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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
rear
yield
moving violations
17

2. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
horn and lights
straight
windshield wipers
Orange

3. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
25
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
25 times
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

4. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
farm use only
blind spot
35 - 55
pedestrian cross walk

5. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
yield to oncoming traffic
2 points
bent down
turn your head and look back

6. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
facing
blind spots
6 months suspension
stop

7. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
Single solid - greater the hazard
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
$4 -500
75

8. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
bent up
4-5
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
15

9. It is important to slow down when
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
directed of told so by a police officer
17

10. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
white - red
.015
give you time to react
windshield wipers

11. The standard accident prevention formula is
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
toward
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
test brakes

12. Windsheild needs to be ______________
transparent
bent down
turn your head and look back
look ahead

13. A check point for parallel parking is
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
weight - unit
yield
20 - 75

14. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
30
Single dashed
right turn
on 2way road

15. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
80
Crosswalk
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
18

16. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
look ahead 12 seconds
fog lights
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
proceed in a safe manner

17. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
stop - proceed with caution
emergency break
facing
Yellow - diamond

18. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
time
same for all states
waived
10 - 200

19. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
General Speed
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
60 days
when it expires

20. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
100
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
look ahead
bent down

21. What do you do if your brakes fail
243
turn your head and look back
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
Double solid

22. What is a good practice when driving in the city
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
check ahead for signals
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

23. What should you do to go into a skid
steering
take your foot off the gas
warning
Yellow center

24. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
50
4
stop behind line for traffic sign
25 ft

25. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
facing
get in the right lane
left must yield to the right driver
during the 1st few minutes of rain

26. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
license registration insurance
slow down and stop before entering if possible
use hand signals
right

27. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
within the distance you can see ahead
16 and 24
left turns
6 inches

28. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
steering away from objects that do not give way
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
moving violations
at least 14 days

29. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
yield to oncoming traffic
time of day
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

30. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
pull over to the right
at least 14 days
12
white - red

31. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
your vision might be obstructed.
Two way left turn
Yellow center

32. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
20
look ahead 12 seconds
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
17

33. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
2 weeks
35 - 55
look ahead
the left

34. 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
be ready to stop
check ahead for signals
blue or green
500

35. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
taking a short nap at a rest stop
toward
facing
left

36. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
20 - 75
6 inches
12 points
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

37. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
try to pull off the road safely
17
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

38. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
steering
bent up
US passport of birth certificate
Do not...

39. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
25 ft
80
10 mph
24 months

40. When should headlights be used
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
to protect you and other drivers
right turn
during the 1st few minutes of rain

41. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
2 weeks
report accident to your insurance company
headphones

42. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
80
wear on the center of the tire
50
3 moths

43. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
distance judgment
left
within the distance you can see ahead
toward curb

44. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
report accident to your insurance company
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
look ahead 12 seconds
5

45. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
braking distance
17
3
turn your head and look back

46. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
crime
.015
10 - 200

47. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
double solid yellow lines
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
stop behind line for traffic sign
bent up

48. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
on 2way road
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
15
brain

49. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
following distance
toward
25 times

50. Which way should you turn if you are going
in the direction the back of your car
pedestrian cross walk
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
3 to 4