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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
at least two seconds
straight
pushing the brake too hard
three point - Y

2. The best way to take a turn is to
50
slow down before entering turn
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
tires

3. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
directed of told so by a police officer
18
three point - Y
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

4. To avoid highway hypnosis
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
bent down
right

5. What is an acceleration lane
test brakes
extra lane at entrance of expressway
stop - proceed with caution
15

6. 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.)
proceed in a safe manner
Single broken yellow line
slow down and prepare to stop
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

7. 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.
50 mph
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
open country driving
look ahead

8. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
towards
the left
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
steering

9. 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.
toward
60 days
Crosswalk
pushing the brake too hard

10. What do you do if your brakes fail
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
10 years
check ahead for signals

11. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
2 weeks
Yellow - diamond
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
blind spot

12. It is important to slow down when
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
1 week
Single solid - greater the hazard
50

13. What is an uncontrolled intersection
coming out of a dark alley
no traffic signals for signs
within the distance you can see ahead
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

14. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
driving too close to vehicle in front
Do not...
bent down
243

15. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
tires
25 mph
braking distance
take your foot off the gas

16. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
toward curb
slow your car to speed limit
emergency break
15

17. A check point for parallel parking is
2 - 6 or 8
on 2way road
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

18. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
30
fixed object on the side of road
50 mph
waived

19. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
moving violations
pedestrian cross walk
windshield wipers
$100

20. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
within the distance you can see ahead
when it expires
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
Double solid

21. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
.015
$100
braking distance
the skid - brake

22. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
Single solid - greater the hazard
fog lights
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
toward

23. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
calmly avoid them
3 to 4
involved in a lawsuit

24. 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
at least 14 days
pedestrian cross walk
3 moths
2 second rule

25. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
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
US passport of birth certificate
taking a short nap at a rest stop
75

26. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
17
no traffic signals for signs
.015

27. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
9 and 3
70
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
25 times

28. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
look ahead
at least 14 days
when it expires
10

29. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
privilege
10 mph
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

30. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
wear on the center of the tire
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
16 and 24
license registration insurance

31. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
horn and lights
proceed in a safe manner
12
transparent

32. When should you use your parking lights
white - red
left must yield to the right driver
only when parking
9 and 3

33. What does a greed light mean
Orange
proceed in a safe manner
the left
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

34. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
never back up go to next exit
pushing the brake too hard
report accident to your insurance company
within the distance you can see ahead

35. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
at least 14 days
1 year
left turns
turn your head and look back

36. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
away from...
left turns
proceed in a safe manner
500

37. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
10 years
50
stay with your car
20 - 75

38. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
be ready to stop
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
18
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

39. A car seat should be placed in the
25 ft
2 second rule
distance judgment
rear

40. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
facing
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
1 year

41. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
braking distance
Crosswalk
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
toward

42. Arm is ______ for a right turn
during the 1st few minutes of rain
fog lights
Single broken yellow line
bent up

43. When should you use your high beams
check ahead for signals
open country driving
angle
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

44. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
left must yield to the right driver
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
4-5
in the direction the back of your car

45. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
privilege
windshield wipers
left turns
4

46. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
5
only when parking
waived
4

47. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
the left
to protect you and other drivers
the skid - brake
25 times

48. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
12
2 - 6 or 8
right
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

49. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
left turn
farm use only
100
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

50. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
Single solid - greater the hazard
at least two seconds
6 inches
distance judgment