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Drivers Permit Exam

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1. What does GDL stand for
Graduated Driver License
50
beer
during the 1st few minutes of rain

2. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
2 second rule
give you time to react
1 yr
vehicle of 18000 or more

3. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
steering away from objects that do not give way
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
75
slow your car to speed limit

4. A car seat should be placed in the
slow down before entering turn
rear
no passing
4

5. When may you pass on the right
slow down and stop before entering if possible
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
taking a short nap at a rest stop
50

6. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
give you time to react
steering away from objects that do not give way
angle
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

7. Hand signals
75
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
bent up
same for all states

8. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
warning
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
to protect you and other drivers
Single dashed

9. Implied consent law means
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
Double solid
same for all states
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

10. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
slow your car to speed limit
at least two seconds
headphones
toward

11. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
4
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
blind spots
headphones

12. What is a good practice while driving
80
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
Single broken yellow line
9 and 3

13. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
20
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

14. If there are no curbs on a hill - turns your wheels (toward - away from) the edge of the road - whether it be up or downhill.
driving too close to vehicle in front
otherwise instructed
toward
the left

15. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
waived
8
3 moths
try to pull off the road safely

16. Instead of looking directly in front of you - you should '____________' about 10-15 seconds. It allows you to prepare yourself for traffic conditions and keep your car on a steady path.
look ahead
rear
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
12 points

17. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
243
1 yr
try to pull off the road safely
12 points

18. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
Do not...
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
5
2 weeks

19. When should you use your high beams
right
open country driving
75
Single dashed

20. An articulated license allows you to operate what
vehicle of 18000 or more
right turn
30
Railroad Crossing

21. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
weight - unit
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
75
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

22. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
be ready to stop
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
500

23. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
check ahead for signals
80
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
privilege

24. What should you do if you have a blowout?
25
slow down and prepare to stop
slow down gradually
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

25. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
brain
100
three point - Y
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

26. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
rear
100
right

27. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
steering away from objects that do not give way
Yellow center
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

28. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
243
the left
25 times
steering

29. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
13'6
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
10 years
time of day

30. When should you use your parking lights
the skid - brake
only when parking
12
12 points

31. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
warning
80
left
.015

32. In city driving -a good habit is to
double solid yellow lines
look ahead 12 seconds
13'6
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

33. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
toward curb
yield
2 points
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

34. 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 _______________.
30
look ahead
50
2 - turn your head

35. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
10 mph
weight - unit
report accident to your insurance company

36. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
Single dashed
braking distance
privilege
yield to oncoming traffic

37. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
4
.015
60 days

38. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
toward
24 months
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

39. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
10 years
rear
calmly avoid them
US passport of birth certificate

40. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
25 ft
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
vehicle of 18000 or more
blind spots

41. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
must not be entered
angle
Do not...
blue or green

42. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
12
24 months
suspension of license - fines

43. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
turn your head and look back
10 mph
3
25

44. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
calmly avoid them
report accident to your insurance company
crime
slow down

45. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
6 months suspension
60 days
lend - alter

46. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
steering
Orange
fog lights
2 weeks

47. What does tailgating mean
slow your car to speed limit
take some time to cool off before driving
17
driving too close to vehicle in front

48. Arm is ______ for a right turn
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
tires
bent up
to protect you and other drivers

49. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
at least 14 days
2 weeks
toward
1 year

50. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
within the distance you can see ahead
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
70
True