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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
farm use only
20 - 75
angle
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

2. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
Yellow center
double solid yellow lines
emergency break

3. To avoid highway hypnosis
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
blind spots
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
Single solid - greater the hazard

4. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
Railroad Crossing
only when parking
4

5. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
take your foot off the gas
waived
50
the skid - brake

6. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
be ready to stop
fog lights
left must yield to the right driver
the truck driver can't see you

7. What is the purpose of traffic laws
to protect you and other drivers
nov 15 to april 1
50
beer

8. Best way to reduce having an alcohol related accident is

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9. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
slow down and prepare to stop
privilege
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
distance judgment

10. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
tires
4
True

11. Speed limit in school zone
25 mph
headphones
one car length for every 10 mph
1 week

12. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
one car length for every 10 mph
must not be entered
test brakes
facing

13. When should you dim your headlights
left turns
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
stop - proceed with caution
three point - Y

14. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
no passing
student and licensed driver
lend - alter
50

15. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
towards
DMV
2 weeks
75

16. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
weight - unit
25%
blind spot
4

17. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
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
25 mph
$100
stop

18. When should headlights be used
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
away from...
braking distance
in the direction the back of your car

19. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
facing
coming out of a dark alley
waived

20. What is a good practice while driving
4
only when parking
slow your car to speed limit
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

21. 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
Two way left turn
15
2 second rule
$100

22. Blindspots are
away from...
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
10 years
straight

23. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
2 points
25
50
pedestrian cross walk

24. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
test brakes
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
25%
100

25. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
when it expires
beer
distance judgment
2 weeks

26. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
time
time
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
stay with your car

27. In city driving -a good habit is to
look ahead 12 seconds
100
involved in a lawsuit
straight

28. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
windshield wipers
4-5
80
9 and 3

29. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
otherwise instructed
US passport of birth certificate
taking a short nap at a rest stop
2 weeks

30. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
stay with your car
extra lane at entrance of expressway
slow down

31. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
50
weight - unit
100
blind spots

32. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
25 mph
3
otherwise instructed
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

33. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
Two way left turn
80
stop - proceed with caution
17

34. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
3 to 4
Single dashed
slow down
100

35. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
suspension of license - fines
don't drink and drive
$4 -500
white - red

36. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
2 - 6 or 8
the truck driver can't see you
25
blind spots

37. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
headphones
1 week
100 fine
yield to oncoming traffic

38. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
$4 -500
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
lend - alter

39. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
angle
100
stop behind line for traffic sign

40. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
three point - Y
the truck driver can't see you
2 weeks
pull over to the right

41. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
brain
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
innattentiveness
1 week

42. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
time
80
steering away from objects that do not give way
13'6

43. Best defense against drunk driving
slow your car to speed limit
wear a seat belt
privilege
80

44. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
6 inches
moving violations
70
never back up go to next exit

45. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
right
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
transparent
20

46. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
.015
13'6
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
warning

47. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
left must yield to the right driver
100
use hand signals
Single solid - greater the hazard

48. What is an acceleration lane
15
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
extra lane at entrance of expressway
test brakes

49. Information signs are in color;
blue or green
be ready to stop
10
calmly avoid them

50. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
one car length for every 10 mph
pedestrian cross walk
stop
your vision might be obstructed.