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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
2 - turn your head
horn and lights
6 inches
16 and 24

2. A car seat should be placed in the
when it expires
25 times
following distance
rear

3. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
20
25 times
emergency break
windshield wipers

4. Dates for studded tires
give you time to react
moving violations
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
nov 15 to april 1

5. The best way to take a turn is to
4
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
slow down before entering turn
Two way left turn

6. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
3
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
50
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

7. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
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
calmly avoid them
license registration insurance
25

8. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
blind spot
white - red
straight
fog lights

9. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
tires
10 mph
50 mph
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

10. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
toward curb
slow down and stop before entering if possible
license registration insurance
80

11. When should you dim your headlights
50
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
license registration insurance
within the distance you can see ahead

12. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
take some time to cool off before driving
30
20
look ahead

13. What is an uncontrolled intersection
no traffic signals for signs
blind spots
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
6 inches

14. What is an acceleration lane
extra lane at entrance of expressway
the truck driver can't see you
fog lights
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

15. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
otherwise instructed
left must yield to the right driver

16. What is the purpose of traffic laws
to protect you and other drivers
slow down and stop before entering if possible
four way stop
blue or green

17. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
never back up go to next exit
25 times
1 yr
following distance

18. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
tires
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
blind spots
8

19. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
angle
25
farm use only
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

20. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
on 2way road
75
30
privilege

21. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
500
driving too close to vehicle in front
the left
slow down and prepare to stop

22. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
proceed in a safe manner
17
500
warning

23. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
50
35 - 55
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
white - red

24. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
White
500
Do not...
check ahead for signals

25. Safest way to exit an expressway
directed of told so by a police officer
slow your car to speed limit
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
35 - 55

26. Speed limit in school zone
25 mph
stay with your car
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
the skid - brake

27. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
same for all states
stay with your car
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
waived

28. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.
5
slow down and prepare to stop
Crosswalk
pushing the brake too hard

29. How to fight fatigue: (5)
suspension of license - fines
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
18
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

30. Windsheild needs to be ______________
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
time
Railroad Crossing
transparent

31. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
don't drink and drive
25 ft
General Speed
bent down

32. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
.015
proceed in a safe manner
12

33. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
wear on the center of the tire
toward
get in the right lane
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

34. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
10 years
right turn
farm use only
12

35. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
2 - 6 or 8
yield to oncoming traffic
2 weeks
25 mph

36. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
rear
24 months
4
must not be entered

37. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
1 week
pushing the brake too hard
bent down

38. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
pushing the brake too hard
13'6
moving violations
50

39. Speed limit on a highway
Railroad Crossing
50 mph
4
70

40. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
crime
4-5
Single broken yellow line
student and licensed driver

41. What is a good practice while driving
horn and lights
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
must not be entered
towards

42. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
coming out of a dark alley
your vision might be obstructed.
to protect you and other drivers
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

43. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test
look ahead
US passport of birth certificate
4
braking distance

44. When should you use your high beams
open country driving
Two way left turn
fog lights
privilege

45. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
towards
25 times
stay with your car
extra lane at entrance of expressway

46. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
2 - 6 or 8
2 weeks
double solid yellow lines
10

47. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
horn and lights
slow down before entering turn
stop
25 ft

48. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
brain
500
pedestrian cross walk
straight

49. An articulated license allows you to operate what
stop behind line for traffic sign
never back up go to next exit
time of day
vehicle of 18000 or more

50. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
3 moths
10 - 200
slow down gradually
Yellow - diamond