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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
try to pull off the road safely
bent up
no traffic signals for signs
17

2. 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.)
take some time to cool off before driving
on 2way road
75
Single broken yellow line

3. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
toward
open country driving
wear on the center of the tire
otherwise instructed

4. What is an uncontrolled intersection
suspension of license - fines
no traffic signals for signs
toward curb
steering away from objects that do not give way

5. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
25
give you time to react
report accident to your insurance company
35 - 55

6. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
100
12 points
4
bent down

7. If you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror - ______________________________

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8. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
3 to 4
70
one car length for every 10 mph
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

9. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
stop behind line for traffic sign
tires
left turns

10. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
waived
calmly avoid them
20
2 - 6 or 8

11. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
12
rear
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
fog lights

12. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
three point - Y
stop
25 mph
17

13. 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.
towards
2 second rule
test brakes
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

14. Penalty for refusing the breath test
General Speed
6 months suspension
on 2way road
50

15. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
calmly avoid them
15
2 second rule
straight

16. Yellow center lines are usually found where
extra lane at entrance of expressway
straight
10 mph
on 2way road

17. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
moving violations
slow down and prepare to stop
turn your head and look back
Single dashed

18. Dates for studded tires
left must yield to the right driver
lend - alter
fixed object on the side of road
nov 15 to april 1

19. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
243
toward curb
angle
try to pull off the road safely

20. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
time of day
1 week
toward
suspension of license - fines

21. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
left
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
four way stop
left must yield to the right driver

22. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
stop - proceed with caution
Two way left turn
following distance

23. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
following distance
slow down
calmly avoid them
24 months

24. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
straight
slow down and stop before entering if possible
pushing the brake too hard
brain

25. The best way to take a turn is to
slow down before entering turn
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
6 inches
25 times

26. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
2 weeks
on 2way road
left
otherwise instructed

27. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
in the direction the back of your car
blue or green
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

28. Speed limit in business area
moving violations
25 mph
test brakes
wear on the center of the tire

29. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
60 days
True
2 points
crime

30. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
warning
wear on the center of the tire
must not be entered
yield

31. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
17
tires
25 mph
weight - unit

32. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
get in the right lane
nov 15 to april 1
10 - 200
lend - alter

33. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
35 - 55
blind spot
directed of told so by a police officer

34. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
25%
toward curb
at least 14 days
windshield wipers

35. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
towards
6 inches
3
away from...

36. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
100
blind spots
slow down gradually
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

37. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
within the distance you can see ahead
stop - proceed with caution
100
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

38. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
yield to oncoming traffic
Yellow - diamond
White
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

39. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
Single solid - greater the hazard
braking distance
10
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

40. What is a good practice when driving in the city
check ahead for signals
50
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
privilege

41. When should you dim your headlights
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
2 weeks
straight
one car length for every 10 mph

42. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
windshield wipers
blue or green
25 times
blind spots

43. When should you use your horn
coming out of a dark alley
left turns
20
10 years

44. To avoid highway hypnosis
20
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
slow down and prepare to stop
right

45. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
500
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
blind spots

46. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
20
right
farm use only
White

47. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
10 years
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

48. Penalty of not having your insurance card
the left
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
100 fine
your vision might be obstructed.

49. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
following distance
10 - 200
during the 1st few minutes of rain

50. When should you use your high beams
no traffic signals for signs
open country driving
50 mph
8