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, must do what on a two-lane road

yield the right of way

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

same direction as the rear of the car is moving

The maximum speed limit of a school bus is

45mph

unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is

35mph

During an average lifetime of driving, we face what percent of being seriously injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash

one-in-three

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 $1,000 or more

When using your windshield wipers, you must also use your

headlights

Roads are the slickest just after it rains, usually within the first

10-15 minutes

If a blowout occurs, you should

reduce speed by lifting your foot from the accelerator

When driving in fog, you should

watch for vehicles behind you

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

go slow

Only law enforcement and emergency vehicles may have

emergency lights

When turning onto a street, always turn into

the closest lane

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

1 in 3

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?

both A and B:

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

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 come to an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes, you should:

pump the brake and pedal lightly

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

both A and B:

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?

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

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

slow down

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

low-beam headlights

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

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?

stay in your lane through the entire procedure

If you begin to feel sleepy while driving a long trip, you should do which of the following?

open the window or vent to let the fresh air in

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?

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, road, and skill of the driver

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

move to the outside of a curve

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

both A and B:

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?

move no more than 10mph

Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?

intersections

If your vehicle hydroplanes, you should

take your foot off the brake

If your vehicle is in a skid, turn your steering wheel in the

same direction as the rear of the car is moving

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

lower your speed as you approach the curve

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

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:

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

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 or two hours at a rest area

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?

go onto the next exit