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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.
straight
100
towards
look ahead

2. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
$4 -500
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
slow down gradually
500

3. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
17
the skid - brake
brain
blind spot

4. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
25
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
16 and 24
25 mph

5. When approaching a railroad with flashing lights
fixed object on the side of road
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
2 - turn your head
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

6. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
10 mph
2 weeks
Yellow - diamond
1 year

7. Dates for studded tires
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
60 days
nov 15 to april 1
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

8. When should you use your parking lights
emergency break
100
only when parking
test brakes

9. When backing up - you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well.
50 mph
2 weeks
turn your head and look back
80

10. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
transparent
16 and 24
2 points
25 mph

11. Penalties for driving without insurance
25 times
the skid - brake
suspension of license - fines
beer

12. How many feet must you signal before making a turn?
nov 15 to april 1
don't drink and drive
lend - alter
100

13. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
blind spots
20
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

14. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
time
emergency break
time of day
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

15. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
left
same for all states
17
nov 15 to april 1

16. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied
70
check ahead for signals
braking distance
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

17. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
$100
license registration insurance
open country driving
beer

18. Arm is ______ for a right turn
left
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
bent up

19. Penalty of not having your insurance card
angle
25 mph
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
100 fine

20. Blindspots are
2 - 6 or 8
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
Yellow - diamond
the skid - brake

21. Is driving a right or a privilege?
10
privilege
three point - Y
beer

22. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
left
500
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

23. 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
Single dashed
coming out of a dark alley
2 - turn your head
2 second rule

24. What is the purpose of traffic laws
student and licensed driver
Railroad Crossing
50
to protect you and other drivers

25. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
18
25 ft
12 points
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

26. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
Orange
towards
four way stop
following distance

27. Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________.
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
fixed object on the side of road
must not be entered

28. A check point for parallel parking is
25%
lend - alter
look ahead
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

29. Your chances of being killed are ____ times greater if thrown from the car.
25
open country driving
25 mph
100

30. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
never back up go to next exit
2 second rule
white - red
15

31. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
stop - proceed with caution
within the distance you can see ahead
four way stop
pedestrians and emergency vehicle

32. If your car breaks down and you have flares - place them _____ ft behind your car
100
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
at least 14 days
no passing

33. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
facing
9 and 3
DMV
80

34. What should you do to go into a skid
during the 1st few minutes of rain
turn your head and look back
4
take your foot off the gas

35. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
no passing
horn and lights
slow your car to speed limit
toward curb

36. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on
slow down and stop before entering if possible
time of day
warning
privilege

37. Do not pull up closely behind the vehicle you intend to pass (especially a large truck or bus) because _______________________
16 and 24
4
your vision might be obstructed.
no traffic signals for signs

38. What is a good practice while driving
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
open country driving
80

39. What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
6 months suspension
bent down
slow down and stop before entering if possible
windshield wipers

40. What is a good practice when driving in the city
100
directed of told so by a police officer
check ahead for signals
50 mph

41. Points are only issued for
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
the skid - brake
moving violations
pedestrian cross walk

42. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
only when parking
blind spot
straight
slow down before entering turn

43. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
beer
9 and 3
in the direction the back of your car
white - red

44. The standard accident prevention formula is
4
take some time to cool off before driving
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
.015

45. Implied consent law means
brain
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
at least two seconds
30

46. You may not _____ - ________ - or provide false info on your license
lend - alter
$100
emergency break
time of day

47. Speed limit on a highway
towards
50 mph
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
Yellow center

48. What does a greed light mean
proceed in a safe manner
6 months suspension
toward
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

49. What is a habitual offender
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
test brakes
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
25 ft

50. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
bent up
25 mph
Crosswalk
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign