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Drivers Permit Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
windshield wipers
your vision might be obstructed.
brain
Single dashed

2. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
report accident to your insurance company
to protect you and other drivers
the truck driver can't see you
braking distance

3. The _______ is most dramatically affected by alcohol
be ready to stop
4-5
brain
privilege

4. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
be ready to stop
left turns
give you time to react
Two way left turn

5. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
18
2 points
innattentiveness

6. What does tailgating mean
transparent
driving too close to vehicle in front
look ahead 12 seconds
to protect you and other drivers

7. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
2 - 6 or 8
50
Orange
100

8. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
tires
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
75
slow down and prepare to stop

9. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
four way stop
during the 1st few minutes of rain
1 yr
the left

10. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
following distance
pull over to the right
away from...
DMV

11. If you drive through a deep puddle - what should you do
proceed in a safe manner
Do not...
right
test brakes

12. After alcohol enters your stomach - it reaches your brain in appx. ___ mins
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
20

13. Dates for studded tires
4
Crosswalk
privilege
nov 15 to april 1

14. Is driving a right or a privilege?
privilege
look ahead
20 - 75
3

15. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
facing
horn and lights
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
100

16. Nj issues a year basic license
toward curb
white - red
4
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

17. Best defense against drunk driving
wear a seat belt
nov 15 to april 1
10
headphones

18. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
18
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
farm use only
10

19. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
transparent
be ready to stop
slow down

20. Since most people have trouble measuring distances - the _________________ rule makes it easy. (Pick an object on the side of the road - and when the car in front of you passes it - count. If it takes shorter than that set amount of time - you are fo
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
stay with your car
2 second rule
away from...

21. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
25 ft
stay with your car
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
slow your car to speed limit

22. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
transparent
three point - Y
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
bent up

23. Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
yield
Crosswalk
1 yr
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

24. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
no passing
500
blue or green
$4 -500

25. Hydroplaning can begin to occur at _____mph and increases with speed up to _____ mph
check ahead for signals
Crosswalk
35 - 55
DMV

26. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
pushing the brake too hard
toward curb
straight
beer

27. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
Crosswalk
12
steering away from objects that do not give way

28. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
16 and 24
blind spots
50 mph
slow down and stop before entering if possible

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

30. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
one car length for every 10 mph
2 weeks
look ahead 12 seconds
student and licensed driver

31. Penalty for refusing the breath test
6 months suspension
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
be ready to stop
away from...

32. What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light
towards
the truck driver can't see you
one car length for every 10 mph
yield to oncoming traffic

33. What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean
directed of told so by a police officer
steering away from objects that do not give way
warning
in the direction the back of your car

34. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
time
75
Single broken yellow line
angle

35. Hand is upward
1 week
slow down gradually
9 and 3
right turn

36. _____ mph is the maximum speed limit in LA
take some time to cool off before driving
warning
70
away from...

37. When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker the car must be inspected within;
20
2 weeks
time of day
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

38. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
pedestrian cross walk
3
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
1 yr

39. In city driving -a good habit is to
lend - alter
look ahead 12 seconds
6 months suspension
distance judgment

40. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
blue or green
four way stop
10 years
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car

41. Best way to reduce having an alcohol related accident is

42. Information signs are in color;
stop behind line for traffic sign
25 mph
pedestrian cross walk
blue or green

43. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
facing
stop behind line for traffic sign
be ready to stop
report accident to your insurance company

44. What should you do if you have a blowout?
slow down gradually
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
be ready to stop
student and licensed driver

45. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
straight
6 months suspension
test brakes
within the distance you can see ahead

46. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
at least two seconds
one car length for every 10 mph
three point - Y
give you time to react

47. When may you pass on the right
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
Do not...
toward
20

48. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
open country driving
slow down gradually
yield
lend - alter

49. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
100
only when parking
slow down before entering turn
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

50. Arm is ______ for a right turn
stay with your car
1 yr
bent up
Be alert - be prepared - act in time