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Total questions: 96
Worksheet time: 3hrs 11mins
A driver license is required for the following?
Sitting in the driver’s seat of a car while the engine is running.
Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B.
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.
Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?
A driver is sent a warning letter when he/she gets 4 points within 3 years.
A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B.
When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?
The driver can be required to file proof of financial responsibility.
The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B.
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.
A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:
Driving without a license.
Passing a stopped school bus
Failing to yield the right-of-way.
Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone
To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?
Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license.
Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B.
Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?
A drunken person.
More than 1 car.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B.
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about:
10%
25%
38%
67%
Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?
In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.
Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic accidents are teenagers.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B.
When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?
Walk on the left, facing traffic.
Keep your back to oncoming traffic.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B.
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?
The pedestrian.
The driver of the car.
No one.
Whoever reaches the intersection first.
If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?
Walk on the right-hand side with the traffic.
Wear or carry something white.
Both A and B
Neither A nor B.
A safe driver does which of the following?
Watches the side of the road over the hood to stay in line.
Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.
Drinks coffee while driving at night to stay alert.
Keeps 2 car lengths between his/her car and the next car on the expressway.
As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following?
Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner.
Hold your arm straight out the window.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B.
If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following?
Open a window or vent to let in fresh air.
Increase your speed
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B.
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.
In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?
Drive cautiously and use your brakes often.
Check your rear-view mirrors often.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B.
Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?
Middle-aged drivers.
Slow drivers.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B.
Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations
Just after passing the crest of a hill.
Just after rounding a curve.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B.
Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65 mph.
The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph.
Both A and B
Neither A nor B.
which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in north carolina is correct
the speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless other wise posted
the speed limit inside a city is 25mph unless otherwise posted
both A and B
neither A nor B
which of the following statements about speed limits in north carolina is correct?
unless otherwise posted the speed limit inside a city is 35mph
unless otherwise posted the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25mph
both A and B
neither A nor B
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
when rounding a sharp curve , you should do which of the following?
stay as far to the left of your lane as possible
brake in the sharpest part of the curve
both A and B
neither A nor B
the driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following
use a lower gear
pump the brakes when reaching the curve
brake firmly and steadily going
speed up slightly on the curve to maintain control of the truck
to reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following ?
use a lower gear
drive in a zig zag pattern
both A and B
neither A nor B
if you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following ?
sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead
give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know you intention
both A and B
neither A and B
passing on the right is legal on which of the following ?
a 4 - lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction
on a one way street
both A and B
neither A nor B
when backing your car, you should do which of the following ?
move at no more than 10mph
keep both hands on steering wheel
both A and B
neither A nor B
accidents occur most frequently at which of the following ?
curves
hills
narrow bridges
intersections
highway accidents occur most frequently
on hills
on curve
at intersections
on bridges
if you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings , you should
drive at the posted speed limit
stop near the center of the intersection and continue if it is safe
slow down and sound your horn to warn drivers who cannot see you
stop at the intersection and move forward slowly
when driving on a city street , you should watch out for which of the following ?
traffic coming from side of streets
animals or small children darting from between parked cars .
both A and B
neither A nor B
when driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following ?
watch out for drivers who make quick stops
yield to pedestrians only at marked crosswalks
both A and B
neither A and B
if you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection , you should?
go to next intersection and turn there
back up 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
the most frequent type of accident on an interstate highway is ?
a sideswipe collision
running off the road
a rear-end collision
a head on collision
when taking a long trip on an interstate highway , you should plan on doing which of the following ?
stopping every 100 miles at a rest area
scheduling some hours of night driving to avoid heavy traffic
both A and B
neither A nor B
you are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder , you should ?
sit in the car until help arrives
tie a handkierchief to the left of the 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 oncoming cars can see you
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 a steady speed
travels considerably below the posted speed limit
travels at the posted speed limit
maintains his position relative to cars in front and behind him in his lane
if you miss your exit on an interstate highway , you can do which of the following ?
make a u turn
go on to the next exit
both A and B
neither A nor B
a driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following ?
glare from the headlights of other cars
flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette
both A and B
neither A nor B
in which of the following situations should you use your low beams ?
at night in the city
in foggy or misty weather
both A and B
neither A nor B
if the driver of an approaching car fails to dim their headlights , you should do which of the following ?
watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car
flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice
both A and B
neither A nor B
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 downhill
following another car
if it starts to drizzle while you are driving , you should do which of the following ?
slow down because the rain will losen gravel and oils on the road
allow at least twice the normal following distance
both A and B
neither A nor B
roads are likely to be especially slick
just after being paved
just after it has begun to rain or drizzle
after it has been raining for several hours
in exceptionally cold dry weather
when driving through heavy fog , you should ?
turn on you bright lights
slow down
follow the car in front of you closely
turn on you parking lights
when driving in a heavy snow storm during the day you should use ?
parking lights
low beam headlights
four way flashers
high beam head lights
the best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to
put chains on tires
use snow tires
have lower than usual air pressure in your tires
carry heavy weights in your trunk
when trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual transmission, you should do which of the following ?
start in second or high gear
accelerate rapidly
both A and B
neither A nor B
when pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following ?
drive in a lower gear
keep in right lane
both A and B
neither A nor B
if your brakes fail you should do which of the following ?
shift into lower gear
use the emergency brake
both A and B
neither A nor B
wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following ?
