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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
windshield wipers
left turn
take some time to cool off before driving
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

2. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
bent down
12
2 weeks
12 points

3. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
80
pedestrian cross walk
pushing the brake too hard
stop behind line for traffic sign

4. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
96%
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
headphones
your vision might be obstructed.

5. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
left must yield to the right driver
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
distance judgment

6. A check point for parallel parking is
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
pushing the brake too hard
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
fixed object on the side of road

7. Best defense against drunk driving
4-5
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
wear a seat belt
$100

8. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
Yellow - diamond
warning
60 days
25%

9. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
3 moths
no traffic signals for signs
fog lights
steering away from objects that do not give way

10. Always yield to;
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
75
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

11. When may you pass on the right
toward
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
fog lights
$4 -500

12. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
yield
35 - 55
crime
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

13. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
Double solid
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
15
3 moths

14. What indicates under-inflated tires
crime
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
headphones
20

15. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
time of day
emergency break
Crosswalk
US passport of birth certificate

16. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
facing
tires
2 weeks
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

17. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
toward curb
no traffic signals for signs
beer
wear on the center of the tire

18. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
10 mph
away from...
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
2 weeks

19. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
never back up go to next exit
Single broken yellow line
bent down
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

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

21. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
directed of told so by a police officer
time
10 years
17

22. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
Double solid
9 and 3
16 and 24
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

23. Instead of looking directly in front of you - you should '____________' about 10-15 seconds. It allows you to prepare yourself for traffic conditions and keep your car on a steady path.
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
left
50 mph
look ahead

24. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
use hand signals
3
slow down and stop before entering if possible

25. 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.)
Single broken yellow line
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
fog lights
blind spot

26. What is the purpose of traffic laws
toward
to protect you and other drivers
bent up
weight - unit

27. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
1 year
the skid - brake
Crosswalk
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

28. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
wear a seat belt
slow down
4
80

29. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
bent down
left turn
US passport of birth certificate
stay with your car

30. To avoid highway hypnosis
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
US passport of birth certificate
3 moths
turn your head and look back

31. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
35 - 55
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
distance judgment
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

32. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
4-5
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
away from...

33. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
.015
braking distance
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
steering away from objects that do not give way

34. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
never back up go to next exit
30
24 months

35. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
at least two seconds
Railroad Crossing
Single dashed
2 - turn your head

36. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
4
Two way left turn
double solid yellow lines
lend - alter

37. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
stop - proceed with caution
away from...
$4 -500
20

38. Speed limit in business area
Crosswalk
25 mph
75
24 months

39. What is an acceleration lane
extra lane at entrance of expressway
innattentiveness
privilege
transparent

40. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
only when parking
18
tires
12

41. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
when it expires
moving violations
to protect you and other drivers
report accident to your insurance company

42. Which way should you turn if you are going
100 fine
18
at least 14 days
in the direction the back of your car

43. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
4
White
nov 15 to april 1
12 points

44. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
look ahead 12 seconds
100
straight
Crosswalk

45. What does tailgating mean
driving too close to vehicle in front
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
your vision might be obstructed.
the skid - brake

46. Don't try and turn around while on a hill or in a curve where your car cannot be seen by people within ___ ft of you
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
25 times
blue or green
500

47. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
bent up
proceed in a safe manner
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
three point - Y

48. What is a good practice when driving in the city
check ahead for signals
13'6
slow your car to speed limit
25 mph

49. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
500
DMV
20
otherwise instructed

50. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
2 second rule
braking distance
fixed object on the side of road
$4 -500