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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
500
Two way left turn
try to pull off the road safely
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

2. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
stop - proceed with caution
243
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

3. When should you use your parking lights
four way stop
wear on the center of the tire
fixed object on the side of road
only when parking

4. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
blue or green
left turn
Double solid
one car length for every 10 mph

5. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
25 times
4-5
slow your car to speed limit
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

6. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
White
give you time to react
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
6 inches

7. When should you dim your headlights
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
toward
look ahead 12 seconds
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

8. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
warning
left must yield to the right driver
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

9. What is a good practice while driving
following distance
when it expires
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
Yellow center

10. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
test brakes
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
25
when it expires

11. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
blue or green
White

12. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
20
straight
waived

13. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
straight
100 fine
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
20 - 75

14. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
within the distance you can see ahead
30
2 second rule
your vision might be obstructed.

15. It is important to slow down when
5
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
1 week

16. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
straight
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
25
take some time to cool off before driving

17. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
25
25 times
be ready to stop
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

18. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
taking a short nap at a rest stop
243
privilege
blind spots

19. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
same for all states
12 points
wear on the center of the tire

20. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
60 days
your vision might be obstructed.
5
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

21. Speed limit in school zone
right turn
at least 14 days
25 mph
pushing the brake too hard

22. To avoid highway hypnosis
straight
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
Single broken yellow line
4

23. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
3 to 4
Single dashed
the left
pull over to the right

24. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
3 to 4
at least two seconds
look ahead 12 seconds
white - red

25. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
distance judgment
toward curb
stay with your car
straight

26. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
4
check ahead for signals
70
blind spots

27. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
2 weeks
following distance
13'6
100

28. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
slow down gradually
25
time
Crosswalk

29. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
12
slow down
2 points

30. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
pull over to the right
left turns
20
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

31. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
slow down and prepare to stop
pushing the brake too hard
when it expires
take some time to cool off before driving

32. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
10 years
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
left turn
only when parking

33. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
time
5
left must yield to the right driver
General Speed

34. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
emergency break
1 week
US passport of birth certificate
left turn

35. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
take some time to cool off before driving
Do not...
2 - turn your head
2 weeks

36. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
fog lights

37. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
10 mph
lend - alter
bent down
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

38. When should headlights be used
60 days
12 points
10
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

39. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
privilege
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
Single dashed
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

40. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
50
to protect you and other drivers
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
waived

41. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
bent down
blind spot
stay with your car
.015

42. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
24 months
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
time of day

43. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
coming out of a dark alley
stop
student and licensed driver
15

44. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
4
left turns
True
Yellow - diamond

45. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
Do not...
tires
within the distance you can see ahead
50 mph

46. What should you do to go into a skid
headphones
otherwise instructed
take your foot off the gas
three point - Y

47. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
three point - Y
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
blue or green

48. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
12
13'6
4-5
2 weeks

49. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
straight
no passing
otherwise instructed
Yellow center

50. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
60 days
time of day
angle
General Speed