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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
stop behind line for traffic sign
wear on the center of the tire
slow down
75

2. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
yield to oncoming traffic
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
5
blind spot

3. When should you use your high beams
8
open country driving
try to pull off the road safely
transparent

4. 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.
look ahead
General Speed
2 weeks
10

5. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
the skid - brake
crime
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
suspension of license - fines

6. Is driving a right or a privilege?
3
privilege
Orange
involved in a lawsuit

7. 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.
blind spots
time of day
toward
waived

8. What does a greed light mean
proceed in a safe manner
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
Graduated Driver License
facing

9. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
blind spots
right turn
following distance
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

10. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
try to pull off the road safely
12 points
3 moths
lend - alter

11. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
$4 -500
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

12. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
be ready to stop
10
13'6
time

13. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
yield
10 mph
toward

14. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
96%
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
look ahead 12 seconds

15. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
25 mph
moving violations
Orange
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

16. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
White
yield to oncoming traffic
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
1 year

17. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
toward
50
slow your car to speed limit
towards

18. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
towards
get in the right lane
70
never back up go to next exit

19. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
4-5
2 weeks
within the distance you can see ahead
25%

20. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
25
time
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
25 ft

21. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
suspension of license - fines
farm use only
6 inches
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

22. Windsheild needs to be ______________
3
left turn
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
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23. Best way to reduce having an alcohol related accident is

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24. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
US passport of birth certificate
lend - alter
never back up go to next exit
25 times

25. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
1 yr
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
open country driving
emergency break

26. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
bent down
towards
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
24 months

27. To avoid highway hypnosis
at least 14 days
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
blind spots
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

28. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
pushing the brake too hard
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
same for all states
white - red

29. ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs.
toward
Railroad Crossing
windshield wipers
50 mph

30. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
coming out of a dark alley
facing
test brakes
30

31. When should headlights be used
16 and 24
4
DMV
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

32. Always yield to;
pedestrian cross walk
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
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

33. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
13'6
Crosswalk
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

34. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
20 - 75
check ahead for signals
1 year
slow your car to speed limit

35. A check point for parallel parking is
100
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
4
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

36. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
wear on the center of the tire
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
6 inches

37. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
tires
3 to 4
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
pull over to the right

38. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
9 and 3
beer
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

39. Penalty for refusing the breath test
5
the left
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
6 months suspension

40. What should you do to go into a skid
take your foot off the gas
braking distance
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
blind spot

41. What does tailgating mean
9 and 3
1 week
driving too close to vehicle in front
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

42. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
tires
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
Yellow - diamond
Crosswalk

43. Don't try and turn around while on a hill or in a curve where your car cannot be seen by people within ___ ft of you
be ready to stop
12 points
on 2way road
500

44. A car seat should be placed in the
35 - 55
4
right turn
rear

45. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
Single broken yellow line
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
license registration insurance
17

46. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
2 - 6 or 8
directed of told so by a police officer
white - red

47. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
away from...
nov 15 to april 1
waived
when it expires

48. Implied consent law means
waived
4
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

49. What indicates under-inflated tires
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
get in the right lane
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
Single broken yellow line

50. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
horn and lights
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
17
no traffic signals for signs