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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
25 times
25 ft
blue or green
calmly avoid them

2. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
try to pull off the road safely
5
25
blind spots

3. Penalty for refusing the breath test
following distance
slow down before entering turn
6 months suspension
braking distance

4. Hand signals
25 ft
crime
same for all states
toward curb

5. Which way should you turn if you are going
headphones
2 points
in the direction the back of your car
slow down and stop before entering if possible

6. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
stay with your car
stop - proceed with caution
blind spot

7. It is important to slow down when
stop behind line for traffic sign
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
Single broken yellow line
following distance

8. Safest way to exit an expressway
.015
vehicle of 18000 or more
slow your car to speed limit
25 mph

9. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
18
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
100
emergency break

10. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
50
vehicle of 18000 or more
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
otherwise instructed

11. When should you use your high beams
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
open country driving
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
the skid - brake

12. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
17
to protect you and other drivers
involved in a lawsuit
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

13. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
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
25 ft
6 inches
involved in a lawsuit

14. Driver's left hand straight out
4
left turn
US passport of birth certificate
3 to 4

15. How to fight fatigue: (5)
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
25%
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

16. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
calmly avoid them
at least two seconds
take your foot off the gas

17. Speed limit in business area
25 mph
steering away from objects that do not give way
25
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

18. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
your vision might be obstructed.
pedestrian cross walk
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

19. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
blind spots
Yellow center
use hand signals
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

20. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
30
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
three point - Y
100

21. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
four way stop
warning
Yellow - diamond
during the 1st few minutes of rain

22. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
Double solid
take some time to cool off before driving
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
facing

23. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
Single solid - greater the hazard
15
4
Yellow - diamond

24. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
straight
$100
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
three point - Y

25. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
yield to oncoming traffic
96%
$100
must not be entered

26. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
otherwise instructed
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
Graduated Driver License
Do not...

27. What does hydroplaning mean
try to pull off the road safely
your vision might be obstructed.
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
50

28. What is a good practice while driving
75
stop - proceed with caution
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
privilege

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

30. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
proceed in a safe manner
at least two seconds
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
toward curb

31. Best defense against drunk driving
wear a seat belt
10 - 200
Crosswalk
no passing

32. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
try to pull off the road safely
report accident to your insurance company
same for all states
bent up

33. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
within the distance you can see ahead
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
left turn

34. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
horn and lights
24 months
waived
Single broken yellow line

35. 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
right
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
25

36. What do you do if your brakes fail
your vision might be obstructed.
50
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
left

37. The standard accident prevention formula is
horn and lights
100
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
four way stop

38. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
braking distance
80
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
time of day

39. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
25%
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
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
right

40. 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.
500
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
one car length for every 10 mph
only when parking

41. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
1 yr
weight - unit
.015
13'6

42. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
right
slow your car to speed limit
25 mph
no traffic signals for signs

43. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
3 moths
70
$100
when it expires

44. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
student and licensed driver
your vision might be obstructed.
warning
left turn

45. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
fog lights
your vision might be obstructed.
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
blind spots

46. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
pull over to the right
left must yield to the right driver
5
the skid - brake

47. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
weight - unit
towards
within the distance you can see ahead
brain

48. To make a right turn you should
suspension of license - fines
get in the right lane
25
4

49. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
brain
your vision might be obstructed.
Do not...
Orange

50. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
toward curb
use hand signals
braking distance
pedestrian cross walk