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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
taking a short nap at a rest stop
100
in the direction the back of your car
slow your car to speed limit

2. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
pull over to the right
100
test brakes
on 2way road

3. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
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
5
weight - unit
US passport of birth certificate

4. What do you do if your brakes fail
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
fog lights
otherwise instructed

5. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
white - red
when it expires
slow down and stop before entering if possible

6. With a chauffer's license - the max measurements height of the vehicle is ________

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7. In city driving -a good habit is to
look ahead 12 seconds
moving violations
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
blue or green

8. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
right
straight
20 - 75
10 mph

9. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
General Speed
don't drink and drive
10
pedestrian cross walk

10. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
4-5
double solid yellow lines
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
25 ft

11. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
stop - proceed with caution
warning
beer
Single dashed

12. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
25
500
Do not...
17

13. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
17
3
25 mph
6 inches

14. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
4
30
pedestrian cross walk
$4 -500

15. What does hydroplaning mean
involved in a lawsuit
Railroad Crossing
give you time to react
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

16. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
distance judgment
no traffic signals for signs
25
otherwise instructed

17. How to fight fatigue: (5)
slow down gradually
17
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
30

18. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
blind spots
60 days
70
test brakes

19. A car seat should be placed in the
25%
$4 -500
rear
60 days

20. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
slow down gradually
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
extra lane at entrance of expressway

21. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
80
tires
weight - unit
3 moths

22. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
warning
your vision might be obstructed.
no traffic signals for signs
straight

23. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
20
report accident to your insurance company
otherwise instructed
horn and lights

24. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
1 yr
horn and lights
3 to 4

25. What is an uncontrolled intersection
17
only when parking
no traffic signals for signs
left turn

26. It is important to slow down when
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
transparent
Graduated Driver License
try to pull off the road safely

27. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
must not be entered
10 mph
35 - 55
3

28. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
17
use hand signals
check ahead for signals
2 weeks

29. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
stop
Two way left turn
brain
20 - 75

30. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
General Speed
$4 -500
be ready to stop
4

31. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
Double solid
following distance
35 - 55
Single solid - greater the hazard

32. To make a right turn you should
True
blind spot
windshield wipers
get in the right lane

33. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
25 mph
500
bent up
the skid - brake

34. What is an acceleration lane
True
extra lane at entrance of expressway
the skid - brake
beer

35. Which way should you turn if you are going
500
straight
weight - unit
in the direction the back of your car

36. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
100 fine
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
waived
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

37. Penalties for driving without insurance
slow your car to speed limit
80
try to pull off the road safely
suspension of license - fines

38. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
80
be ready to stop
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

39. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
bent down
report accident to your insurance company
$4 -500
right

40. What is a good practice when driving in the city
check ahead for signals
slow down and prepare to stop
warning
yield to oncoming traffic

41. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
only when parking
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
never back up go to next exit
Single dashed

42. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
proceed in a safe manner
50
3
lend - alter

43. What is a good practice while driving
Yellow - diamond
time of day
student and licensed driver
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

44. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
12
Crosswalk
25
3

45. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
16 and 24
stay with your car
fog lights
blue or green

46. Best defense against drunk driving
wear a seat belt
13'6
blind spots
toward

47. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
no passing
15
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
never back up go to next exit

48. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
50
angle
slow down and prepare to stop
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

49. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
16 and 24
calmly avoid them
left must yield to the right driver
extra lane at entrance of expressway

50. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
Orange
during the 1st few minutes of rain