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Drivers Permit Exam
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Subject
:
drivers-education
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
fog lights
4
look ahead
straight
2. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
12
time of day
never back up go to next exit
True
3. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
100
waived
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
50
4. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
500
3
stop - proceed with caution
3 to 4
5. Information signs are in color;
blue or green
100
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
6. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
Single broken yellow line
facing
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
toward curb
7. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
Yellow center
60 days
stay with your car
100
8. Windsheild needs to be ______________
transparent
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
pedestrian cross walk
white - red
9. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
fixed object on the side of road
time
12
3
10. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
12
look ahead 12 seconds
20
one car length for every 10 mph
11. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
at least 14 days
16 and 24
same for all states
vehicle of 18000 or more
12. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
the truck driver can't see you
moving violations
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
Single dashed
13. Arm is ______ for a right turn
bent up
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
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
50
14. What does GDL stand for
US passport of birth certificate
Graduated Driver License
17
50 mph
15. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
100
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
following distance
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
16. 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.
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
3 moths
left turn
Yellow center
17. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
slow down gradually
96%
stop behind line for traffic sign
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
18. You get alcohol out of your blood by
facing
windshield wipers
bent up
time
19. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
the left
25
following distance
left must yield to the right driver
20. Penalties for driving without insurance
25 ft
10 - 200
500
suspension of license - fines
21. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
crime
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
four way stop
22. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
get in the right lane
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
slow down and stop before entering if possible
4
23. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
brain
25 mph
on 2way road
96%
24. _________________ channelization markings are a combination of solid yellow and dahsed yellow lines in the center of the roadway. This area is used for vehicles traveling in either direction to make LEFT TURNS ONLY. It may NOT be used for passing.
student and licensed driver
Two way left turn
50 mph
35 - 55
25. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
Do not...
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
open country driving
windshield wipers
26. In city driving -a good habit is to
True
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
look ahead 12 seconds
25 mph
27. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
lend - alter
involved in a lawsuit
farm use only
28. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
stop behind line for traffic sign
60 days
29. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
braking distance
12
take your foot off the gas
toward curb
30. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
17
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
on 2way road
Double solid
31. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
blind spots
turn your head and look back
check ahead for signals
32. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
$100
slow your car to speed limit
bent down
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
33. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
time of day
$4 -500
same for all states
blue or green
34. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
within the distance you can see ahead
left turns
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
steering
35. Hand signals
50
your vision might be obstructed.
wear a seat belt
same for all states
36. When should headlights be used
privilege
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
away from...
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
37. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
directed of told so by a police officer
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
look ahead 12 seconds
headphones
38. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
tires
angle
35 - 55
at least 14 days
39. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
four way stop
80
30
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
40. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street - or within _____ ft of the station on the opposite side of the street.
20 - 75
the truck driver can't see you
2 points
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
41. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
5
General Speed
innattentiveness
Single broken yellow line
42. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
straight
waived
fixed object on the side of road
Single solid - greater the hazard
43. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
driving too close to vehicle in front
8
towards
$100
44. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
windshield wipers
25
horn and lights
Yellow - diamond
45. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
three point - Y
horn and lights
6 inches
46. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
right
to protect you and other drivers
weight - unit
get in the right lane
47. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
9 and 3
no passing
try to pull off the road safely
student and licensed driver
48. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
18
10
49. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
True
waived
5
stop behind line for traffic sign
50. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
farm use only
the truck driver can't see you