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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Hand is upward
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
fixed object on the side of road
steering away from objects that do not give way
right turn

2. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.
50
Yellow center
Single solid - greater the hazard
yield to oncoming traffic

3. Best way to reduce having an alcohol related accident is

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4. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
take some time to cool off before driving
look ahead 12 seconds
Graduated Driver License

5. If you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror - ______________________________

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6. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
fixed object on the side of road
3 moths
25 ft
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

7. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
give you time to react
involved in a lawsuit
20
5

8. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
facing
transparent
straight
pedestrian cross walk

9. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
blind spots
proceed in a safe manner
emergency break
beer

10. Best defense against drunk driving
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
wear a seat belt
left turn
the skid - brake

11. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
10 mph
Two way left turn
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
Double solid

12. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
otherwise instructed
windshield wipers
use hand signals
left must yield to the right driver

13. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
25 mph
rear
time of day
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

14. Hand signals
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
student and licensed driver
same for all states
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

15. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
Yellow - diamond
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
left must yield to the right driver

16. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
12 points
25%
moving violations

17. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
bent down
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
243
toward curb

18. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
pull over to the right
otherwise instructed
35 - 55
tires

19. An articulated license allows you to operate what
vehicle of 18000 or more
farm use only
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
to protect you and other drivers

20. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
17
toward
Yellow - diamond
US passport of birth certificate

21. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
when it expires
lend - alter
96%
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

22. The standard accident prevention formula is
directed of told so by a police officer
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
report accident to your insurance company

23. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
slow down
White
25 times

24. 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 _______________.
stop - proceed with caution
2 - turn your head
nov 15 to april 1
blind spots

25. When should you dim your headlights
never back up go to next exit
stop
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
8

26. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
.015
look ahead
test brakes
look ahead 12 seconds

27. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
17
100
left turn
Double solid

28. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
tires
test brakes
1 yr
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

29. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
one car length for every 10 mph
.015
must not be entered

30. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
no passing
DMV
5
Crosswalk

31. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
lend - alter
17
following distance
17

32. Dates for studded tires
nov 15 to april 1
1 week
waived
stop - proceed with caution

33. How close may you park to a stop sign
otherwise instructed
yield to oncoming traffic
30
50

34. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
bent down
right turn
Single dashed
left turns

35. What does tailgating mean
20
in the direction the back of your car
slow down and prepare to stop
driving too close to vehicle in front

36. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
500
Crosswalk
100 fine
9 and 3

37. Driver's left hand straight out
left turn
blind spot
use hand signals
check ahead for signals

38. What king of yellow lines are used to mark the center of a roadway with four or more lanes of traffic? (You may not cross these lines to pass - but may cross them to make a turn)
straight
25 ft
double solid yellow lines
one car length for every 10 mph

39. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
17
when it expires
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
yield

40. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
5
25%
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
2 - turn your head

41. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
25
blind spots
toward
DMV

42. Arm is ______ for a right turn
otherwise instructed
straight
25
bent up

43. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
Two way left turn
during the 1st few minutes of rain
100
look ahead 12 seconds

44. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
Single broken yellow line
warning
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

45. What do you do if your turn signal fails
student and licensed driver
25 mph
use hand signals
stay with your car

46. Most fatal accidents are due to
bent down
innattentiveness
yield to oncoming traffic
blind spots

47. Windsheild needs to be ______________
6 months suspension
80
transparent
look ahead

48. When may you pass on the right
same for all states
wear on the center of the tire
35 - 55
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

49. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
directed of told so by a police officer
crime
25 times

50. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
use hand signals
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
report accident to your insurance company
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension