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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
taking a short nap at a rest stop
blind spot
at least two seconds
during the 1st few minutes of rain

2. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
three point - Y
3 moths
four way stop
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

3. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
must not be entered
True
3
25 times

4. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
100
General Speed
to protect you and other drivers
extra lane at entrance of expressway

5. 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.
blind spots
toward
the left
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

6. What does GDL stand for
Orange
1 yr
Graduated Driver License
White

7. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
beer
get in the right lane
3 to 4
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

8. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
left turns
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
right
give you time to react

9. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
at least 14 days
no passing
2 weeks
100

10. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
the truck driver can't see you
same for all states
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
500

11. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
look ahead
24 months
left turn

12. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
no passing
four way stop
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
to protect you and other drivers

13. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
privilege
24 months
time
beer

14. Speed limit on a highway
$4 -500
50 mph
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
1 year

15. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
96%
pushing the brake too hard
angle
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

16. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
slow down
calmly avoid them
toward
left turn

17. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
braking distance
White
horn and lights
17

18. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
243
Single dashed
during the 1st few minutes of rain
distance judgment

19. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
right
10 - 200
25
headphones

20. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
straight
17
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
look ahead 12 seconds

21. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
wear on the center of the tire
right
only when parking
243

22. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
Yellow center
blind spot
license registration insurance
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

23. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
4-5
one car length for every 10 mph
stop behind line for traffic sign
away from...

24. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
Single solid - greater the hazard
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
stop - proceed with caution
yield to oncoming traffic

25. What is a habitual offender
18
White
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

26. 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.
20 - 75
Do not...
toward
pull over to the right

27. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
bent down
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
4
2 second rule

28. The standard accident prevention formula is
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
turn your head and look back
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
25

29. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
give you time to react
15
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
turn your head and look back

30. How close may you park to a stop sign
17
straight
innattentiveness
50

31. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
away from...
25
student and licensed driver
500

32. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
243
6 inches
in the direction the back of your car
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

33. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
2 - turn your head
2 weeks
9 and 3
yield to oncoming traffic

34. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
following distance
taking a short nap at a rest stop
same for all states
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

35. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
1 year
US passport of birth certificate
25
Graduated Driver License

36. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
25 mph
one car length for every 10 mph
student and licensed driver
stop behind line for traffic sign

37. In LA - headlights must be on between ____________ and ___________. It is required to use your low beams when approaching within ____ ft of another car - or ____ feet behind another car.
the truck driver can't see you
use hand signals
give you time to react
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

38. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
same for all states
your vision might be obstructed.
waived
lend - alter

39. When should headlights be used
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
.015
10

40. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
pedestrian cross walk
25 times
25 ft
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

41. How to fight fatigue: (5)
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
rear
slow down before entering turn
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

42. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
100
blue or green
headphones
right

43. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
four way stop
20
Crosswalk
blind spots

44. A check point for parallel parking is
at least two seconds
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
100
True

45. Penalties for driving without insurance
time
25%
extra lane at entrance of expressway
suspension of license - fines

46. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
towards
blind spots
toward
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

47. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
crime
$4 -500
stop behind line for traffic sign
100

48. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
at least 14 days
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
fixed object on the side of road
18

49. To make a right turn you should
take some time to cool off before driving
four way stop
get in the right lane
4

50. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
no traffic signals for signs
Crosswalk
horn and lights
18