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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
6 months suspension
rear
30
driving too close to vehicle in front

2. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
left must yield to the right driver
the truck driver can't see you
60 days
Single solid - greater the hazard

3. 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.
toward
during the 1st few minutes of rain
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
steering

4. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
Single broken yellow line
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
wear a seat belt
3 to 4

5. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
17
25%
DMV
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

6. What does GDL stand for
Graduated Driver License
3 moths
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
Two way left turn

7. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
right
check ahead for signals
tires
12

8. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
braking distance
angle
3
50

9. The best way to take a turn is to
vehicle of 18000 or more
slow down before entering turn
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
at least 14 days

10. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
Single broken yellow line
12
25 times
only when parking

11. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
100 fine
innattentiveness
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

12. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
100
right
10 years
test brakes

13. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
$4 -500
Yellow center
True
18

14. Speed limit in business area
25 mph
horn and lights
windshield wipers
time

15. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
9 and 3
25 mph
straight

16. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
warning
blind spot
right turn
calmly avoid them

17. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
slow down
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
test brakes
100 fine

18. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
2 points
towards
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
right turn

19. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
General Speed
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
give you time to react
at least two seconds

20. To make a right turn you should
left
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
left turn
get in the right lane

21. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
the left
don't drink and drive
Double solid
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

22. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
24 months
fixed object on the side of road
wear on the center of the tire

23. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
slow down and stop before entering if possible
2 - turn your head
open country driving
crime

24. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
$4 -500
test brakes
at least 14 days
True

25. 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
proceed in a safe manner
20 - 75
12 points
no passing

26. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
the truck driver can't see you
toward curb
25 mph
tires

27. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
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
blind spot
50 mph
3

28. What is a habitual offender
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
time
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
directed of told so by a police officer

29. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
25
white - red
blind spots
warning

30. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
same for all states
17
to protect you and other drivers
35 - 55

31. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
license registration insurance
one car length for every 10 mph
right
extra lane at entrance of expressway

32. What do you do if your turn signal fails
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
use hand signals
no traffic signals for signs
fog lights

33. When should you use your horn
coming out of a dark alley
wear on the center of the tire
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
blue or green

34. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
to protect you and other drivers
use hand signals
within the distance you can see ahead
fog lights

35. You get alcohol out of your blood by
time
when it expires
slow down before entering turn
otherwise instructed

36. What is an acceleration lane
50
6 months suspension
slow down
extra lane at entrance of expressway

37. To avoid highway hypnosis
report accident to your insurance company
suspension of license - fines
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

38. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
slow down before entering turn
at least 14 days
80
stay with your car

39. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
9 and 3
right
Double solid
transparent

40. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
3 moths
moving violations
8
nov 15 to april 1

41. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
US passport of birth certificate
blind spot
500
25 ft

42. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
slow down gradually
pushing the brake too hard
Railroad Crossing
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

43. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
2 weeks
Single solid - greater the hazard
same for all states

44. Which way should you turn if you are going
in the direction the back of your car
to protect you and other drivers
suspension of license - fines
20

45. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
distance judgment
2 points
headphones
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

46. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
blind spots
farm use only
10
involved in a lawsuit

47. Depth perception means the same as
time of day
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
blind spot
distance judgment

48. When is the road most slippery
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
no passing
moving violations
during the 1st few minutes of rain

49. How close may you park to a stop sign
Double solid
1 year
when it expires
50

50. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
4-5
bent up
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane