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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is the purpose of traffic laws
three point - Y
to protect you and other drivers
on 2way road
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

2. 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.
Railroad Crossing
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
toward
directed of told so by a police officer

3. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
time of day
innattentiveness
following distance

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

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5. How to fight fatigue: (5)
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
no passing
pedestrian cross walk

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

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7. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street - or within _____ ft of the station on the opposite side of the street.
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
20 - 75
straight
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

8. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
toward
emergency break
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

9. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
bent down
13'6
.015
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

10. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
2 weeks
take some time to cool off before driving
transparent
left turns

11. The standard accident prevention formula is
5
10 mph
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
stop

12. A __________ line is a single solid yellow line used on two lane roads to indicate zones where passing is prohibited. You may cross this line to make a turn
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
Crosswalk
no passing
be ready to stop

13. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
2 points
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
4
taking a short nap at a rest stop

14. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
to protect you and other drivers
crime
braking distance
DMV

15. An articulated license allows you to operate what
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
vehicle of 18000 or more
waived
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

16. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
steering away from objects that do not give way
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
20
slow down and stop before entering if possible

17. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
warning
license registration insurance
1 week
toward

18. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
Graduated Driver License
left
4-5
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

19. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
beer
wear on the center of the tire
right
30

20. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
20
headphones
fixed object on the side of road

21. What is an uncontrolled intersection
fog lights
bent up
12
no traffic signals for signs

22. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
privilege
toward curb
17
2 - turn your head

23. A provisional license is good for
nov 15 to april 1
three point - Y
12 points
1 yr

24. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
13'6
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
get in the right lane
braking distance

25. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
when it expires
25 times
70
on 2way road

26. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
25
following distance
same for all states
500

27. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
straight
yield to oncoming traffic
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

28. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
slow down and stop before entering if possible
20
yield

29. Is driving a right or a privilege?
privilege
at least two seconds
use hand signals
Yellow - diamond

30. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
16 and 24
6 inches
vehicle of 18000 or more
give you time to react

31. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
Do not...
US passport of birth certificate
2 weeks
be ready to stop

32. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
5
wear on the center of the tire
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

33. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
Single dashed
one car length for every 10 mph
25 mph
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

34. Arm is ______ for a right turn
right
bent up
report accident to your insurance company
stop - proceed with caution

35. Safest way to exit an expressway
slow your car to speed limit
look ahead
no traffic signals for signs
your vision might be obstructed.

36. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
2 second rule
9 and 3
in the direction the back of your car
right turn

37. Information signs are in color;
same for all states
blue or green
50
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

38. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
emergency break
driving too close to vehicle in front
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
slow down before entering turn

39. In city driving -a good habit is to
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
look ahead 12 seconds
get in the right lane

40. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
check ahead for signals
17
pull over to the right

41. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
500
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
wear a seat belt
blind spot

42. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
your vision might be obstructed.
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
slow your car to speed limit
turn your head and look back

43. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
3 to 4
test brakes
give you time to react
straight

44. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
don't drink and drive
wear on the center of the tire
nov 15 to april 1
never back up go to next exit

45. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
25%
slow down and prepare to stop
test brakes
Double solid

46. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
50
lend - alter
time
left

47. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
horn and lights
beer
tires
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

48. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
slow down gradually
stop behind line for traffic sign
wear on the center of the tire

49. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
at least 14 days
Crosswalk
3
vehicle of 18000 or more

50. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
slow down
20
16 and 24
6 inches