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94 real question from north carolina dmv drivers/permit test.
traffic sign
A diamond- shaped ________ means- Slow down and drive with care.
maximum speed limit
The ________ for a full size public school bus in North Carolina is- 45 mph.
curve
When rounding a(n) ________, a car tends to- Move to the outside of the ________.
harmful fumes
The system that carries ________ from the engine to the rear of the car and releases them is called the- Exhaust system.
A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of
Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone
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 at least 12 months
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about
38%
When driving on a long trip, you should
Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
When rounding a curve, a car tends to
Move to the outside of the curve
The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following
Use a lower gear
Passing on the right is legal when
A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction and on a one-way street
In this situation, the right-of-away belongs to
Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian
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
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 highways is
The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highways is
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 chance of a car being involved in an accident on an interstate highway is greater if the driver
Travels considerably below the posted speed limit
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
Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel and 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 or high gear
When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following
Drive in a lower gear and Keep in the right lane
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 a highway at night, you should do which of the following
Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle and Switch on the parking lights
If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should
Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually
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
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means
slow down and proceed with caution
A diamond-shaped traffic sign means
Slow down and drive with care
Your brakes need checking if
There is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal
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
The maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in North Carolina is
45 mph
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 at least 12 months
A 20 year old driver is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol
He/She gets a 1 year revocation
A person has been convicted of DWI for the 4th time in 7 years
This person may be imprisoned from 1 to 3 years
Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone.
A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of
Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license and Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?
Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running and Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.
A driver license is required for the following?
Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months.
If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must
A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.
Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?
The driver can have 3 pints deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.
When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?
Passing a stopped school bus unloading children.
Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?
A drunken person.
Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?
38%
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about
In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians
Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?
Walk on the left, facing traffic.
When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?
The pedestrian
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?
Wear or carry something white
If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?
Open a window or vent to let in fresh air.
If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following?
Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.
When driving on a long trip, you should
Check your rear-view mirrors often.
In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?
Slow drivers
Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?
The speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted
Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in Norths Carolina correct?
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.
Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is correct?
Move to the outside of the curve.
When rounding a curve, a car tends to
The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following
The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following
Sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead and Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention.
If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?
A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction and on a one-way street.
Passing on the right is legal when
Move at no more than 10 mph.
When backing your car, you should do which of the following?
Intersections.
Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?
car D
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 A, Car B, Car C.
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?
Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian
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 direction 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-away belongs to
To Car B.
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
Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly.
If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you should
Traffic coming from side streets and Animals or small children darting from between parked cars.
When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?
Watch out for drivers who make quick stops.
When driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following?
Go to the next intersection and turn there.
If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should
The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highways is:
The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highways is
Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area.
When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following?
Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.
You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder you should
Travels considerably below the posted speed limit.
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
Go on to the next exit.
If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following?
A Glare from the headlights of other cars and a Flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette.
A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following?
At night in the city and In foggy or misty weather.
In which of the following situations should you use your low beams?
Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car and Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice.
If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?
Following another car
When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are
Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel and Allow at least twice the normal following distance.
If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following
just after it has rained
Roads are likely to be especially slick
Slow down
When driving through heavy fog, you should
Low-beam headlights.
When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use
Put chains on your tires.
The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to
Start in second or high gear.
When trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual transmission, you should do which of the following
Drive in a lower gear and Keep in the right lane.
When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following
Shift into a lower gear and Use the emergency brake.
If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?
Slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal.
Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following?
Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving.
If you should have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do which of the following?
Block the wheels.
When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following
Park the car completely off the road.
If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do
Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle and Switch on the parking lights
If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following
Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually.
If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should
One on which snow has become packed.
Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?
Pump the brake pedal lightly.
if you have to come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes, you should
Turn the steering while in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding and Reduce pressure on the gas pedal
What should you do when you begin to skid?
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