turning on the heater
slow down and press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the break peda
both A and B
neither A nor B
if you should have a blowout while traveling at a high speed , you should do which of the following ?
brake firmly as soon as you notice the blowout
grip the steering wheel firmly to keep your car from swerving
both A and B
neither Anor B
when changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following ?
put the vehicle in neutral gear
block the wheels
both A and B
neither A nor B
if your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do?
park the car completely off the road
turn on the high beams lights
both A and B
neither A nor B
if your car breaks down on a highway at night , you should do which of the following ?
raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle
switch on the parking lights
both A and B
neither A nor B
if your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should ?
shift quickly into a lower gear
brake with heavy constant pressure
apply the emergency break
take your foot off the gas pedal gradually
skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads ?
one on which snow has become packed
one that has just been paved
both A and B
neither A nor B
if you have to come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes , you should?
use your parking break
put the brake on hard
apply the brake in short hard jabs
pump the break pedal lightly
what should you do when you begin to skid?
turn the steering wheel in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding
reduce pressure on the gas pedal
both A and B
neither A nor B
a driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following ?
make an immediate report to the nearest la enforcement agency
notify his insurance company
both A and B
neither A nor B
a flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following ?
slow down and proceed with caution
stop,only if it is necessary to yield the right of-way
both A and B
neither A nor B
a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means ?
no right turns
yield the right of way
no left turn
slow down and procced with caution
a diamond shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards?
a railroad crossing
a deer crossing
both A and B
neither A and B
a diamond shaped traffic signals means?
no left turn
come to a full stop
yield the right of way
slow down and drive with care
when can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic ?
an emergency vehicle is approaching
the officers signal is in conflict with a traffic signal
both A and B
neither A nor B
what is the color for signs in highway work zones ?
red
white
orange
green
when does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights ?
only when he is alone
if he holds out a white cane or has a guide dog with him
both A and B
neither A nor B
which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?
they must ride their bicycles facing traffic
they are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car
both A and B
neither A nor B
in north carolina , which of the following is required on all cars ?
license plate lights
courtesy lights
fender lights
backup lights
your breaks need checking if :
there is a strong smell of gasoline in the car
the engine stalls at stop lights
light gusts of wind make the car difficult to control
there is a squeaking noise when you step on the break pedal
which of the following statements about horns and sirens is/are correct?
every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn
only law enforcement and emergency vehicles should have sirens
both A and B
neither A nor B
every motor vehicle must be equipped with ?
a muffler
4 ply tires
mud guards
shoulder harness
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
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
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
which traffic is required to stop if a school bus makes a passenger stop in the far right lane on a five -lane street?
all lanes of traffic
lanes going in the same direction as the school bus
lanes going in the opposite direction of the bus
turning lane only
the maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus In north north carolina is ?
55mph
45mph
35mph
25mph
which of the following statements is false
a heavier person to ingest more alcohol than a lighter person to reach the same blood alcohol content
a heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person
if two persons drink at the same speed the heavier person will need longer to reach the same blood alcohol concentration
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
a person has been drinking but did not reach 0.08 can we assume that he/she can drive safetly?
yes, if the driver ate before drinking
yes, if the driver is a heavy person
no, because even smaller amounts can affect judgment
yes, if the driver is not too tired
what happened if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time ?
medication always cancels the effects of alcohol
alcohol always cancels the effects of medication
both may combine and have unpredictable effects
there is no scientific evidence that it changes anything
what should you do if a doctor prescribes you some medication but you must drive ?
ask the doctor weather you can drive or not
check your reactions as you drive and be ready to stop if you feel affected
bring an antidote to cancel the effects of the drug
do not worry prescribed drugs never affect driving
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 ?
no , if you bring the prescription with you
yes, the law requires you to be in full control of yourself when you drive
no, if something happens the doctor will be prosecuted
no as long as you do not reach 0.08
is it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol?
yes, absolutely
no, only the liver can eliminate alcohol
yes, if you drink it black and without sugar
yes, if you can take a cold shower
what is one of the effects of alcohol on the driver's eyes ?
the eyes can scan very actively
the eyes tend to stare at a point
the eyes notice better motions on the sides
the eyes catch very early other drivers mistakes
which one contains more alcohol?
12 ounces of beer (360ml)
4 ounces of wine (150ml)
1.5 ounces of spirits (45ml)
they all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ml) of alcohol
what is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?
there are no effects
there are no measurable effects
if you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace
neautralizes the effects of alcohol
where does alcohol tend to concentrate more?
heart
brain
leg muscles
chest
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 drives license for at least 12 months
a 20 year old driver is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol
he/she gets a 1 year revocation
he/she is imprisoned for 14 days
both A and B
neither A and B
what happens if a driver refuses to take a chemical test?
he/she gets an immediate 30 day revocation
the dmv adds an extra 12 months revocation
both A and B
neither A nor B
what happens if a driver is convicted of dwi while his/her license has already been revoked for a prior dwi?
this persons car may be seized and sold
he/she may be imprisoned
both A and B
neither A nor B
a driver was convicted of a second dwi 3 years ago . He/she gets convicted of dwi again
he/she gets permanent revocation
he/she is imprisoned from 14 days to 24 months
both A and B
neither A nor B
a person has been convicted of dwi for the 4th time in 7 years
this person may be imprisoned from 1 to 3 years
this persons can only get a restricted license
both A and B
neither A nor B
