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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When may you pass on the right
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
time
left turn

2. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
9 and 3
50
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

3. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
give you time to react
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
pedestrian cross walk
white - red

4. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
15
turn your head and look back
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

5. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
yield
braking distance
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

6. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
pushing the brake too hard
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
Graduated Driver License

7. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
25
headphones
4
right

8. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
report accident to your insurance company
right turn
$4 -500
Yellow center

9. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
braking distance
3 to 4
Railroad Crossing
US passport of birth certificate

10. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
15
2 - 6 or 8
12 points
warning

11. Yellow center lines are usually found where
$100
check ahead for signals
on 2way road
involved in a lawsuit

12. What is the purpose of traffic laws
35 - 55
4-5
to protect you and other drivers
4

13. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
toward curb
blind spot
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
DMV

14. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
12
slow your car to speed limit
three point - Y
coming out of a dark alley

15. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
50
20
Two way left turn
tires

16. How to fight fatigue: (5)
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
blind spots
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
your vision might be obstructed.

17. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
slow down before entering turn
coming out of a dark alley
pull over to the right
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

18. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
yield
20
steering

19. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
25
waived
35 - 55
right turn

20. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
horn and lights
12
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
left turns

21. Penalty for refusing the breath test
at least 14 days
6 months suspension
fog lights
Single solid - greater the hazard

22. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
2 - 6 or 8
60 days
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
rear

23. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
when it expires
taking a short nap at a rest stop
Railroad Crossing
3

24. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
Single solid - greater the hazard
100
involved in a lawsuit
Single broken yellow line

25. What should you do to go into a skid
12
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
extra lane at entrance of expressway
take your foot off the gas

26. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
6 months suspension
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
30
slow down

27. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
1 year
slow down
4

28. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
24 months
taking a short nap at a rest stop
slow down gradually
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

29. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
towards
headphones
10 mph
bent down

30. 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.
four way stop
toward
braking distance
$4 -500

31. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
fixed object on the side of road
5
2 points
500

32. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
blind spots
stop
5
blind spot

33. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
time
left turns
25 ft
towards

34. What indicates under-inflated tires
2 weeks
5
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

35. What papers must you have when operating a car
license registration insurance
warning
rear
farm use only

36. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
time
the truck driver can't see you
facing

37. Best defense against drunk driving
9 and 3
towards
pull over to the right
wear a seat belt

38. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
fog lights
weight - unit
to protect you and other drivers

39. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
100
10
fixed object on the side of road
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

40. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
12
17
2 weeks
500

41. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
10 mph
Single dashed
within the distance you can see ahead
Single solid - greater the hazard

42. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
$4 -500
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
25
10 years

43. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
80
20
243
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

44. Driver's left hand straight out
four way stop
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
otherwise instructed
left turn

45. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
extra lane at entrance of expressway
10 mph
straight
never back up go to next exit

46. When should you use your high beams
extra lane at entrance of expressway
proceed in a safe manner
open country driving
towards

47. What is a habitual offender
try to pull off the road safely
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
directed of told so by a police officer
right

48. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
distance judgment
2 points
50
moving violations

49. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
3 moths
8
2 weeks
toward curb

50. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street - or within _____ ft of the station on the opposite side of the street.
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
20 - 75