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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror - ______________________________

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2. The best way to take a turn is to
25 times
Graduated Driver License
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
slow down before entering turn

3. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
True
White
look ahead
headphones

4. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
White
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
taking a short nap at a rest stop

5. What do you do if your brakes fail
only when parking
steering away from objects that do not give way
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
within the distance you can see ahead

6. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
lend - alter
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
80
calmly avoid them

7. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
involved in a lawsuit
blind spot
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
only when parking

8. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
243
right
only when parking
open country driving

9. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
stop
time
10 years
25%

10. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
6 inches
4
pull over to the right
extra lane at entrance of expressway

11. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
30
17
four way stop
$100

12. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
4-5
pushing the brake too hard
25 ft
your vision might be obstructed.

13. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
True
4-5
take your foot off the gas
in the direction the back of your car

14. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
9 and 3
right
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
directed of told so by a police officer

15. How close may you park to a stop sign
toward
left must yield to the right driver
50
time

16. (Do - do not) stop on the ramp when trying to enter the interstate
driving too close to vehicle in front
2 points
10 mph
Do not...

17. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
straight
4
pull over to the right
70

18. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
.015
8
80
Crosswalk

19. What is an acceleration lane
17
extra lane at entrance of expressway
double solid yellow lines
vehicle of 18000 or more

20. Driver's left hand straight out
toward
try to pull off the road safely
left turn
60 days

21. 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
no passing
wear on the center of the tire
never back up go to next exit
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

22. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
weight - unit
100
on 2way road
turn your head and look back

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

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24. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
the left
no traffic signals for signs
10 years

25. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
warning
moving violations
report accident to your insurance company
1 week

26. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
2 - 6 or 8
2 weeks
blind spots
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

27. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
50 mph
calmly avoid them
24 months
25 mph

28. What king of yellow lines are used to mark the center of a roadway with four or more lanes of traffic? (You may not cross these lines to pass - but may cross them to make a turn)
double solid yellow lines
100
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
transparent

29. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
slow down before entering turn
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
White
no passing

30. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
3 moths
get in the right lane
suspension of license - fines
waived

31. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
100 fine
4
weight - unit
6 inches

32. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
17
the left
nov 15 to april 1
1 week

33. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
Single solid - greater the hazard
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
15

34. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
US passport of birth certificate
lend - alter
toward curb
headphones

35. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
emergency break
2 - 6 or 8
brain
report accident to your insurance company

36. Penalty of not having your insurance card
your vision might be obstructed.
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
windshield wipers
100 fine

37. Where should you position your car to make a left turn - from a 2 way street
at least two seconds
proceed in a safe manner
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
50

38. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
turn your head and look back
farm use only
100
blue or green

39. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
3 to 4
fog lights
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
within the distance you can see ahead

40. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
1 week
96%
50 mph
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

41. 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.
be ready to stop
$100
3 to 4
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

42. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
stop behind line for traffic sign
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
beer
2 - turn your head

43. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
bent up
white - red
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.

44. What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
12
straight
6 inches
True

45. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
don't drink and drive
bent up
warning
crime

46. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
25 ft
one car length for every 10 mph
5
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

47. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
time of day
stop
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

48. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
license registration insurance
steering away from objects that do not give way
2 second rule
steering

49. A provisional license is good for
stop behind line for traffic sign
the truck driver can't see you
rear
1 yr

50. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
Double solid
towards
the skid - brake
17