DMV Quiz

​DMV Quiz

By Fabiola Jose

Multiple Choice

A driver's license is required for which of the following?

I. Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running.

II. Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another car.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must

• place the driver on probation

• wait for a court decision before taking action

• assign the driver to the Driver Improvement Clinic

• revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months

Multiple Choice

Which of the following happens under the point system?

I. A driver is sent a warning letter when he gets 4 points within 3 years.

II. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his license.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?

I. The driver can be required to file proof of financial responsibility

II. The driver can have 3 points deduced if he satisfactorily completes a Diver Improvement Clinic

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?

• reckless driving

• hit and run with property damage

• driving without a license

• passing a stopped school bus unloading children

Multiple Choice

A driver will lose his license if he is convicted of

• driving without a license

• passing a stopped school bus

• failing to yield the right of way

• speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone

Multiple Choice

To get revoked driver's license restored, a person must do which of the following?

I. Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license.

II. Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply fro a license.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?

I. A drunken person.

II. More than one car.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 67%

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?

I. In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.

II. Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic accidents are teenagers.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?

I. Wear or carry something white.

II. Keep your back to oncoming traffic.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

At the intersection shown there are no traffic lights. Who has the right of way?

• The person walking

• the driver of the car

• no one

• whoever reaches the intersection first

Multiple Choice

If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?

I. Walk on the right hand side with the traffic.

II. Wear or carry something white.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

A safe driver does which of the following?

• watches the side of the road over the hood to stay in lane

• frequently checks the rear view and side mirrors

• drinks coffee while driving at night to stay alert

• keeps 2 car lengths between his car and the next car on the express way

Multiple Choice

As you approach in intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your car's right turn signal and do which of the following?

I. Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner.

II. Hold your arm straight out the window.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following?

I. Open a window or vent to let in fresh air.

II. Increase your speed.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

When driving on a long trip, you should

• rest your eyes from time to time by rubbing them

• avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

• keep your eyes on the center of the road straight ahead

• spend as much time looking in your mirrors as you do looking in front of you

Multiple Choice

In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?

I. Drive cautiously and use your brake.

II. Check your rearview mirror often.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?

I. Middle aged drivers.

II. Slow drivers.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?

I. Just after passing the crest of a hill.

II. Just after rounding a curve.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is (are) correct?

I. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65 mph.

II. The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is (are) correct?

I. The speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted.

II. The speed limit inside a city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is (are) correct?

I. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.

II. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25 mph.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

The car rounding the curve shown has a tendency to follow which path?

• Path A

• Path B

• Path C

• Path D

Multiple Choice

When rounding a curve, a car tends to

• speed up

• move to the inside of the curve

• stay in the center of the lane

• move to the outside of the curve

Multiple Choice

When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following?

I. Stay as far to the left of your lane as possible.

II. Apply your break in the sharpest part of the curve.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

The driver of the car shown should

• use a low gear when coming down the hill

• pump his brake when he reaches the curve

• apply the brake firmly and steadily going down the hill

• speed up slightly on the curve to maintain control of the car

Multiple Choice

To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should to which of the following?

I. Use a lower gear.

II. Drive in a zigzag pattern.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

Which of the cars shown has made a correct turn?

• car 1

• car 2

• car 3

• car 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the cars shown may pass?

• car 1 only

• car 2 only

• both cars

• neither car

Multiple Choice

Which of the cars below can pass safely?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Which of the cars shown can pass the car safely?

• car 1 only

• car 2 only

• both cars

• neither car

Multiple Choice

Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?

I. A four lane highway with 2 lanes going in each direction.

II. On a one way street.

• I only

• II only

• both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

When backing your car, you should do which of the following?

I. Move at no more than 10 mph.

II. Keep both hands on the steering wheel.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

You are driving car A in heavy traffic. Up ahead you see car B just beginning to leave its parking space. You should

• speed up to pass the car pulling out

• move a little into the left lane to get out of the way

• slow down and be prepared to stop

• blow your horn and keep going

Multiple Choice

Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Which car must yield?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

This intersection shown has no traffic lights or signs. In which order should the cars pass through the intersection?

• car A, B, C

• car B, A, C

• car C, A, B

• car B, C, A

Multiple Choice

In the situation shown, the right of way belongs to the

• driver of car 1 only

• driver of car 2 only

• pedestrians only

• driver of car 1 and the pedestrians

Multiple Choice

The intersection shown has no traffic lights or signs. The law gives the right of way to

• car A only

• car A and then car B

• car B and then car A

• car B

Multiple Choice

If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you

• drive at the posted speed limit

• stop near the center of the intersection and continue if it is safe

• slow down and blow your horn to warn drivers who cannot see you

• stop at the intersection and move forward slowly

Multiple Choice

When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?

I. Traffic coming from side streets.

II. Animals or small children darting from between parked cars.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

When driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following?

I. Watch out for drivers who make quick stops.

II. Yield to pedestrians only at marked crosswalks.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should

• go to the next intersection and turn there

• backup and move into the correct lane for turning

• wait until all other cars have cleared the intersection and turn

• signal the driver in the car beside you that you intend to turn in front of him

Multiple Choice

The most frequent type of accident on interstate highway is

• sideswipe collision

• running off the road

• rear end collision

• head on collision

Multiple Choice

When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following?

I. Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area.

II. Scheduling some hours of night driving to avoid heavy traffic.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

You are driving on a interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should

• sit in the car until help arrives

• tie a handkerchief to the left door handle and stand beside the left front fender

• raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle

• raise the hood and stand behind the car so drivers of on coming cars can see you

Multiple Choice

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

• maintains steady speed

• travels considerably below the posted speed limit

• travels at the posted speed limit

• maintains his positions relative to cars in front and behind him in his lane

Multiple Choice

If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following?

I. Make a U turn.

II. Go on to the next exit.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following?

I. Glare form the headlights of other cars.

II. Flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations should you use your low beams?

I. At night in the city.

II. In foggy or misty weather.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his headlights, you should do which of the following?

I. Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car.

II. Flick your headlight beams up and down one time.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high beam headlights if you are

• slowing down for a turn

• traveling on a road with no median

• going down a hill

• following another car

Multiple Choice

If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following?

I. slow down because the rain will losen oil and gravel on the road.

II. Allow at least twice the normal following distance.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

Roads are likely to be especially slick

• Just after they have been paved

• just after if has begun to rain or drizzle

• after it has been raining for several hours

• in exceptionally cold, dry weather

Multiple Choice

When driving through heavy fog, you should

• turn on your bright lights

• slow down

• follow the car in front of you closely

• turn on your parking lights

Multiple Choice

When driving in heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use

• parking lights

• low beam headlights

• four way flashers

• high beam headlights

Multiple Choice

The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow it to

• put chains on your tires

• use snow tires

• have lower than usual air pressure in your tires

• carry heavy weights in your trunk

Multiple Choice

When trying to pull away from slippery surface in a car with a manual shift, you should do which of the following?

I. Start in second or high gear.

II. Accelerate rapidly.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

When pulling a trailer down a long, steep hill you should do which of the following?

I. Drive in a lower gear.

II. Keep in the right lane.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

If the brakes fail, you should do which of the following?

I. Shift into a lower gear.

II. Use the emergency brake.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following?

I. Turning on the heater.

II. Shifting into a lower gear and keeping light pressure on the brake pedal.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

If you have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do which of the following?

I. Apply the brake firmly as soon as you notice the blowout.

II. Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?

I. Put the vehicle in neutral gear.

II. Block the wheels.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

If your car breaks down on the highway at night, you should do which of the following?

I. Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.

II. Switch on the parking lights.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should

• shift quickly to a lower gear

• break with heavy constant pressure

• apply emergency brake

• take your foot off the gas pedal gradually

Multiple Choice

Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?

I. One which snow has become packed.

II. One that has just been paved.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

If you have to come to a stop on an icy road, you should

• use your hand brake

• put the brake on hard

• apply the brake in short hard jabs

• pump the brake pedal lightly

Multiple Choice

What should you do when you begin to ski?

I. Turn the steering wheel in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skiing.

II. Reduce pressure on the gas pedal.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following?

I. Make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency.

II. Notify his insurance company.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following?

I. Slow down and proceed with caution.

II. Stop only if it is necessary to yield the right of way.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means

• not right turn

• yield the right of way

• no left turn

• slow down and proceed with caution

Multiple Choice

A diamond shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards?

I. A railroad crossing.

II. A deer crossing.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

A diamond shaped traffic sign means

• no left turn

• come to a full stop

• yield the right of way

• slow down and drive with care

Multiple Choice

When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?

I. An emergency vehicle is approaching.

II. The officer's signal is in conflict with a traffic signal.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

What is the main color for signals in highway work zones?

• red

• white

• orange

• green

Multiple Choice

When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights?

I. Only when he is alone.

II. If he holds out a white cane or has a guide dog with him.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is/are correct?

I. They must ride their bicycles facing traffic.

II. They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

In North Carolina, which of the following are required on all cars?

• license plate lights

• courtesy lights

• fender lights

• backup lights

Multiple Choice

Your brakes need checking if

• there is a strong smell of gasoline in the car

• the engine stalls at stoplights

• light gusts of wind make the car difficult to control

• there is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about horns and sirens is/are correct?

I. Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn.

II. Only law enforcement and emergency vehicles may have sirens.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Multiple Choice

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with

• a muffler

• 4 ply tires

• mudguards

• shoulder harnesses

Multiple Choice

The system that carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the car and releases them is called the

• ignition system

• fuel system

• suspension system

• exhaust system

Multiple Choice

A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it

• wastes gas and oil

• causes the engine to run hot

• may allow dangerous fumes to enter the car

• makes the engine hard to start and likely to stall

Multiple Choice

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?

• ignition

• steering

• brake

• suspension

Multiple Choice

Which traffic is required to stop if a school makes a passenger stop in the far right lane on a five lane street?

• All the lanes of traffic

• Lanes going on the same direction as the school bus

• Lanes going in opposite direction of bus

• turning lane only

Multiple Choice

Maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in North Carolina is:

• 55 mph

• 45 mph

• 35 mph

• 25 mph