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DMV quiz study

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 3hrs 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

A driver license is required for the following?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

Both A and B.

d)

Neither A nor B.

2.

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

a)

Place the driver on probation.

b)

Wait for a court decision before taking action.

c)

Assign the driver to the Driver Improvement Clinic

d)

Revoke the driver’s license for at least 12 months.

3.

Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

Both A and B.

d)

Neither A nor B.

4.

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

a)

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

b)

The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.

c)

Both A and B.

d)

Neither A nor B.

5.

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

a)

Reckless driving.

b)

Hit and run with property damage.

c)

Driving without a license.

d)

Passing a stopped school bus unloading children.

6.

A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:

a)

Driving without a license.

b)

Passing a stopped school bus

c)

Failing to yield the right-of-way.

d)

Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone

7.

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.

b)

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

c)

Both A and B.

d)

Neither A nor B.

8.

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

a)

A drunken person.

b)

More than 1 car.

c)

Both A and B.

d)

Neither A nor B.

9.

The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about:

a)

10%

b)

25%

c)

38%

d)

67%

10.

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.

b)

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

c)

Both A and B.

d)

Neither A nor B.

11.

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.

b)

Keep your back to oncoming traffic.

c)

Both A and B.

d)

Neither A nor B.

12.

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.

b)

The driver of the car.

c)

No one.

d)

Whoever reaches the intersection first.

13.

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

a)

Walk on the right-hand side with the traffic.

b)

Wear or carry something white.

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B.

14.

A safe driver does which of the following?

a)

Watches the side of the road over the hood to stay in line.

b)

Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.

c)

Drinks coffee while driving at night to stay alert.

d)

Keeps 2 car lengths between his/her car and the next car on the expressway.

15.

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

a)

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

b)

Hold your arm straight out the window.

c)

Both A and B.

d)

Neither A nor B.

16.

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.

b)

Increase your speed

c)

Both A and B.

d)

Neither A nor B.

17.

When driving on a long trip, you should:

a)

Rest your eyes from time to time by rubbing them.

b)

Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.

c)

Keep your eyes on the center of the road straight ahead.

d)

Spend as much time looking in your mirrors as you do looking in front of you.

18.

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

a)

Drive cautiously and use your brakes often.

b)

Check your rear-view mirrors often.

c)

Both A and B.

d)

Neither A nor B.

19.

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

a)

Middle-aged drivers.

b)

Slow drivers.

c)

Both A and B.

d)

Neither A nor B.

20.

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

a)

Just after passing the crest of a hill.

b)

Just after rounding a curve.

c)

Both A and B.

d)

Neither A nor B.

21.

Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B.

22.

which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in north carolina is correct

a)

the speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless other wise posted

b)

the speed limit inside a city is 25mph unless otherwise posted

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

23.

which of the following statements about speed limits in north carolina is correct?

a)

unless otherwise posted the speed limit inside a city is 35mph

b)

unless otherwise posted the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25mph

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

24.

when rounding a curve , a car tends to?

a)

speed up

b)

move to the inside of the curve

c)

stay in the center of the lane

d)

move to the outside of the curve

25.

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

a)

stay as far to the left of your lane as possible

b)

brake in the sharpest part of the curve

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

26.

the driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following

a)

use a lower gear

b)

pump the brakes when reaching the curve

c)

brake firmly and steadily going

d)

speed up slightly on the curve to maintain control of the truck

27.

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

a)

use a lower gear

b)

drive in a zig zag pattern

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

28.

if you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following ?

a)

sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead

b)

give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know you intention

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A and B

29.

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

a)

a 4 - lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction

b)

on a one way street

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

30.

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

a)

move at no more than 10mph

b)

keep both hands on steering wheel

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

31.

accidents occur most frequently at which of the following ?

a)

curves

b)

hills

c)

narrow bridges

d)

intersections

32.

highway accidents occur most frequently

a)

on hills

b)

on curve

c)

at intersections

d)

on bridges

33.

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

a)

drive at the posted speed limit

b)

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

c)

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

d)

stop at the intersection and move forward slowly

34.

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

a)

traffic coming from side of streets

b)

animals or small children darting from between parked cars .

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

35.

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

a)

watch out for drivers who make quick stops

b)

yield to pedestrians only at marked crosswalks

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A and B

36.

