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Drivers Permit Exam

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

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2. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
slow down and stop before entering if possible
25
braking distance
50

3. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
time
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
directed of told so by a police officer
10 - 200

4. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.
slow down gradually
9 and 3
must not be entered
nov 15 to april 1

5. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
your vision might be obstructed.
weight - unit
straight
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

6. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
involved in a lawsuit
General Speed
6 inches
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

7. When may you pass on the right
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
blind spots
the skid - brake

8. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
straight
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
privilege
taking a short nap at a rest stop

9. When should you dim your headlights
12
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
50 mph
25 mph

10. An articulated license allows you to operate what
243
1 week
white - red
vehicle of 18000 or more

11. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
.015
100
four way stop
4

12. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
25 mph
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
50 mph
25 mph

13. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
transparent
left turns
four way stop
6 months suspension

14. Penalty of not having your insurance card
100 fine
25%
pushing the brake too hard
13'6

15. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
4-5
weight - unit
17
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

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

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17. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
farm use only
your vision might be obstructed.
17
slow down

18. When should you use your horn
20
windshield wipers
coming out of a dark alley
turn your head and look back

19. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
stop behind line for traffic sign
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
brain
turn your head and look back

20. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
30
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
use hand signals
time

21. The best way to take a turn is to
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
slow down before entering turn
beer
warning

22. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
2 second rule
slow your car to speed limit
24 months
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

23. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
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
left turns
blind spots
35 - 55

24. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
white - red
take some time to cool off before driving
at least 14 days
double solid yellow lines

25. Depth perception means the same as
distance judgment
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
wear on the center of the tire
on 2way road

26. Implied consent law means
75
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
the left
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

27. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
otherwise instructed
30
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

28. Penalty for refusing the breath test
6 months suspension
$100
Double solid
Single solid - greater the hazard

29. Arm is ______ for a right turn
bent up
13'6
farm use only
20

30. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
one car length for every 10 mph
three point - Y
17
moving violations

31. Blindspots are
time
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
Orange
emergency break

32. A __________ line is a single solid yellow line used on two lane roads to indicate zones where passing is prohibited. You may cross this line to make a turn
wear on the center of the tire
get in the right lane
no passing
Double solid

33. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
DMV
15
1 week
four way stop

34. What should you do to go into a skid
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
take your foot off the gas
slow down and prepare to stop
moving violations

35. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
right
9 and 3
1 yr
calmly avoid them

36. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
following distance
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

37. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
25 mph
the truck driver can't see you
Single dashed
three point - Y

38. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
1 year
4
lend - alter
student and licensed driver

39. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
use hand signals
bent up
Yellow center
500

40. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
following distance
$100
straight
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

41. You get alcohol out of your blood by
17
when it expires
time
lend - alter

42. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
try to pull off the road safely
pull over to the right
on 2way road
Do not...

43. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
time
test brakes
1 year
the left

44. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
4
1 yr
2 second rule
involved in a lawsuit

45. To avoid highway hypnosis
angle
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
yield
turn your head and look back

46. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
12
right
within the distance you can see ahead
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

47. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
take your foot off the gas
Single solid - greater the hazard
blue or green

48. What does tailgating mean
driving too close to vehicle in front
100
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
25

49. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
no passing
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
otherwise instructed
20

50. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
4-5
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
Railroad Crossing
White