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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
96%
on 2way road
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
10

2. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
100
the skid - brake
four way stop
warning

3. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
25
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
slow down and stop before entering if possible
DMV

4. What does a greed light mean
white - red
proceed in a safe manner
1 yr
open country driving

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

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6. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
$4 -500
100
500
pedestrian cross walk

7. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
50
12 points
Yellow center

8. When should you use your horn
coming out of a dark alley
never back up go to next exit
US passport of birth certificate
steering

9. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
left turns
right turn
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

10. An articulated license allows you to operate what
vehicle of 18000 or more
stop behind line for traffic sign
beer
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

11. Hand is upward
right turn
4-5
test brakes
nov 15 to april 1

12. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
100
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
70
2 weeks

13. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
extra lane at entrance of expressway
25
following distance

14. Wearing of ____________ is illegal
headphones
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
your vision might be obstructed.
50 mph

15. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
windshield wipers
20 - 75
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
only when parking

16. It is important to slow down when
crime
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
2 weeks
stop - proceed with caution

17. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
look ahead 12 seconds
student and licensed driver
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
500

18. What should you do when a traffic light is not working
2 - turn your head
take some time to cool off before driving
Do not...
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

19. If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could
headphones
involved in a lawsuit
Railroad Crossing
take your foot off the gas

20. Facing uphill - turn your wheels (toward - away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park.
away from...
100
pedestrian cross walk
50

21. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
time of day
braking distance
9 and 3
bent down

22. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
when it expires
2 weeks
straight
at least two seconds

23. What should you do to go into a skid
coming out of a dark alley
facing
take your foot off the gas
otherwise instructed

24. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.
following distance
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
fixed object on the side of road
must not be entered

25. What does GDL stand for
use hand signals
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
Graduated Driver License
in the direction the back of your car

26. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
proceed in a safe manner
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
80
use hand signals

27. Penalties for driving without insurance
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
pushing the brake too hard
no passing
suspension of license - fines

28. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
2 points
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

29. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
slow down
100
at least 14 days
2 second rule

30. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
blind spots
steering
50
25

31. What does hydroplaning mean
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
White
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
don't drink and drive

32. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
during the 1st few minutes of rain
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
2 weeks

33. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
calmly avoid them
$100
taking a short nap at a rest stop
12

34. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
stop
left must yield to the right driver
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

35. What is a good practice when driving in the city
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
check ahead for signals
following distance
10 mph

36. When may you pass on the right
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
17
left turn
DMV

37. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
80
slow down gradually
vehicle of 18000 or more
24 months

38. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
angle
12
within the distance you can see ahead
25 times

39. Must apply for license if you move to nj within How many days
double solid yellow lines
brain
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
60 days

40. What indicates under-inflated tires
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
slow down before entering turn
driving too close to vehicle in front

41. Safest way to exit an expressway
1 yr
look ahead
slow your car to speed limit
right

42. Blindspots are
blind spot
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
only when parking
during the 1st few minutes of rain

43. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
report accident to your insurance company
crime
toward
75

44. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
pushing the brake too hard
brain
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
4-5

45. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
emergency break
243
blind spot
50

46. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
towards
Orange
blue or green
right

47. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
straight
Single dashed
yield to oncoming traffic

48. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
stay with your car
Yellow center
35 - 55
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

49. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
25 ft
White
braking distance
Crosswalk

50. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
8
17
left turn
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension