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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
the truck driver can't see you
12
17
12

2. Penalty for refusing the breath test
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
taking a short nap at a rest stop
True
6 months suspension

3. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
involved in a lawsuit
2 points
the skid - brake

4. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
.015
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
6 months suspension
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

5. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
12
tires
blind spots
Single solid - greater the hazard

6. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
stay with your car
100
braking distance
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

7. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
3
horn and lights
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

8. Driver's left hand straight out
left turn
wear on the center of the tire
within the distance you can see ahead
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

9. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
2 weeks
at least two seconds
3 moths
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

10. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
White
Double solid
toward
2 second rule

11. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
warning
12
.015
nov 15 to april 1

12. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
left must yield to the right driver
bent up
12 points

13. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
innattentiveness
2 weeks
lend - alter
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

14. A check point for parallel parking is
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

15. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
pedestrian cross walk
left
take some time to cool off before driving
White

16. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
the skid - brake
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
distance judgment

17. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
24 months
steering
25
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

18. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
6 months suspension
Do not...
driving too close to vehicle in front
Crosswalk

19. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
when it expires
directed of told so by a police officer
at least two seconds
9 and 3

20. What is a habitual offender
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
Orange
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
slow down before entering turn

21. What is a good practice while driving
angle
coming out of a dark alley
Graduated Driver License
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

22. How to fight fatigue: (5)
brain
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
innattentiveness
70

23. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
tires
same for all states
100
right

24. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
give you time to react
$100
bent up
take some time to cool off before driving

25. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
transparent
4-5
right
pedestrian cross walk

26. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
left turn
farm use only
1 year
straight

27. ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs.
2 weeks
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
Railroad Crossing
turn your head and look back

28. What does a flashing red light mean
stop - proceed with caution
3 moths
Single dashed
windshield wipers

29. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
take some time to cool off before driving
3
Yellow - diamond
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

30. What is an uncontrolled intersection
no traffic signals for signs
left turn
True
one car length for every 10 mph

31. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
brain
coming out of a dark alley
try to pull off the road safely
moving violations

32. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
3 to 4
slow down gradually
slow down and stop before entering if possible
the left

33. When driving - you have ______ blind spots located to the left and right back sides of your car. They only way to see cars in these spots is to _______________.
2 - turn your head
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
try to pull off the road safely
left

34. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
slow down before entering turn
25 ft
20
6 inches

35. Implied consent law means
in the direction the back of your car
25%
75
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

36. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
10 mph
fixed object on the side of road
weight - unit
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

37. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
30
US passport of birth certificate
100
nov 15 to april 1

38. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
the left
1 yr
2 weeks
17

39. When is the road most slippery
25
96%
same for all states
during the 1st few minutes of rain

40. Always yield to;
Do not...
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
open country driving

41. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
25
Two way left turn
same for all states

42. 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.
.015
look ahead
suspension of license - fines
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

43. Most fatal accidents are due to
18
innattentiveness
report accident to your insurance company
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

44. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
100 fine
Single broken yellow line
facing
Double solid

45. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
away from...
warning
horn and lights
Do not...

46. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
moving violations
24 months
no traffic signals for signs
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

47. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
75
Yellow - diamond
toward
one car length for every 10 mph

48. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
Single broken yellow line
waived
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

49. 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.
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
when it expires
pull over to the right
4-5

50. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
2 points
privilege
rear
True