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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
15
Do not...
pushing the brake too hard
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

2. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
12
Single broken yellow line
True

3. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
100
2 points
warning
the skid - brake

4. When is the road most slippery
500
directed of told so by a police officer
fog lights
during the 1st few minutes of rain

5. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
1 yr
bent down
6 inches
25 ft

6. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
taking a short nap at a rest stop
braking distance
don't drink and drive
distance judgment

7. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
at least two seconds
straight

8. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
Crosswalk
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
2 points
on 2way road

9. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
following distance
blind spots
beer
nov 15 to april 1

10. What do you do if your turn signal fails
emergency break
1 year
25
use hand signals

11. Speed limit in school zone
stop - proceed with caution
don't drink and drive
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
25 mph

12. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
horn and lights
following distance
stop behind line for traffic sign
at least 14 days

13. What should you do if you have a blowout?
100 fine
30
Single solid - greater the hazard
slow down gradually

14. When should you use your high beams
never back up go to next exit
proceed in a safe manner
report accident to your insurance company
open country driving

15. _________________ 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.
Two way left turn
Single solid - greater the hazard
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
slow down and stop before entering if possible

16. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
within the distance you can see ahead
Orange
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
four way stop

17. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
angle
3 to 4
time
left must yield to the right driver

18. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
stop behind line for traffic sign
blind spots
1 year
following distance

19. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
Railroad Crossing
White
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
2 weeks

20. Yellow center lines are usually found where
on 2way road
18
DMV
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

21. What is a habitual offender
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
to protect you and other drivers
30
tires

22. When should you use your horn
vehicle of 18000 or more
3 to 4
coming out of a dark alley
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

23. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
same for all states
distance judgment
toward
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

24. What is the purpose of traffic laws
slow your car to speed limit
80
Crosswalk
to protect you and other drivers

25. Most fatal accidents are due to
stop - proceed with caution
wear a seat belt
innattentiveness
take your foot off the gas

26. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
2 second rule
time of day
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

27. Speed limit in business area
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
25 mph
3
at least two seconds

28. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
slow your car to speed limit
Crosswalk
15
slow down

29. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
student and licensed driver
blind spot
involved in a lawsuit
slow down before entering turn

30. If your car vibrates it may be
calmly avoid them
open country driving
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
steering

31. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
horn and lights
use hand signals
weight - unit

32. What king of yellow lines are used to mark the center of a roadway with four or more lanes of traffic? (You may not cross these lines to pass - but may cross them to make a turn)
double solid yellow lines
fixed object on the side of road
slow your car to speed limit
75

33. Points are only issued for
moving violations
to protect you and other drivers
proceed in a safe manner
yield to oncoming traffic

34. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
1 year
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
24 months
lend - alter

35. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
at least two seconds
bent down
10 - 200
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

36. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
following distance
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
double solid yellow lines

37. Is driving a right or a privilege?
in the direction the back of your car
privilege
vehicle of 18000 or more
right turn

38. What does GDL stand for
100
Graduated Driver License
15
time of day

39. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
left turn
25 times
fixed object on the side of road

40. What is an uncontrolled intersection
no traffic signals for signs
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
steering
proceed in a safe manner

41. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
left turns
$100
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
3 to 4

42. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
moving violations
Graduated Driver License
25
emergency break

43. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
Two way left turn
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
get in the right lane
emergency break

44. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
16 and 24
blue or green
25 ft
stop behind line for traffic sign

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

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46. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
17
yield to oncoming traffic
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
straight

47. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
25
brain
24 months
18

48. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
slow down and stop before entering if possible
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
wear a seat belt
turn your head and look back

49. Best defense against drunk driving
directed of told so by a police officer
tires
wear a seat belt
slow down and stop before entering if possible

50. You get alcohol out of your blood by
blind spots
time
suspension of license - fines
look ahead