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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
20 - 75
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
fog lights

2. It is important to slow down when
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
license registration insurance

3. When should you use your parking lights
only when parking
2 - 6 or 8
nov 15 to april 1
bent down

4. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
6 months suspension
pushing the brake too hard
angle
bent down

5. Hand is upward
no passing
12 points
slow down before entering turn
right turn

6. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
within the distance you can see ahead
6 inches
slow down and prepare to stop
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

7. 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.)
2 points
slow down and stop before entering if possible
Single broken yellow line
Single dashed

8. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
10 - 200
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
never back up go to next exit
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

9. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
get in the right lane
student and licensed driver
your vision might be obstructed.

10. With a chauffer's license - the max measurements height of the vehicle is ________

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11. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
slow down and stop before entering if possible
US passport of birth certificate
check ahead for signals
18

12. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
crime
steering
angle
the left

13. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
four way stop
no passing
stay with your car
80

14. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
70
slow down
four way stop
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

15. Speed limit on a highway
80
try to pull off the road safely
50 mph
10 years

16. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
20 - 75
left turn
right

17. If your car vibrates it may be
the left
directed of told so by a police officer
25
steering

18. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
75
50 mph
1 year
4

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

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20. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
lend - alter
5
10 years
coming out of a dark alley

21. When is the road most slippery
during the 1st few minutes of rain
True
waived
slow down gradually

22. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
give you time to react
blind spots
General Speed
slow down and prepare to stop

23. What is a good practice while driving
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
only when parking
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
15

24. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
right turn
turn your head and look back
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
one car length for every 10 mph

25. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
beer
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

26. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
warning
within the distance you can see ahead
500
$100

27. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
slow your car to speed limit
17
toward
18

28. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
16 and 24
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
yield
driving too close to vehicle in front

29. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
17
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
10
headphones

30. To make a right turn you should
waived
at least 14 days
try to pull off the road safely
get in the right lane

31. What is a habitual offender
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
slow down before entering turn
privilege
your vision might be obstructed.

32. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
weight - unit
waived
tires

33. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
500
75
straight
wear on the center of the tire

34. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
1 yr
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
24 months

35. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
suspension of license - fines
1 yr
9 and 3
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

36. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
12 points
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
horn and lights
try to pull off the road safely

37. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
toward
.015
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
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

38. 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.
one car length for every 10 mph
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
directed of told so by a police officer
25

39. Penalties for driving without insurance
suspension of license - fines
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
following distance
slow down gradually

40. When should you use your horn
coming out of a dark alley
2 weeks
20
10 years

41. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
no traffic signals for signs
Single broken yellow line
24 months
left turns

42. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
Yellow - diamond
stop
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

43. What should you do if you have a blowout?
Crosswalk
when it expires
at least two seconds
slow down gradually

44. What papers must you have when operating a car
license registration insurance
Do not...
windshield wipers
get in the right lane

45. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
25 ft
at least two seconds
one car length for every 10 mph
slow down gradually

46. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
toward
35 - 55
crime

47. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
1 yr
pedestrian cross walk
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
bent down

48. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
25%
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
100
2 - turn your head

49. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
only when parking
taking a short nap at a rest stop
farm use only
4

50. Penalty of not having your insurance card
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
100 fine
slow your car to speed limit
vehicle of 18000 or more