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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
bent down
directed of told so by a police officer
2 weeks
Yellow - diamond

2. Don't try and turn around while on a hill or in a curve where your car cannot be seen by people within ___ ft of you
slow down and prepare to stop
500
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

3. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
slow down before entering turn
50
involved in a lawsuit

4. Safest way to exit an expressway
white - red
rear
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
slow your car to speed limit

5. Depth perception means the same as
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
8
wear a seat belt
distance judgment

6. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
never back up go to next exit
proceed in a safe manner
horn and lights
look ahead

7. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
on 2way road
straight
beer

8. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
20
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

9. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
10 - 200
12 points
left must yield to the right driver
check ahead for signals

10. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
17
5
stop behind line for traffic sign
left

11. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
give you time to react
must not be entered
report accident to your insurance company
wear on the center of the tire

12. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
Two way left turn
right
slow down and prepare to stop
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

13. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
12 points
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
25%
blind spot

14. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
turn your head and look back
3 to 4
25
tires

15. When should you dim your headlights
the left
emergency break
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

16. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
the left
25 mph
try to pull off the road safely
left turns

17. When should headlights be used
blind spots
away from...
2 - 6 or 8
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

18. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
Yellow - diamond
must not be entered
steering
fog lights

19. 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
at least 14 days
nov 15 to april 1
no passing
turn your head and look back

20. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
no traffic signals for signs
Single dashed
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
25 mph

21. What should you do if you have a blowout?
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
slow down gradually
8
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

22. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.
toward
steering away from objects that do not give way
slow down gradually
white - red

23. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
Yellow center
wear on the center of the tire
check ahead for signals
within the distance you can see ahead

24. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
25 mph
your vision might be obstructed.
1 week
9 and 3

25. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
25 mph
emergency break
otherwise instructed
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

26. Speed limit in business area
test brakes
25 mph
17
12 points

27. 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.
16 and 24
privilege
20 - 75
involved in a lawsuit

28. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
4
Orange
to protect you and other drivers
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

29. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
steering away from objects that do not give way
1 year
the skid - brake
crime

30. Windsheild needs to be ______________
500
transparent
25
headphones

31. Dates for studded tires
rear
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
nov 15 to april 1
suspension of license - fines

32. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
18
General Speed
12 points
$100

33. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
50
243
weight - unit
time of day

34. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
$100
blind spots
time
4

35. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
stop - proceed with caution
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
emergency break

36. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
crime
50
away from...

37. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
10 mph
when it expires

38. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
no passing
be ready to stop
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

39. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
17
stop behind line for traffic sign
braking distance
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

40. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
suspension of license - fines
Yellow center
rear
10

41. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
24 months
Crosswalk
rear
turn your head and look back

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

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43. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
slow down
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
60 days

44. When should you use your high beams
left
open country driving
during the 1st few minutes of rain
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

45. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
slow down and stop before entering if possible
Single dashed
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
Double solid

46. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
toward curb
don't drink and drive
10 - 200
when it expires

47. Information signs are in color;
blind spot
wear on the center of the tire
17
blue or green

48. Most fatal accidents are due to
3
innattentiveness
open country driving
facing

49. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
time of day
Yellow center
blue or green
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

50. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
blind spot
open country driving
2 weeks
2 weeks