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Drivers Permit Exam

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.






2. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm






3. What should you do when a traffic light is not working






4. Blindspots are






5. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are






6. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA






7. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is






8. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat






9. What is a habitual offender






10. You get alcohol out of your blood by






11. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?






12. When should you dim your headlights






13. What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test






14. Information signs are in color;






15. What papers must you have when operating a car






16. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:






17. Implied consent law means






18. Arm is ______ for a right turn






19. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________






20. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful






21. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)






22. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must






23. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.






24. Dates for studded tires






25. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children






26. _________________ 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.






27. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to






28. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is






29. 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






30. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____






31. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for






32. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street






33. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do






34. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street






35. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the






36. When driving at night you should be able to stop?






37. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes






38. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.






39. What is good practice when nearing an intersection






40. An articulated license allows you to operate what






41. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should






42. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised






43. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by






44. Wearing of ____________ is illegal






45. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean






46. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean






47. Facing downhill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park.






48. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn






49. Which way should you turn if you are going






50. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance