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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A provisional license is good for
crime
2 weeks
angle
1 yr

2. When driving - you have ______ blind spots located to the left and right back sides of your car. They only way to see cars in these spots is to _______________.
steering
2 - turn your head
16 and 24
moving violations

3. When should headlights be used
17
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
steering
turn your head and look back

4. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
35 - 55
100
one car length for every 10 mph
9 and 3

5. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
yield to oncoming traffic
35 - 55
100 fine
tires

6. What should you do if you have a blowout?
25 times
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
slow down gradually
get in the right lane

7. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
right
slow down gradually
US passport of birth certificate
left turns

8. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
braking distance
3
60 days
US passport of birth certificate

9. You get alcohol out of your blood by
at least two seconds
bent up
time
8

10. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
student and licensed driver
2 weeks
fixed object on the side of road
18

11. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
otherwise instructed
toward
directed of told so by a police officer
the truck driver can't see you

12. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
open country driving
beer
25
20 - 75

13. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
straight
tires
Yellow - diamond
toward curb

14. Blindspots are
12
Single solid - greater the hazard
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
your vision might be obstructed.

15. What is a good practice when driving in the city
slow down and prepare to stop
check ahead for signals
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
True

16. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
your vision might be obstructed.
12 points
4

17. Driver's left hand straight out
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
4
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
left turn

18. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
brain
blind spots
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
25 ft

19. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
2 weeks
DMV
12 points

20. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
don't drink and drive
25
Yellow - diamond
slow down and stop before entering if possible

21. Hand signals
same for all states
pushing the brake too hard
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
white - red

22. Is driving a right or a privilege?
24 months
privilege
vehicle of 18000 or more
25

23. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
2 weeks
blue or green
time
braking distance

24. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
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
transparent
100
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

25. Dates for studded tires
nov 15 to april 1
left turns
on 2way road
straight

26. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
braking distance
pushing the brake too hard
35 - 55
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

27. What is an uncontrolled intersection
slow down and prepare to stop
no traffic signals for signs
otherwise instructed
straight

28. Nj issues a year basic license
braking distance
4
only when parking
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

29. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
3
Yellow - diamond
stop behind line for traffic sign
17

30. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
Yellow center
30
10 years
horn and lights

31. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
the truck driver can't see you
lend - alter
get in the right lane
Double solid

32. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
student and licensed driver
35 - 55
left turns

33. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
bent down
15
left turns
facing

34. When should you dim your headlights
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
US passport of birth certificate
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
blind spot

35. _________________ 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.
crime
bent down
stop
Two way left turn

36. What does hydroplaning mean
time of day
16 and 24
12
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

37. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
2 weeks
2 second rule
20
within the distance you can see ahead

38. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
time
yield
headphones
no traffic signals for signs

39. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
rear
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
headphones
steering away from objects that do not give way

40. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
25 ft
stop - proceed with caution
tires
try to pull off the road safely

41. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
give you time to react
13'6
left
look ahead

42. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
25 mph
brain
white - red
100

43. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
100
the left
steering away from objects that do not give way
blind spot

44. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
farm use only
pull over to the right
pushing the brake too hard
take some time to cool off before driving

45. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
crime
Do not...
left turns
Railroad Crossing

46. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
slow down and prepare to stop
9 and 3
30
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

47. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
otherwise instructed
3 to 4
stop
at least two seconds

48. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
25
left turns
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
20

49. How to fight fatigue: (5)
50 mph
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
must not be entered
yield

50. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
US passport of birth certificate
student and licensed driver
70
only when parking