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Drivers Ed Study Guide

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In heavy snow you can use tire chains to give you better traction. What should you use in heavy snow to improve traction?

a)

Tire chains

b)

Snow tires

c)

Sandbags

d)

Fog lights

2.

In heavy fog always use your low beam head lights. Not fog lights. What type of headlights should you use in heavy fog?

a)

High beam headlights

b)

Low beam headlights

c)

Fog lights

d)

Parking lights

3.

What percentage of all traffic fatalities are caused by alcohol?

a)

38%

b)

15%

c)

25%

d)

50%

4.

List the four important numbers you must know regarding license points.

a)

3, 5, 7, and 12

b)

2, 4, 6, and 10

c)

1, 3, 5, and 9

d)

4, 6, 8, and 14

5.

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?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

12

6.

What happens if you have 7 points on your license?

a)

You may be required to attend a driver improvement clinic.

b)

Your license is automatically suspended.

c)

You receive a warning letter only.

d)

No action is taken until you reach 10 points.

7.

How many points are deducted from your license after completing the point deduction class?

a)

3 points

b)

1 point

c)

5 points

d)

0 points

8.

What is the highest amount of points you can get on your license for a single traffic conviction?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

12

9.

The main difference between a Secondary road and a Primary road is:

a)

Primary roads are major routes with higher traffic and better infrastructure, while Secondary roads are minor routes with less traffic and simpler infrastructure.

b)

Secondary roads are always wider than Primary roads.

c)

Primary roads are only found in rural areas, while Secondary roads are only in cities.

d)

Secondary roads are used exclusively for commercial vehicles, while Primary roads are for private vehicles.

10.

What is the speed limit in cities and towns unless otherwise posted?

a)

35 MPH

b)

25 MPH

c)

45 MPH

d)

55 MPH

11.

Which of the following lists the three steps you must take to get your license restored if you lose it?

a)

Pay any required fees, complete any required courses, and submit a restoration application.

b)

Take a driving test, pay a fine, and wait six months.

c)

Submit a written apology, attend a court hearing, and pay a fee.

d)

Complete community service, attend traffic school, and pass a vision test.

12.

Who has the right of way at a 4-way stop?

a)

The first car to reach the stop.

b)

The largest vehicle at the intersection.

c)

The car on the left.

d)

The car that honks first.

13.

If all cars reach a 4-way stop at the same time, to whom should you yield the right of way?

a)

The car on your left

b)

The car on your right

c)

The car across from you

d)

The car behind you

14.

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?

a)

There may be a problem with your suspension system.

b)

There may be a problem with your air conditioning system.

c)

There may be a problem with your headlights.

d)

There may be a problem with your exhaust system.

15.

If you experience a breakdown, who should you call?

a)

You should call law enforcement officer.

b)

You should call your neighbor.

c)

You should call a taxi service.

d)

You should call a restaurant.

16.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

If you take any kind of medication, it is your responsibility to read the label and know what the side effects are before driving.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

If you are planning a long road trip, you should stop and rest, stretch, walk around every ____ miles or every ____ hours.

a)

100 miles; 2 hours

b)

50 miles; 1 hour

c)

200 miles; 4 hours

d)

150 miles; 3 hours

19.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Farm equipment can drive on rural NC roads. They will normally reach max speeds of ____ MPH.

a)

15-20 MPH

b)

25-30 MPH

c)

35-40 MPH

d)

45-50 MPH

23.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

School buses must stop at every railroad crossing.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

School buses can make a right on red.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

The max speed limit for a white school bus is ____ MPH, for a yellow school bus is ____ MPH.

a)

55 MPH; 45 MPH

b)

45 MPH; 55 MPH

c)

50 MPH; 40 MPH

d)

60 MPH; 50 MPH

27.

Flashing Yellow lights mean 'yield or caution'. Flashing Red lights mean 'Stop until intersection is clear'.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

You should always be alert in city traffic for drivers that make quick stops.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

When approaching an unmarked intersection where your view is blocked, what should you do?

a)

Speed up and cross quickly

b)

Stop, ease forward, and proceed with caution

c)

Honk your horn and proceed

d)

Turn around and find another route

31.

A good defensive driver will check his mirror every ____ seconds.

a)

10

b)

2

c)

5

d)

20

32.

If you drive up to an intersection and realize you’re in the wrong lane to make a turn, what must you do?

a)

Change lanes quickly

b)

Continue in the lane you are in, make a U-turn and come back to your destination

c)

Stop and reverse

d)

Honk and turn anyway

33.

The most common type of accident on a 4 lane highway is a ______ collision.

a)

rear-end

b)

side-swipe

c)

head-on

d)

rollover

34.

If you help any underage person to purchase alcohol, you can lose your license for how long?

a)

1 month

b)

6 months

c)

1 year

d)

5 years

35.

Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at least ____ percent.

a)

0.08

b)

0.05

c)

0.10

d)

0.15

36.

Under 21 years old, the legal BAC limit is:

a)

0.08 percent

b)

0.02 percent

c)

0.05 percent

d)

Zero tolerance

37.

