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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
Double solid
15
6 inches
Yellow - diamond

2. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
60 days
2 - 6 or 8
only when parking
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

3. When should headlights be used
10 - 200
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
3 to 4

4. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
Two way left turn
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
on 2way road
3 moths

5. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
left
4
slow down and prepare to stop

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

7. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
to protect you and other drivers
1 week
left
white - red

8. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
pedestrian cross walk
at least two seconds
stop behind line for traffic sign
3

9. What does a greed light mean
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
proceed in a safe manner
75
500

10. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
to protect you and other drivers
get in the right lane
toward
16 and 24

11. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
report accident to your insurance company
extra lane at entrance of expressway
your vision might be obstructed.
3

12. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
4-5
2 weeks
$100

13. What is a good practice when driving in the city
check ahead for signals
time of day
left must yield to the right driver
within the distance you can see ahead

14. What is an acceleration lane
student and licensed driver
extra lane at entrance of expressway
9 and 3
20

15. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
away from...
2 - 6 or 8
at least 14 days
17

16. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
9 and 3
2 points
20

17. 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.
blue or green
toward
Yellow center
500

18. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
beer
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
4
stop

19. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
Yellow - diamond
slow down and prepare to stop
horn and lights
1 year

20. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
yield to oncoming traffic
blind spots
report accident to your insurance company

21. Yellow center lines are usually found where
get in the right lane
time
on 2way road
Orange

22. Depth perception means the same as
10
emergency break
distance judgment
Do not...

23. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
50 mph
braking distance
.015
otherwise instructed

24. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
20
1 year
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
beer

25. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
look ahead 12 seconds
otherwise instructed
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
80

26. What do you do if your brakes fail
.015
3 to 4
blue or green
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

27. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
stay with your car

28. What do you do if your turn signal fails
when it expires
taking a short nap at a rest stop
rear
use hand signals

29. _________________ channelization markings are a combination of solid yellow and dahsed yellow lines in the center of the roadway. This area is used for vehicles traveling in either direction to make LEFT TURNS ONLY. It may NOT be used for passing.
Two way left turn
otherwise instructed
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

30. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
DMV
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
check ahead for signals
in the direction the back of your car

31. Safest way to exit an expressway
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
slow your car to speed limit
facing
Yellow center

32. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
facing
50
16 and 24
Double solid

33. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
four way stop
must not be entered
9 and 3
3 moths

34. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
yield
6 inches
the truck driver can't see you
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

35. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
windshield wipers
17
50 mph
straight

36. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
US passport of birth certificate
Graduated Driver License
20 - 75
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

37. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
toward
taking a short nap at a rest stop
Do not...
away from...

38. The best way to take a turn is to
50
slow down before entering turn
the truck driver can't see you
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

39. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
2 second rule
time
be ready to stop
2 weeks

40. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
Graduated Driver License
one car length for every 10 mph
3
50 mph

41. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
20
driving too close to vehicle in front
taking a short nap at a rest stop
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

42. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
4
check ahead for signals
stop behind line for traffic sign
4

43. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
25 times
blind spot
25 mph
wear on the center of the tire

44. Arm is ______ for a right turn
15
12
bent up
within the distance you can see ahead

45. Information signs are in color;
straight
True
innattentiveness
blue or green

46. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
US passport of birth certificate
right turn
must not be entered
Double solid

47. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
try to pull off the road safely
same for all states
slow down and prepare to stop
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

48. Is driving a right or a privilege?
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
privilege
right
25 mph

49. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
$4 -500
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
6 inches
10 mph

50. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
blue or green
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
nov 15 to april 1
left must yield to the right driver