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

a)

go to next intersection and turn there

b)

back up and move into the correct lane for turning

c)

wait until all other cars have cleared the intersection and turn

d)

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

37.

the most frequent type of accident on an interstate highway is ?

a)

a sideswipe collision

b)

running off the road

c)

a rear-end collision

d)

a head on collision

38.

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

b)

scheduling some hours of night driving to avoid heavy traffic

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

39.

you are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder , you should ?

a)

sit in the car until help arrives

b)

tie a handkierchief to the left of the door handle and stand beside the left front fender

c)

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

d)

raise the hood and stand behind the car so drivers of oncoming cars can see you

40.

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 :

a)

maintains a steady speed

b)

travels considerably below the posted speed limit

c)

travels at the posted speed limit

d)

maintains his position relative to cars in front and behind him in his lane

41.

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

a)

make a u turn

b)

go on to the next exit

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

42.

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

a)

glare from the headlights of other cars

b)

flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

43.

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

a)

at night in the city

b)

in foggy or misty weather

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

44.

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

a)

watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car

b)

flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

45.

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

a)

slowing down for a turn

b)

traveling on a road with no median

c)

going downhill

d)

following another car

46.

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

a)

slow down because the rain will losen gravel and oils on the road

b)

allow at least twice the normal following distance

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

47.

roads are likely to be especially slick

a)

just after being paved

b)

just after it has begun to rain or drizzle

c)

after it has been raining for several hours

d)

in exceptionally cold dry weather

48.

when driving through heavy fog , you should ?

a)

turn on you bright lights

b)

slow down

c)

follow the car in front of you closely

d)

turn on you parking lights

49.

when driving in a heavy snow storm during the day you should use ?

a)

parking lights

b)

low beam headlights

c)

four way flashers

d)

high beam head lights

50.

the best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to

a)

put chains on tires

b)

use snow tires

c)

have lower than usual air pressure in your tires

d)

carry heavy weights in your trunk

51.

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

a)

start in second or high gear

b)

accelerate rapidly

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

52.

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

a)

drive in a lower gear

b)

keep in right lane

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

53.

if your brakes fail you should do which of the following ?

a)

shift into lower gear

b)

use the emergency brake

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

54.

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

a)

turning on the heater

b)

slow down and press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the break peda

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

55.

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

a)

brake firmly as soon as you notice the blowout

b)

grip the steering wheel firmly to keep your car from swerving

c)

both A and B

d)

neither Anor B

56.

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

a)

put the vehicle in neutral gear

b)

block the wheels

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

57.

if your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do?

a)

park the car completely off the road

b)

turn on the high beams lights

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

58.

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

a)

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

b)

switch on the parking lights

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

59.

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

a)

shift quickly into a lower gear

b)

brake with heavy constant pressure

c)

apply the emergency break

d)

take your foot off the gas pedal gradually

60.

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

a)

one on which snow has become packed

b)

one that has just been paved

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

61.

if you have to come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes , you should?

a)

use your parking break

b)

put the brake on hard

c)

apply the brake in short hard jabs

d)

pump the break pedal lightly

62.

what should you do when you begin to skid?

a)

turn the steering wheel in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding

b)

reduce pressure on the gas pedal

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

63.

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

a)

make an immediate report to the nearest la enforcement agency

b)

notify his insurance company

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

64.

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

a)

slow down and proceed with caution

b)

stop,only if it is necessary to yield the right of-way

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

65.

a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means ?

a)

no right turns

b)

yield the right of way

c)

no left turn

d)

slow down and procced with caution

66.

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

a)

a railroad crossing

b)

a deer crossing

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A and B

67.

a diamond shaped traffic signals means?

a)

no left turn

b)

come to a full stop

c)

yield the right of way

d)

slow down and drive with care

68.

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

a)

an emergency vehicle is approaching

b)

the officers signal is in conflict with a traffic signal

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

69.

what is the color for signs in highway work zones ?

a)

red

b)

white

c)

orange

d)

green

70.

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

a)

only when he is alone

b)

if he holds out a white cane or has a guide dog with him

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

71.

which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?

a)

they must ride their bicycles facing traffic

b)

they are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

72.

in north carolina , which of the following is required on all cars ?

a)

license plate lights

b)

courtesy lights

c)

fender lights

d)

backup lights

73.

your breaks need checking if :

a)

there is a strong smell of gasoline in the car

b)

the engine stalls at stop lights

c)

light gusts of wind make the car difficult to control

d)

there is a squeaking noise when you step on the break pedal

74.

