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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When turning around on a narrow road (with light traffic conditions) - you should make a __________________ or ____ turn
slow down gradually
horn and lights
25 mph
three point - Y

2. Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on
slow down before entering turn
100
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank

3. Drivers below age of _____ could not be driving between 11 PM and 5 AM
involved in a lawsuit
time
17
16 and 24

4. What is an uncontrolled intersection
no traffic signals for signs
sunrise and sunset - 500 - 200
lend - alter
towards

5. What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes
pushing the brake too hard
243
Yellow - diamond
time of day

6. When is the road most slippery
during the 1st few minutes of rain
license registration insurance
three point - Y
left turns

7. Penalty of not having your insurance card
tires
Yellow - diamond
bent up
100 fine

8. If you are arrested for drunk driving your chances of being convicted are
fixed object on the side of road
time
96%
calmly avoid them

9. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
intersections - pedestrian crosswalks
25%
100 fine
shift to lower gear and pump brakes

10. What is good practice when nearing an intersection
yield to oncoming traffic
Single broken yellow line
slow down and prepare to stop
must not be entered

11. What does a greed light mean
coming out of a dark alley
proceed in a safe manner
left turn
2 points

12. Speed limit in business area
must not be entered
500
25 mph
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

13. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
calmly avoid them
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
White
yield to oncoming traffic

14. An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle;
US passport of birth certificate
10
fine - arrest - and registration revocation
farm use only

15. Nj licensed drivers may have an eyesight recheck every
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
12 points
windshield wipers
10 years

16. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
24 months
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
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
3 moths

17. What is a good practice when driving in the city
farm use only
check ahead for signals
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
25

18. What do two parallel white lines across the road mean
$100
pedestrian cross walk
straight
warning

19. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
following distance
left must yield to the right driver
towards
coming out of a dark alley

20. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
student and licensed driver
25%
braking distance

21. It is against the law for more than ___ people to occupy the front seat
13'6
3
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
1 week

22. Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn.
left turns
100
Crosswalk
proceed in a safe manner

23. When you see pedestrians or children playing - _____________
Railroad Crossing
bent down
Do not...
slow down

24. Your chances of surviving a car accident are ___ to ____ times greater when wearing a seatbelt.
in the direction the back of your car
the lane nearest the center in direction you are heading
3 to 4
Do not...

25. When may you pass on the right
blue or green
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
license registration insurance
during the 1st few minutes of rain

26. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
3 moths
within the distance you can see ahead
12 points
500

27. Blindspots are
area which cannot be seen in the mirrors
.015
half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail

28. ____% of crashes occur 25 miles of home.
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
75
bent down
12

29. What should you do if you have a blowout?
slow down gradually
to protect you and other drivers
moving violations
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

30. What is a good practice while driving
Yellow - diamond
80
keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
within the distance you can see ahead

31. What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph (feet)
243
Graduated Driver License
50 mph
25

32. What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway
50 mph
never back up go to next exit
Orange
privilege

33. Best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm
stay with your car
.015
General Speed
50 mph

34. 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.
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
waived
stop
look ahead

35. An articulated license allows you to operate what
moving violations
vehicle of 18000 or more
farm use only
right

36. Hand is upward
three point - Y
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
Two way left turn
right turn

37. Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking;
beer
50
stop
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

38. When parking down hill make sure wheels are
toward curb
25 mph
taking a short nap at a rest stop
10

39. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
50 mph
vehicle of 18000 or more
2 - turn your head
9 and 3

40. T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
your vision might be obstructed.
True
$4 -500
left turns

41. ____________ 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
2 - 6 or 8
100 fine
toward

42. How close may you park to a stop sign
horn and lights
crime
vehicle of 18000 or more
50

43. Best defense against drunk driving
50
wear a seat belt
towards
straight

44. If there are no curbs on a hill - turns your wheels (toward - away from) the edge of the road - whether it be up or downhill.
toward
double solid yellow lines
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
2 weeks

45. Which way should you turn if you are going
in the direction the back of your car
transparent
left turns
Yellow center

46. Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violation
1 year
bent down
blind spot
no passing

47. If the rear of your car is skidding - turn in the direction of __________. Try not to ____________
the skid - brake
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
stop behind line for traffic sign
blind spot

48. What does a red and white triangular sign mean
yield
20
facing
17

49. Don't try and turn around while on a hill or in a curve where your car cannot be seen by people within ___ ft of you
9 and 3
500
2 points
3

50. Windsheild needs to be ______________
35 - 55
four way stop
transparent
8