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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. In good weather conditions - you should leave at least ____ seconds between your vehicle and the truck
4-5
bent down
3 to 4
the truck driver can't see you

2. You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
75
at least 14 days
must not be entered
30

3. Nothing will sober you up EXCEPT _______
75
time
take some time to cool off before driving
transparent

4. How to fight fatigue: (5)
farm use only
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
waived
100

5. When should headlights be used
innattentiveness
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
13'6
500

6. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
the left
DMV
your vision might be obstructed.
80

7. The force of impact at ____ mph is equivalent to a ____lb bag of cement dropped from a first story window.
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
10 - 200
2 weeks
$100

8. What papers must you have when operating a car
license registration insurance
coming out of a dark alley
slow down
at least 14 days

9. What does GDL stand for
Graduated Driver License
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
2 weeks

10. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
toward
facing
towards
$4 -500

11. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
when it expires
following distance
12 points
.015

12. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
get in the right lane
waived
left turn
innattentiveness

13. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
fixed object on the side of road
Orange
100
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign

14. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
blue or green
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
never back up go to next exit
9 and 3

15. Arm is _______ for a left turn.
straight
test brakes
at least two seconds
use hand signals

16. Windsheild needs to be ______________
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
transparent
left turn

17. If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
time
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
tires
fine - arrest - and registration revocation

18. Hand signals
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension
same for all states
2 points
open country driving

19. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
at least two seconds
yield
30
innattentiveness

20. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
time
3 moths
slow down
slow down and stop before entering if possible

21. When riding at night - bikes must have a ______ front light and a rear ____ light or reflector. (colors)
involved in a lawsuit
wear a seat belt
license registration insurance
white - red

22. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
must not be entered
9 and 3
wear a seat belt

23. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
take your foot off the gas
report accident to your insurance company
farm use only
try to pull off the road safely

24. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
proceed in a safe manner
within the distance you can see ahead
17
1 year

25. Best defense against drunk driving
25
innattentiveness
wear a seat belt
15

26. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
10 - 200
right
white - red
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

27. BAC describes the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as __________ Per _____ of volume
the skid - brake
25 ft
35 - 55
weight - unit

28. A provisional license is good for
1 yr
towards
White
24 months

29. What do you do if your brakes fail
18
12 points
6 inches
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

30. In city driving -a good habit is to
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
headphones
look ahead 12 seconds
horn and lights

31. If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should
2 weeks
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
10

32. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
Single solid - greater the hazard
same for all states
at least 14 days
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

33. What is an acceleration lane
extra lane at entrance of expressway
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe
no less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition

34. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
5
stop behind line for traffic sign
60 days
25

35. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
yield to oncoming traffic
Yellow - diamond
General Speed
pushing the brake too hard

36. _________________ channelization markings are a combination of solid yellow and dahsed yellow lines in the center of the roadway. This area is used for vehicles traveling in either direction to make LEFT TURNS ONLY. It may NOT be used for passing.
coming out of a dark alley
Two way left turn
your vision might be obstructed.
100 fine

37. What is the purpose of traffic laws
one car length for every 10 mph
to protect you and other drivers
slow down gradually
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

38. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
Single dashed
96%
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
50 mph

39. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
the truck driver can't see you
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
angle
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

40. What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal
25 mph
be ready to stop
no passing
100

41. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
three point - Y
beer
4
when it expires

42. The standard accident prevention formula is
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
driving too close to vehicle in front
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
no traffic signals for signs

43. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
beer
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
3
2 points

44. A driver should rest every ______ hours and not drive longer than ____ or _____ hours a day.
18
2 - 6 or 8
3 to 4
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

45. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
slow your car to speed limit
Single dashed
tires
500

46. Penalties for driving without insurance
suspension of license - fines
5
35 - 55
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime

47. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
following distance
the skid - brake
2 weeks
Crosswalk

48. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
DMV
coming out of a dark alley
100 fine
3 to 4

49. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
taking a short nap at a rest stop
Two way left turn
Single dashed
yield

50. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
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
Double solid
slow down and prepare to stop
100