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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
US passport of birth certificate
right
brain

2. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
facing
2 points
White
DMV

3. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
when it expires
2 weeks
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

4. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
100
50
stay with your car
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

5. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
yield to oncoming traffic
30
right
100

6. 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
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
100
2 second rule
take your foot off the gas

7. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
the truck driver can't see you
16 and 24
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

8. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
otherwise instructed
3
6 months suspension
25

9. What does a flashing red light mean
left turn
1 year
right
stop - proceed with caution

10. Information signs are in color;
facing
slow down before entering turn
blue or green
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

11. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
DMV
waived
100
25 ft

12. What does tailgating mean
driving too close to vehicle in front
96%
5
100

13. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
96%
suspension of license - fines

14. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
fog lights
12
turn your head and look back
2 points

15. 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)
1 yr
steering
double solid yellow lines
try to pull off the road safely

16. Nj issues a year basic license
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
6 months suspension
4
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

17. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
100
20
10 years
report accident to your insurance company

18. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
3 moths
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 and 3
10 years

19. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
fixed object on the side of road
4-5
100
2 - 6 or 8

20. When is the road most slippery
during the 1st few minutes of rain
to protect you and other drivers
time
take your foot off the gas

21. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
yield
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
waived
16 and 24

22. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
Do not...
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
right turn
35 - 55

23. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
slow down before entering turn
100
following distance
straight

24. A car seat should be placed in the
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
three point - Y
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
rear

25. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
stop behind line for traffic sign
slow down gradually
Yellow center
never back up go to next exit

26. Speed limit in school zone
nov 15 to april 1
Single solid - greater the hazard
25 mph
slow down

27. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
stop - proceed with caution
96%

28. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
straight
bent down
13'6
steering

29. When may you pass on the right
96%
the left
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
12

30. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
brain
1 year
3 to 4
slow down gradually

31. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
give you time to react
12 points
slow down gradually
35 - 55

32. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
25%
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
the truck driver can't see you
facing

33. If your car vibrates it may be
US passport of birth certificate
1 week
100 fine
steering

34. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
70
fixed object on the side of road
slow your car to speed limit
weight - unit

35. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
get in the right lane
10 mph
involved in a lawsuit
towards

36. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
$100
look ahead 12 seconds
take some time to cool off before driving

37. Best defense against drunk driving
nov 15 to april 1
Single solid - greater the hazard
wear a seat belt
be ready to stop

38. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
distance judgment
17
500
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

39. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
25 times
12 points
blind spot
time

40. What is an acceleration lane
4
extra lane at entrance of expressway
2 - 6 or 8
25 times

41. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
fog lights
don't drink and drive
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
straight

42. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
blind spots
Single broken yellow line
4
right

43. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
US passport of birth certificate
100
4

44. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
time
the left
rear
look ahead 12 seconds

45. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
to protect you and other drivers
steering away from objects that do not give way
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
10 mph

46. Dates for studded tires
1 year
Orange
243
nov 15 to april 1

47. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
2 second rule
wear on the center of the tire
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
$4 -500

48. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
100
facing
10 - 200
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

49. Yellow center lines are usually found where
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
pull over to the right
take some time to cool off before driving
on 2way road

50. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
give you time to react
Single broken yellow line
White
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail