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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
otherwise instructed
straight
nov 15 to april 1
1 yr

2. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
Single dashed
General Speed
1 week
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

3. What is a habitual offender
6 inches
2 - 6 or 8
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

4. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
25 times
yield to oncoming traffic
3 to 4
50

5. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
bent down
12
50
only when parking

6. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
weight - unit
Yellow - diamond
distance judgment
White

7. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
straight
yield
Single solid - greater the hazard
blind spots

8. 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.
wear on the center of the tire
look ahead
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
9 and 3

9. 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 _______________.
wear a seat belt
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
double solid yellow lines
2 - turn your head

10. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
Double solid
Two way left turn
slow down and prepare to stop
25%

11. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
driving too close to vehicle in front
calmly avoid them
1 yr
blue or green

12. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.
driving too close to vehicle in front
must not be entered
75
test brakes

13. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
4
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
pedestrian cross walk

14. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
taking a short nap at a rest stop
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
25
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

15. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
25 ft
10 years
get in the right lane
slow down and prepare to stop

16. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
6 months suspension
yield
at least 14 days
blind spots

17. Depth perception means the same as
the left
Yellow - diamond
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
distance judgment

18. How to fight fatigue: (5)
50
Orange
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

19. What papers must you have when operating a car
away from...
license registration insurance
slow your car to speed limit
on 2way road

20. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
slow down gradually
4
farm use only
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

21. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
6 inches
the truck driver can't see you
never back up go to next exit
20

22. Nj issues a year basic license
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
4
5
use hand signals

23. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
when it expires
left turn
use hand signals
involved in a lawsuit

24. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
wear on the center of the tire
Single solid - greater the hazard
16 and 24
right

25. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
80
True
Orange
time

26. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
4-5
50
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
privilege

27. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
left turns
Graduated Driver License
horn and lights
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

28. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
involved in a lawsuit
10 mph
75
35 - 55

29. When may you pass on the right
15
30
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
Graduated Driver License

30. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
12
100
the truck driver can't see you
time of day

31. The best way to take a turn is to
slow down and stop before entering if possible
beer
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
slow down before entering turn

32. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
slow down
report accident to your insurance company
stop behind line for traffic sign
within the distance you can see ahead

33. What is an uncontrolled intersection
25 times
turn your head and look back
no traffic signals for signs
your vision might be obstructed.

34. If your car vibrates it may be
Single solid - greater the hazard
steering
75
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

35. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
3 moths
US passport of birth certificate
be ready to stop
Orange

36. When should you dim your headlights
17
privilege
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
500

37. Best defense against drunk driving
be ready to stop
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
never back up go to next exit
wear a seat belt

38. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
proceed in a safe manner
slow down and stop before entering if possible
slow your car to speed limit
$4 -500

39. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
Single solid - greater the hazard
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
right turn

40. Which way should you turn if you are going
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
in the direction the back of your car
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
toward curb

41. What does hydroplaning mean
give you time to react
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
16 and 24
1 yr

42. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
15
nov 15 to april 1
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
3 moths

43. What do you do if your turn signal fails
brain
use hand signals
6 inches
no traffic signals for signs

44. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
stay with your car
straight
open country driving
wear a seat belt

45. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
three point - Y
nov 15 to april 1
12
no traffic signals for signs

46. Yellow center lines are usually found where
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
right turn
15
on 2way road

47. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
beer
4
16 and 24
30

48. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
at least 14 days
Yellow - diamond
blind spot
fixed object on the side of road

49. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
17
80
5
Two way left turn

50. 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
no passing
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
left turn
windshield wipers