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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
get in the right lane
75
25

2. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
straight
farm use only
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
slow down

3. When should you use your horn
moving violations
slow down and stop before entering if possible
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
coming out of a dark alley

4. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
15
16 and 24
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
2 - turn your head

5. A car seat should be placed in the
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
steering away from objects that do not give way
rear
braking distance

6. Blindspots are
2 points
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
toward
distance judgment

7. If your car vibrates it may be
steering
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
3
24 months

8. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
headphones
white - red
Do not...
one car length for every 10 mph

9. Is driving a right or a privilege?
the skid - brake
100
privilege
Crosswalk

10. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
2 second rule
16 and 24
3 moths

11. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
beer
9 and 3
towards
pushing the brake too hard

12. Which way should you turn if you are going
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
in the direction the back of your car
right
towards

13. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
at least two seconds
calmly avoid them
three point - Y
when it expires

14. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
6 months suspension
$4 -500
6 inches
rear

15. Nj issues a year basic license
license registration insurance
4
Yellow - diamond
10 - 200

16. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
the left
the skid - brake
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
Single dashed

17. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
windshield wipers
12
3 moths
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

18. Speed limit in business area
25 mph
Railroad Crossing
license registration insurance
windshield wipers

19. When may you pass on the right
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
20
directed of told so by a police officer
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

20. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
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
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
double solid yellow lines
20 - 75

21. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
wear a seat belt
stay with your car

22. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
slow down
25
suspension of license - fines
be ready to stop

23. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
yield
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
lend - alter
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

24. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
left turn
500
warning
12

25. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
right
blue or green
right turn
otherwise instructed

26. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
blue or green
2 weeks
yield
3

27. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
warning
weight - unit
10
30

28. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
Crosswalk
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
no passing
4-5

29. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
innattentiveness
60 days
crime
25%

30. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
Yellow center
farm use only
yield
Railroad Crossing

31. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
12
double solid yellow lines
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
fixed object on the side of road

32. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
look ahead
Double solid

33. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
18
at least two seconds
distance judgment
100

34. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
crime
when it expires
stop behind line for traffic sign
3 moths

35. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
straight
15
Single dashed
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

36. 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
take some time to cool off before driving
6 inches
in the direction the back of your car

37. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
bent up
9 and 3
wear a seat belt

38. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
yield
toward curb
test brakes
license registration insurance

39. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
open country driving
Railroad Crossing
left must yield to the right driver
2 weeks

40. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
White
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
4
13'6

41. How to fight fatigue: (5)
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
Do not...
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
13'6

42. 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
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
25 times
no traffic signals for signs
500

43. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
look ahead
straight
1 year
brain

44. 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
13'6
slow down and prepare to stop
12
2 second rule

45. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
DMV
Single solid - greater the hazard
open country driving
100

46. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
extra lane at entrance of expressway
straight
8
12 points

47. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
braking distance
25 ft
18
5

48. Most fatal accidents are due to
50
license registration insurance
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
innattentiveness

49. _________________ channelization markings are a combination of solid yellow and dahsed yellow lines in the center of the roadway. This area is used for vehicles traveling in either direction to make LEFT TURNS ONLY. It may NOT be used for passing.
30
Two way left turn
test brakes
Yellow center

50. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
True
vehicle of 18000 or more
75
70