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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.
  • 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. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM






2. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on






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






4. When should you use your horn






5. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license






6. What papers must you have when operating a car






7. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection






8. 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 _______________.






9. Hand is upward






10. What should you do to go into a skid






11. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's






12. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.






13. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)






14. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic






15. What indicates under-inflated tires






16. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised






17. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must






18. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes






19. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is






20. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.






21. 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.)






22. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be






23. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat






24. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing






25. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.






26. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________






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






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






29. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.






30. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph






31. 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.






32. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction






33. 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






34. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could






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






36. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless






37. 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.






38. What is an uncontrolled intersection






39. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do






40. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?






41. Windsheild needs to be ______________






42. What is the best way to talk to other drivers






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






44. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.






45. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.






46. How close may you park to a stop sign






47. Penalty of not having your insurance card






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






49. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean






50. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do