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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. 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.






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






3. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle






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






5. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights






6. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)






7. Dates for studded tires






8. When should you use your parking lights






9. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.






10. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as






11. Penalties for driving without insurance






12. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?






13. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must






14. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______






15. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM






16. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied






17. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;






18. Arm is ______ for a right turn






19. Penalty of not having your insurance card






20. Blindspots are






21. Is driving a right or a privilege?






22. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?






23. Since most people have trouble measuring distances - the _________________ rule makes it easy. (Pick an object on the side of the road - and when the car in front of you passes it - count. If it takes shorter than that set amount of time - you are fo






24. What is the purpose of traffic laws






25. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on






26. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________






27. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.






28. A check point for parallel parking is






29. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.






30. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway






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






32. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car






33. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph






34. What should you do to go into a skid






35. What is the best way to talk to other drivers






36. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on






37. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________






38. What is a good practice while driving






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






40. What is a good practice when driving in the city






41. Points are only issued for






42. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________






43. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)






44. The standard accident prevention formula is






45. Implied consent law means






46. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license






47. Speed limit on a highway






48. What does a greed light mean






49. What is a habitual offender






50. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.