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WorksheetsDrivers Ed Study Guide
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 39mins
In heavy snow you can use tire chains to give you better traction. What should you use in heavy snow to improve traction?
Tire chains
Snow tires
Sandbags
Fog lights
In heavy fog always use your low beam head lights. Not fog lights. What type of headlights should you use in heavy fog?
High beam headlights
Low beam headlights
Fog lights
Parking lights
What percentage of all traffic fatalities are caused by alcohol?
38%
15%
25%
50%
List the four important numbers you must know regarding license points.
3, 5, 7, and 12
2, 4, 6, and 10
1, 3, 5, and 9
4, 6, 8, and 14
If you get 12 points on your license you will lose your license. How many points on your license will cause you to lose your license?
3
5
7
12
What happens if you have 7 points on your license?
You may be required to attend a driver improvement clinic.
Your license is automatically suspended.
You receive a warning letter only.
No action is taken until you reach 10 points.
How many points are deducted from your license after completing the point deduction class?
3 points
1 point
5 points
0 points
What is the highest amount of points you can get on your license for a single traffic conviction?
3
5
7
12
The main difference between a Secondary road and a Primary road is:
Primary roads are major routes with higher traffic and better infrastructure, while Secondary roads are minor routes with less traffic and simpler infrastructure.
Secondary roads are always wider than Primary roads.
Primary roads are only found in rural areas, while Secondary roads are only in cities.
Secondary roads are used exclusively for commercial vehicles, while Primary roads are for private vehicles.
What is the speed limit in cities and towns unless otherwise posted?
35 MPH
25 MPH
45 MPH
55 MPH
Which of the following lists the three steps you must take to get your license restored if you lose it?
Pay any required fees, complete any required courses, and submit a restoration application.
Take a driving test, pay a fine, and wait six months.
Submit a written apology, attend a court hearing, and pay a fee.
Complete community service, attend traffic school, and pass a vision test.
Who has the right of way at a 4-way stop?
The first car to reach the stop.
The largest vehicle at the intersection.
The car on the left.
The car that honks first.
If all cars reach a 4-way stop at the same time, to whom should you yield the right of way?
The car on your left
The car on your right
The car across from you
The car behind you
If a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously, what may be the problem with your vehicle?
There may be a problem with your suspension system.
There may be a problem with your air conditioning system.
There may be a problem with your headlights.
There may be a problem with your exhaust system.
If you experience a breakdown, who should you call?
You should call law enforcement officer.
You should call your neighbor.
You should call a taxi service.
You should call a restaurant.
To maintain a safe following distance between you and the car in front of you, you should keep a two second following distance. This is also called the Two Second Rule.
True
False
If you take any kind of medication, it is your responsibility to read the label and know what the side effects are before driving.
True
False
If you are planning a long road trip, you should stop and rest, stretch, walk around every ____ miles or every ____ hours.
100 miles; 2 hours
50 miles; 1 hour
200 miles; 4 hours
150 miles; 3 hours
The first thing you always do before passing another vehicle is to make sure it is legal and you have room to safely make the pass.
True
False
When driving down a steep hill for a long period of time you should always shift your vehicle into a lower gear to help control your speed.
True
False
If you are driving and you happen to run off the right side of the road, the first thing you always do is let off the gas pedal.
True
False
Farm equipment can drive on rural NC roads. They will normally reach max speeds of ____ MPH.
15-20 MPH
25-30 MPH
35-40 MPH
45-50 MPH
If you are approaching a circle or what we call a 'round about', you can only go right and must yield to cars coming from your left.
True
False
School buses must stop at every railroad crossing.
True
False
School buses can make a right on red.
True
False
The max speed limit for a white school bus is ____ MPH, for a yellow school bus is ____ MPH.
55 MPH; 45 MPH
45 MPH; 55 MPH
50 MPH; 40 MPH
60 MPH; 50 MPH
Flashing Yellow lights mean 'yield or caution'. Flashing Red lights mean 'Stop until intersection is clear'.
True
False
You should always be alert in city traffic for drivers that make quick stops.
True
False
Unless there is a sign indicating 'No Turn on Red,' you can turn right at a red light but only after you stop and make sure the turn can safely be made.
True
False
When approaching an unmarked intersection where your view is blocked, what should you do?
Speed up and cross quickly
Stop, ease forward, and proceed with caution
Honk your horn and proceed
Turn around and find another route
A good defensive driver will check his mirror every ____ seconds.
10
2
5
20
If you drive up to an intersection and realize you’re in the wrong lane to make a turn, what must you do?
