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A driver's license is required for which of 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 car

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

Which of the following happen(s) under the point system

A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his 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 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 license if he is convicted of

speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone

To get a revoked driver's 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.

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

a drunken person

The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken person is

almost 50%

Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is (are) correct?

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

When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?

Wear or carry something white

Recreational vehicles

need more room to turn corners.

If you are walking along a road at 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 car's right turn signal and do which of the following?

neither..

• Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner

• Hold your arms straight out the window.

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 fresh air in

When driving on a long trip, you should

avoid looking at anyone 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 serious traffic hazard?

slow drivers

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

• Just after passing a crest of a hill

• Just after rounding a curve.

Which of the following statements concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is (are) correct?

neither…

• 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.

Which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is (are) correct?

The speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted

Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is (are) correct?

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

If the alternator warning light stays on as you drive, the problem may be due to

low engine level

When rounding a curve, a car tends to

move to the outside of the curve

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

neither…

• Stay as far to the left of your lane as possible

• Apply your break in the sharpest part of the curve.

The driver of a car going down a hill should

use a lower gear when coming down the hill

To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?

use a lower gear

Which of the following is one of the most important facts known about the effect of alcohol on driving ability?

Any amount of alcohol lowers a user's ability without the person realizing it

If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?

• Blow your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the cars ahead

• Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention

Drivers who take medicine should

learn about the possible side effects before deciding to drive.

Carbon monoxide is present in

an engine's exhaust gases.

To be a safe driver in any environment, you need to

establish and maintain an ample space cushion between your vehicle and possible hazards

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

• A four-lane highway with 2 lanes going in each direction

• On a one-way street

It is illegal to pass on a two-lane, two-way street

over a double yellow center line

You are driving in heavy traffic and up ahead you see another car pulling out of a parallel parking space. You should:

Slow down and be prepared to stop

What should you do to avoid hydroplaning?

reduce speed

The important type of car insurance to buy is

liability insurance

Highway accidents occur most frequently

at intersections

The major factor in young drivers' poor driving records is

lack of driving experience

When checking tires prior to a long distance trip, remember to

Check the spare tire air pressure.

Some common examples of signs with orange backgrounds are

DETOUR 1000 FEET, ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD, ROAD CLOSED 500 FEET

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?

• Traffic coming from side streets

• Animals or small children darting from between parked cars.

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 interstate highway is

rear-end 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.

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 on to the next exit

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

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

• At night in the city

• In foggy or misty weather

If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his 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 up and down one time

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?

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 shift, 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

• Keep in the right lane

If your breaks fail, you should do which of the following

• Shift into a lower gear

• Use the emergency break

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

Shifting into a lower gear and keeping light pressure on the break pedal

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

Grip the steering wheel firmly to 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

• Turn of the high-beam lights

If your car breaks down on the highway at night, you should do which of the following

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

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

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.

If you have to come to a stop on an icy road, you should

pump the brake 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

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

• Make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency

• Notify his insurance company

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

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…

• An emergency vehicle is approaching

• The officer's signal is in conflict with a traffic signal

What is the main color for signs in highway work zone

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 (are) correct?

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

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

license plate lights

Your brakes need checking if

there is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake

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 vehicle may 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 on 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

Maximum speed limit for a full sized public school bus in North Carolina is

45 MPH