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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
emergency break
Crosswalk
2 weeks
Railroad Crossing

2. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
rear
warning
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

3. When driving - you have ______ blind spots located to the left and right back sides of your car. They only way to see cars in these spots is to _______________.
2 - turn your head
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
slow down and prepare to stop
50

4. Always yield to;
wear a seat belt
straight
Single broken yellow line
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

5. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
white - red
the left
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
2 weeks

6. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
10 years
bent down
blue or green

7. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
tires
1 yr
lend - alter
25 ft

8. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
3 moths
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
8
stay with your car

9. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
25
otherwise instructed
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
right

10. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
.015
Single solid - greater the hazard
right turn
toward curb

11. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
try to pull off the road safely
student and licensed driver
windshield wipers
to protect you and other drivers

12. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.
50
must not be entered
Single dashed
at least two seconds

13. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
open country driving
white - red
25%
left must yield to the right driver

14. What does tailgating mean
extra lane at entrance of expressway
70
12 points
driving too close to vehicle in front

15. What is a habitual offender
left must yield to the right driver
slow your car to speed limit
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
double solid yellow lines

16. A car seat should be placed in the
don't drink and drive
lend - alter
pedestrian cross walk
rear

17. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
angle
steering away from objects that do not give way
left
20

18. When may you pass on the right
25 ft
Yellow center
bent down
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

19. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
slow down and prepare to stop
2 points
25

20. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
2 - 6 or 8
facing
stop - proceed with caution
be ready to stop

21. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
20
Yellow - diamond
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
25%

22. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
US passport of birth certificate
25
35 - 55
Single dashed

23. When should you dim your headlights
within the distance you can see ahead
9 and 3
following distance
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

24. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
crime
fixed object on the side of road
25
3 moths

25. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
fog lights
one car length for every 10 mph
Orange

26. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
left turn
toward
the left
12 points

27. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
transparent
brain
to protect you and other drivers
angle

28. Speed limit in school zone
right turn
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
3
25 mph

29. Points are only issued for
4
at least 14 days
open country driving
moving violations

30. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
18
wear a seat belt
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

31. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
tires
extra lane at entrance of expressway
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
12 points

32. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
12 points
4
fixed object on the side of road
Single solid - greater the hazard

33. When should you use your parking lights
.015
3 moths
tires
only when parking

34. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
angle
look ahead 12 seconds
Double solid
100

35. ____________ 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
Single solid - greater the hazard
following distance
stop - proceed with caution

36. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
25 times
don't drink and drive
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
wear a seat belt

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

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38. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
distance judgment
25
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

39. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
toward
only when parking
tires
left turn

40. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
slow your car to speed limit
9 and 3
8
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

41. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
test brakes
50
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
5

42. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
during the 1st few minutes of rain
White
35 - 55
1 yr

43. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
at least 14 days
coming out of a dark alley
50 mph
stop - proceed with caution

44. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
blind spots
open country driving
Railroad Crossing

45. Speed limit in business area
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
driving too close to vehicle in front
check ahead for signals
25 mph

46. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
to protect you and other drivers
license registration insurance
take some time to cool off before driving
give you time to react

47. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
1 week
pedestrian cross walk
2 - turn your head
Yellow center

48. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
3
blind spots
17
25%

49. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
2 - 6 or 8
General Speed
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
stop behind line for traffic sign

50. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
left
slow down and prepare to stop
5
brain