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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
1 yr
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
100

2. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
check ahead for signals
beer
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
3 to 4

3. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
100
White
stop - proceed with caution
25 mph

4. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
toward
2 - 6 or 8
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
blind spots

5. Instead of looking directly in front of you - you should '____________' about 10-15 seconds. It allows you to prepare yourself for traffic conditions and keep your car on a steady path.
look ahead
away from...
wear on the center of the tire
double solid yellow lines

6. What is the purpose of traffic laws
in the direction the back of your car
fixed object on the side of road
to protect you and other drivers
bent up

7. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
same for all states
bent up
stay with your car
stop

8. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
2 - 6 or 8
wear on the center of the tire
towards

9. Implied consent law means
tires
3 moths
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
100 fine

10. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
3
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
don't drink and drive

11. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
bent down
straight
test brakes
steering away from objects that do not give way

12. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
6 inches
16 and 24
slow your car to speed limit
slow down

13. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
Yellow center
stop - proceed with caution
give you time to react
96%

14. _____________ 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
involved in a lawsuit
moving violations
when it expires

15. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
25 mph
$100
braking distance
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

16. If your car vibrates it may be
100
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
time
steering

17. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
Crosswalk
braking distance
Yellow - diamond
look ahead

18. What is a good practice when driving in the city
white - red
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
check ahead for signals
1 week

19. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
2 - turn your head
stop
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
left turns

20. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
right
headphones
the truck driver can't see you
one car length for every 10 mph

21. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
straight
farm use only
within the distance you can see ahead
slow down

22. Safest way to exit an expressway
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
slow your car to speed limit
25 mph

23. What does a greed light mean
look ahead
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
proceed in a safe manner
one car length for every 10 mph

24. What should you do if you have a blowout?
away from...
25%
slow down gradually
rear

25. Always yield to;
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
steering
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

26. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
50 mph
angle
give you time to react
3 moths

27. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
at least two seconds
20
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

28. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
slow down and prepare to stop
crime
US passport of birth certificate
privilege

29. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
time
check ahead for signals
wear on the center of the tire
proceed in a safe manner

30. When should you dim your headlights
four way stop
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
100

31. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
three point - Y
50
17
straight

32. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
the left
moving violations
beer
lend - alter

33. Penalty for refusing the breath test
steering
2 points
blind spot
6 months suspension

34. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
24 months
check ahead for signals
35 - 55
coming out of a dark alley

35. Speed limit in school zone
25 mph
the skid - brake
pushing the brake too hard
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

36. Hand is upward
Single broken yellow line
Crosswalk
proceed in a safe manner
right turn

37. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
braking distance
Two way left turn
4
100

38. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
3 to 4
Single solid - greater the hazard
your vision might be obstructed.
emergency break

39. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
3 moths

40. When should you use your horn
nov 15 to april 1
$100
stay with your car
coming out of a dark alley

41. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
3 to 4
stay with your car
taking a short nap at a rest stop
at least two seconds

42. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
report accident to your insurance company
4
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
farm use only

43. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
calmly avoid them
fixed object on the side of road
10 mph
steering away from objects that do not give way

44. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
within the distance you can see ahead
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
4

45. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
pull over to the right
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
double solid yellow lines
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

46. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
4-5
the left
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
three point - Y

47. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
blue or green
10 years
pedestrian cross walk
directed of told so by a police officer

48. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
left turns
4
12
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

49. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
25
4
50 mph
be ready to stop

50. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
stay with your car
left
30
10