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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
Double solid
2 weeks
8
driving too close to vehicle in front

2. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
straight
nov 15 to april 1
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
White

3. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
blue or green
vehicle of 18000 or more
facing
blind spot

4. An articulated license allows you to operate what
1 week
vehicle of 18000 or more
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
directed of told so by a police officer

5. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
80
to protect you and other drivers
Graduated Driver License
wear on the center of the tire

6. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
no passing
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
3 to 4
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

7. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
500
during the 1st few minutes of rain
True
extra lane at entrance of expressway

8. 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.
slow down
12
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
toward

9. When may you pass on the right
1 year
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
slow down gradually
pushing the brake too hard

10. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
blind spots
pull over to the right
18

11. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
within the distance you can see ahead
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
White
stop

12. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
18
take some time to cool off before driving
no passing
time

13. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
18
20 - 75
1 yr
4

14. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
take your foot off the gas
involved in a lawsuit
Single solid - greater the hazard
fixed object on the side of road

15. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
16 and 24
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
crime
80

16. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
stop - proceed with caution
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
15
4-5

17. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
right
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
double solid yellow lines
Do not...

18. What papers must you have when operating a car
pull over to the right
to protect you and other drivers
license registration insurance
right

19. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
30
12
same for all states
report accident to your insurance company

20. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
distance judgment
17
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

21. What is a good practice while driving
proceed in a safe manner
25 ft
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
15

22. Which way should you turn if you are going
during the 1st few minutes of rain
in the direction the back of your car
16 and 24
warning

23. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
slow down and stop before entering if possible
fog lights

24. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
away from...
13'6
must not be entered
give you time to react

25. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
time
lend - alter
4-5

26. Always yield to;
24 months
within the distance you can see ahead
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

27. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
get in the right lane
General Speed
fog lights

28. Nj issues a year basic license
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
DMV
4

29. What kind of center line is used to mark the centerline where there are only two lanes of traffic? (When it is safe - you may cross this line to turn or pass another vehicle.)
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
Single broken yellow line
look ahead 12 seconds
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

30. Depth perception means the same as
look ahead 12 seconds
distance judgment
8
25 ft

31. What is a habitual offender
when it expires
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

32. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
blue or green
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
pedestrian cross walk
pull over to the right

33. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
windshield wipers
Orange
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

34. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
pushing the brake too hard
25 times
farm use only
during the 1st few minutes of rain

35. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
$4 -500
time of day
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
proceed in a safe manner

36. To make a right turn you should
during the 1st few minutes of rain
get in the right lane
within the distance you can see ahead
True

37. When should you use your horn
coming out of a dark alley
Yellow - diamond
pushing the brake too hard
slow down gradually

38. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
50 mph
left turns
slow down
3 to 4

39. Penalty of not having your insurance card
100 fine
$100
right
straight

40. A check point for parallel parking is
try to pull off the road safely
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
Two way left turn

41. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
$4 -500
in the direction the back of your car
stay with your car
20

42. A provisional license is good for
1 yr
take some time to cool off before driving
4-5
transparent

43. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
look ahead
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
Crosswalk
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

44. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
blind spot
wear a seat belt
emergency break
25%

45. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
15
rear
crime
.015

46. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
waived
at least two seconds
2 weeks
wear on the center of the tire

47. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
must not be entered
time
steering away from objects that do not give way
straight

48. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
slow down before entering turn
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
35 - 55

49. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
16 and 24
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
right
no traffic signals for signs

50. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
Single solid - greater the hazard
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
warning