Practice for Permit

What is this called?

Oil pressure lights.

Allow a larger space cushion when stopping: On an incline. At an intersection. At a stop sign. At a toll plaza.

On an incline.

How often are motor vehicles required to be inspected? Once every four years Once every three years Once every two years Once every year

Once every year.

A median separates vehicles from _____. oncoming traffic. merging traffic. exiting traffic. slower traffic.

Oncoming traffic.

PSI stands for? A. Pounds per Square Inch B. Post Sentencing Inquiry C. Please Send Intelligence D. Pre-Sentence Investigation

Pounds per square inch.

___or traffic circles are an example of a non-traditional intersection. 4-way Stop Roundabouts Merge Lanes Shoulder areas

Roundabouts.

What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving? Reach down and attempt to pull it up. Shift to park. Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake. Turn the engine off.

Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.

This sign means: Side road. Low clearance. Merging traffic. Prepare to stop.

Side road.

When driving on an interstate: Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired. You should always use cruise control. Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes. You should change lanes often.

Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.

What is the first thing you should do when your vehicle starts to skid? Slam on your brakes Speed up to get out of the skid Steer for the shoulder Slow down and steer in the direction of the skid.

Slow down and steer in the direction of the skid.

If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should: Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement. Stop your car on the edge of the road. Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement. Maintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement

Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.

While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist? Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space. Continue driving straight. It is the bicyclist's responsibility to get out of your way. Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign. Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.

Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.

This sign means: Steep downgrade. Crossroad ahead. No right turn. Narrow bridge.

Steep downgrade

If you are involved in an injury crash, you must immediately notify the ___. Justice of The Peace County sheriff Department of Public Safety (DPS) The appropriate law enforcement agency

The appropriate law enforcement agency

If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should: Brake hard immediately. Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal. Maintain your current speed and steer straight. Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.

Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.

When driving at speeds under 30 mph, keep a minimum following distance of: One second. Two seconds. Three seconds. Four seconds.

Two seconds

When driving in fog, you should use your: Use your parking lights. Use your low beams. Use your high beams. It makes no difference which lights you use.

Use your low beams.

Drivers should use their low beam headlights: When driving in fog, dust, or rain. When following closely behind another vehicle at night. Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle when driving at night. All of the above.

When driving in fog, dust, or rain, when following closely behind another vehicle at night, within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle when driving at night. All the above.

You may pass a vehicle on the right in all of the following situations EXCEPT: On one-way streets, where all lanes of traffic are moving in the same direction. When you are in a left-turn lane. On roadways with at least two lanes traveling in your direction. When the vehicle is in a left-turn lane.

When you are in a left-turn lane.

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed. White Blue Green Orange

White

Refusing to take an alcohol level test when under suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence: Is your right and will have no negative consequences. Is recommended. Will result in license suspension. Will just result in a fine.

Will result in license suspension.

The most common color of warning signs is: Red Yellow Green Blue

Yellow.

This road sign means: Your current roadway ends ahead. You must bear either right or left. A four-way intersection is ahead. A road joins from the right.

You must bear either right or left.

_____ is a factor that affects your vehicle insurance premium. Your age. The current weather. Gas prices. Toll roads.

Your age.

The maximum fine for a first offense of driving while intoxicated as a minor is: $1,500 $1200 $2000 $3000

$2000

If you drive around a barricade, you may be fined: $100 $500 $1000 $2000

$2000 :0

A 1st offense - Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUIA) by a Minor Conviction is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to _____. $25 $250 $500 $25,000

$500.

The lights on your vehicle must be turned on at any time, day or night, when persons and vehicles cannot be clearly seen for ___ feet. 350 1000 750 1500

1000.

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an alley is: 15 mph. 30 mph. 45 mph. 55 mph.

15 mph.

A driver under age 21, who receives a First Offense of DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), may have their license suspended for ___. A week A month 3 months 2-4 years

2-4 years.

You should not park within ____ of an intersection. 20 feet 30 feet 35 feet 45 feet

20 feet

Compared to when your car is stationary, a driver traveling at 60 mph has his field of vision reduced to: 10%. 20% 25% 50%

20%

The most a person age 21 or older can be fined for a 1st Conviction of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, with no death or injury involved is ___. 500 1000 2000 5000

2000.

You may lawfully allow an object to extend ___ beyond the left side of your vehicle. 3 inches 6 inches 9 inches 12 inches

3 inches.

Tire rotation and balance are recommended every _____ miles. 100 - 1,000 1,000 - 3,000 3,000 - 5,000 15,000 - 20,000

3,000-5,000.

