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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
Single solid - greater the hazard
blind spots
braking distance
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

2. What does GDL stand for
2 weeks
pedestrian cross walk
blind spots
Graduated Driver License

3. The best way to take a turn is to
25
blue or green
the truck driver can't see you
slow down before entering turn

4. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
no passing
12
25 mph
when it expires

5. Which way should you turn if you are going
in the direction the back of your car
17
directed of told so by a police officer
US passport of birth certificate

6. Speed limit in business area
stop
only when parking
25 mph
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

7. The standard accident prevention formula is
vehicle of 18000 or more
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
wear a seat belt
emergency break

8. An articulated license allows you to operate what
Single broken yellow line
vehicle of 18000 or more
otherwise instructed
left turn

9. How to fight fatigue: (5)
proceed in a safe manner
Orange
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

10. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
stop
privilege

11. When is the road most slippery
don't drink and drive
100 fine
pull over to the right
during the 1st few minutes of rain

12. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
2 - turn your head
6 inches
Yellow center
otherwise instructed

13. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
warning
turn your head and look back
braking distance
horn and lights

14. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
US passport of birth certificate
time of day
60 days
take some time to cool off before driving

15. 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.
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
Single solid - greater the hazard
toward
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

16. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
crime
4
25 ft
DMV

17. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
tires
beer
blind spot
angle

18. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
toward curb
otherwise instructed
1 year
never back up go to next exit

19. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
Single dashed
12
use hand signals
True

20. A car seat should be placed in the
lend - alter
time of day
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
rear

21. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
12
Two way left turn
25%
Yellow - diamond

22. Hand is upward
right turn
blue or green
243
towards

23. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
braking distance
25%
open country driving
6 inches

24. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
only when parking
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
toward

25. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
facing
following distance
don't drink and drive
stay with your car

26. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
taking a short nap at a rest stop
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
toward curb
10 years

27. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
steering
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
no passing
100

28. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
10 mph
75
12
pushing the brake too hard

29. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
waived
toward curb
nov 15 to april 1
one car length for every 10 mph

30. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
2 weeks
time
slow your car to speed limit
70

31. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
privilege
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
time of day
slow down and prepare to stop

32. Information signs are in color;
turn your head and look back
must not be entered
blue or green
Single broken yellow line

33. _________________ channelization markings are a combination of solid yellow and dahsed yellow lines in the center of the roadway. This area is used for vehicles traveling in either direction to make LEFT TURNS ONLY. It may NOT be used for passing.
bent down
Two way left turn
2 weeks
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

34. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
slow down and stop before entering if possible
blind spot
1 week

35. A check point for parallel parking is
emergency break
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
3 to 4

36. In LA - headlights must be on between ____________ and ___________. It is required to use your low beams when approaching within ____ ft of another car - or ____ feet behind another car.
don't drink and drive
$100
1 week
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

37. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
4
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
yield to oncoming traffic
80

38. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
stay with your car
take some time to cool off before driving
100
beer

39. When should headlights be used
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
10
slow down
blind spot

40. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
otherwise instructed
no passing
35 - 55
pedestrian cross walk

41. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
25 mph
on 2way road
10 years
pushing the brake too hard

42. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
try to pull off the road safely
within the distance you can see ahead
suspension of license - fines

43. When should you use your parking lights
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
only when parking
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
lend - alter

44. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
left turn
headphones
96%
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

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

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46. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
following distance
coming out of a dark alley
directed of told so by a police officer
100

47. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
20
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
70
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

48. What kind of center line is used to mark the centerline where there are only two lanes of traffic? (When it is safe - you may cross this line to turn or pass another vehicle.)
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
10
Single broken yellow line
look ahead

49. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
10 mph
following distance
500
10 years

50. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
20
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
straight
$100