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Drivers Permit Exam

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should






2. What should you do if you have a blowout?






3. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins






4. What is an uncontrolled intersection






5. In LA - headlights must be on between ____________ and ___________. It is required to use your low beams when approaching within ____ ft of another car - or ____ feet behind another car.






6. Penalty of not having your insurance card






7. Wearing of ____________ is illegal






8. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour






9. Information signs are in color;






10. Since most people have trouble measuring distances - the _________________ rule makes it easy. (Pick an object on the side of the road - and when the car in front of you passes it - count. If it takes shorter than that set amount of time - you are fo






11. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction






12. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)






13. 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 _______________.






14. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____






15. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are






16. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car






17. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.






18. 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)






19. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by






20. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly






21. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if






22. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions






23. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.






24. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense






25. When is it legal to make a right turn onred






26. Best defense against drunk driving






27. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license






28. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping






29. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is






30. 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






31. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.






32. What is a good practice while driving






33. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________






34. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean






35. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection






36. Depth perception means the same as






37. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train






38. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv






39. Is driving a right or a privilege?






40. 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.






41. How to fight fatigue: (5)






42. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.






43. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog






44. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway






45. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant






46. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing






47. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)






48. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.






49. How close may you park to a corner (feet)






50. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)