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Drivers Permit Exam

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied






2. How close may you park to a stop sign






3. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm






4. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do






5. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.






6. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing






7. It is important to slow down when






8. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions






9. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)






10. What does a red and white triangular sign mean






11. Yellow center lines are usually found where






12. _________________ 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.






13. What papers must you have when operating a car






14. To avoid highway hypnosis






15. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the






16. Which way should you turn if you are going






17. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test






18. A car seat should be placed in the






19. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog






20. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as






21. When should you use your horn






22. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance






23. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train






24. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are






25. Depth perception means the same as






26. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is






27. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:






28. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for






29. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.






30. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to






31. 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.






32. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph






33. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should






34. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________






35. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light






36. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)






37. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must






38. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could






39. Information signs are in color;






40. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.






41. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.






42. When should you dim your headlights






43. What does tailgating mean






44. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on






45. 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.






46. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.






47. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be






48. Implied consent law means






49. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.






50. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck