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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 on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
25 mph
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
try to pull off the road safely
20

2. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
straight
wear a seat belt
25 ft
directed of told so by a police officer

3. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
away from...
lend - alter
25 times
slow down before entering turn

4. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
2 points
left turns
pedestrian cross walk
100

5. What do you do if your brakes fail
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
left turn
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
check ahead for signals

6. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
coming out of a dark alley
following distance
$100
take your foot off the gas

7. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
warning
stop
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
100

8. 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
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
no passing
vehicle of 18000 or more
3 moths

9. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
18
distance judgment
moving violations
Yellow center

10. Most fatal accidents are due to
license registration insurance
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
innattentiveness
80

11. Yellow center lines are usually found where
50
on 2way road
otherwise instructed
left must yield to the right driver

12. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
70
General Speed
nov 15 to april 1
stop behind line for traffic sign

13. What is a good practice when driving in the city
25 mph
time
tires
check ahead for signals

14. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
5
turn your head and look back
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

15. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
calmly avoid them
Single dashed
time
30

16. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
243
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
9 and 3
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

17. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
Two way left turn
double solid yellow lines
yield to oncoming traffic
$100

18. The standard accident prevention formula is
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
at least two seconds
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

19. If there are no curbs on a hill - turns your wheels (toward - away from) the edge of the road - whether it be up or downhill.
one car length for every 10 mph
toward
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
slow down and stop before entering if possible

20. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
left turns
right
10 years
suspension of license - fines

21. What does a greed light mean
20
rear
500
proceed in a safe manner

22. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
crime
12
stop - proceed with caution

23. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
time of day
stop - proceed with caution
in the direction the back of your car
crime

24. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
pull over to the right
straight
DMV
2 weeks

25. When should you use your parking lights
only when parking
bent down
otherwise instructed
to protect you and other drivers

26. Don't try and turn around while on a hill or in a curve where your car cannot be seen by people within ___ ft of you
500
1 yr
at least two seconds
tires

27. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
35 - 55
slow down and stop before entering if possible
pull over to the right
Single solid - greater the hazard

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

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29. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
10 - 200
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
same for all states
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

30. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
one car length for every 10 mph
steering
3 to 4
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

31. When is the road most slippery
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
during the 1st few minutes of rain
stop
be ready to stop

32. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
bent down
steering
otherwise instructed
blind spots

33. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
12
6 inches
at least two seconds
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

34. When should you use your high beams
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
open country driving
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
straight

35. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
try to pull off the road safely
4
25%
right turn

36. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
100
right turn
blind spots
tires

37. ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs.
the truck driver can't see you
Railroad Crossing
within the distance you can see ahead
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

38. 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.
double solid yellow lines
one car length for every 10 mph
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
.015

39. What should you do if you have a blowout?
slow down gradually
3 moths
license registration insurance
slow down before entering turn

40. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
slow down
slow down and stop before entering if possible
slow down and prepare to stop
100

41. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
right
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
6 inches
35 - 55

42. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
left must yield to the right driver
15
directed of told so by a police officer
Orange

43. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
during the 1st few minutes of rain
3 moths
towards
turn your head and look back

44. Implied consent law means
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
try to pull off the road safely
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
at least 14 days

45. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
windshield wipers
white - red
12 points
4-5

46. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
horn and lights
20 - 75
waived
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

47. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
within the distance you can see ahead
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
5
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

48. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
on 2way road
slow down and prepare to stop
blind spot
proceed in a safe manner

49. A check point for parallel parking is
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
4
2 - 6 or 8
2 second rule

50. Driver's left hand straight out
left turn
50
17
give you time to react