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Drivers Permit Exam

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's






2. A provisional license is good for






3. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____






4. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.






5. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle






6. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________






7. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.






8. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.






9. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)






10. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on






11. A car seat should be placed in the






12. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should






13. 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






14. What do you do if your brakes fail






15. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license






16. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is






17. Since most people have trouble measuring distances - the _________________ rule makes it easy. (Pick an object on the side of the road - and when the car in front of you passes it - count. If it takes shorter than that set amount of time - you are fo






18. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense






19. 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)






20. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________






21. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)






22. Blindspots are






23. ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs.






24. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should






25. What should you do if you have a blowout?






26. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.






27. Implied consent law means






28. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol






29. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.






30. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume






31. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)






32. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless






33. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)






34. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to






35. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway






36. To make a right turn you should






37. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes






38. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?






39. Arm is ______ for a right turn






40. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe






41. When driving at night you should be able to stop?






42. Information signs are in color;






43. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied






44. What does a red and white triangular sign mean






45. Always yield to;






46. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction






47. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license






48. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test






49. What should you do when a traffic light is not working






50. 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 _______________.