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Drivers Permit Exam

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. What is good practice when nearing an intersection






2. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________






3. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction






4. What is an acceleration lane






5. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions






6. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing






7. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do






8. The standard accident prevention formula is






9. What do you do if your brakes fail






10. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection






11. Most fatal accidents are due to






12. What should you do to go into a skid






13. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)






14. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for






15. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on






16. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle






17. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____






18. How close may you park to a stop sign






19. May pass bus at a speed of no more than






20. 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






21. 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)






22. Penalty of not having your insurance card






23. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense






24. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected






25. Dates for studded tires






26. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.






27. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;






28. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes






29. What does a flashing red light mean






30. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;






31. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv






32. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.






33. When should you use your horn






34. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.






35. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)






36. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn






37. Wearing of ____________ is illegal






38. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?






39. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should






40. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.






41. Is driving a right or a privilege?






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

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43. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.






44. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____






45. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant






46. 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.






47. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)






48. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test






49. Information signs are in color;






50. When driving at night you should be able to stop?