NCDMV Set A

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

• Low speeds
• Moderate speeds
• Slow speeds
• High speeds

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

• Lanes are moving in the same direction
• Passing is allowed
• The road is one-way
• Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass

A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

• Has the right-of-way
• Should yield to drivers already on the public road
• Should speed up
• Should stop completely

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

• Turn after stopping
• Turn with caution
• Not turn in that direction until the light turns green
• Turn if no other vehicles are present

A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should:

• Slow down and pass cautiously
• Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing
• Change lanes and pass
• Honk to alert the bus driver

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

• Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so
• Lanes are moving in the same direction
• Passing is not allowed
• The road is one-way

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

• Next to the solid line may pass
• Both lanes may pass
• Next to the broken line may pass
• Neither lane may pass

A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

• Honk your horn
• Take your foot off the gas pedal
• Speed up to avoid the vehicle
• Brake hard

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

• Saves fuel
• Reduces wear on your brakes
• Allows you time to react to unexpected situations
• Increases your speed

An “End school zone” sign indicates:

• The beginning of a school zone
• A no passing zone
• The end of a reduced speed zone
• A stop sign