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A driver license is required for the following? C. Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running and B. steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.
If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles D. Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months.
Which of the following happen(s) under the point system? B. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.
When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen? B. The driver can have 3 pints deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.
Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points? D. Passing a stopped school bus unloading children.
A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of D. Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone.
To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following? A. Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license and B. go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following? A. A drunken person.
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about: C. 38%
Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct? A. In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.
When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following? A. Walk on the left, facing traffic.
If you approach an intersection where there are no traffic lights/signs and a pedestrian is attempting to cross your path, who has the right-of-way? A. The pedestrian
If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do? B. Wear or carry something white.
A safe driver does which of the following? B. Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.
As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following? Neither A. steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner or B. hold your arm straight out the window.
If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following? A. Open a window or vent to let in fresh air.
When driving on a long trip, you should: B. Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.
In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following? B. Check your rear-view mirrors often.
Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard? B. Slow drivers.
Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations? A. Just after passing the crest of a hill and B. just after rounding a curve.
Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct? Neither A. unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65 mph nor B. the speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph.
Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct? A. The speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted.
Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is correct? A. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.
When rounding a curve, a car tends to: D. Move to the outside of the curve.
When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following? Neither A. stay as far to the left of your lane as possible nor B. brake in the sharpest part of the curve.
The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following: A. Use a lower gear.
To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following? A. Use a lower gear.
If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following? Both A. sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead and B. give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention.
Passing on the right is legal on which of the following? Both A. a 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction and B. on a one-way street.
When backing your car, you should do which of the following? A. Move at no more than 10 mph.
Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following? D. Intersections.
4 cars get to an intersection with a 4 way stop at the same time. B is ahead of A and both are in the same lane straight across. C is across the intersection from B straight as well. D is to the right of B and wants a right turn. Which car must yield? D. Car D
Highway accidents occur most frequently: C. At intersections.
Three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersec. Car A is on the right of Car B. Car C is on the left of Car B. In which order should the cars pass through the intersec? A. Car A, Car B, Car C.
2 cars get to an intersection going in opp direcs with no signs/traffic lights. There is a person waiting to cross the street and is walking same as 1. 1 wants to straight through the intersection. 2 wants to turn left. The right-of-away belongs to: D. Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian.
3 cars approach an uncontrolled intersec. A wants to make a left turn and is across the intersec from B. B is ahead of C and both are in same lane traveling in same direc and want to proceed straight through the intersec. The law gives the right-of-way: D. To Car B.
If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you should: D. Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly.
When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following? Both A. traffic coming from side streets and B. animals or small children darting from between parked cars.
When driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following? A. Watch out for drivers who make quick stops.
If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should: A. Go to the next intersection and turn there.
The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highways is: C. A rear-end collision.
When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following? A. Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area.
You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should: C. Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.
Studies have shown that under normal conditions the chance of a car being involved in an accident on an interstate highway is greater if the driver: B. Travels considerably below the posted speed limit.
If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following? B. Go on to the next exit.
A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following? Both A. glare from the headlights of other cars and B. flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette.
In which of the following situations should you use your low beams? Both A. at night in the city and B. in foggy or misty weather.
If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following? Both A. watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car and B. flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice.
When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are: D. Following another car.
If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following? Both A. slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road and B. allow at least twice the normal following distance.
Roads are likely to be especially slick: B. Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle.
When driving through heavy fog, you should: B. Slow down.
When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use: B. Low-beam headlights.
The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to: A. Put chains on your tires.
When trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual transmission, you should do the following? A. Start in second or high gear.
When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following? Both A. drive in a lower gear and B. keep in the right lane.
If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following? Both A. shift into a lower gear and B. use the emergency brake.
Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following? B. Slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal.
If you should have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do which of the following? B. Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving.
When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following? B. Block the wheels.
If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do? A. Park the car completely off the road.
If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following? Both A. raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle and B. switch on the parking lights.
If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should: D. Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually.
Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads? A. One on which snow has become packed.
If you have to come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes, you should: D. Pump the brake pedal lightly.
What should you do when you begin to skid? Both A. turn the steering while in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding and B. reduce pressure on the gas pedal.
A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following? Both A. make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency and B. notify his insurance company.
A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following? Neither A. slow down and proceed with caution or B. stop, only if it is necessary to yield the right-of-way.
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means: D. Slow down and proceed with caution.
A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards? B. A deer crossing.
A diamond-shaped traffic sign means: D. Slow down and drive with care.
When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic? Neither A. an emergency vehicle is approaching or B. The officer's signal is in conflict with a traffic signal.
What is the main color for signs in highway work zones? C. Orange
When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights? B. If he holds out a white can or has a guide dog with him.
Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct? B. They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.
In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars? A. License plate lights.
Your brakes need checking if: D. There is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal.
Which of the following statements about horns and sirens is/are correct? Both A. every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn and B. Only law enforcement and emergency vehicles may have sirens.
Every motor vehicle must be equipped with: A. a muffler.
The system that carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the car and releases them is called the: D. Exhaust system.
A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it: C. May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car.
A car that pitches and tosses in normal driving and leans heavily to the side in turns is likely to have trouble in which of the following systems? D. Suspension.
Which traffic is required to stop if a school bus makes a passenger stop in the far right lane on a five-lane street? B. Lanes going in the same direction as the school bus.
The maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in North Carolina is: B. 45 mph.
Which of the following statements is false? B. A heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person.
A person has been drinking but did not reach 0.08. Can we assume that he/she can drive safely? C. No, because even smaller amounts can affect judgement.
What happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time? C. Both may combine and have unpredictable effects.
What should you do if a doctor prescribes you some medication but you must drive? A. Ask the doctor whether you can drive or not.
Can you be prosecuted in a criminal court of law if you are intercepted as you are driving under the influence of a prescribed medication? B. Yes, the law requires you to be in full control of yourself when you drive.
Is it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol? B. No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol.
What is one of the effects of alcohol on the driver's eyes? B. The eyes tend to stare at a point.
Which one contains more alcohol? D. They all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ml) or alcohol.
What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol? C. If you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace.
Where does alcohol tend to concentrate more? B. In the brain.
If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must: D. Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months.
A 20 year old driver is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol. A. He/She gets a 1 year revocation.
What happens if a driver refuses to take a chemical test? Both A. he/she gets an immediate 30 day revocation and B. The DMV adds an extra 12 months revocation.
What happens if a driver is convicted of DWI while his/her license has already been revoked for a prior DWI? Both A. This person's car may be seized and sold and B. He/She may be imprisoned.
A driver was convicted of a second DWI 3 years ago. He/She gets convicted of DWI again. Both A. he/she gets a permanent revocation and B. he/she is imprisoned from 14 days to 24 months.
A person has been convicted of DWI for the 4th time in 7 years. A. This person may be imprisoned from 1 to 3 years.
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