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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
warning
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
blind spots
10 mph

2. How to fight fatigue: (5)
3 moths
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
give you time to react

3. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
blind spots
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
crime
stay with your car

4. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
bent down
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
left
.015

5. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
100 fine
500
DMV
5

6. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
blind spot
farm use only
lend - alter
2 weeks

7. Driver's left hand straight out
12
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
left turn
1 yr

8. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
left must yield to the right driver
30
Double solid
toward curb

9. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
test brakes
slow down and prepare to stop
on 2way road

10. Depth perception means the same as
2 second rule
distance judgment
right
1 yr

11. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
horn and lights
9 and 3
blind spot
toward

12. When should you use your horn
never back up go to next exit
try to pull off the road safely
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
coming out of a dark alley

13. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
four way stop
White
2 points
25 mph

14. In city driving -a good habit is to
look ahead 12 seconds
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
yield to oncoming traffic
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

15. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
pedestrian cross walk
headphones
wear on the center of the tire
turn your head and look back

16. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
white - red
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
distance judgment
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

17. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
yield to oncoming traffic
25 mph
turn your head and look back

18. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
be ready to stop
2 points
student and licensed driver
bent down

19. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
18
weight - unit
straight
20

20. When may you pass on the right
no passing
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
coming out of a dark alley
vehicle of 18000 or more

21. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
12
12
windshield wipers

22. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
2 weeks
only when parking
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
no passing

23. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
involved in a lawsuit
Yellow - diamond
stay with your car
distance judgment

24. Safest way to exit an expressway
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
slow down gradually
slow your car to speed limit
following distance

25. 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)
involved in a lawsuit
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
75
double solid yellow lines

26. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
check ahead for signals
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
General Speed

27. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
100
8
12
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

28. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
during the 1st few minutes of rain
same for all states
the left
50

29. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
30
look ahead
slow down and stop before entering if possible
directed of told so by a police officer

30. Blindspots are
your vision might be obstructed.
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
10 years
4

31. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
straight
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
70
left

32. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
yield
transparent
wear a seat belt
100

33. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
1 year
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
farm use only
three point - Y

34. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
100
time of day
pushing the brake too hard
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

35. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
35 - 55
one car length for every 10 mph
Crosswalk
blind spots

36. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
steering away from objects that do not give way
lend - alter
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
yield

37. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
1 week
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
blind spot
test brakes

38. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
yield to oncoming traffic
toward
yield
10

39. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
student and licensed driver
waived
$100
time

40. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
toward
2 weeks
fixed object on the side of road
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

41. Windsheild needs to be ______________
transparent
time
take some time to cool off before driving
True

42. If you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror - ______________________________

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43. What is a habitual offender
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
US passport of birth certificate
pedestrian cross walk
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

44. When should you dim your headlights
braking distance
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
toward
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

45. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
US passport of birth certificate
20 - 75
50 mph
driving too close to vehicle in front

46. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
slow down before entering turn
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
student and licensed driver
straight

47. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
time
driving too close to vehicle in front
12
at least 14 days

48. What do you do if your turn signal fails
2 second rule
2 - 6 or 8
use hand signals
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

49. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
emergency break
toward
driving too close to vehicle in front
12

50. 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.)
stop - proceed with caution
facing
Single broken yellow line
right