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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What does GDL stand for
privilege
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
Graduated Driver License
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

2. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
angle
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
rear
wear a seat belt

3. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
30
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
US passport of birth certificate
1 year

4. What papers must you have when operating a car
report accident to your insurance company
license registration insurance
weight - unit
1 year

5. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
18
slow down
stop
pull over to the right

6. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
never back up go to next exit
4
3 to 4

7. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
blue or green
your vision might be obstructed.
straight
10 - 200

8. The best way to take a turn is to
time
30
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
slow down before entering turn

9. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
fixed object on the side of road
13'6
take your foot off the gas
Single dashed

10. 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.
General Speed
13'6
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
white - red

11. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
otherwise instructed
towards
Yellow - diamond
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

12. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
100
15
stop behind line for traffic sign
500

13. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
10 - 200
straight
White
time

14. Is driving a right or a privilege?
turn your head and look back
privilege
open country driving
take some time to cool off before driving

15. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
yield
right
2 points

16. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.
20
must not be entered
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
24 months

17. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
17
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
horn and lights
slow your car to speed limit

18. 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
the left
75
no passing
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

19. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
look ahead 12 seconds
time
get in the right lane
horn and lights

20. Points are only issued for
don't drink and drive
calmly avoid them
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
moving violations

21. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
transparent
turn your head and look back
100
steering away from objects that do not give way

22. What is a good practice when driving in the city
check ahead for signals
Two way left turn
student and licensed driver
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

23. How to fight fatigue: (5)
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
yield to oncoming traffic
stop behind line for traffic sign
4

24. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
$100
right
17
look ahead

25. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
8
rear
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

26. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
stop
double solid yellow lines
steering away from objects that do not give way
50 mph

27. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
1 week
25 ft
try to pull off the road safely
Crosswalk

28. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
slow down and stop before entering if possible
pedestrian cross walk
following distance
yield to oncoming traffic

29. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
4
must not be entered
blind spot

30. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
double solid yellow lines
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
emergency break
25

31. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
be ready to stop
rear
student and licensed driver
moving violations

32. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
2 weeks
10 years
right turn
on 2way road

33. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
crime
fog lights
10 years
100

34. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
braking distance
Graduated Driver License
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
at least two seconds

35. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
use hand signals
time of day
yield to oncoming traffic
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

36. A car seat should be placed in the
at least two seconds
1 week
rear
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

37. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
lend - alter
student and licensed driver
following distance
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

38. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
be ready to stop
4-5
lend - alter
70

39. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
6 inches
steering
on 2way road
distance judgment

40. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
same for all states
100
12
on 2way road

41. What does a greed light mean
never back up go to next exit
the skid - brake
proceed in a safe manner
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

42. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
blind spots
open country driving
75
2 weeks

43. When driving - you have ______ blind spots located to the left and right back sides of your car. They only way to see cars in these spots is to _______________.
30
fog lights
2 - turn your head
test brakes

44. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
10 - 200
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
25
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

45. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
25 mph
toward
yield

46. Penalty of not having your insurance card
25 ft
when it expires
one car length for every 10 mph
100 fine

47. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
Yellow center
10
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
student and licensed driver

48. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
nov 15 to april 1
10 - 200
to protect you and other drivers
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

49. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
blue or green
pedestrian cross walk
30
Orange

50. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
100
rear
headphones
otherwise instructed