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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Speed limit in business area
innattentiveness
time
25 mph
Railroad Crossing

2. If your car vibrates it may be
Single solid - greater the hazard
right
10 - 200
steering

3. Penalty of not having your insurance card
get in the right lane
100 fine
blind spot
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

4. How close may you park to a stop sign
never back up go to next exit
extra lane at entrance of expressway
50
steering away from objects that do not give way

5. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
directed of told so by a police officer
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
steering
2 points

6. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
18
pushing the brake too hard
30
away from...

7. What is an uncontrolled intersection
no traffic signals for signs
bent up
17
excessive wear on the edges of the tires

8. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
wear a seat belt
left turns
coming out of a dark alley
involved in a lawsuit

9. An articulated license allows you to operate what
no passing
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
during the 1st few minutes of rain
vehicle of 18000 or more

10. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
tires
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
three point - Y
Railroad Crossing

11. Blindspots are
waived
brain
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

12. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
at least two seconds
12 points
toward
no passing

13. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
crime
2 weeks
at least two seconds
right

14. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
50
wear a seat belt
in the direction the back of your car
look ahead 12 seconds

15. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
Single dashed
license registration insurance
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
slow down and stop before entering if possible

16. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
stop - proceed with caution
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
4
crime

17. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
.015
Railroad Crossing
25 times
distance judgment

18. What do you do if your brakes fail
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
innattentiveness
don't drink and drive
never back up go to next exit

19. Safest way to exit an expressway
slow down and prepare to stop
nov 15 to april 1
stay with your car
slow your car to speed limit

20. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
10 - 200
yield to oncoming traffic
towards
give you time to react

21. _________________ 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.
Two way left turn
moving violations
angle
pull over to the right

22. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
straight
5
75
Double solid

23. What does tailgating mean
time
at least two seconds
three point - Y
driving too close to vehicle in front

24. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
Double solid
look ahead 12 seconds
the skid - brake
towards

25. When should you use your high beams
3
yield
must not be entered
open country driving

26. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
three point - Y
check ahead for signals
headphones
left

27. If you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror - ______________________________

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28. The best way to take a turn is to
60 days
during the 1st few minutes of rain
slow down before entering turn
2 - turn your head

29. What do you do if your turn signal fails
beer
use hand signals
12 points
time of day

30. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
following distance
243
get in the right lane
US passport of birth certificate

31. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
15
the left
suspension of license - fines
coming out of a dark alley

32. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
5
30
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
stay with your car

33. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
15
try to pull off the road safely
20 - 75
moving violations

34. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
Yellow - diamond
Yellow center
25 ft
warning

35. When should you use your horn
slow down before entering turn
coming out of a dark alley
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
2 - turn your head

36. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
wear on the center of the tire
500
the skid - brake
slow down

37. Windsheild needs to be ______________
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
transparent
double solid yellow lines
angle

38. Penalties for driving without insurance
at least two seconds
25 mph
on 2way road
suspension of license - fines

39. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
three point - Y
don't drink and drive
student and licensed driver
get in the right lane

40. Yellow center lines are usually found where
96%
look ahead 12 seconds
on 2way road
innattentiveness

41. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
check ahead for signals
8
Orange
privilege

42. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
slow down gradually
slow down before entering turn
8
involved in a lawsuit

43. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
turn your head and look back
3
50
right

44. What is a good practice when driving in the city
25%
DMV
White
check ahead for signals

45. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
3 to 4
17
1 yr
blind spot

46. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
no passing
brain
driving too close to vehicle in front
the skid - brake

47. No person under the age of ____ is allowed to be a passenger in the open bed of the truck
calmly avoid them
50
12
25%

48. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
stop behind line for traffic sign
the skid - brake
500
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

49. Which way should you turn if you are going
within the distance you can see ahead
in the direction the back of your car
100
transparent

50. The standard accident prevention formula is
crime
no passing
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery