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Learners Permit Sample Test

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. parallel parking - when clear of front vehicle - turn wheels
500 feet of oncoming vehicle
To left
.08% or more
In your vehicle whenever it is being operated

2. interstate highways freeways or expressways within urbanized areas
60
In your vehicle whenever it is being operated
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
Yield to all trains at the crossing.

3. highway hypnosis is caused by...
The same thing as a stop sign
The term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus
Sameness road and traffic and the hum of wind tires and engine
40/70

4. The 'No-Zone' is...
Your driver license or plates or both will be suspended for one year
$3.50
The term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus
Turn wheels left

5. SATOP is an abbreviation for...
Both turn arrow and straight arrow
Constantly moving your eyes and watching the traffic and signs around you
Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program
You

6. When approaching a railroad crossing you should
Slow down - look for a train - be ready to stop
In your vehicle whenever it is being operated
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months
The most current address on your driver record

7. rural interstates and freeways
40/70
400 feet
Traffic is moving in the same direction
70

8. speed limit in any city town or village is...
No passing
Your driver license or plates or both will be suspended for one year
25 - unless posted otherwise
30 days

9. A flashing red light on a traffic signal means
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months
The same thing as a stop sign
350 feet
If the traffic signal is red - you cannot turn right

10. When a person buys a vehicle - he or she must title the vehicle within...
Take your foot off the accelerator and gently turn your wheel the direction that your rear wheels are sliding
30 days
The same thing as a stop sign
Constantly moving your eyes and watching the traffic and signs around you

11. you should signal
Permissive
Turn wheels right
100 feet
Turn wheels to right

12. shape of sign indicates the type of foadway
Constantly moving your eyes and watching the traffic and signs around you
Work zone signs
Route signs
If the traffic signal is red - you cannot turn right

13. A point accumulation advisory letter will be sent to you if you
Turn wheels left
Take your foot off the accelerator and slow down
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months
Take your foot off the accelerator and gently turn your wheel the direction that your rear wheels are sliding

14. After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children
.08% or more
Guide signs
65
Watch for children walking along the side of the road

15. When making right or left turns - a driver should signal ________ before the turn...
If the traffic signal is red - you cannot turn right
100 feet
Turn wheels to right
Guide signs

16. Emergency vehicles...
Have the right of way when using siren - horn - and red/blue lights may use a loudspeaker to give instructions may follow each other
40/70
No passing
Its changing from green to red

17. When a traffic signal light turns green - you should...
Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
Right
The traffic on the other side is moveing in the opposite direction

18. square or rectangle - green or brown with white lettering
The same thing as a stop sign
Right
You
Guide signs

19. FACT is an abbreviation for...
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months
100 feet
Turn wheels right
Failure to Appear in Court for Traffic violations

20. If you are at fault in an accident and do not pay for the damages
70
15 years old
Your driver license or plates or both will be suspended for one year
The most current address on your driver record

21. up hill with curb
Turn wheels to right
100 feet
Turn wheels left
35 mph

22. Front door windows on a vehicle may be tinted to no more than...
Take your foot off the accelerator and gently turn your wheel the direction that your rear wheels are sliding
Work zone signs
Constantly moving your eyes and watching the traffic and signs around you
65% light blockage

23. Points

24. down hill without curb
Turn wheels to right
Blind spots
350 feet
The term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus

25. A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 mph could take up to ______ to come to a complete stop...
400 feet
You
Are something you don't want on your driver record
Yield to all trains at the crossing.

26. When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates - you should...
Watch for children walking along the side of the road
65
Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program
Yield to all trains at the crossing.

27. A 'No Right On Red' sign means...
55
Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn
65% light blockage
If the traffic signal is red - you cannot turn right

28. If you are ordered to install an ignition interlock on your vehicle - the cost of installation and monthly inspection must be paid by...
Take your foot off the accelerator and gently turn your wheel the direction that your rear wheels are sliding
11/2 feet
30 days
You

29. The fee for an Instruction Permit is...
Both turn arrow and straight arrow
40/70
Service signs
$3.50

30. if the line is yellow
The term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus
350 feet
Take your foot off the accelerator and slow down
The traffic on the other side is moveing in the opposite direction

31. green arrow ro circular green or flashing yellow arrow. drivers must wait until gap in opposing traffic. commonly called left turn yield on green
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
Traffic is moving in the same direction
Guide signs
Protected/permissive

32. rural expressways
Traffic is moving in the same direction
Protected/permissive
Can lead to a $1000 fine and up to one year in jail
65

33. if you are skidding
Your driver license or plates or both will be suspended for one year
Take your foot off the accelerator and gently turn your wheel the direction that your rear wheels are sliding
Constantly moving your eyes and watching the traffic and signs around you
70

34. if you think you tires are hydroplaning
In your vehicle whenever it is being operated
Route signs
Take your foot off the accelerator and slow down
100 feet

35. orange triangle
The most current address on your driver record
Traffic is moving in the same direction
Have the right of way when using siren - horn - and red/blue lights may use a loudspeaker to give instructions may follow each other
Slow moving vehicle

36. spaces where you can not see with your rearview mirror
To left
Blind spots
Its changing from green to red
Never

37. parallel parking - trun wheels sharply to the what to back out
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months
70
Blind spots
Right

38. A speed restriction sign...
Right
The term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus
Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn
400 feet

39. vehicles may only turn when they recieive a green arrow while opposing vehicles are stopped by red light. commonly called left turn signal
Protected
If the traffic signal is red - you cannot turn right
Take your foot off the accelerator and slow down
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months

40. If you miss your exit from an interstate expressway...
Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn
Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed
25 - unless posted otherwise
15 years old

41. avoid highway hypnosis by...
Constantly moving your eyes and watching the traffic and signs around you
Both turn arrow and straight arrow
.08% or more
Never

42. up hill without curb
Turn wheels right
Yield to all trains at the crossing.
Permissive
Turn wheels to right

43. hydroplaning can happen at any speed over
35 mph
Both turn arrow and straight arrow
11/2 feet
Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program

44. When parking you vehicle down hill on a two way street...
Blind spots
Turn your wheels to the right
Failure to Appear in Court for Traffic violations
Traffic is moving in the same direction

45. square or rectangular - blue with white lettering
Service signs
350 feet
25 - unless posted otherwise
If the traffic signal is red - you cannot turn right

46. lettered roads
Constantly moving your eyes and watching the traffic and signs around you
55
30 days
11/2 feet

47. in a severe rainstorm the tires can lose all contact with the road at
55 mph
The term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus
.08% or more
Slow moving vehicle

48. if the line is white
Traffic is moving in the same direction
Turn wheels right
Route signs
Protected

49. Littering
30 days
Can lead to a $1000 fine and up to one year in jail
65
100 feet

50. at night - your headlights should let you see
In your vehicle whenever it is being operated
The most current address on your driver record
Yield to all trains at the crossing.
350 feet