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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What does a flashing red light mean
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
stop - proceed with caution
to protect you and other drivers
beer

2. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
vehicle of 18000 or more
blue or green
3
96%

3. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
student and licensed driver
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
use hand signals
facing

4. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
waived
Yellow - diamond
time
10

5. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
1 yr
report accident to your insurance company
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
blind spot

6. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
time
away from...
at least 14 days
straight

7. 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.
Railroad Crossing
windshield wipers
look ahead
stop behind line for traffic sign

8. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
three point - Y
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
steering away from objects that do not give way
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

9. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
500
stop behind line for traffic sign
9 and 3
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

10. Penalties for driving without insurance
suspension of license - fines
only when parking
25%
Single solid - greater the hazard

11. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
fixed object on the side of road
moving violations
8
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

12. What do you do if your turn signal fails
12 points
proceed in a safe manner
use hand signals
2 weeks

13. Always yield to;
17
12
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
50

14. One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
lend - alter
fixed object on the side of road
nov 15 to april 1
White

15. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
toward curb
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
2 - 6 or 8
pushing the brake too hard

16. When may you pass on the right
right turn
only when parking
18
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

17. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
Do not...
75
15
involved in a lawsuit

18. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
243
wear on the center of the tire
$100
beer

19. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
243
1 year
bent down

20. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
left must yield to the right driver
2 points
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
the truck driver can't see you

21. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
Orange
slow down before entering turn
25 ft
blind spots

22. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
three point - Y
calmly avoid them
take your foot off the gas
windshield wipers

23. Which way should you turn if you are going
243
blind spots
8
in the direction the back of your car

24. Nj issues a year basic license
4
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
Yellow center
blue or green

25. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
fog lights
500
3 moths
at least 14 days

26. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
stay with your car
35 - 55
Crosswalk
left must yield to the right driver

27. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
directed of told so by a police officer
at least two seconds
25
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

28. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
slow down before entering turn
Single solid - greater the hazard
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
60 days

29. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
13'6
at least two seconds
left must yield to the right driver
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

30. Driver's left hand straight out
$4 -500
10 mph
left turn
emergency break

31. How to fight fatigue: (5)
toward
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
fixed object on the side of road
25 mph

32. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
moving violations
look ahead 12 seconds
slow down and stop before entering if possible

33. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
slow down and prepare to stop
be ready to stop
braking distance
100

34. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
100
96%
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
yield to oncoming traffic

35. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
straight
Two way left turn
4-5
10 - 200

36. Hand is upward
try to pull off the road safely
stay with your car
right turn
no passing

37. The standard accident prevention formula is
white - red
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
your vision might be obstructed.
Orange

38. Information signs are in color;
10 - 200
blue or green
fog lights
driving too close to vehicle in front

39. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
2 points
yield to oncoming traffic
Single dashed
crime

40. A car seat should be placed in the
rear
Double solid
10 - 200
100

41. Depth perception means the same as
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
Yellow center
distance judgment
100

42. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
20
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
bent down
20

43. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
privilege
stop
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
18

44. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
12 points
50
20

45. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
headphones
3 to 4
50
lend - alter

46. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
1 week
16 and 24
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
4

47. What does tailgating mean
5
3 moths
driving too close to vehicle in front
pull over to the right

48. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
80
4
20 - 75
steering

49. Windsheild needs to be ______________
take your foot off the gas
20 - 75
transparent
right turn

50. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
3
25%
96%
fine - arrest - and registration revocation