DRIVERS PERMIT PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
What commonly used devices are used to alert drivers of unusual construction work -
Answer-Barricades, vertical panels, drums, cones
Drivers or pedestrians coming to railroad crossing must stop within - Answer-15 ft from
the nearest rail
What 3 things determine that you cannot proceed at a railroad crossing - Answer-1. A
signal or flagman is warning of an oncoming train or car
2. An oncoming train or car is visible, giving an audible signal, or speed, is too close to
go.
3. The crossing gate is closed
White lines painted on the pavement indicate what? - Answer-Traffic is traveling in your
direction
Solid white lines indicate what - Answer-The outer edge of a roadway or the separation
of lanes in traffic traveling the same direction.
When you double your speed your kinetic energy is - Answer-Four times as great, thus
causing your breaking to be four times as great
Friction is - Answer-Resistance of movement between two surfaces in contact
An example of friction for a car is - Answer-The tires and the road
By decreasing a cars traction you are... - Answer-Decreasing the amount of control you
have over the vehicle
What will reduce your tires friction? - Answer-Word or under inflated tires
You may lose traction also by what? - Answer-If your brakes are stronger than the
friction force between your tires and the road
What force increases as your speed increases? - Answer-Centrifugal force
, For every action there is an - Answer-Equal and opposite reaction
Bicyclist and motorcyclist have to do what to maintain balance around curves? -
Answer-Lean toward the inside when rounding a curve
3 things you should do when cornering a curve - Answer-1. Decelerate before the curve
2. Brake gently and gradually is braking is needed while turning
3. Downshift if your car has a manual transmission
Define force of impact - Answer-Is the force generated when two objects meet
A very important factor in a collision is realizing that - Answer-That if the speed of the
car is doubled, the impact force is four times increased.
Who all must follow the right of way signs? - Answer-All vehicles, bicyclists,
motorcyclist, pedestrians
What are the six major driving errors - Answer-1. Lack of a safe driving attitude
2. Failure to obey traffic laws
3. Bad judgement/ poor decision making
4. Lack of courtesy for other drivers
5. Lack of driving knowledge
6. Failure to maintain your car
How many degrees does ur central vision have? - Answer-3
How far ahead should your eyes be looking in front of you? - Answer-12-15 seconds
Gathering information with your eyes is called - Answer-Visual perception
To develop good eye habits, you should - Answer-Aim high, keep you eyes moving, and
get the big picture
In order to drive safely, you need to - Answer-Have good vision, and try looking to the
side while keeping your head and eyes straight ahead
Driving with headphones or headsets is - Answer-Against the law
What should you avoid while driving - Answer-Lack of courtesy for other drivers and
poor decision making
Taking medicine before driving - Answer-Is dangerous for the driver and passengers
because it slows reactions and the ability to make rapid corrective actions while driving
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
What commonly used devices are used to alert drivers of unusual construction work -
Answer-Barricades, vertical panels, drums, cones
Drivers or pedestrians coming to railroad crossing must stop within - Answer-15 ft from
the nearest rail
What 3 things determine that you cannot proceed at a railroad crossing - Answer-1. A
signal or flagman is warning of an oncoming train or car
2. An oncoming train or car is visible, giving an audible signal, or speed, is too close to
go.
3. The crossing gate is closed
White lines painted on the pavement indicate what? - Answer-Traffic is traveling in your
direction
Solid white lines indicate what - Answer-The outer edge of a roadway or the separation
of lanes in traffic traveling the same direction.
When you double your speed your kinetic energy is - Answer-Four times as great, thus
causing your breaking to be four times as great
Friction is - Answer-Resistance of movement between two surfaces in contact
An example of friction for a car is - Answer-The tires and the road
By decreasing a cars traction you are... - Answer-Decreasing the amount of control you
have over the vehicle
What will reduce your tires friction? - Answer-Word or under inflated tires
You may lose traction also by what? - Answer-If your brakes are stronger than the
friction force between your tires and the road
What force increases as your speed increases? - Answer-Centrifugal force
, For every action there is an - Answer-Equal and opposite reaction
Bicyclist and motorcyclist have to do what to maintain balance around curves? -
Answer-Lean toward the inside when rounding a curve
3 things you should do when cornering a curve - Answer-1. Decelerate before the curve
2. Brake gently and gradually is braking is needed while turning
3. Downshift if your car has a manual transmission
Define force of impact - Answer-Is the force generated when two objects meet
A very important factor in a collision is realizing that - Answer-That if the speed of the
car is doubled, the impact force is four times increased.
Who all must follow the right of way signs? - Answer-All vehicles, bicyclists,
motorcyclist, pedestrians
What are the six major driving errors - Answer-1. Lack of a safe driving attitude
2. Failure to obey traffic laws
3. Bad judgement/ poor decision making
4. Lack of courtesy for other drivers
5. Lack of driving knowledge
6. Failure to maintain your car
How many degrees does ur central vision have? - Answer-3
How far ahead should your eyes be looking in front of you? - Answer-12-15 seconds
Gathering information with your eyes is called - Answer-Visual perception
To develop good eye habits, you should - Answer-Aim high, keep you eyes moving, and
get the big picture
In order to drive safely, you need to - Answer-Have good vision, and try looking to the
side while keeping your head and eyes straight ahead
Driving with headphones or headsets is - Answer-Against the law
What should you avoid while driving - Answer-Lack of courtesy for other drivers and
poor decision making
Taking medicine before driving - Answer-Is dangerous for the driver and passengers
because it slows reactions and the ability to make rapid corrective actions while driving
