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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ___% of deaths occur when traveling at less than 40 mph
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
time of day
50
80

2. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
emergency break
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
yield
same for all states

3. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
2 - 6 or 8
three point - Y
test brakes

4. A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
same for all states
time of day
right

5. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
100
2 - turn your head
2 - 6 or 8
$100

6. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
turn your head and look back
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
left turn
pushing the brake too hard

7. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
in the direction the back of your car
waived
4
take some time to cool off before driving

8. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
2 - 6 or 8
white - red
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
stop - proceed with caution

9. What does GDL stand for
left must yield to the right driver
Graduated Driver License
following distance
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv

10. What is a good Rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic
get in the right lane
80
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
one car length for every 10 mph

11. It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
give you time to react
beer
warning
three point - Y

12. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
slow your car to speed limit
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
Yellow - diamond
otherwise instructed

13. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
18
report accident to your insurance company
24 months
left must yield to the right driver

14. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
toward curb
10 mph
the skid - brake

15. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
.015
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

16. The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
following distance
3 moths
toward

17. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
US passport of birth certificate
DMV
white - red
tires

18. What should you do if you have a blowout?
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
slow down gradually
Orange
the left

19. A provisional license is good for
100
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
1 yr
braking distance

20. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
15
25
5
70

21. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
the skid - brake
stay with your car
windshield wipers

22. 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
brain
2 second rule
straight
Single solid - greater the hazard

23. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
no passing
3
25
time

24. If nothing seems to keep you awake - resort to _______________.
taking a short nap at a rest stop
lend - alter
3 moths
stop - proceed with caution

25. What is an uncontrolled intersection
the truck driver can't see you
no traffic signals for signs
10 years
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

26. You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
25 ft
20 - 75
weight - unit

27. You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
only when parking
right
one car length for every 10 mph
steering away from objects that do not give way

28. You may complete a passing manuever before coming within ____ ft of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction
time
proceed in a safe manner
100
Yellow - diamond

29. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
20
slow down before entering turn
.015

30. One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
look ahead
10 years
blind spot

31. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
DMV
no traffic signals for signs
White

32. Nj issues a year basic license
DMV
4
one car length for every 10 mph
brain

33. ___________ warning signs tell you that workers - machinery - and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes.
Orange
blind spots
the skid - brake
at least two seconds

34. Penalty for refusing the breath test
.015
blind spot
6 months suspension
Orange

35. What is the best way to talk to other drivers
horn and lights
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
straight
yield to oncoming traffic

36. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
4
slow down
bent down
windshield wipers

37. What does tailgating mean
on 2way road
10 mph
6 months suspension
driving too close to vehicle in front

38. To make a right turn you should
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
pedestrians and emergency vehicle
get in the right lane
open country driving

39. Speed limit on a highway
50 mph
30
20
2 weeks

40. Penalties for driving without insurance
otherwise instructed
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
suspension of license - fines
24 months

41. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
toward
stop behind line for traffic sign
100 fine
9 and 3

42. All moving violations commited in most other states will show up on your NJ record as
DMV
Yellow - diamond
2 points
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

43. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
20
coming out of a dark alley
toward
9 and 3

44. If your car stalls on RR tracks - get out of the car and walk ______________ the train
towards
white - red
away from...
give you time to react

45. Blindspots are
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
9 and 3
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

46. Points are only issued for
moving violations
25%
16 and 24
farm use only

47. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
12 points
15
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
3 moths

48. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
must not be entered
blind spot
75
left turn

49. Most fatal accidents are due to
innattentiveness
involved in a lawsuit
60 days
waived

50. First DWI will cost you appx ___________
waived
blind spots
$4 -500
8