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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
straight
when it expires
wear a seat belt
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

2. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
facing
16 and 24
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
otherwise instructed

3. What do you do if your brakes fail
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
$100
student and licensed driver
toward

4. Windsheild needs to be ______________
beer
2 - turn your head
transparent
Graduated Driver License

5. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
lend - alter
stop
100
try to pull off the road safely

6. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
10 - 200
following distance
away from...
time

7. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
243
Orange
time of day

8. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
DMV
243
30
20 - 75

9. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
stop - proceed with caution
General Speed

10. 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
24 months
50 mph
50

11. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
25 mph
3
look ahead 12 seconds
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

12. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
open country driving
fixed object on the side of road
moving violations
500

13. What is a habitual offender
at least 14 days
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
no passing
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

14. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
check ahead for signals
three point - Y
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
60 days

15. How close may you park to a stop sign
50
1 week
2 weeks
time

16. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
at least two seconds
35 - 55
243

17. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
yield
left turns
3 moths
time

18. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
25 times
4
2 - 6 or 8
try to pull off the road safely

19. Hand is upward
right turn
2 points
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
stop behind line for traffic sign

20. Penalty for refusing the breath test
during the 1st few minutes of rain
suspension of license - fines
turn your head and look back
6 months suspension

21. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
12 points
right
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
within the distance you can see ahead

22. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
beer
25
100

23. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
coming out of a dark alley
the truck driver can't see you
pedestrian cross walk
straight

24. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
70
look ahead 12 seconds
17
20

25. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
same for all states
bent down
during the 1st few minutes of rain
wear on the center of the tire

26. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
rear
75
toward
one car length for every 10 mph

27. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
your vision might be obstructed.
20
24 months
toward curb

28. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
time
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
$4 -500
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

29. What is a good practice when driving in the city
100
try to pull off the road safely
check ahead for signals
$100

30. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
20 - 75
4
70
beer

31. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
12
Single solid - greater the hazard
Single dashed
farm use only

32. If your car vibrates it may be
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
steering
20
500

33. To make a right turn you should
stop behind line for traffic sign
get in the right lane
toward
9 and 3

34. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
35 - 55
12
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
2 weeks

35. Which way should you turn if you are going
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
in the direction the back of your car
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
student and licensed driver

36. What does hydroplaning mean
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
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

37. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
Single dashed
white - red
slow down and prepare to stop
Yellow center

38. What is an acceleration lane
slow down and stop before entering if possible
open country driving
toward
extra lane at entrance of expressway

39. What papers must you have when operating a car
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
license registration insurance
must not be entered
80

40. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
windshield wipers
within the distance you can see ahead
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
12 points

41. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
driving too close to vehicle in front
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
2 weeks

42. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
warning
be ready to stop
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
100

43. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
license registration insurance
blue or green
windshield wipers
30

44. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
license registration insurance
when it expires
Railroad Crossing
slow your car to speed limit

45. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
blind spot
Crosswalk
calmly avoid them
crime

46. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
turn your head and look back
$100
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

47. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
12
the skid - brake
waived
pushing the brake too hard

48. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
100
toward curb
test brakes
left turns

49. 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.
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
four way stop
20 - 75

50. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
steering away from objects that do not give way
3 moths
blind spot
three point - Y