look back
get in the right lane
look ahead 12 seconds

49. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
slow down and stop before entering if possible
3 to 4
2 - 6 or 8
25

50. Dates for studded tires
involved in a lawsuit
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
nov 15 to april 1
Single dashed