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Drivers Permit Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
2 points
angle
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
time of day

2. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
fog lights
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
time
10

3. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
slow down
same for all states
1 week
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks

4. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
Double solid
slow down and stop before entering if possible
right
at least two seconds

5. What do you do if your turn signal fails
use hand signals
General Speed
Orange
3 moths

6. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
17
pushing the brake too hard
15
2 points

7. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
17
license registration insurance
at least 14 days
13'6

8. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
no passing
check ahead for signals
$4 -500
1 year

9. What is a habitual offender
headphones
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
slow your car to speed limit
500

10. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
coming out of a dark alley
be ready to stop
otherwise instructed

11. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
3 to 4
straight
4-5
suspension of license - fines

12. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
on 2way road
$4 -500
4
straight

13. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
15
nov 15 to april 1
toward curb

14. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
2 points
fixed object on the side of road
give you time to react
to protect you and other drivers

15. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
turn your head and look back
30
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
pedestrian cross walk

16. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
give you time to react
horn and lights
following distance
100

17. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
fixed object on the side of road
$100
lend - alter
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

18. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
coming out of a dark alley
4
blind spots

19. On a three lane road - the center lane is usually for
12
left turns
right
True

20. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
35 - 55
2 points
the left
license registration insurance

21. 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.
yield to oncoming traffic
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
steering
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200

22. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
25 mph
beer
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
17

23. It is important to slow down when
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
60 days
$4 -500
2 points

24. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
4
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
pull over to the right
50

25. What is an acceleration lane
left turn
extra lane at entrance of expressway
pushing the brake too hard
50

26. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
windshield wipers
left
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
bent down

27. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
White
license registration insurance
75
right

28. Depth perception means the same as
slow down
10 - 200
distance judgment
4

29. You get alcohol out of your blood by
right
time
steering away from objects that do not give way
80

30. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
20 - 75
35 - 55
fixed object on the side of road
your vision might be obstructed.

31. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
2 weeks
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
15
time

32. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
slow down
100 fine
18
three point - Y

33. Implied consent law means
three point - Y
one car length for every 10 mph
yield to oncoming traffic
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

34. Windsheild needs to be ______________
Double solid
transparent
left turn
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

35. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
within the distance you can see ahead
test brakes
steering away from objects that do not give way
US passport of birth certificate

36. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
3 moths
time
stop behind line for traffic sign
slow down and prepare to stop

37. When is the road most slippery
during the 1st few minutes of rain
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
extra lane at entrance of expressway
moving violations

38. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
following distance
never back up go to next exit
15
.015

39. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
waived
steering
yield to oncoming traffic
12

40. A check point for parallel parking is
farm use only
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
taking a short nap at a rest stop
25 times

41. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
25
Single broken yellow line
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
3 to 4

42. What does GDL stand for
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
US passport of birth certificate
$100
Graduated Driver License

43. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
18
3 to 4
Yellow - diamond
stop - proceed with caution

44. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
angle
left
must not be entered
2 points

45. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
toward
100
25 mph

46. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
toward curb
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
500
look ahead 12 seconds

47. Best defense against drunk driving
test brakes
Crosswalk
wear a seat belt
Orange

48. Nj issues a year basic license
$4 -500
80
report accident to your insurance company
4

49. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
Single broken yellow line
driving too close to vehicle in front
10 mph
12

50. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
same for all states
lend - alter
beer
no traffic signals for signs