Under the Driver Responsibility Program (DRP), a driver will have to pay a surcharge for ___ years, when convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, No Driver License, No Insurance or Driving While License is Invalid. 1. 3. 10. 20.

3.

A driver who is convicted of DWI will be sentenced to jail for at least _________ for a second offense. 14 days 3 days 30 days 60 days

30 days.

A novice or beginner driver should maintain a ___ second gap between their vehicle and the vehicle in front of them. 1. 2. 3. 4.

4.

Drivers may not park within ____ of a railroad crossing. 50 feet 65 feet 100 feet 80 feet

50 feet.

National studies show that almost _____ of all collisions in the U.S. are alcohol or drug related. 10% 25% 40% 50%

50%.

The maximum fine for a person age 21 or older who is driving and drinking an alcoholic beverage is ___. 500 1000 2000 5000

500.

What is the maximum fine for a First Non-Driving Related Offense by a Minor of possession or consumption of alcohol? 50 100 500 5000

500.

If a driver under 21 years of age is convicted of DWI while in possession of an open container of alcohol, he or she will be sentenced to jail for at least _______ for a first offense: 2 days. 4 days. 6 days. 10 days.

6 days.

Speed limits on rural roads can reach up to ___ mph. 20 30 45 70

70.

What are these called?

Alert lights.

When getting ready to change lanes, you should: Check your side view mirror. Check your rearview mirror. Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles. All of the above.

All of the above, Check your side view mirror, Check your rearview mirror, Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

What is this called

Alternator/generator warning light.

What is this called

Anti-lock brake System light.

Which of these is a cost associated with a conviction for DWI? no costs involved attorney fees grounded embarrassed

Attorney fees.

Shared lanes may be used by: Bicyclists. Truck drivers. Motorcyclists. Passenger vehicle operators.

Bicyclists.

What is this called

Break system warning lights.

Always signal when: Changing lanes. Pulling into or out of a parking space. Pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley. All of the above.

Changing lanes, pulling into or out of a parking space, pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley.

Characteristics of Expressways

Complex Risk Speed Limits up to 80 mph Fast and Efficient Method to Travel High Traffic Flow and Volume Utilized by Motorized Roadway Users Usually divided by a barrier of some type (guardrail, cement barrier, grassy median) Multiple Lanes Traveling in the Same Direction Limited or Controlled Access (only certain locations where a driver can enter and exit)

In the event of a vehicle malfunction, avoid stopping on the crest of a hill or on a _____. hillside shoulder curve none of the above

Curve.

Railroad crossings should always be considered: Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming. Dangerous. Safe locations to park a car. A place where it is required to stop

Dangerous.

When in travel lanes (right side of the road) on the roadway: You may stop to drop off passengers. You may stop to look up an address. You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway. Don't stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

Don't stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

What is this called?

Door Ajar light.

If you are unable to get into the proper right turn lane when approaching an intersection ___. Turn from the lane you're in Drive on ahead until you can get into the proper lane, then turn at another intersection Wait for the other cars to pass and then get into the proper turn lane Quickly change lanes

Drive on ahead until you can get into the proper lane, then turn at another intersection.

An arrow painted on the pavement means: Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so. Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working. Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow. Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.

If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is flashing red, it means: Drivers may proceed with caution. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop. Drivers should come to a complete stop and proceed if the crosswalk is clear. There are no pedestrians nearby.

Drivers should come to a complete stop and proceed if the crosswalk is clear.

Your driver license and driving privileges will be automatically suspended if you are convicted of displaying or possessing a/an ____ or altered driver license or ID card? Expired Used Fake Old

Fake.

When driving at speeds faster than 30 mph, keep a minimum following distance of: One second. Two seconds. Three seconds. Four seconds.

Four seconds.

If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should: Stop and make a U-turn. Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed. Roll down your window and ask the driver next to you for help. Back up on the highway

Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

When driving on gravel and dirt roads, vehicle tires have ____ road surface to grip than when traveling on asphalt or concrete roads. More Less The same Better

Less.

Which of these is a potential risk factor on residential streets? There are no risks Line of sight restrictions Highway entrance ramps Toll roads

Light of sight restrictions.

At a light rail intersection, always: Look both ways before crossing tracks. Pay attention and obey all traffic signals. Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists. All of these.

Look both ways before crossing tracks, pay attention and obey all traffic signals, share the road with pedestrians and bicyclist. All of these.

What is this called?

Low fuel warning light.

Expressway entrance ramps are comprised of three section; the entrance ramp, the acceleration lane and the ____ area. Merging Surface Exit Breakdown

Merging.

All leases come with _____. Air fresheners Vehicle insurance Mileage limits A free iPhone

Mileage limits.