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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What king of yellow lines are used to mark the center of a roadway with four or more lanes of traffic? (You may not cross these lines to pass - but may cross them to make a turn)
double solid yellow lines
blind spots
100
proceed in a safe manner

2. What do you do if your turn signal fails
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
use hand signals
straight
25

3. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
toward
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
waived
100

4. A check point for parallel parking is
70
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
50 mph
involved in a lawsuit

5. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
500
12
same for all states
wear a seat belt

6. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
right
give you time to react

7. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
243
moving violations
suspension of license - fines
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

8. When should you use your high beams
open country driving
100
wear a seat belt
fixed object on the side of road

9. 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
privilege
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

10. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
DMV
fog lights
tires
4

11. The standard accident prevention formula is
toward
blind spots
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

12. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
your vision might be obstructed.
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
left
white - red

13. Windsheild needs to be ______________
away from...
straight
driving too close to vehicle in front
transparent

14. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
$4 -500
3 moths
emergency break
blind spots

15. When should you dim your headlights
25 mph
pedestrian cross walk
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
2 second rule

16. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
General Speed
pushing the brake too hard

17. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
no traffic signals for signs
taking a short nap at a rest stop
2 - 6 or 8
pedestrian cross walk

18. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
time
on 2way road
steering away from objects that do not give way
17

19. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.
20
must not be entered
70
one car length for every 10 mph

20. What does a greed light mean
General Speed
50 mph
fixed object on the side of road
proceed in a safe manner

21. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
bent up
25 mph
crime
Yellow - diamond

22. Driver's left hand straight out
left turn
4
13'6
time of day

23. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
turn your head and look back
windshield wipers
17
report accident to your insurance company

24. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
60 days
slow down
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
look ahead

25. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
look ahead 12 seconds
35 - 55
student and licensed driver

26. Penalties for driving without insurance
500
3 to 4
suspension of license - fines
at least two seconds

27. Speed limit on a highway
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
50 mph
13'6
Graduated Driver License

28. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
time
check ahead for signals
17
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

29. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
windshield wipers
the truck driver can't see you
same for all states
fixed object on the side of road

30. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
Yellow - diamond
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
bent down
8

31. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
10 years
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
brain
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

32. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
at least two seconds
10 mph

33. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
1 year
20
2 weeks
rear

34. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
report accident to your insurance company
3 to 4
96%
fixed object on the side of road

35. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
96%
4-5
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

36. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
35 - 55
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
20
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

37. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
500
the skid - brake
DMV
lend - alter

38. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
toward
blind spots
must not be entered
10 mph

39. Points are only issued for
headphones
the truck driver can't see you
moving violations
Double solid

40. What does GDL stand for
DMV
Graduated Driver License
$4 -500
White

41. What does a flashing red light mean
stop - proceed with caution
try to pull off the road safely
slow down before entering turn
2 - turn your head

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

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43. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
2 weeks
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
slow down and prepare to stop

44. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
use hand signals
right
no passing
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

45. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
Graduated Driver License
three point - Y
take some time to cool off before driving

46. 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
4
angle
steering away from objects that do not give way

47. What indicates under-inflated tires
innattentiveness
slow down before entering turn
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

48. To avoid highway hypnosis
12
24 months
Double solid
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

49. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
25
get in the right lane
slow down and prepare to stop
$4 -500

50. What should you do to go into a skid
toward
turn your head and look back
take your foot off the gas
pedestrian cross walk