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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license






2. What kind of center line is used to mark the centerline where there are only two lanes of traffic? (When it is safe - you may cross this line to turn or pass another vehicle.)






3. What should you do if you have a blowout?






4. 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






5. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)






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






7. What indicates under-inflated tires






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






9. If you have a blind pedestrian - help them by stopping _____ ft away from the crosswalk.






10. What papers must you have when operating a car






11. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as






12. What is the purpose of traffic laws






13. Is driving a right or a privilege?






14. What is an acceleration lane






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






16. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should






17. Windsheild needs to be ______________






18. What does a red and white triangular sign mean






19. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are






20. Speed limit on a highway






21. May pass bus at a speed of no more than






22. You get alcohol out of your blood by






23. When is the road most slippery






24. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection






25. Penalties for driving without insurance






26. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.






27. What is an uncontrolled intersection






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)






29. Most fatal accidents are due to






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






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






32. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______






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






34. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.






35. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe






36. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following






37. When should you use your horn






38. What do you do if your turn signal fails






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






40. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless






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






42. To make a right turn you should






43. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation






44. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction






45. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on






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






47. _________________ 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.






48. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.






49. ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs.






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