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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
1 year
four way stop
12
Orange

2. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
report accident to your insurance company
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
70

3. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
left turns
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
100

4. When should you dim your headlights
17
slow your car to speed limit
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
three point - Y

5. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
double solid yellow lines
don't drink and drive
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
only when parking

6. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
50 mph
25%
left
Graduated Driver License

7. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
farm use only
give you time to react
13'6
Single broken yellow line

8. Dates for studded tires
four way stop
within the distance you can see ahead
slow down and stop before entering if possible
nov 15 to april 1

9. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
left turn
12
slow down and stop before entering if possible
fixed object on the side of road

10. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
2 - turn your head
4
4-5
25 mph

11. 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
2 second rule
no traffic signals for signs
wear on the center of the tire
10 mph

12. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
US passport of birth certificate
100
innattentiveness
25 mph

13. A check point for parallel parking is
left
$4 -500
check ahead for signals
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

14. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
braking distance
towards
$4 -500
calmly avoid them

15. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
straight
proceed in a safe manner
following distance
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

16. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
stop behind line for traffic sign
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
left must yield to the right driver

17. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
5
slow down and stop before entering if possible
fog lights

18. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
during the 1st few minutes of rain
2 second rule
away from...

19. If your car vibrates it may be
steering
double solid yellow lines
blind spots
pull over to the right

20. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
license registration insurance
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
facing

21. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
25 mph
pull over to the right
four way stop
look ahead

22. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
Do not...
student and licensed driver
the left

23. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
96%
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
500
innattentiveness

24. How to fight fatigue: (5)
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
2 second rule
directed of told so by a police officer
four way stop

25. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
4-5
$100
otherwise instructed

26. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
6 inches
license registration insurance
never back up go to next exit
one car length for every 10 mph

27. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
be ready to stop
time
towards
weight - unit

28. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
stop behind line for traffic sign
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
slow your car to speed limit
take some time to cool off before driving

29. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
12 points
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

30. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
50 mph
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
2 weeks
steering away from objects that do not give way

31. What indicates under-inflated tires
$4 -500
17
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
headphones

32. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
2 weeks
involved in a lawsuit
10 mph
13'6

33. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
tires
Crosswalk
3
otherwise instructed

34. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
four way stop
try to pull off the road safely
6 inches
25 ft

35. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
toward curb
within the distance you can see ahead
towards
left turns

36. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
crime
white - red
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
General Speed

37. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
the skid - brake
50
waived
bent down

38. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
toward
check ahead for signals
Orange
General Speed

39. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
suspension of license - fines
24 months
at least 14 days

40. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
2 second rule
True
17
20

41. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
70
Yellow center
2 weeks
blind spot

42. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
time
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
left turns

43. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
one car length for every 10 mph
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
when it expires
at least two seconds

44. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
17
20
wear a seat belt
toward

45. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
headphones
left must yield to the right driver
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
beer

46. What do you do if your turn signal fails
open country driving
take your foot off the gas
use hand signals
100

47. 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
500
no passing
5
12 points

48. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
same for all states
500
Single broken yellow line

49. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
Double solid
12
the truck driver can't see you
at least two seconds

50. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
2 weeks
10 - 200
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
one car length for every 10 mph