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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.
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1. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
slow down gradually
wear a seat belt
brain
2 weeks

2. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
warning
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
crime
white - red

3. When should you use your parking lights
only when parking
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
left turns
at least 14 days

4. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
windshield wipers
1 week
slow down before entering turn
within the distance you can see ahead

5. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
18
pull over to the right
stop behind line for traffic sign
time

6. Which way should you turn if you are going
500
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
angle
in the direction the back of your car

7. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
slow down and stop before entering if possible
look ahead 12 seconds
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

8. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
25 times
25%
open country driving
taking a short nap at a rest stop

9. When is the road most slippery
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
96%
4-5
during the 1st few minutes of rain

10. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
away from...
distance judgment
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
steering

11. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
test brakes
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
stop
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

12. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
only when parking
slow down gradually
steering away from objects that do not give way
100

13. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
Yellow center
innattentiveness
96%
blind spots

14. 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
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
time
no passing
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

15. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
time of day
50
at least two seconds
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

16. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
4
25 times
100
pushing the brake too hard

17. Penalty of not having your insurance card
General Speed
blind spots
100 fine
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

18. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
lend - alter
bent down
1 week
15

19. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
13'6
double solid yellow lines
25 times
warning

20. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
tires
slow your car to speed limit
take your foot off the gas
$100

21. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
Single solid - greater the hazard
one car length for every 10 mph
distance judgment

22. Driver's left hand straight out
Railroad Crossing
your vision might be obstructed.
left turn
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

23. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
steering
6 months suspension
suspension of license - fines
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

24. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
right
Single dashed
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
100

25. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
weight - unit
60 days
70
during the 1st few minutes of rain

26. 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.
20 - 75
lend - alter
at least two seconds
Single solid - greater the hazard

27. When should you use your horn
time of day
coming out of a dark alley
slow down before entering turn
9 and 3

28. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
Yellow center
at least two seconds
4-5
24 months

29. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
left turn
20
take some time to cool off before driving
yield

30. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
17
DMV
left turn
take some time to cool off before driving

31. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
give you time to react
toward
25 times
Single dashed

32. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
100
within the distance you can see ahead
4
wear on the center of the tire

33. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
2 weeks
the left
20

34. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
1 week
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
4
transparent

35. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
lend - alter
25%
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
the left

36. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
pull over to the right
4
80
12 points

37. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
blind spot
Double solid
pedestrian cross walk
slow down before entering turn

38. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
give you time to react
taking a short nap at a rest stop
70
1 week

39. To avoid highway hypnosis
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
25
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
20

40. Arm is ______ for a right turn
bent up
moving violations
wear a seat belt
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

41. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
100 fine
calmly avoid them
15
at least two seconds

42. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
White
right
100
windshield wipers

43. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
100
pedestrian cross walk
fog lights
windshield wipers

44. Hand is upward
left must yield to the right driver
right turn
take your foot off the gas
must not be entered

45. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
wear a seat belt
16 and 24
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
US passport of birth certificate

46. What indicates under-inflated tires
1 yr
right
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

47. What do you do if your brakes fail
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
50
student and licensed driver
try to pull off the road safely

48. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
100
crime
at least two seconds

49. 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
pedestrian cross walk
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
Single broken yellow line

50. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
time
70
Yellow center
6 inches