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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
privilege
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
.015
100

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

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3. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
braking distance
time of day
6 months suspension
directed of told so by a police officer

4. What indicates under-inflated tires
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
100
500
8

5. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
100
your vision might be obstructed.
25
4

6. An articulated license allows you to operate what
8
no passing
extra lane at entrance of expressway
vehicle of 18000 or more

7. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
toward
no passing
use hand signals
17

8. When may you pass on the right
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
2 weeks
6 inches
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

9. Penalty of not having your insurance card
innattentiveness
True
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
100 fine

10. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
2 weeks
17
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

11. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
time of day
12 points
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
Yellow center

12. What should you do if you have a blowout?
slow down gradually
vehicle of 18000 or more
braking distance
Two way left turn

13. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
DMV
tires
left turns
left turn

14. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
2 points
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
4
when it expires

15. Most fatal accidents are due to
slow down and stop before entering if possible
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
innattentiveness
100

16. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
50 mph
try to pull off the road safely
privilege

17. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
bent down
stop
Railroad Crossing

18. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
Crosswalk
proceed in a safe manner
horn and lights

19. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
15
25%
windshield wipers
slow down

20. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
time
windshield wipers
straight
2 - 6 or 8

21. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
steering
fixed object on the side of road
80
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

22. Penalty for refusing the breath test
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
following distance
open country driving
6 months suspension

23. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
3
involved in a lawsuit
stay with your car
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

24. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
use hand signals
75
straight
beer

25. Best defense against drunk driving
243
wear a seat belt
warning
20

26. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
left
100
directed of told so by a police officer
stop

27. Speed limit on a highway
4
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
50 mph
involved in a lawsuit

28. Driver's left hand straight out
100
one car length for every 10 mph
left turn
braking distance

29. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
taking a short nap at a rest stop
double solid yellow lines
25 times
license registration insurance

30. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
1 year
test brakes
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
straight

31. In city driving -a good habit is to
pedestrian cross walk
look ahead 12 seconds
25 ft
toward curb

32. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
blind spot
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
time
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

33. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
same for all states
blind spots
12
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

34. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
Yellow center
12
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
blind spot

35. Speed limit in business area
bent down
.015
25 mph
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

36. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
stay with your car
Yellow - diamond
left must yield to the right driver
left

37. Penalties for driving without insurance
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
suspension of license - fines
10
tires

38. How close may you park to a stop sign
50
24 months
10 mph
student and licensed driver

39. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
70
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
must not be entered
taking a short nap at a rest stop

40. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
towards
open country driving
otherwise instructed

41. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
wear on the center of the tire
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
10 years

42. When should you use your parking lights
only when parking
16 and 24
coming out of a dark alley
True

43. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
nov 15 to april 1
100
blind spots
stop behind line for traffic sign

44. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
Single solid - greater the hazard
4-5
20 - 75
straight

45. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
during the 1st few minutes of rain
3 moths
bent up
angle

46. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
stop
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

47. A __________ line is a single solid yellow line used on two lane roads to indicate zones where passing is prohibited. You may cross this line to make a turn
no passing
stop
Single dashed
17

48. Nj issues a year basic license
50
slow down gradually
4
blind spot

49. Speed limit in school zone
6 inches
test brakes
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
25 mph

50. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
25 times
slow down gradually
6 months suspension
Be alert - be prepared - act in time