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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Instead of looking directly in front of you - you should '____________' about 10-15 seconds. It allows you to prepare yourself for traffic conditions and keep your car on a steady path.
no traffic signals for signs
straight
fixed object on the side of road
look ahead

2. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
slow down and stop before entering if possible
pushing the brake too hard
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
50

3. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
100
time of day
use hand signals
white - red

4. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
angle
straight
crime
12

5. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
16 and 24
slow down
pull over to the right
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

6. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
taking a short nap at a rest stop
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
80

7. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
25 times
coming out of a dark alley
bent down
when it expires

8. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
slow down gradually
Yellow - diamond
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
extra lane at entrance of expressway

9. To avoid highway hypnosis
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
distance judgment
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

10. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
2 second rule
fog lights
4
during the 1st few minutes of rain

11. The standard accident prevention formula is
9 and 3
1 year
beer
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

12. Speed limit on a highway
blind spots
report accident to your insurance company
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
50 mph

13. 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.
100
$100
calmly avoid them
20 - 75

14. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
$4 -500
suspension of license - fines
must not be entered
waived

15. 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
check ahead for signals
beer
no passing
emergency break

16. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
Do not...
privilege
no passing
when it expires

17. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
White
$100
blind spot
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

18. When should you dim your headlights
straight
blind spot
100
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

19. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
double solid yellow lines
blind spots
75

20. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
at least 14 days
yield
Yellow center
must not be entered

21. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
$100
1 year
right turn
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

22. What does GDL stand for
three point - Y
10 mph
during the 1st few minutes of rain
Graduated Driver License

23. When may you pass on the right
extra lane at entrance of expressway
bent up
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
2 second rule

24. A check point for parallel parking is
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
left must yield to the right driver
10 - 200
transparent

25. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
straight
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
left turn
Graduated Driver License

26. 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.)
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
slow down and stop before entering if possible
suspension of license - fines
Single broken yellow line

27. Implied consent law means
18
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
3 to 4
driving too close to vehicle in front

28. A car seat should be placed in the
the skid - brake
student and licensed driver
rear
25 ft

29. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
slow down and prepare to stop
slow down gradually
4-5
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

30. _________________ 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.
no traffic signals for signs
General Speed
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
Two way left turn

31. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
18
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
16 and 24
60 days

32. How close may you park to a stop sign
10
look ahead
50
innattentiveness

33. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
towards
student and licensed driver
driving too close to vehicle in front
open country driving

34. Hand is upward
right turn
steering away from objects that do not give way
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

35. What indicates under-inflated tires
Yellow - diamond
emergency break
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
12

36. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
50
Double solid
time
24 months

37. What does tailgating mean
driving too close to vehicle in front
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
tires
pull over to the right

38. What does hydroplaning mean
50 mph
4-5
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
fog lights

39. It is important to slow down when
toward curb
white - red
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
moving violations

40. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
the truck driver can't see you
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
get in the right lane
15

41. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
100
12 points
1 year
innattentiveness

42. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
True
blue or green
only when parking
pushing the brake too hard

43. The best way to take a turn is to
when it expires
slow down before entering turn
4
transparent

44. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
10
Double solid
turn your head and look back
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

45. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
slow down and stop before entering if possible
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
headphones
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

46. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
directed of told so by a police officer
slow down and stop before entering if possible
25
fixed object on the side of road

47. How to fight fatigue: (5)
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
nov 15 to april 1

48. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
weight - unit
2 - 6 or 8
blind spots
25

49. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
take your foot off the gas
never back up go to next exit
student and licensed driver
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

50. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
10 mph
13'6
25
500