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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
50
Single broken yellow line
15
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

2. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
24 months
stay with your car
500
directed of told so by a police officer

3. 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.)
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
Single broken yellow line
steering
6 months suspension

4. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
time of day
on 2way road
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
17

5. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
100
try to pull off the road safely
35 - 55
in the direction the back of your car

6. What is an acceleration lane
slow your car to speed limit
Crosswalk
70
extra lane at entrance of expressway

7. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.
2 - 6 or 8
must not be entered
only when parking
stop behind line for traffic sign

8. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
one car length for every 10 mph
10 mph
take your foot off the gas
time

9. When should you use your horn
Crosswalk
coming out of a dark alley
taking a short nap at a rest stop
left turn

10. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
taking a short nap at a rest stop
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
3 moths
35 - 55

11. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
blind spot
blind spots

12. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
20 - 75
use hand signals
the left
75

13. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
blind spot
4
left
blind spot

14. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
12
the skid - brake
35 - 55
student and licensed driver

15. Driver's left hand straight out
coming out of a dark alley
transparent
slow down before entering turn
left turn

16. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
Single broken yellow line
100 fine
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

17. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
braking distance
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
suspension of license - fines
time of day

18. What does tailgating mean
12
driving too close to vehicle in front
Single solid - greater the hazard
4

19. 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.
right
toward
50
license registration insurance

20. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
calmly avoid them
12
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

21. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
take some time to cool off before driving
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
30
25 ft

22. Always yield to;
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
when it expires
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

23. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
left turns
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
turn your head and look back
50

24. Safest way to exit an expressway
18
left must yield to the right driver
slow your car to speed limit
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

25. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
coming out of a dark alley
$100
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

26. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
towards
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

27. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
don't drink and drive
proceed in a safe manner
US passport of birth certificate
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

28. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
slow down gradually
report accident to your insurance company
three point - Y
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

29. Dates for studded tires
driving too close to vehicle in front
braking distance
nov 15 to april 1
waived

30. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
beer
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
on 2way road
no passing

31. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
bent down
nov 15 to april 1
Two way left turn

32. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
Double solid
in the direction the back of your car
Two way left turn

33. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
check ahead for signals
facing
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

34. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
blind spot
the skid - brake
suspension of license - fines
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

35. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
on 2way road
Do not...
blind spot
Single broken yellow line

36. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
otherwise instructed
3 to 4
get in the right lane
50

37. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
turn your head and look back
10
to protect you and other drivers
20 - 75

38. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
give you time to react
privilege
right
1 week

39. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
take some time to cool off before driving
bent down
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
100

40. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
moving violations
facing
96%
report accident to your insurance company

41. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
yield to oncoming traffic
1 year
proceed in a safe manner
wear on the center of the tire

42. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
12 points
stop
straight
horn and lights

43. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
100
get in the right lane
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
12 points

44. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
DMV
no traffic signals for signs
stop behind line for traffic sign
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

45. 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)
the truck driver can't see you
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
double solid yellow lines
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

46. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
three point - Y
same for all states
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

47. What is an uncontrolled intersection
25
no traffic signals for signs
headphones
12 points

48. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
fixed object on the side of road
towards
beer
must not be entered

49. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
left must yield to the right driver
4-5
Single dashed
slow your car to speed limit

50. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
tires
96%
toward curb
25 times