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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
15
toward curb
18
50

2. What king of yellow lines are used to mark the center of a roadway with four or more lanes of traffic? (You may not cross these lines to pass - but may cross them to make a turn)
to protect you and other drivers
double solid yellow lines
80
try to pull off the road safely

3. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
rear
24 months
16 and 24
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

4. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
pushing the brake too hard
6 months suspension
headphones
right turn

5. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
24 months
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
rear

6. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
time
slow your car to speed limit
2 weeks
20

7. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
20
horn and lights
$4 -500
student and licensed driver

8. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
Two way left turn
straight
Orange
5

9. Information signs are in color;
nov 15 to april 1
blue or green
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
angle

10. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
windshield wipers
following distance
Yellow - diamond
angle

11. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
10
Orange
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
otherwise instructed

12. 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.
slow down gradually
toward
blind spot
time of day

13. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
pushing the brake too hard
warning
100
directed of told so by a police officer

14. Which way should you turn if you are going
in the direction the back of your car
toward curb
straight
straight

15. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
stay with your car
nov 15 to april 1
Single broken yellow line
10

16. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
left turns
yield
500
blind spots

17. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
horn and lights
Do not...
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
24 months

18. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
only when parking
2 second rule
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
96%

19. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
your vision might be obstructed.
20
no traffic signals for signs

20. Points are only issued for
moving violations
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
25%
Railroad Crossing

21. What is the purpose of traffic laws
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
to protect you and other drivers
following distance
yield

22. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
Crosswalk
wear on the center of the tire
turn your head and look back
Orange

23. With a chauffer's license - the max measurements height of the vehicle is ________

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24. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
17
directed of told so by a police officer
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
crime

25. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
pull over to the right
blind spot
100
pedestrian cross walk

26. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
.015
100
involved in a lawsuit
stay with your car

27. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
10 mph
12 points
left must yield to the right driver
4

28. When may you pass on the right
extra lane at entrance of expressway
6 months suspension
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

29. If you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror - ______________________________

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30. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
1 year
calmly avoid them
take your foot off the gas
Graduated Driver License

31. Implied consent law means
check ahead for signals
2 second rule
steering
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

32. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
50
stop behind line for traffic sign
straight
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

33. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
three point - Y
bent up
pushing the brake too hard
Double solid

34. What do you do if your turn signal fails
be ready to stop
use hand signals
30
1 yr

35. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
20
15
16 and 24
Single dashed

36. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
15
Yellow center
white - red
weight - unit

37. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
2 second rule
white - red
75
12

38. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
17
6 inches
500
slow down and stop before entering if possible

39. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
8
pedestrian cross walk
slow your car to speed limit
35 - 55

40. What should you do if you have a blowout?
slow down gradually
right
vehicle of 18000 or more
lend - alter

41. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
2 - 6 or 8
left turn
243
500

42. When should you use your parking lights
Single solid - greater the hazard
straight
right turn
only when parking

43. What does hydroplaning mean
left turns
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
stay with your car

44. The standard accident prevention formula is
test brakes
braking distance
must not be entered
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

45. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
fog lights
30
take your foot off the gas
the left

46. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
otherwise instructed
100
10 mph
slow your car to speed limit

47. The best way to take a turn is to
slow down and stop before entering if possible
slow down before entering turn
25 mph
at least two seconds

48. A check point for parallel parking is
driving too close to vehicle in front
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
privilege
coming out of a dark alley

49. Penalties for driving without insurance
left
5
suspension of license - fines
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

50. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
True
60 days
farm use only
100