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Drivers Permit Exam
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Subject
:
drivers-education
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. In city driving -a good habit is to
look ahead 12 seconds
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
Single broken yellow line
True
2. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
17
steering
DMV
3. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.
50
Single solid - greater the hazard
White
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
4. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
2 points
angle
243
straight
5. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
try to pull off the road safely
.015
15
6. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
25
only when parking
emergency break
10 mph
7. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
16 and 24
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
three point - Y
right
8. What does hydroplaning mean
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
the truck driver can't see you
9. Best defense against drunk driving
emergency break
tires
innattentiveness
wear a seat belt
10. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
20 - 75
steering
pull over to the right
4-5
11. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
Single dashed
96%
nov 15 to april 1
to protect you and other drivers
12. A provisional license is good for
involved in a lawsuit
1 yr
slow down
fog lights
13. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
moving violations
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
wear on the center of the tire
14. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
10
1 year
Crosswalk
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
15. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
slow down and prepare to stop
Yellow center
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
16. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
Single solid - greater the hazard
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
2 - turn your head
17. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
bent down
angle
12 points
2 - turn your head
18. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
50
13'6
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
waived
19. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
suspension of license - fines
12
500
following distance
20. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
wear on the center of the tire
headphones
right
5
21. What is a good practice while driving
16 and 24
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
stop
50 mph
22. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
directed of told so by a police officer
Single solid - greater the hazard
student and licensed driver
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
23. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
25
student and licensed driver
blind spot
24. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
2 - turn your head
beer
50
4
25. What should you do to go into a skid
1 year
take your foot off the gas
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
True
26. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
be ready to stop
blind spot
angle
toward
27. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
4
96%
away from...
pedestrian cross walk
28. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
2 - 6 or 8
17
three point - Y
500
29. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
away from...
Yellow center
get in the right lane
proceed in a safe manner
30. What is the purpose of traffic laws
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
straight
waived
to protect you and other drivers
31. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
$100
Railroad Crossing
time of day
12
32. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
license registration insurance
away from...
18
20
33. 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.)
2 - 6 or 8
slow down and prepare to stop
Single dashed
Single broken yellow line
34. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
the truck driver can't see you
during the 1st few minutes of rain
time
farm use only
35. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
no traffic signals for signs
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
driving too close to vehicle in front
3 to 4
36. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
privilege
time of day
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
12 points
37. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
Yellow center
no traffic signals for signs
headphones
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
38. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
10 mph
yield
100 fine
same for all states
39. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
75
taking a short nap at a rest stop
25%
40. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
4
blue or green
Single solid - greater the hazard
one car length for every 10 mph
41. What is an acceleration lane
blue or green
straight
three point - Y
extra lane at entrance of expressway
42. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
25
time
Double solid
fixed object on the side of road
43. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
US passport of birth certificate
innattentiveness
time
calmly avoid them
44. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
fog lights
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
4
5
45. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
the left
calmly avoid them
bent up
stop behind line for traffic sign
46. Hand is upward
60 days
taking a short nap at a rest stop
right turn
left must yield to the right driver
47. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
left
right
Two way left turn
give you time to react
48. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
500
4
pushing the brake too hard
warning
49. Speed limit in school zone
white - red
25 mph
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
15
50. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
US passport of birth certificate
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
your vision might be obstructed.
to protect you and other drivers