100 Question NC DMV Test Study

A driver's license is required for:

Both

1. Sitting in the driver's seat while the engine is running

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

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

Revoke the driver's license for 12 months

Which of happens under the point system?

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

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

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

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

Passing a stopped school bus unloading children

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

Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph 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 OR Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license

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

A drunken person

The percentage of highway deaths caused by a drunken person is about

38%

Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?

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

When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks you should do the following:

Walk on the left, facing traffic

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

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

Wear or carry something white

A safe driver does which of the following?

Frequently checks the rear view and side mirrors

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

Neither A nor B

If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should:

Open a window or vent to let in fresh air

When driving on a long trip you should

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

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

Check your rear view mirrors often

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

Slow drivers

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

Both A and B

Which statements concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina are correct?

Neither A nor B

Which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in NC are correct?

The speed limit outside a city is 55 unless otherwise posted

Which of the following statements about speed limits in NC is correct?

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph

When rounding a curve a car tends to

Move to the outsidee of the curve

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

Neither A nor B

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

Use a low gear

To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should

Use a lower gear

If you wish to pass the car ahead of a two lane road, you should

Both A and B

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

Both a and b (a 4 lane highway with 2 lanes going in each direction or on a one way street)

When backing your car you should do the folowing

move at no more than 10 mph

Accidents occur most frequently at

intersections

Four vehicles approach an intersection with a 4 way stop at the same time. Car B is ahead of Car A and both are in the same lane and want to proceed straight across. Car C is across the intersection from Car B and wants to proceed straight as well. Car D is to the right of Car B and wants to make a right turn. Which car must yield?

Car D

High way accidents occur most frequently

at intersections

Three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection. Car A is on the right of Car B. Car C is on the left of Car B. In which order should the cars pass through the intersection?

Car A then Car B then Car C

Two vehicles approach an intersection going in opposite directions with no signs or traffic lights. There is also a pedestrian waiting to cross the street and is walking in the same as Car 1. Car 1 wants to proceed straight through the intersection. Car 2 wants to make a left turn. In this situation, the right of way belongs to

Driver of car 1 and pedestrian

Three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection. Car A wants to make a left turn and is across the intersection from Car B. Car B is ahead of Car C and both are in the same lane traveling in the same direction and want to proceed straight through the intersection. The law gives the right of way

To Car B

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

Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly

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

Both A and B

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

Watch out for drivers who make quick stops

If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection you should

Go to the next intersection and turn there

The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highway is

A rear end collision

When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan to do which of the following?

Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area

You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should:

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

Studies have shown that under normal conditions the chances of a car being involved in an accident on an interstate highway is greater if the driver

Travels considerably below the posted speed limit

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

Go to the next exit

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

Both A and B

(Flare from the match he strikes to light a cigarette, Glare from headlights of other cars)

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

Both A and B

(At night in the city, In foggy or misty weather)

If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?

Both A and B

(Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the light of the other car, flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice)

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

following another car

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

Both A and B

(Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road. Allow at least twice the normal following distance)

Roads are likely to be especially slick

Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle

When driving through heavy fog you should

Slow down

When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day you should use

low beam headlights

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

Put chains on your tires

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 of high gear

When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill you should do which of the following

Both A and B

(Drive in a low gear, Keep in the right lane)

If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?

Both A and B

(Shift into a lower gear, Use your emergency break)

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

Slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal

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

Grip the steering wheel to firmly keep the car from swerving

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

Block the wheels

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

Park the car completely off the road

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

Both A and B

(Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle, switch on the parking lights)

If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder you should

One on which snow has become packed

take you foot off the gas pedal gradually

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

One on which snow has become packed

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

Pump the brake pedal lightly

What should you do when you begin to skid?

Both A and B

(Turn the steering wheel in the direction in which the read end of the car is skidding and reduce pressure on the gas pedal)

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

Both A and B

(Make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency and notify his insurance company)

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

Neighter A nor B

A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means

slow down and proceed with caution

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

A deer crossing

A diamond shaped traffic sign means

slow down and drive with care

When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic

Neither A nor B

What is the main color for signs in highway work zones

orange

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

If he holds a white cane or has a guide dog with him

Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?

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

In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?

License plate lights

Your brakes need checking if

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

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

Both A and B

(Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn and only law enforcement and emergency vehicles have sirens)

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with

a muffler

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

the exhaust system

A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it

may allow dangerous fumes to enter the car

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?

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?

Lanes going in the same direction as the school bus

The maximum speed for a full size public school bus in North Carolina is

45 MPH

Which of the following statements is false?

A heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person

A person has been drinking but did not read 0.08. Can we assume that he/she can drive safely?

No, because even smaller amounts can affect judgement

What happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time?

Both may combine and have unpredictable results

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

Ask the doctor whether you can drive or not

Can you be prosecuted in a criminal court of law if you are stopped and are driving under the influence of a prescribed medication?

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

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

No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol

What is one of the effects of alcohol on the drivers eyes

The eyes tend to stare at a point

Which one contains more alcohol?

They all have the same amount; 6 oz (18 ml) of alcohol

What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?

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

Where does alcohol tend to concentrate more?

In the brain

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

Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months

A 20 yr old driver is convicted of driving and drinking alcohol

He/ She gets one year revocation

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

Both A and B

(He/She gets an immediate 30 days revocation and the DMV adds an extra twelve months to revocation)

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

Both A and B

(He/She gets a permanent revocation and He/She may be imprisoned)

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

Both A and B

(He/She gets a permanent revocation and He/She is imprisoned from 14 days to 23 months)

A person has been convicted of a DWI for the 4th time in ten years

This person may be imprisoned for 1 to 3 years