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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
farm use only
4
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
time

2. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
straight
privilege
when it expires
student and licensed driver

3. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
blind spots
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
crime
Two way left turn

4. What is a good practice when driving in the city
100
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
wear a seat belt
check ahead for signals

5. A check point for parallel parking is
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
directed of told so by a police officer
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
35 - 55

6. Safest way to exit an expressway
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
10
blue or green
slow your car to speed limit

7. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
Single solid - greater the hazard
beer
US passport of birth certificate
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

8. Implied consent law means
following distance
6 inches
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

9. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
waived
blind spot
80
50

10. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
4
straight
give you time to react
within the distance you can see ahead

11. The best way to take a turn is to
slow down before entering turn
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
White
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

12. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
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
in the direction the back of your car
four way stop
right

13. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
angle
straight
25
1 week

14. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
2 - turn your head
2 second rule
moving violations
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

15. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
75
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
fixed object on the side of road
Graduated Driver License

16. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
only when parking
blind spot
away from...

17. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
during the 1st few minutes of rain
white - red
transparent
your vision might be obstructed.

18. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
otherwise instructed
no passing
25
20

19. Since most people have trouble measuring distances - the _________________ rule makes it easy. (Pick an object on the side of the road - and when the car in front of you passes it - count. If it takes shorter than that set amount of time - you are fo
proceed in a safe manner
3 to 4
2 second rule
yield to oncoming traffic

20. Dates for studded tires
30
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
brain
nov 15 to april 1

21. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
windshield wipers
slow down gradually
lend - alter
use hand signals

22. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
three point - Y
privilege
emergency break
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

23. What should you do to go into a skid
take your foot off the gas
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
25 ft
True

24. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
4
during the 1st few minutes of rain
toward
25 mph

25. 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
18
no passing
vehicle of 18000 or more
brain

26. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
when it expires
double solid yellow lines
20 - 75
Yellow center

27. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
left
vehicle of 18000 or more
toward
the left

28. When should you dim your headlights
stay with your car
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
Crosswalk
headphones

29. What do you do if your turn signal fails
pedestrian cross walk
50
DMV
use hand signals

30. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
$100
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
15
get in the right lane

31. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
25%
pedestrian cross walk
50
500

32. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
toward curb
blind spots
3 moths
17

33. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
only when parking
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
transparent
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

34. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
1 year
right
time
2 second rule

35. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
waived
12
the left
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

36. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
2 points
slow down
70
brain

37. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
35 - 55
25
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
Crosswalk

38. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
$100
100
your vision might be obstructed.
white - red

39. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
20
at least 14 days
no passing

40. What papers must you have when operating a car
yield to oncoming traffic
license registration insurance
25
30

41. 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.
12
look ahead
left must yield to the right driver
beer

42. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
2 weeks
25 ft
8
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

43. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
Orange
calmly avoid them
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
rear

44. ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs.
waived
18
Railroad Crossing
during the 1st few minutes of rain

45. Yellow center lines are usually found where
left must yield to the right driver
slow your car to speed limit
on 2way road
taking a short nap at a rest stop

46. What does a greed light mean
proceed in a safe manner
bent up
involved in a lawsuit
the truck driver can't see you

47. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
$4 -500
report accident to your insurance company
calmly avoid them
taking a short nap at a rest stop

48. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
80
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
pedestrian cross walk
stay with your car

49. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
25
angle
10 years

50. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
license registration insurance
1 week
slow your car to speed limit