permit test Flashcards

1
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carbon monoxide coming from your car smells like?

A

no odor

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2
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what lights should a driver use when driving in fog?

A

low beam lights

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3
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what does a yellow pentagon sign mean?

A

school zone

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4
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when you are approached on a two way roadway, from the front or rear by an emergency with lights and siren on, you should?

A

drive to the right as far as possible and stop

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5
Q

which of the following affect a motorcyclist more than an operator of other vehicle?

A

road and weather conditions

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6
Q

accidents frequently occur just before darkness because?

A

drivers are not able to see as well as in day

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7
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what is the main purpose of a crosswalk?

A

for pedestrians to cross at certain locations

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8
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when you see children playing near the street, you should?

A

slow and prepare to stop

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9
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turn signals should be given continuously for at least how many feet before turning?

A

100 ft

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10
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drivers under the age of 18, who are convicted of any drug or alcohol related offense, are subject to cancellation of driving privileges for ??

A

all of the above (6 months, 1 yr, 2yrs, or until the age of 21)

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11
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when meeting a vehicle at night with one headlight, you should?

A

drive as far to the right as possible

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12
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when merging with traffic onto an interstate highway from an acceleration lane, you should?

A

adjust to traffic speed, move carefully into the proper lane when there is a sufficient break in traffic?

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13
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to help avoid emergency situations, you should?

A

keep your left foot near the break?

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14
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what are you required to do if you have a collision?

A

stop and exchange information

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15
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what is the safest speed for a driver to travel on snow and ice covered road?

A

a speed that adjusts to for weather and road conditions

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16
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if on oncoming car drifts over the center into your lane, you should?

A

move to the right, slow down and sound horn

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17
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a solid line on on your side of the center line means?

A

no passing allowed from your lane

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18
Q

drinking alcohol affects your?

A

all of the above (vision, judgements, reaction time)

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19
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when a school bus stops on an undivided four lane road and has the read loading lights flashing, you should?

A

stop in all directions until the flashing red lights are turned off?

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20
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when should the rear view mirror be used when backing?

A

never

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21
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state law requires that any name or address change be reported in writing to the department of public safety???

A

10 days

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22
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after passing another vehicle, it is best to return to your lane when?

A

when car is visible in your rear view mirror

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23
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when a car ahead of you signals for a left turn, you should?

A

slow, prepare to stop

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24
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to recover from a skid, you should?

A

turn away from the direction of the skid

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25
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at least 9 out of 10 collisions are caused by?

A

human error

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26
Q

a flashing red traffic like means?

A

stop, proceed when safe

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27
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a first offense of driving under the influence (DUI) is punished as follows?

A

imprisonment in jail for not less than 10 days nor more than a yr and a fine not more than 1000

28
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what should you do when you approach a stopped school bus on a two lane road with red loading lights flashing?

A

stop when approaching from either the front or the rear

29
Q

flashing red lights at a railroad crossing means?

A

stop proceed when its safe

30
Q

to help prevent fatigue on a long trip, you should?

A

take a break occasionally

31
Q

on an interstate highway, if you miss your exit you should?

A

go to the next exit

32
Q

what should you do if the car in front of you attempts to pass while you are passing?

A

return to the right lane until the car passes

33
Q

a broken yellow line between two two lanes of traffic means?

A

passing allowed when it is safe

34
Q

when the right wheels of your vehicle drop off the pavement, what should you do?

A

drive straight ahead and slow down

35
Q

what is the safest speed for drivers to travel when it is raining?

A

a speed that adjusts for weather and road

36
Q

when approaching the top of a hill, a driver should ?

A

all of the above (watch for oncoming traffic , read all warning signs for possible danger on the road ahead and look for slow traffic just over the hill)

37
Q

the main purpose of crosswalks is to encourage?

A

pedestrians to cross only at certain locations

38
Q

if a police officer directs you through a red traffic light, what should you do?

A

proceed as directed

39
Q

when you cause minor damage to a parked and cannot locate the driver, you should?

A

leave name, address and details attached to the vehicle

40
Q

what is the minimum following distance that should be allowed between two vehicles ?

A

two seconds

41
Q

drinking large amounts of beer, liquor and wine affects your?

A

all of the above (vision, judgements, reaction time)

42
Q

which of the following will lessen the effects of alcohol?

A

wait a few hours before driving

43
Q

when should you return to your lane after passing another vehicle?

A

when a car is visible in the rear view mirror

44
Q

hard surface roads are likely to be slick?

A

when it starts to rain?

45
Q

a red traffic light with a green arrow pointing to the right means?

A

allows you to make a protected turn

46
Q

when bad weather has reduced visibility during the daytime, you should turn on ?

A

low beam head lights

47
Q

to help avoid accidents when driving on an interstate highway, keep your eyes?

A

moving to observe traffic

48
Q

if a fire truck sounds its siren behind you what should you do?

A

drive to the right and stop

49
Q

on a traffic signal with red, green and yellow lights what is the purpose of yellow?

A

to permit vehicles in the intersection to clear safely

50
Q

a bicyclist using the road with a motor vehicle traffic present

A

has full right of way to the road

51
Q

when entering the driving lane from the curb you should ?

A

yield to cars in the driving lane

52
Q

hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as?

A

35 mph

53
Q

manslaughter while intoxicated is a minimum of?

A

4 yrs

54
Q

What is the speed limit within 100 ft of a railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions?

A

15 mph

55
Q

To avoid any last minute moves scan the road how many seconds ahead of of your vehicle so you can see hazards early

A

10-15 seconds

56
Q

when is it legal to drive in a bike lane?

A

parking (where permitted), entering or leaving roadway or turning (withing 200 ft of an intersection)

57
Q

legal turns in a residential district?

A

if there are no vehicles approaching u within 200 ft

58
Q

B.A.C. of a person 21 yrs or older

A

0.8 or higher

59
Q

B.A.C of a person under 21 yrs

A

0.1 or higher

60
Q

B.A.C. of a person who is on DUI probation (any age)

A

0.1 or higher

61
Q

B.A.C in a vehicle requiring CDL liscence, with or without issued to driver

A

0.4 or higher

62
Q

B.A.C. when a passenger for hire is in the vehicle at a time of the offense?

A

0.4 or higher

63
Q

a person who willfully flees a peace officer performing their duties is guilty of a misdomeanor and imprisonment in county jail for how long?

A

not more than 1 yr

64
Q

if convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police you are subject to how many years in state prison?

A

minimum to 4-10 yrs

65
Q

if u sell or transfer a vehicle report it to DMV within how many days?

A

5 days