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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What does a greed light mean
right turn
proceed in a safe manner
White
left

2. Dates for studded tires
proceed in a safe manner
20 - 75
horn and lights
nov 15 to april 1

3. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
9 and 3
yield to oncoming traffic
80
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

4. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
only when parking
student and licensed driver
Orange
innattentiveness

5. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
Two way left turn
12 points
96%
in the direction the back of your car

6. A check point for parallel parking is
25 mph
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
100
moving violations

7. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
Do not...
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
lend - alter
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

8. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
10
100
25
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

9. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
16 and 24
10 - 200
toward curb
12

10. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
6 inches
10
blue or green

11. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
50 mph
try to pull off the road safely
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
True

12. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
calmly avoid them
10 years
blind spots
pull over to the right

13. Safest way to exit an expressway
bent down
50
only when parking
slow your car to speed limit

14. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
privilege
left turns
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

15. _________________ 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.
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
Two way left turn
look ahead
the left

16. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
stop behind line for traffic sign
3 to 4

17. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
beer
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
right turn
following distance

18. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
towards
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
Orange

19. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
2 weeks
4
toward
warning

20. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
Two way left turn
35 - 55
100
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

21. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
25%
report accident to your insurance company
25 ft
yield to oncoming traffic

22. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
5
report accident to your insurance company
slow your car to speed limit

23. 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.
three point - Y
toward
at least 14 days
taking a short nap at a rest stop

24. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
farm use only
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
lend - alter
following distance

25. It is important to slow down when
$100
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
take your foot off the gas
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

26. A car seat should be placed in the
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
on 2way road
rear
Two way left turn

27. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
12
pedestrian cross walk
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

28. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
8
extra lane at entrance of expressway
braking distance
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

29. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
2 weeks
take some time to cool off before driving
6 inches
right

30. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
rear
horn and lights
the skid - brake
2 second rule

31. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
100 fine
50
involved in a lawsuit

32. Driver's left hand straight out
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
Do not...
left turn
Double solid

33. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
15
lend - alter

34. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
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
at least two seconds
away from...
Do not...

35. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
3
within the distance you can see ahead
bent down

36. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
6 months suspension
at least 14 days
25 times
be ready to stop

37. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
50
turn your head and look back
stay with your car
pull over to the right

38. Implied consent law means
Single dashed
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
slow your car to speed limit
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

39. The best way to take a turn is to
10
25%
when it expires
slow down before entering turn

40. What should you do to go into a skid
take your foot off the gas
within the distance you can see ahead
bent up
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

41. Nj issues a year basic license
license registration insurance
3 to 4
brain
4

42. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
the skid - brake
1 week
US passport of birth certificate
lend - alter

43. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
2 weeks
try to pull off the road safely
slow your car to speed limit
four way stop

44. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
25 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
$100
straight

45. Penalty of not having your insurance card
2 weeks
blind spot
100
100 fine

46. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
one car length for every 10 mph
12
10 mph
slow down and prepare to stop

47. Arm is ______ for a right turn
12
White
bent up
slow your car to speed limit

48. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
headphones
fog lights
taking a short nap at a rest stop
at least 14 days

49. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
25
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
10 - 200
Double solid

50. What is a habitual offender
70
emergency break
DMV
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years