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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
6 inches
steering away from objects that do not give way
Graduated Driver License
slow down before entering turn

2. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
1 year
blind spot
25 ft
slow down

3. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
at least two seconds
one car length for every 10 mph
stay with your car
left

4. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
$100
distance judgment
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
towards

5. What does a greed light mean
pull over to the right
yield
proceed in a safe manner
check ahead for signals

6. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
General Speed
in the direction the back of your car
18
blue or green

7. Speed limit in school zone
blind spots
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
wear on the center of the tire
25 mph

8. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
60 days
weight - unit
license registration insurance
100

9. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
waived
try to pull off the road safely
10 mph
Double solid

10. Most fatal accidents are due to
500
right
innattentiveness
time of day

11. A check point for parallel parking is
2 - 6 or 8
General Speed
the truck driver can't see you
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

12. When should you dim your headlights
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
25 mph
3
to protect you and other drivers

13. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
otherwise instructed
look ahead 12 seconds
stop
straight

14. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
no traffic signals for signs
12
Single solid - greater the hazard
when it expires

15. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
driving too close to vehicle in front
slow down gradually
to protect you and other drivers
take some time to cool off before driving

16. Penalty of not having your insurance card
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
100 fine
try to pull off the road safely
White

17. 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.)
20
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
Single broken yellow line
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

18. The best way to take a turn is to
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
pedestrian cross walk
slow down before entering turn
left turn

19. 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
give you time to react
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
right

20. If you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror - ______________________________

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21. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
slow down and prepare to stop
turn your head and look back
16 and 24
yield to oncoming traffic

22. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
left must yield to the right driver
30
stay with your car
Two way left turn

23. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
12 points
Single solid - greater the hazard
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
Single dashed

24. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
bent down
1 yr
2 - 6 or 8
get in the right lane

25. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
warning
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
lend - alter
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

26. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
True
proceed in a safe manner
toward
5

27. When may you pass on the right
2 weeks
following distance
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
blind spots

28. What indicates under-inflated tires
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
$4 -500
straight
1 year

29. Depth perception means the same as
three point - Y
steering away from objects that do not give way
transparent
distance judgment

30. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
243
the truck driver can't see you
fog lights
slow your car to speed limit

31. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
stop
243
fixed object on the side of road
left turns

32. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
time of day
on 2way road
4
use hand signals

33. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
privilege
at least 14 days
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

34. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
wear on the center of the tire
toward
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
13'6

35. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
slow down before entering turn
1 week
stay with your car
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

36. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
right turn
bent down
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

37. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
24 months
left turns
left must yield to the right driver
50

38. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
White
General Speed
slow down
stop behind line for traffic sign

39. What does GDL stand for
left
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
Graduated Driver License
blind spot

40. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
try to pull off the road safely
farm use only
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

41. To avoid highway hypnosis
innattentiveness
involved in a lawsuit
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
96%

42. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
look ahead
brain
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
windshield wipers

43. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
Orange
13'6
17
on 2way road

44. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
emergency break
nov 15 to april 1
farm use only
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

45. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
2 second rule
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
243
left turns

46. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
the skid - brake
brain
2 weeks
Double solid

47. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
away from...
Do not...
25 ft
20 - 75

48. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
96%
8
warning
facing

49. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
10 - 200
look ahead
6 inches
100 fine

50. Blindspots are
pedestrian cross walk
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
only when parking
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors