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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If there are no curbs on a hill - turns your wheels (toward - away from) the edge of the road - whether it be up or downhill.
left turn
steering
toward
100

2. Is driving a right or a privilege?
privilege
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
no traffic signals for signs
50

3. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
privilege
wear on the center of the tire
emergency break
12

4. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
$100
blind spots
DMV
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

5. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
12
25 ft
involved in a lawsuit
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

6. 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.
right
headphones
General Speed
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

7. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
following distance
slow down and stop before entering if possible
left turns
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

8. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
pull over to the right
when it expires
blind spot
yield to oncoming traffic

9. If your car vibrates it may be
taking a short nap at a rest stop
steering
2 - 6 or 8
beer

10. It is important to slow down when
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
when it expires
three point - Y

11. How to fight fatigue: (5)
yield
proceed in a safe manner
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
10 mph

12. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
White
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
at least two seconds

13. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
windshield wipers
no passing
time
farm use only

14. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
25
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
emergency break
15

15. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
96%
time
crime
blue or green

16. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
warning
toward
2 - turn your head

17. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
100
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
right
left turn

18. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
pull over to the right
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
no traffic signals for signs
2 points

19. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
9 and 3
distance judgment
60 days
suspension of license - fines

20. What do you do if your brakes fail
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
pushing the brake too hard
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

21. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
12 points
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
18
General Speed

22. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
never back up go to next exit
left turns
headphones
2 - 6 or 8

23. What does a flashing red light mean
stop - proceed with caution
test brakes
pull over to the right
9 and 3

24. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
70
toward
same for all states
13'6

25. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
1 year
check ahead for signals
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
5

26. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
stay with your car
wear on the center of the tire
turn your head and look back
yield to oncoming traffic

27. _________________ channelization markings are a combination of solid yellow and dahsed yellow lines in the center of the roadway. This area is used for vehicles traveling in either direction to make LEFT TURNS ONLY. It may NOT be used for passing.
Two way left turn
10 years
35 - 55
rear

28. Dates for studded tires
nov 15 to april 1
$4 -500
8
left must yield to the right driver

29. Safest way to exit an expressway
25 mph
slow your car to speed limit
fixed object on the side of road
be ready to stop

30. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
.015
bent up
braking distance
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

31. What do you do if your turn signal fails
four way stop
use hand signals
on 2way road
fixed object on the side of road

32. What does a greed light mean
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
25 times
stop - proceed with caution
proceed in a safe manner

33. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
right turn
when it expires
DMV
Double solid

34. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
25 times
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
20 - 75
turn your head and look back

35. Speed limit on a highway
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
50 mph

36. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
50
left
24 months
right turn

37. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
slow down
beer
35 - 55
100

38. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
blue or green
True
100
get in the right lane

39. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
pushing the brake too hard
White
to protect you and other drivers

40. What kind of center line is used to mark the centerline where there are only two lanes of traffic? (When it is safe - you may cross this line to turn or pass another vehicle.)
6 months suspension
one car length for every 10 mph
away from...
Single broken yellow line

41. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
25%
blind spots
.015
100

42. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
10 mph
3 moths
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
at least two seconds

43. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
yield
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
25 mph
waived

44. Arm is ______ for a right turn
at least two seconds
bent up
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
student and licensed driver

45. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
open country driving
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
4-5
taking a short nap at a rest stop

46. What does GDL stand for
80
warning
left must yield to the right driver
Graduated Driver License

47. Blindspots are
.015
give you time to react
windshield wipers
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

48. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
use hand signals
US passport of birth certificate
tires
be ready to stop

49. What should you do to go into a skid
1 week
take your foot off the gas
give you time to react
slow down before entering turn

50. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
look ahead 12 seconds
straight
privilege
rear