nc drivers ed module 4

When approaching a vehicle that does not dim their headlights you can

blink your high beams once

Alcohol

is a derpessant

All traffic in both directions must always stop when a school bus stops for passengers

false

There are several exemptions to the NC law prohibiting children less than 12 years old from riding in an open bed of a truck. They are

is an adult is present and supervising

When an emergency vehicle approaches all vehicles

regardless of travel

Very slow driving is especially dangerous just after you have

past the crest of a hill or a rounded curve

Work or construction signs are usually what color

orange

About what percent of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol

38%

If you hydroplane you should

take your foot off the brake

What will help sober a person up from alcohol

time

NC law requires you to drive on the right side of the road except when

passing

Children 12 and under should

ride buckled up in the rear seat

If your vehicle is in a skid

turn your steering wheel in the

The maximum speed limit of a school bus is

45mph

unless otherwise posted

the speed limit in cities and towns is

During an average lifetime of driving

we face what percent of being seriously injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash

NC law requires how many feet to the left of the vehicle being passed

2

You are required by NC law to make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement officer for

any crash appearing to cost $1

When using your windshield wipers

you must also use your

Roads are the slickest just after it rains

usually within the first

If a blowout occurs

you should

When driving in fog

you should

Farm equipment vehicles are

legally entitled to drive mos NC roads

Pedestrians are

given the right of way whether the pedestrian is entitled to it or not

Rural roads are

more dangerous than driving in heavy city traffic

Night driving is

more dangerous than daytime driving

Passing on the right is legal when

there is a designated lane

NC law protects persons who stop and render aid at the scene of an accident from civil liability except for

international wrongdoing

When backing your car

you should

Only law enforcement and emergency vehicles may have

emergency lights

When turning onto a street

always turn into

Activity bus maximum speed is

55 mph on interstate roads where speed limits are 65 to 70 mph

ABS stands for

Anti-Lock Braking System

Hard packed snow can increase the chance of

skidding for all vehicles

Every licensed motor vehicle must be equipped with

a horn in good working order

A surprising number of crashes occur because a driver_at the wheel

falls asleep

About_of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol

38%

In a lifetime

there is a_chance of being seriously injured or killed in a crash

An airbag deploys at aboutmph

200

Childrenshould always ride buckled up in a rear seat

12 and under

Do not park withinof an emergency vehicle that has stopped

100 feet

Very slow driving islikely to cause a crash

much more

You cannot park within 15 feet of a

fire hydrant

Every vehicle in a funeral procession must have_

both headlights and hazard lights

If the rear of the vehicle slides to the left then

steer to the left

Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?

intersections

If your car breaks down on a highway at night

you should do which of the following?

A- block the wheels

B- 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

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

one on which snow has become packed

If you have come to an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes

you should:

If your brakes fail

you should do which of the following?

A- pull off the road

B- shift into a lower gear

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?

When changing a flat tire

you should do which of the following?

If your car breaks down on the highway at night

what should you do?

The Smith System of defensive driving helps drivers

keep their eyes on the road

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

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

make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency

Roads are likely to be especially slick

just after it has begun to rain or drizzle

When driving through heavy fog

you should

When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day

you should use

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?

Communication with other drivers includes

signals and horns

A safe driver does which of the following?

frequently checks rear-view and side-view 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?

If you begin to feel sleepy while driving a long trip

you should do which of the following?

When driving on a long trip

you should

In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle

you should do which of the following?

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?

just after passing the crest of a hill

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

speed limits depend on conditions; weather

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

the speed limit outside city is 55mph unless otherwise posted

When rounding a curve

a car tends to

If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road

you should do which of the following?

A- sound your horn to signal your intention tp te driver pf the car ahead

B- give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention

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

both A and B:

A- keep both hands on the steering wheel

B- only use your mirrors

When backing your car

you should do which of the following?

Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?

intersections

If your vehicle hydroplanes

you should

If your vehicle is in a skid

turn your steering wheel in the

When rounding a sharp curve

you should do which of the following?

Farm equipment vehicles are

legally entitled to travel most NC roads

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 only

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

you should

When driving on a city street

you should watch out for which of the following?

A- traffic coming from side streets

B- animals or small children darting from between parked cars

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 highway is

a rear-end collision

When taking a long trip on an interstate highway

you should plan on doing which of the following?

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

raise the hood and tie a white hankerchief 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?