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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
3 to 4
2 weeks
25 ft

2. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
25%
blind spots
blue or green
warning

3. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
headphones
25%
use hand signals
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

4. When is the road most slippery
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
Graduated Driver License
the truck driver can't see you
during the 1st few minutes of rain

5. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
double solid yellow lines
6 inches
calmly avoid them
horn and lights

6. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
away from...
80
when it expires
get in the right lane

7. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
transparent
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
horn and lights
coming out of a dark alley

8. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
steering away from objects that do not give way
General Speed
4
2 points

9. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
500
slow down and prepare to stop
the skid - brake
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

10. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
1 year
9 and 3
no passing
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

11. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street - or within _____ ft of the station on the opposite side of the street.
100
following distance
8
20 - 75

12. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
12
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
15
Single dashed

13. When may you pass on the right
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
towards
25 times

14. Best defense against drunk driving
look ahead 12 seconds
White
9 and 3
wear a seat belt

15. 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.
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
nov 15 to april 1
no traffic signals for signs
toward

16. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
2 - turn your head
turn your head and look back

17. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
18
angle
24 months

18. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
5
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
within the distance you can see ahead

19. What is a habitual offender
one car length for every 10 mph
headphones
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
Double solid

20. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
left turn
2 - turn your head
away from...
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

21. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
stop - proceed with caution
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
stop
Do not...

22. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
5
stop - proceed with caution
1 week
8

23. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
4-5
toward
500
100

24. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
time of day
True
steering away from objects that do not give way

25. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
100
don't drink and drive
25 times

26. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
to protect you and other drivers
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
driving too close to vehicle in front
license registration insurance

27. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
50 mph
crime
proceed in a safe manner

28. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
25 times
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
steering
try to pull off the road safely

29. The standard accident prevention formula is
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
slow down before entering turn
to protect you and other drivers
25%

30. Yellow center lines are usually found where
on 2way road
distance judgment
slow down and stop before entering if possible
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

31. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
within the distance you can see ahead
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
on 2way road
calmly avoid them

32. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
extra lane at entrance of expressway
2 points
10 mph
9 and 3

33. Speed limit in business area
25 mph
at least 14 days
left
test brakes

34. What does GDL stand for
headphones
Graduated Driver License
15
6 months suspension

35. To avoid highway hypnosis
bent up
pushing the brake too hard
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
yield to oncoming traffic

36. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
60 days
True
straight
blind spots

37. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
Crosswalk
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
stay with your car
right

38. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
calmly avoid them
fog lights
2 points
take some time to cool off before driving

39. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
your vision might be obstructed.
pedestrian cross walk
60 days
Graduated Driver License

40. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
$100
80
stop
your vision might be obstructed.

41. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
must not be entered
toward
fog lights
15

42. When should you use your high beams
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
13'6
open country driving
vehicle of 18000 or more

43. To make a right turn you should
toward curb
get in the right lane
toward
18

44. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
left must yield to the right driver
beer
white - red
fixed object on the side of road

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

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46. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
60 days
right turn
18
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

47. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.
6 inches
blind spots
get in the right lane
Single solid - greater the hazard

48. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
4
headphones
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
17

49. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
.015
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
windshield wipers
slow down and prepare to stop

50. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
18
60 days
lend - alter
25 times