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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Depth perception means the same as
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
75
distance judgment
blind spot

2. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
9 and 3
DMV
2 weeks
privilege

3. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
20
Yellow center
25%

4. What is an acceleration lane
1 yr
stop behind line for traffic sign
100 fine
extra lane at entrance of expressway

5. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
Yellow center
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
US passport of birth certificate
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

6. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
10
Single solid - greater the hazard
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
time

7. When may you pass on the right
take some time to cool off before driving
$100
25 mph
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

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

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9. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
never back up go to next exit
taking a short nap at a rest stop
Do not...
1 yr

10. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
three point - Y
beer
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
coming out of a dark alley

11. A check point for parallel parking is
your vision might be obstructed.
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
2 - 6 or 8
12

12. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
slow down before entering turn
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
4-5
18

13. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
involved in a lawsuit
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

14. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
fixed object on the side of road
following distance
away from...
3 to 4

15. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
blind spot
bent up
10
3 moths

16. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
4-5
18
look ahead 12 seconds
75

17. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
at least two seconds
4-5
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
tires

18. What is a good practice when driving in the city
500
check ahead for signals
$4 -500
facing

19. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
bent down
Railroad Crossing
within the distance you can see ahead

20. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
double solid yellow lines
blind spot
headphones
.015

21. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
25
yield
steering away from objects that do not give way
waived

22. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
look ahead 12 seconds
15
3 to 4
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

23. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
suspension of license - fines
8
25 ft
headphones

24. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
Yellow center
driving too close to vehicle in front
blind spot
to protect you and other drivers

25. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
right turn
8
blue or green
Orange

26. When should you use your horn
coming out of a dark alley
bent down
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
6 inches

27. The standard accident prevention formula is
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
8
vehicle of 18000 or more
1 week

28. What does GDL stand for
bent down
Graduated Driver License
stop - proceed with caution
blind spots

29. What do you do if your brakes fail
17
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
open country driving
25 mph

30. 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.)
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
windshield wipers
Single broken yellow line
Yellow - diamond

31. Arm is ______ for a right turn
proceed in a safe manner
bent up
your vision might be obstructed.
straight

32. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
to protect you and other drivers
time of day
slow down and stop before entering if possible
10 years

33. Is driving a right or a privilege?
25
12
only when parking
privilege

34. When should you dim your headlights
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
25 ft
pull over to the right
lend - alter

35. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
suspension of license - fines
$100
100
one car length for every 10 mph

36. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
the skid - brake
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
75
$4 -500

37. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
10
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
20
right

38. ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs.
straight
Railroad Crossing
your vision might be obstructed.
the left

39. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
Graduated Driver License
3 moths
2 - 6 or 8
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

40. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
on 2way road
25
give you time to react
at least 14 days

41. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
check ahead for signals
slow down and stop before entering if possible
stop

42. Most fatal accidents are due to
DMV
75
innattentiveness
double solid yellow lines

43. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
8
time
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
beer

44. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
Double solid
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
3 to 4
braking distance

45. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
80
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
turn your head and look back

46. When should headlights be used
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
slow down
2 second rule
brain

47. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
6 months suspension
1 yr
transparent
Double solid

48. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
100
10 mph
80
Single broken yellow line

49. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
turn your head and look back
no traffic signals for signs
four way stop
20 - 75

50. What should you do if you have a blowout?
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
slow down gradually
Do not...