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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
blind spot
Single dashed
directed of told so by a police officer
left must yield to the right driver

2. If you encounter an aggressive motorist - first and foremost - try to _______________.
243
calmly avoid them
2 weeks
Keep you from being thrown from the car - keep you from being knocked unconsious - keep you in a position to control the car - prevent you being thrown around the inside of the car - protect you from drunk drivers

3. Points are only issued for
25
moving violations
2 second rule
2 points

4. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
try to pull off the road safely
20
10 mph
towards

5. When should you use your horn
slow down gradually
10
4
coming out of a dark alley

6. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
otherwise instructed
towards
2 - 6 or 8
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

7. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
bent up
steering away from objects that do not give way
right
.015

8. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
within the distance you can see ahead
25
17
when it expires

9. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
farm use only
in the direction the back of your car
right turn
during the 1st few minutes of rain

10. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
2 weeks
four way stop
White
500

11. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
right
left turns
2 weeks
emergency break

12. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
25
same for all states
100
2 points

13. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
directed of told so by a police officer
$4 -500
in the direction the back of your car
to protect you and other drivers

14. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
blind spots
your vision might be obstructed.
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
toward

15. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
vehicle of 18000 or more
test brakes
Yellow - diamond
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

16. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
10
True
Yellow center

17. You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if
never back up go to next exit
directed of told so by a police officer
slow down and stop before entering if possible
suspension of license - fines

18. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
take some time to cool off before driving
Keep you from being thrown from the car - keep you from being knocked unconsious - keep you in a position to control the car - prevent you being thrown around the inside of the car - protect you from drunk drivers
left must yield to the right driver
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

19. When should headlights be used
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
18
9 and 3
toward curb

20. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
Single solid - greater the hazard
50
tires
2 - 6 or 8

21. Penalties for driving without insurance
look ahead
privilege
suspension of license - fines
left must yield to the right driver

22. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at _______________ and ____________________ indicated the exact place to stop.
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
must not be entered
17
12 points

23. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
pushing the brake too hard
General Speed
angle
blue or green

24. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
80
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
243
bent down

25. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
50
6 months suspension
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
35 - 55

26. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
left
Orange
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
time

27. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
the skid - brake
$100
100 fine
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

28. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
2 points
25 times
1 week
facing

29. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
when it expires
beer
crime
at least 14 days

30. Implied consent law means
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
pedestrian cross walk
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
take some time to cool off before driving

31. Penalty of not having your insurance card
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
brain
Keep you from being thrown from the car - keep you from being knocked unconsious - keep you in a position to control the car - prevent you being thrown around the inside of the car - protect you from drunk drivers
100 fine

32. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
brain
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
2 - turn your head

33. Penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense
Do not...
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
3
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

34. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
left must yield to the right driver
1 week
3 moths
25 mph

35. How far should you stay behind the car that you are following
at least two seconds
243
20
proceed in a safe manner

36. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
time
horn and lights
no traffic signals for signs

37. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
give you time to react
extra lane at entrance of expressway
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
20 - 75

38. It is important to slow down when
right
25 ft
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

39. A check point for parallel parking is
vehicle of 18000 or more
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
emergency break

40. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
100
2 - 6 or 8
report accident to your insurance company
otherwise instructed

41. Which way should you turn if you are going
in the direction the back of your car
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
give you time to react

42. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
suspension of license - fines
25 ft
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
right turn

43. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
report accident to your insurance company
during the 1st few minutes of rain
four way stop
tires

44. Always yield to;
be ready to stop
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
bent up

45. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
within the distance you can see ahead
pushing the brake too hard
bent down

46. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
extra lane at entrance of expressway
3 to 4
100 fine
four way stop

47. If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should
report accident to your insurance company
70
emergency break
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

48. Blindspots are
directed of told so by a police officer
DMV
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
4

49. _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates)
Double solid
vehicle of 18000 or more
20
right turn

50. Do not cross over any fire hoses unless
brain
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
directed of told so by a police officer
otherwise instructed