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

a)

every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn

b)

only law enforcement and emergency vehicles should have sirens

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

75.

every motor vehicle must be equipped with ?

a)

a muffler

b)

4 ply tires

c)

mud guards

d)

shoulder harness

76.

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

a)

ignition system

b)

fuel system

c)

suspension system

d)

exhaust system

77.

a leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it ?

a)

wastes gas and oil

b)

causes the engine to run hot

c)

may allow dangerous fumes to enter the car

d)

makes the engine hard to start and likely to stall

78.

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 ?

a)

ignition

b)

steering

c)

brake

d)

suspension

79.

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

a)

all lanes of traffic

b)

lanes going in the same direction as the school bus

c)

lanes going in the opposite direction of the bus

d)

turning lane only

80.

the maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus In north north carolina is ?

a)

55mph

b)

45mph

c)

35mph

d)

25mph

81.

which of the following statements is false

a)

a heavier person to ingest more alcohol than a lighter person to reach the same blood alcohol content

b)

a heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person

c)

if two persons drink at the same speed the heavier person will need longer to reach the same blood alcohol concentration

d)

a heavier person needs to drink more than a lighter person because alcohol mixes with the body fluids . obviously a heavier person has more body fluids than a lighter person

82.

a person has been drinking but did not reach 0.08 can we assume that he/she can drive safetly?

a)

yes, if the driver ate before drinking

b)

yes, if the driver is a heavy person

c)

no, because even smaller amounts can affect judgment

d)

yes, if the driver is not too tired

83.

what happened if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time ?

a)

medication always cancels the effects of alcohol

b)

alcohol always cancels the effects of medication

c)

both may combine and have unpredictable effects

d)

there is no scientific evidence that it changes anything

84.

what should you do if a doctor prescribes you some medication but you must drive ?

a)

ask the doctor weather you can drive or not

b)

check your reactions as you drive and be ready to stop if you feel affected

c)

bring an antidote to cancel the effects of the drug

d)

do not worry prescribed drugs never affect driving

85.

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 ?

a)

no , if you bring the prescription with you

b)

yes, the law requires you to be in full control of yourself when you drive

c)

no, if something happens the doctor will be prosecuted

d)

no as long as you do not reach 0.08

86.

is it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol?

a)

yes, absolutely

b)

no, only the liver can eliminate alcohol

c)

yes, if you drink it black and without sugar

d)

yes, if you can take a cold shower

87.

what is one of the effects of alcohol on the driver's eyes ?

a)

the eyes can scan very actively

b)

the eyes tend to stare at a point

c)

the eyes notice better motions on the sides

d)

the eyes catch very early other drivers mistakes

88.

which one contains more alcohol?

a)

12 ounces of beer (360ml)

b)

4 ounces of wine (150ml)

c)

1.5 ounces of spirits (45ml)

d)

they all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ml) of alcohol

89.

what is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?

a)

there are no effects

b)

there are no measurable effects

c)

if you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace

d)

neautralizes the effects of alcohol

90.

where does alcohol tend to concentrate more?

a)

heart

b)

brain

c)

leg muscles

d)

chest

91.

if a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the division of motor vehicles must?

a)

place the driver on probation

b)

wait for a court decision before taking action

c)

assign the driver to the driver improvement clinic

d)

revoke the drives license for at least 12 months

92.

a 20 year old driver is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol

a)

he/she gets a 1 year revocation

b)

he/she is imprisoned for 14 days

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A and B

93.

what happens if a driver refuses to take a chemical test?

a)

he/she gets an immediate 30 day revocation

b)

the dmv adds an extra 12 months revocation

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

94.

what happens if a driver is convicted of dwi while his/her license has already been revoked for a prior dwi?

a)

this persons car may be seized and sold

b)

he/she may be imprisoned

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

95.

a driver was convicted of a second dwi 3 years ago . He/she gets convicted of dwi again

a)

he/she gets permanent revocation

b)

he/she is imprisoned from 14 days to 24 months

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

96.

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

b)

this persons can only get a restricted license

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B