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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected
straight
25
when it expires
2 second rule

2. The body can process _____% of alcohol Per hour
6 inches
toward
.015
suspension of license - fines

3. What does a greed light mean
4
10 - 200
calmly avoid them
proceed in a safe manner

4. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
pushing the brake too hard
time of day
tires
left

5. If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the
use hand signals
towards
left
lend - alter

6. When driving behind a motorcycle - allow at least a ____ second following distance
20
4
2 weeks
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

7. If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must
attend a driver improvement program - hearing with dmv
25 ft
25%
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine

8. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
30
True
3
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

9. T or F: Theft of motor fuel is a _____
crime
involved in a lawsuit
1 yr
towards

10. Blindspots are
2 second rule
Yellow - diamond
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors

11. With a chauffer's license - the max measurements height of the vehicle is ________

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12. A provisional license is good for
tires
$100
1 yr
slow down before entering turn

13. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
243
100
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
take some time to cool off before driving

14. A check point for parallel parking is
blue or green
slow down and prepare to stop
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

15. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
when it expires
same for all states
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
never back up go to next exit

16. When should you use your horn
warning
coming out of a dark alley
70
17

17. For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must
toward
pull over to the right
35 - 55
pushing the brake too hard

18. Headlights must be on when _______________ is on
windshield wipers
1 week
open country driving
2 - turn your head

19. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
rear
slow down
blind spots

20. 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.
try to pull off the road safely
one car length for every 10 mph
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
look ahead

21. If your car breaks down on an expressway - the first thing you should do is
right turn
don't drink and drive
on 2way road
try to pull off the road safely

22. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
75
never back up go to next exit
windshield wipers
2 points

23. What is an acceleration lane
toward
extra lane at entrance of expressway
9 and 3
innattentiveness

24. The standard accident prevention formula is
pedestrian cross walk
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
500
500 fine and up to 6 months suspension

25. What does tailgating mean
only when parking
take your foot off the gas
blind spots
driving too close to vehicle in front

26. Reasons to wear safety belts: (5)
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
DMV
crime
stop behind line for traffic sign

27. ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line - the _________________. You may cross only with great care.
Single solid - greater the hazard
50
taking a short nap at a rest stop
left

28. ___________ white lines may be crossed When you can do so safely.
wear a seat belt
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
Single dashed
500

29. What should you do if you have a blowout?
slow down gradually
fixed object on the side of road
straight
35 - 55

30. Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
check ahead for signals
the skid - brake
left turns

31. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
white - red
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
the skid - brake
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

32. If the collision is impossible to avoid - you can lessen the impact by
toward curb
9 and 3
steering away from objects that do not give way
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly

33. What does a solid white line across an intersection mean
15
use hand signals
5
stop behind line for traffic sign

34. An articulated license allows you to operate what
12
innattentiveness
General Speed
vehicle of 18000 or more

35. When may you pass on the right
DMV
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
10 - 200
take your foot off the gas

36. When parallel parked - the vehicles right wheels must be within ____ inches of the right hand curb of the street
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
18
horn and lights
use hand signals

37. Yellow center lines are usually found where
during the 1st few minutes of rain
take a rest at a rest stop - chew gum - drink coffee - listen to radio - let fresh air into the car
open country driving
on 2way road

38. What do you do if your brakes fail
look ahead
shift to lower gear and pump brakes
time of day
2 second rule

39. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from ___ and ____
slow down gradually
16 and 24
report accident to your insurance company
at least two seconds

40. What papers must you have when operating a car
license registration insurance
the truck driver can't see you
100 fine
the left

41. When should you use your high beams
moving violations
$4 -500
open country driving
$100

42. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
60 days
500
96%
9 and 3

43. Bigger trucks have bigger ______________
blind spots
3 moths
look ahead
emergency break

44. Normally - the larger the car - the larger the _________________
blind spot
25
test brakes
time

45. When should you use your parking lights
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
only when parking
9 and 3
tires

46. If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do
take your foot off the gas
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
2 points
12

47. Anyone 21 or older must wait after passing thier written test and eye exam before taking the road test
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road
3 moths
20
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge

48. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
within the distance you can see ahead
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
waived

49. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
blind spots
100
beer
tires

50. Serious accidents causing death - injury - or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to
DMV
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
8