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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When is the road most slippery
100
check ahead for signals
the skid - brake
during the 1st few minutes of rain

2. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
3 moths
25%
beer
warning

3. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
right
directed of told so by a police officer
time of day
take some time to cool off before driving

4. Windsheild needs to be ______________
30
transparent
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
US passport of birth certificate

5. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
4
straight
lend - alter
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

6. The best way to take a turn is to
4-5
same for all states
time of day
slow down before entering turn

7. 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.
use hand signals
facing
10 years
look ahead

8. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
pull over to the right
within the distance you can see ahead
left turn
blind spots

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

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10. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
1 year
24 months
right
5

11. 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 points
Graduated Driver License
check ahead for signals

12. You get alcohol out of your blood by
left must yield to the right driver
time
three point - Y
at least 14 days

13. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
proceed in a safe manner
calmly avoid them
2 second rule
20 - 75

14. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
White
at least two seconds
straight
25 ft

15. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
the left
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
70

16. 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
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
US passport of birth certificate
2 second rule
open country driving

17. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
2 - 6 or 8
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
vehicle of 18000 or more
15

18. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
braking distance
your vision might be obstructed.
25 ft
taking a short nap at a rest stop

19. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
look ahead
pedestrian cross walk
50
farm use only

20. Is driving a right or a privilege?
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
.015
privilege
at least two seconds

21. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
student and licensed driver
wear on the center of the tire
Do not...
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

22. Speed limit in business area
25 mph
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
15

23. 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
Orange
no passing
tires
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

24. How to fight fatigue: (5)
100
following distance
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

25. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
1 week
stay with your car
stop - proceed with caution
driving too close to vehicle in front

26. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.
suspension of license - fines
white - red
license registration insurance
must not be entered

27. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
2 - 6 or 8
Two way left turn
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
time of day

28. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
report accident to your insurance company
10 mph
don't drink and drive
straight

29. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
report accident to your insurance company
farm use only
Orange
look ahead 12 seconds

30. What is an acceleration lane
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
extra lane at entrance of expressway
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
Yellow - diamond

31. What is a habitual offender
steering
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
yield
30

32. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
White
blue or green
2 - turn your head
three point - Y

33. What is an uncontrolled intersection
no traffic signals for signs
yield to oncoming traffic
proceed in a safe manner
25%

34. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
try to pull off the road safely
blind spots
17
4

35. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
be ready to stop
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
warning
12

36. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
don't drink and drive
white - red
toward
3

37. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
100
6 inches
50 mph
slow down and prepare to stop

38. Penalty for refusing the breath test
test brakes
1 yr
fog lights
6 months suspension

39. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
75
24 months
involved in a lawsuit
must not be entered

40. When should you use your parking lights
only when parking
12
to protect you and other drivers
DMV

41. Penalty of not having your insurance card
Yellow - diamond
100
100 fine
6 inches

42. Don't try and turn around while on a hill or in a curve where your car cannot be seen by people within ___ ft of you
Yellow - diamond
turn your head and look back
500
25 mph

43. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
at least two seconds
straight
25 ft
driving too close to vehicle in front

44. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
horn and lights
6 inches
left must yield to the right driver
suspension of license - fines

45. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
100
243
20
24 months

46. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
5
25 times
6 months suspension
weight - unit

47. What is the purpose of traffic laws
to protect you and other drivers
3
suspension of license - fines
US passport of birth certificate

48. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
True
100
3 moths
four way stop

49. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
pull over to the right
horn and lights
waived
beer

50. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
crime
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
innattentiveness
take some time to cool off before driving