Change lanes quickly
Continue in the lane you are in, make a U-turn and come back to your destination
Stop and reverse
Honk and turn anyway
The most common type of accident on a 4 lane highway is a ______ collision.
rear-end
side-swipe
head-on
rollover
If you help any underage person to purchase alcohol, you can lose your license for how long?
1 month
6 months
1 year
5 years
Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at least ____ percent.
0.08
0.05
0.10
0.15
Under 21 years old, the legal BAC limit is:
0.08 percent
0.02 percent
0.05 percent
Zero tolerance
If you refuse to take a chemical test (breathalyzer), you will immediately lose your license for how many days?
30 days
60 days
15 days
90 days
Truckers have how many blind spots that make it very difficult to see?
2
3
4
5
'No Zone' refers to:
Speeding areas
No parking areas
Truckers' blind spots
School zones
When approaching a railroad crossing, you should always slow down and prepare to stop if you see or hear a train.
True
False
If you are walking along the road at night, you should try to carry or wear something _______.
White
Black
Red
Green
Pedestrians should walk on the ______ side of the road facing traffic.
left
right
middle
back
A blind pedestrian will always have the right of way. Two ways you can identify a blind pedestrian are a red and white cane and a ________.
service dog
bicycle
umbrella
skateboard
Slippery roads are most likely to occur when it has just begun to rain. Early rain brings all the oil, loose gravel from the cracks in the road up to surface and makes the roads very ________.
slick
rough
dry
sticky
When making a right-hand turn you should approach the turn from the ________ side of your lane.
right
left
center
far
You should never make a lane change without checking your ________ spot on the side you intend to turn.
blind
front
rear
side
If you are following a car at night, you can watch the front car's tail-lights and tell that the road has a ________ or dip in the road.
bump
curve
sign
light
In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are ________.
pedestrians
drivers
cyclists
passengers
Double yellow lines means: Choose the correct answer.
Passing is allowed
No passing
Two lanes going in the same direction
White dots means two lanes going in the same direction.
True
False
If your gas pedal sticks, you should tap the gas pedal or try to lift it with your ________.
foot
hand
elbow
knee
Bicyclists are entitled to the full use of their lane.
True
False
Bicyclists should go with the flow of traffic and must abide by all ________.
traffic laws
speed limits only
parking rules
pedestrian signals
Any child under 80 pounds or under 8 years old must be in a ________.
car seat
booster seat
seat belt
front seat
All cars must have ________ plate lights.
license
number
brake
signal
When driving you should be looking ________ seconds ahead.
12-15
3-5
5-7
20-25
You must get your tag and vehicle registration renewed every ________.
year
month
week
decade
To get your car out of a skid you must turn the steering wheel in the direction the ________ of the car is going.
rear
front
side
roof
To change a flat tire you should block or scotch the wheels before ________ the car up.
jacking
lifting
starting
parking
Studies have shown that vehicles driving considerably below the posted speed limit are likely to cause or be involved in a crash.
True
False
What does a diamond shaped sign mean?
Speed up
Slow down and use caution
Stop
Yield
In cities, when should you turn on your blinker before turning?
About 1/2 city block before turning
Right before turning
After turning
1 mile before turning
If you are going 45 MPH, you should put your blinker on about ____ feet before turning.
200
50
100
300
What is the minimum fine for littering if convicted?
$100
$250
$500
$1000
You should never back faster than ____ MPH.
10
15
20
25
When should you adjust your rearview mirror?
Before driving off
While driving
After you start driving
After you park
You should put your seat belt on after you've adjusted your seat.
True
False
Why are motorcycles particularly dangerous?
They are slower
They are more difficult to see and the rider has little protection
They are louder
They use more fuel
When rounding a curve, the car tends to move to the inside or outside of the curve?
Outside
Inside
Straight ahead
Stops
What does the following regulatory sign mean?
STOP
YIELD
NO ENTRY
SPEED LIMIT
What does the following regulatory sign mean?
YIELD
STOP
NO ENTRY
SPEED LIMIT
What does the following regulatory sign mean?
SPEED LIMIT 50
NO PARKING
STOP
ONE WAY
What does the following regulatory sign mean?
DO NOT ENTER
NO PARKING
SPEED LIMIT 50
ONE WAY
What does the following regulatory sign mean?
No Bicycles
No Parking
No Entry
No Pedestrians
What does the following regulatory sign mean?
Left Turn Only
No U-Turn
Right Turn Only
Stop
What does the following regulatory sign mean?
Thru & Left
No U-Turn
Right Turn Only
Stop
What does the following regulatory sign mean?
LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT
No U-turn allowed
Right lane must turn right
Stop and yield
