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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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1. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
50
horn and lights
try to pull off the road safely
25 times

2. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
blind spots
fog lights
innattentiveness

3. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
left turn
Single broken yellow line
10 mph
driving too close to vehicle in front

4. What indicates under-inflated tires
4
use hand signals
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
pedestrian cross walk

5. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
25 ft
time of day
slow down and prepare to stop
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

6. What is a good practice while driving
extra lane at entrance of expressway
double solid yellow lines
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
blind spot

7. What is an acceleration lane
taking a short nap at a rest stop
extra lane at entrance of expressway
time of day
20

8. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
toward
four way stop
right turn
.015

9. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
check ahead for signals
at least two seconds
open country driving
braking distance

10. Best defense against drunk driving
15
four way stop
wear a seat belt
Single broken yellow line

11. What does GDL stand for
Graduated Driver License
one car length for every 10 mph
4
1 year

12. Speed limit in business area
25 mph
during the 1st few minutes of rain
left
take some time to cool off before driving

13. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
must not be entered
10 - 200
slow down gradually

14. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
bent down
17
$100
1 year

15. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
35 - 55
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
4
left must yield to the right driver

16. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
wear on the center of the tire
25%
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
facing

17. Which way should you turn if you are going
in the direction the back of your car
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
slow down gradually
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

18. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
same for all states
50
give you time to react
12

19. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.
Single solid - greater the hazard
within the distance you can see ahead
slow down
wear a seat belt

20. What does a greed light mean
13'6
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
proceed in a safe manner
fixed object on the side of road

21. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
General Speed
moving violations
2 - turn your head

22. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
50 mph
2 - turn your head
17
100 fine

23. 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 _______________.
2 - turn your head
license registration insurance
stop - proceed with caution
only when parking

24. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
when it expires
Single broken yellow line
slow down and stop before entering if possible
1 year

25. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
100
at least two seconds
25
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

26. Hand signals
same for all states
25
never back up go to next exit
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

27. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
blind spot
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
distance judgment
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

28. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
innattentiveness
stop - proceed with caution
10
only when parking

29. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
Do not...
True
suspension of license - fines
25 times

30. 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
18
Yellow center
one car length for every 10 mph

31. 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.
the truck driver can't see you
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
9 and 3
facing

32. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
away from...
slow down before entering turn
take your foot off the gas
double solid yellow lines

33. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
turn your head and look back
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
blind spots
6 inches

34. Dates for studded tires
nov 15 to april 1
be ready to stop
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
time

35. How close may you park to a stop sign
6 months suspension
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
50
three point - Y

36. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
White
4
50
transparent

37. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
50
pedestrian cross walk
within the distance you can see ahead
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

38. A provisional license is good for
distance judgment
10 years
1 yr
beer

39. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
check ahead for signals
3
time
blind spot

40. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
time
suspension of license - fines
one car length for every 10 mph
the left

41. Depth perception means the same as
distance judgment
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
windshield wipers
driving too close to vehicle in front

42. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
10 - 200
2 points
25%
brain

43. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
Yellow center
25 times
Crosswalk
don't drink and drive

44. What does tailgating mean
slow down and prepare to stop
driving too close to vehicle in front
Yellow - diamond
yield

45. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
20
lend - alter
right
243

46. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
12 points
pushing the brake too hard
3 moths
vehicle of 18000 or more

47. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
four way stop
Do not...
headphones

48. How to fight fatigue: (5)
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
Yellow center
coming out of a dark alley
1 yr

49. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
never back up go to next exit
rear
12
Single dashed

50. What do you do if your brakes fail
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
$100
check ahead for signals
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery