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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
distance judgment
$100
12 points
left turn

2. Speed limit on a highway
50 mph
25%
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
500

3. What is an uncontrolled intersection
stop - proceed with caution
no traffic signals for signs
otherwise instructed
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

4. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
16 and 24
involved in a lawsuit
don't drink and drive
70

5. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
16 and 24
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
100
Crosswalk

6. Implied consent law means
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
US passport of birth certificate
1 year
look ahead 12 seconds

7. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
stay with your car
12 points
12
25 times

8. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
4
25
in the direction the back of your car
straight

9. What indicates under-inflated tires
give you time to react
100
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

10. What does hydroplaning mean
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
same for all states
4
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

11. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
pushing the brake too hard
8
calmly avoid them
test brakes

12. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
white - red
open country driving

13. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
500
blind spots
$100
24 months

14. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
wear a seat belt
tires
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
wear on the center of the tire

15. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
in the direction the back of your car
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
2 weeks
involved in a lawsuit

16. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
96%
warning
1 year
10 years

17. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
50 mph
steering
500

18. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
Double solid
slow down and stop before entering if possible
at least 14 days
Single broken yellow line

19. When should you use your high beams
pedestrian cross walk
96%
open country driving
involved in a lawsuit

20. What does GDL stand for
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
headphones
four way stop
Graduated Driver License

21. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
pull over to the right
96%
towards
away from...

22. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
Two way left turn
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
when it expires
braking distance

23. When should you use your parking lights
no passing
only when parking
wear on the center of the tire
privilege

24. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
10 - 200
straight
take some time to cool off before driving
100

25. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
20
10 - 200
Yellow center

26. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
blue or green
96%
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
directed of told so by a police officer

27. When should you use your horn
coming out of a dark alley
wear a seat belt
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
20 - 75

28. Yellow center lines are usually found where
be ready to stop
on 2way road
nov 15 to april 1
moving violations

29. Arm is ______ for a right turn
5
pedestrian cross walk
bent up
no passing

30. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
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
4
the truck driver can't see you
pull over to the right

31. What is a good practice while driving
pedestrian cross walk
be ready to stop
White
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

32. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
bent down
braking distance
yield to oncoming traffic
3

33. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
24 months
$4 -500
check ahead for signals
9 and 3

34. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
straight
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
30

35. Speed limit in business area
take some time to cool off before driving
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
25 mph
slow down and stop before entering if possible

36. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
blind spots
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
Railroad Crossing
blind spot

37. 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.
2 second rule
look ahead
suspension of license - fines
calmly avoid them

38. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
look ahead
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
100
25

39. How to fight fatigue: (5)
privilege
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
slow down

40. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
12
yield to oncoming traffic
4
angle

41. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.
1 week
slow down gradually
must not be entered
Single solid - greater the hazard

42. You get alcohol out of your blood by
500
slow down and prepare to stop
24 months
time

43. The best way to take a turn is to
25 mph
right
slow down before entering turn
look ahead

44. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
away from...
5
in the direction the back of your car

45. A check point for parallel parking is
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
blind spot
Crosswalk
right

46. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
beer
emergency break
open country driving
time of day

47. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
in the direction the back of your car
.015
50
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

48. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
Railroad Crossing
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
3 moths
12 points

49. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
in the direction the back of your car
25
17
6 inches

50. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
braking distance
blind spot
pushing the brake too hard
vehicle of 18000 or more