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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
$4 -500
2 - turn your head
turn your head and look back
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

2. When driving - you have ______ blind spots located to the left and right back sides of your car. They only way to see cars in these spots is to _______________.
left turn
100
2 - turn your head
get in the right lane

3. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
report accident to your insurance company
12
25 mph
slow down

4. Penalties for driving without insurance
20
the truck driver can't see you
suspension of license - fines
$100

5. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
angle
the skid - brake
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
2 weeks

6. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
100
slow down and prepare to stop
25 ft
4-5

7. You get alcohol out of your blood by
at least 14 days
time
straight
when it expires

8. Always yield to;
slow down
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
tires
stop behind line for traffic sign

9. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
right
crime
warning
towards

10. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
windshield wipers
Crosswalk
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
when it expires

11. Hand is upward
US passport of birth certificate
horn and lights
right turn
25

12. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
stay with your car
toward
right
Railroad Crossing

13. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
left
General Speed
toward
your vision might be obstructed.

14. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
bent down
13'6
8
braking distance

15. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
17
right
35 - 55
angle

16. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
white - red
at least 14 days
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
report accident to your insurance company

17. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
stop behind line for traffic sign
stay with your car
60 days

18. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
in the direction the back of your car
following distance
turn your head and look back
$4 -500

19. ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs.
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
Railroad Crossing
80
toward

20. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
2 - 6 or 8
30
slow down
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

21. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
at least two seconds
the truck driver can't see you
243

22. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
suspension of license - fines
4

23. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
25 ft
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
headphones
when it expires

24. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
on 2way road
75
pushing the brake too hard
don't drink and drive

25. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
toward
tires
fog lights
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

26. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
braking distance
4
blue or green

27. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
25%
35 - 55
16 and 24

28. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
farm use only
243
Yellow center
right turn

29. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
8
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
DMV
don't drink and drive

30. Speed limit in school zone
24 months
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
25 mph
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

31. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
toward curb
25%
20 - 75
75

32. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
18
report accident to your insurance company
towards
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

33. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
taking a short nap at a rest stop
bent up
Two way left turn

34. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
30
4
3 moths
60 days

35. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
toward curb
$100
fog lights
at least two seconds

36. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
brain
privilege
bent down
transparent

37. The best way to take a turn is to
25%
slow down before entering turn
Two way left turn
at least 14 days

38. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
slow down and stop before entering if possible
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
Do not...
straight

39. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
horn and lights
100 fine
student and licensed driver
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

40. What does hydroplaning mean
stop - proceed with caution
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
must not be entered
Yellow - diamond

41. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
right
crime
distance judgment
license registration insurance

42. How close may you park to a stop sign
50
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
Two way left turn
take your foot off the gas

43. Blindspots are
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
take your foot off the gas
one car length for every 10 mph
35 - 55

44. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
8
don't drink and drive
3 to 4
$4 -500

45. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
blind spot
coming out of a dark alley
three point - Y

46. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
DMV
30
500
6 inches

47. When should you use your horn
2 second rule
10 mph
double solid yellow lines
coming out of a dark alley

48. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
3 to 4
10 mph
70
toward

49. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
fog lights
Two way left turn
wear a seat belt
16 and 24

50. Points are only issued for
12
moving violations
True
coming out of a dark alley