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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Hand signals
same for all states
75
waived
25 mph

2. Speed limit on a highway
when it expires
50 mph
transparent
fog lights

3. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
wear on the center of the tire
bent down
2 - turn your head

4. Penalties for driving without insurance
suspension of license - fines
243
fog lights
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds

5. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
2 weeks
25 mph
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading

6. All children under the age of _______ must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle
double solid yellow lines
driving too close to vehicle in front
fog lights
12

7. What should you do if you have a blowout?
time
slow down gradually
weight - unit
taking a short nap at a rest stop

8. If you run off the pavement - the first thing you should do is
crime
slow your car to speed limit
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
vehicle of 18000 or more

9. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
four way stop
$100
13'6
25

10. After How many points will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
Yellow center
12 points
50
transparent

11. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
3 moths
6 inches
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
blind spots

12. The best way to take a turn is to
give you time to react
10 - 200
calmly avoid them
slow down before entering turn

13. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
25 mph
25
100
take some time to cool off before driving

14. Instead of looking directly in front of you - you should '____________' about 10-15 seconds. It allows you to prepare yourself for traffic conditions and keep your car on a steady path.
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
beer
look ahead

15. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
blind spots
on 2way road
white - red
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

16. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
tires
4
moving violations
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

17. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
.015
toward curb
25

18. The ____________ Law is that you must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable - depending on light and weather conditions
look ahead 12 seconds
Single solid - greater the hazard
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
General Speed

19. A car seat should be placed in the
4
DMV
rear
18

20. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
10 - 200
following distance
DMV
open country driving

21. When should you use your parking lights
only when parking
6 inches
Yellow - diamond
$4 -500

22. What does a greed light mean
8
4
proceed in a safe manner
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition

23. Windsheild needs to be ______________
6 months suspension
transparent
pedestrian cross walk
horn and lights

24. During bad weather - increase the 2 second rule to ____ seconds.
25 times
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
5
4

25. Yellow center lines are usually found where
Single broken yellow line
left turn
on 2way road
5

26. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
10 - 200
1 week
24 months
.015

27. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
right
2 weeks
wear on the center of the tire
take your foot off the gas

28. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
100
time
25%
stop behind line for traffic sign

29. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
100
double solid yellow lines
no traffic signals for signs
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

30. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
20
be ready to stop
16 and 24
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

31. What is the purpose of traffic laws
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
same for all states
don't drink and drive
to protect you and other drivers

32. What do you do if your brakes fail
Yellow center
emergency break
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

33. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
involved in a lawsuit
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
25%
stop behind line for traffic sign

34. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
rear
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
80
braking distance

35. When you are driving on a curve - your vehicle will tend to go in what direction
straight
be ready to stop
slow down and stop before entering if possible
three point - Y

36. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
wear a seat belt
pushing the brake too hard

37. May pass bus at a speed of no more than
2 weeks
10 mph
blind spot
Be alert - be prepared - act in time

38. An articulated license allows you to operate what
involved in a lawsuit
96%
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
vehicle of 18000 or more

39. Depth perception means the same as
distance judgment
stop behind line for traffic sign
Double solid
10

40. _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions.
Yellow center
straight
10 years
try to pull off the road safely

41. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
Orange
no traffic signals for signs
70

42. 1 in every ____ drivers will be involved in a motor accident.
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
bent up
bent down
8

43. When is the road most slippery
35 - 55
during the 1st few minutes of rain
5
toward

44. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
moving violations
50
20
give you time to react

45. When should you dim your headlights
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
slow down
20

46. Points are only issued for
moving violations
Yellow - diamond
use hand signals
100

47. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
nov 15 to april 1
no traffic signals for signs
during the 1st few minutes of rain
Single dashed

48. Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license
25 times
within the distance you can see ahead
Railroad Crossing
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment

49. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
toward curb
24 months
no passing
look ahead 12 seconds

50. Which way should you turn if you are going
500
10
in the direction the back of your car
privilege