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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
straight
otherwise instructed
blue or green
calmly avoid them

2. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
never back up go to next exit
farm use only
away from...
one car length for every 10 mph

3. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
facing
35 - 55
slow down and stop before entering if possible
only when parking

4. An articulated license allows you to operate what
same for all states
100 fine
vehicle of 18000 or more
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

5. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
try to pull off the road safely
lend - alter
Crosswalk
6 inches

6. Speed limit on a highway
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
True
50 mph
slow down before entering turn

7. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
blind spots
the skid - brake
nov 15 to april 1
15

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

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9. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
17
within the distance you can see ahead
243
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

10. How to fight fatigue: (5)
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
yield
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
25

11. What does tailgating mean
driving too close to vehicle in front
Double solid
True
100

12. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
white - red
the left
2 - 6 or 8
pushing the brake too hard

13. Hand is upward
right turn
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
license registration insurance
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

14. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
3 moths
pushing the brake too hard
otherwise instructed
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

15. ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs.
100
blind spot
Railroad Crossing
$4 -500

16. Implied consent law means
license registration insurance
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
4

17. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
privilege
braking distance
towards
18

18. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
right
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
6 months suspension
beer

19. Most fatal accidents are due to
2 weeks
innattentiveness
8
tires

20. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
try to pull off the road safely
20
take some time to cool off before driving
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

21. 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 _______________.
coming out of a dark alley
within the distance you can see ahead
2 - turn your head
the truck driver can't see you

22. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
lend - alter
warning
emergency break
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

23. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
left turn
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
yield to oncoming traffic
yield

24. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
6 inches
Double solid
100
four way stop

25. What do you do if your brakes fail
30
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
Crosswalk
4

26. To make a right turn you should
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
slow down gradually
get in the right lane
double solid yellow lines

27. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
tires
DMV
weight - unit
2 weeks

28. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
100
3 moths
coming out of a dark alley
9 and 3

29. Best way to reduce having an alcohol related accident is

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30. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
2 weeks
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

31. A provisional license is good for
DMV
Railroad Crossing
1 yr
coming out of a dark alley

32. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
wear a seat belt
1 year
crime
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

33. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
slow down before entering turn
headphones
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

34. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
yield to oncoming traffic
10 mph
your vision might be obstructed.
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

35. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
test brakes
13'6
braking distance
60 days

36. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
wear a seat belt
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
the skid - brake

37. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
emergency break
4
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
no passing

38. What is a habitual offender
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
slow down and stop before entering if possible
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

39. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
12
brain
243
1 year

40. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
otherwise instructed
take some time to cool off before driving
involved in a lawsuit
17

41. What does a flashing red light mean
60 days
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
stop - proceed with caution
General Speed

42. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
calmly avoid them
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
straight
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

43. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
look ahead 12 seconds
3
proceed in a safe manner
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

44. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
Yellow - diamond
20
involved in a lawsuit
steering away from objects that do not give way

45. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
20
Orange
involved in a lawsuit
suspension of license - fines

46. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
the left
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
following distance

47. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
look ahead 12 seconds
Railroad Crossing
steering
$4 -500

48. Penalty of not having your insurance card
96%
100 fine
General Speed
pedestrian cross walk

49. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
75
straight
9 and 3
waived

50. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
Crosswalk
20
three point - Y
100