If you refuse to take a chemical test (breathalyzer), you will immediately lose your license for how many days?

a)

30 days

b)

60 days

c)

15 days

d)

90 days

38.

Truckers have how many blind spots that make it very difficult to see?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

39.

'No Zone' refers to:

a)

Speeding areas

b)

No parking areas

c)

Truckers' blind spots

d)

School zones

40.

When approaching a railroad crossing, you should always slow down and prepare to stop if you see or hear a train.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

If you are walking along the road at night, you should try to carry or wear something _______.

a)

White

b)

Black

c)

Red

d)

Green

42.

Pedestrians should walk on the ______ side of the road facing traffic.

a)

left

b)

right

c)

middle

d)

back

43.

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 ________.

a)

service dog

b)

bicycle

c)

umbrella

d)

skateboard

44.

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 ________.

a)

slick

b)

rough

c)

dry

d)

sticky

45.

When making a right-hand turn you should approach the turn from the ________ side of your lane.

a)

right

b)

left

c)

center

d)

far

46.

You should never make a lane change without checking your ________ spot on the side you intend to turn.

a)

blind

b)

front

c)

rear

d)

side

47.

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.

a)

bump

b)

curve

c)

sign

d)

light

48.

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

a)

pedestrians

b)

drivers

c)

cyclists

d)

passengers

49.

Double yellow lines means: Choose the correct answer.

a)

Passing is allowed

b)

No passing

c)

Two lanes going in the same direction

50.

White dots means two lanes going in the same direction.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

If your gas pedal sticks, you should tap the gas pedal or try to lift it with your ________.

a)

foot

b)

hand

c)

elbow

d)

knee

52.

Bicyclists are entitled to the full use of their lane.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Bicyclists should go with the flow of traffic and must abide by all ________.

a)

traffic laws

b)

speed limits only

c)

parking rules

d)

pedestrian signals

54.

Any child under 80 pounds or under 8 years old must be in a ________.

a)

car seat

b)

booster seat

c)

seat belt

d)

front seat

55.

All cars must have ________ plate lights.

a)

license

b)

number

c)

brake

d)

signal

56.

When driving you should be looking ________ seconds ahead.

a)

12-15

b)

3-5

c)

5-7

d)

20-25

57.

You must get your tag and vehicle registration renewed every ________.

a)

year

b)

month

c)

week

d)

decade

58.

To get your car out of a skid you must turn the steering wheel in the direction the ________ of the car is going.

a)

rear

b)

front

c)

side

d)

roof

59.

To change a flat tire you should block or scotch the wheels before ________ the car up.

a)

jacking

b)

lifting

c)

starting

d)

parking

60.

Studies have shown that vehicles driving considerably below the posted speed limit are likely to cause or be involved in a crash.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

What does a diamond shaped sign mean?

a)

Speed up

b)

Slow down and use caution

c)

Stop

d)

Yield

62.

In cities, when should you turn on your blinker before turning?

a)

About 1/2 city block before turning

b)

Right before turning

c)

After turning

d)

1 mile before turning

63.

If you are going 45 MPH, you should put your blinker on about ____ feet before turning.

a)

200

b)

50

c)

100

d)

300

64.

What is the minimum fine for littering if convicted?

a)

$100

b)

$250

c)

$500

d)

$1000

65.

You should never back faster than ____ MPH.

a)

10

b)

15

c)

20

d)

25

66.

When should you adjust your rearview mirror?

a)

Before driving off

b)

While driving

c)

After you start driving

d)

After you park

67.

You should put your seat belt on after you've adjusted your seat.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Why are motorcycles particularly dangerous?

a)

They are slower

b)

They are more difficult to see and the rider has little protection

c)

They are louder

d)

They use more fuel

69.

When rounding a curve, the car tends to move to the inside or outside of the curve?

a)

Outside

b)

Inside

c)

Straight ahead

d)

Stops

70.

What does the following regulatory sign mean?

a)

STOP

b)

YIELD

c)

NO ENTRY

d)

SPEED LIMIT

71.

What does the following regulatory sign mean?

a)

YIELD

b)

STOP

c)

NO ENTRY

d)

SPEED LIMIT

72.

What does the following regulatory sign mean?

a)

SPEED LIMIT 50

b)

NO PARKING

c)

STOP

d)

ONE WAY

73.

What does the following regulatory sign mean?

a)

DO NOT ENTER

b)

NO PARKING

c)

SPEED LIMIT 50

d)

ONE WAY

74.

What does the following regulatory sign mean?

a)

No Bicycles

b)

No Parking

c)

No Entry

d)

No Pedestrians

75.

What does the following regulatory sign mean?

a)

Left Turn Only

b)

No U-Turn

c)

Right Turn Only

d)

Stop

76.

What does the following regulatory sign mean?

a)

Thru & Left

b)

No U-Turn

c)

Right Turn Only

d)

Stop

77.

What does the following regulatory sign mean?

a)

LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT

b)

No U-turn allowed

c)

Right lane must turn right

d)

Stop and yield