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Drivers Permit Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When parking on a hill - always set the __________________.
25%
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
emergency break
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery

2. What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly
1 year
left must yield to the right driver
Crosswalk
only when parking

3. ___________ parking is often used in parking lots - shopping centers - and sometimes at curbs.
when it expires
angle
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
the lane nearest the center of the road - then turn right before reaching the middle of the road

4. You must drive to the (left - right) of the centerline.
right
White
15
rear

5. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire hydrant
facing
15
toward
pedestrian cross walk

6. Is driving a right or a privilege?
25 mph
privilege
how fast you drank - weight - how much you drank
bent down

7. The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is
$100
25 mph
windshield wipers
at least two seconds

8. Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry - excited or upset you should
within the distance you can see ahead
$4 -500
facing
take some time to cool off before driving

9. The standard accident prevention formula is
White
privilege
Be alert - be prepared - act in time
slow down - yield to traffic - and proceed when safe

10. When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection - the intersection shall revert to a _________________
losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
white - red
look ahead 12 seconds
four way stop

11. For someone 21 and older the GDL time restrictions are
waived
Two way left turn
30
toward curb

12. What indicates under-inflated tires
excessive wear on the edges of the tires
Orange
check ahead for signals
20

13. If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do?
blue or green
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
coming out of a dark alley

14. When is the road most slippery
get in the right lane
during the 1st few minutes of rain
100
12

15. ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes - diagnol lines are added for extra visibility.
Single broken yellow line
stop - proceed with caution
Crosswalk
Double solid

16. What does GDL stand for
96%
3 moths
Graduated Driver License
wear a seat belt

17. How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license
double solid yellow lines
1 week
blind spots
right

18. Following emergency vehicles within _____ ft is unlawful
9 and 3
weight - unit
500
25 times

19. You must be how old to register a motor vehicle
15
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
slow your car to speed limit
17

20. Yellow center lines are usually found where
on 2way road
243
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
100

21. How can fatigue affect your driving? (4)
Slows reaction time - loss in concentration - eyes become tired - possible moments of dozing behind the wheel.
12
16 and 24
stay with your car

22. Pedestrians should walk (facing - opposite of) traffic.
17
Orange
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
facing

23. What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape)
Yellow - diamond
involved in a lawsuit
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
slow down and stop before entering if possible

24. No matter What kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are - you always have ______________.
35 - 55
blind spots
Double solid
fixed object on the side of road

25. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a RR crossing
17
only when parking
50
no traffic signals for signs

26. What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
4
8
the left

27. To avoid highway hypnosis
2 weeks
avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime
slow down - turn wheels to climb the pavement edge
10 years

28. Implied consent law means
tires
driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition
emergency break
use hand signals

29. When is it legal to make a right turn onred
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
25%
25 times
rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

30. Inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for
24 months
toward curb
innattentiveness
fog lights

31. It is illegal to park within _____ ft. of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street - or within _____ ft of the station on the opposite side of the street.
25%
4
emergency break
20 - 75

32. Which lights should you be using when driving in fog
must not be entered
fog lights
slow down and prepare to stop
don't drink and drive

33. If a student fails the driving test (road) he must wait how long
license registration insurance
1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey or on 5oz glass of wine
same for all states
at least 14 days

34. What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated
open country driving
Orange
only when parking
wear on the center of the tire

35. Arm is ______ for slowing/stopping
stop - proceed with caution
brain
bent down
100 fine

36. A provisional license is good for
3
if car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
1 yr
away from...

37. How many feet is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
student and licensed driver
crime
try to pull off the road safely
10

38. Position on the hands of the steering wheel is
2 points
9 and 3
steering
warning

39. When driving at night you should be able to stop?
check ahead for signals
within the distance you can see ahead
look ahead 12 seconds
beer

40. Best way to reduce having an alcohol related accident is

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41. How long do you have to report a name change to the dmv
4
slow your car to speed limit
2 weeks
your vision might be obstructed.

42. How close may you park to a corner (feet)
25
blue or green
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
stop behind line for traffic sign

43. Hand signals
stop - proceed with caution
same for all states
3 moths
in the direction the back of your car

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.
3 moths
toward
coming out of a dark alley
2 second rule

45. When ba contect reaches 0.15 your chances of getting in a serious accident are raised
25 times
cold medicines - tranquilizers - and some prescription meds
blind spots
6 inches

46. _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color)
100
on narrow roads - at intersections - or when the road is wet or slippery
White
in city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft

47. What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean
50
no passing
stop
three point - Y

48. In adverse weather conditions the stopping distances of a truck is increased by
White
25%
stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail
1 yr

49. Speed limit on a highway
50 mph
look ahead
10
turn your head and look back

50. 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.
6 months suspension
35 - 55
look ahead
weight - unit