NC DMV WRITTEN TEST

A driver license is required for 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.

If a law enforcement office 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/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, and go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.

Roughly 38% of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?

A drunken person.

The percentage of highway deaths caused by a drunken persons is about:

38%

Which of the following statements about pedestrians 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 which of the following?

Walk on 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

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 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 do which of the following?

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 review-view mirrors often

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

Slow drivers

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

Just after passing crest of hill, and just after rounding curve

Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?

Neither A nor B

Which of the following statement(s) about cars in North Carolina is 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 correct?

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

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 A nor B

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

Use a lower gear

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

Use a lower gear

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

Both A and B

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

Both A and B

When backing your car, you should do which of the following?

Move at no more than 10 MPH

Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?

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 as well. Car D is to the right of Car B and wants to make a right turn. Which car must yield?

Car D

Highway 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, Car B, 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 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-way belongs to:

Driver of Car 1 and the 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 A

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

Stop at the intersection and move forward quickly

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

Both traffic coming from side streets and 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 an interstate highway is:

A 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 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.

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?

Glares from the headlights of other cars and flame from a match he/she strikes to light a cigarette.

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

At night in the city and 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

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

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 manuel 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 way.

If your brake fails, you should do which of the following?

Shift in a lower gear and use the emergency brake

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 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

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:

Grip the steering firmly and ease off gas

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?

Turn the steering while in the direction in which the rear 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

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

Neither 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 office directing traffic?

Neither A nor B (aka NEVER)

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 out a white cane or has a guide dog with him

Which of the following statements about bicycles riders is correct?

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

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 brake pedal

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

Both A and B

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 limit 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 reach 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 effects.

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

Ask the doctor whether you can drive

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

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

Is 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 driver's eyes?

The eyes tend to stare at a point

Which one contains more alcohol?

They all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ML) of alcohol

What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?

If you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the bloodstream at a slower pace.

Where does alcohol tend to concentrate more?

In the brain

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 1 year probation

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

Both A and B

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

Both A and B

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

Both A and B

A person has been convicted of DWI for the 4th time in 7 years.

This person may be imprisoned from 1 to 3 years.