North Carolina Drivers Education Road Signs, FINAL EXAM: Driver's Education For the state of North Carolina

Signal Ahead

Merging Traffic

Lane Drop

Divided Highway

Deer Crossing

Low Clearance

Curve Right

Two Way Traffic

Hill

Slippery When Wet

Sideroad

Winding Road

School

School Crossing

Railroad Crossing

Stop

Yield

Speed Limit 50

Do Not Enter

Left Turn Only

No Left Turn

Keep Right

No U Turns

27. T/F : The body rids itself, at the rate of about, one beer or one shot of whiskey per hour.

True

28. T/F : White broken lines separate traffic going in opposite directions.

False

29. T/F: Red, white, and black are all colors that can be found on regulatory signs.

True

30. T/F: Most driving emergencies result from mechanical breakdowns.

False

31. T/F: One defense for overdriving your headlights is to reduce your speed.

True

32. T/F : Collision insurance pays for your vehicle if you are at fault in an accident.

True

33. T/F : Head-on collisions are the most common type of accidents found on expressways.

False

34. T/F : The more energy of motion that a vehicle develops, the stronger its traction.

False

35. T/F : A regulatory sign with a red circle with a diagonal line through the circle prohibits some action.

True

36. T/F : When passing another vehicle the law allows for you to travel up to five miles per miles per hour over the posted speed limit.

False

37. T/F : Rear view mirrors eliminate all blind spots.

False

38. T/F: Force of impact is directly related to the speed of a vehicle.

True

39. T/F : The "Safe Roads Act of 1983" raised the legal drinking age.

True

40. T/F : A "stale green" light is one that you saw turn green.

False

41. T/F : Adverse weather conditions affect only traction.

False

42. T/F : "Implied consent" deals with a driver agreeing to submit to a chemical test at the time of licensing.

True

43. T/F : All areas where passing is prohibited are clearly marked with pennant shaped signs.

False

44. T/F : Kinetic energy is also called energy in motion.

True

45. T/F : Natural laws are enforced by the Highway patrol.

False

46.T/F : To "sober-up" a driver should drink strong coffee.

False

47.T/F : A space cushion is a device designed to indicate in the event of an accident.

False

48.T/F : A good rule of an emotionally mature driver is "DO unto others before they can do unto you".

False

49. T/F : Hydroplaning can only occur when you have slick tires on your car.

False

50.T/F : Alcohol and drugs impair coordination and make a driver's reaction time slower.

True

T/F : A yellow and black diamond shaped sign is used to give mileage between cities.

False

T/F : One reason more deaths occur on the open road is higher speed.

True

T/F : Reaction distance and braking distance make up total stopping distance.

True

T/F : A driver's reaction time is directly influenced by the condition of his vehicle.

False

T/F : As the speed of a vehicle increases, the amount of tire tread touching the road also increases.

False

T/F : Pedestrians have the right-of-way-over drivers who are making a right turn on a red light.

True

T/F : To remove a struck vehicle you should use quick and heavy acceleration.

False

When driving on a four-lane road, you should do which of the following ?
I. Signal just as you pull into a new lane
II. Stay alert to the movements of cars in the lane next to you.

II

Which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is (are) correct?
I. The speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted
II. The speed limit inside a city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted

I

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 _______________.
A. maintains a steady speed
B. travels considerably below the posted speed limit
C. travels at the posted speed limit
D. maintains his position relative to cars in front and behind him in his lane

B

If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following?
I. Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left front door handle
II. Switch on the parking lights.

Both I and II

When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?
I. An emergency vehicle is approaching
II. The officer's signal is in conflict with a traffic signal

Neither I nor II

If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should ___________________.
A. go to the next intersection and turn there
B. back up and move into the correct lane for turning
C. wait until all other cars have cleared the intersection and turn
D. signal the driver in the car beside you that you intend to turn in front of him

A

A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it _____________________.
A. wastes gas and oil
B. may cause the engine to run hot
C. may allow dangerous fumes to enter the car
D. makes the engine hard to start and likely to stall

C

If a person wishes to drive when his license suspension period is over, he must do which of the following?
I. Show that he ha son other suspensions or revocations in effect
II. Pay a restoration fee

Both I and II

The only way to rid the body of alcohol is __________________.
A. cold shower
B. exercise
C. coffee
D. time

D

Coolant level is related directly to _________________.
A. the radiator
B. the transmission
C. the air conditioner
D. the tires

A

A deductible clause refers to __________________.
A. no fault insurance
B. the amount a driver must pay before the insurance company pays
C. discount premiums
D. cost of liability insurance

B

Damage to a vehicle caused by lighting would be covered by _____________________.
A. property damage liability
B. comprehensive
C. collision
D. towing insurance

B

In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?
I. Drive cautiously and use your brake often
II. Check your rear-view mirrors more often.

II

Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?
A. reckless driving
B. hit-and-run with property damage
C. driving without a license
D. passing a stopped school bus unloading children

D

"BAC" levels can be measured by ______________________.
A. blood tests
B. breath tests
C. both A and B
D. neither A nor B

C

When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?
I. The driver can be required to file proof of financial responsibility
II. The driver can have 3 points deducted if he satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic

II

A car 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?
A. ignition
B. steering
C. brake
D. suspension

D

In order to tell whether the lubrication system is working properly check the ___________________.
A. fuel gauge
B. alternator gauge
C. oil pressure gauge
D. ignition system

C

If you are driving in bad weather, you should do which of the following?
I. Increase your following distance
II. Avoid using the right lane

I

If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following?
I. Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road.
II. Allow at least twice the normal following distance.

Both I and II

It is more difficult to stop a vehicle going down hill because of ___________________.
A. gravity
B. inertia
C. friction
D. Momentum

A

To warn other drivers that you are changing directions use the ___________________.
A. emergency flashers
B. brake lights
C. back-up lights
D. turn signals

D

Kinetic energy is __________________.
A. electric energy
B. energy from the sun
C. energy at rest
D. energy of motion

D

What type of automobile insurance is required by law?
A. comprehensive
B. liability
C. collision
D. medical payments

B

All of the following affect insurance premiums "EXCEPT" :
A. driving experience
B. type of vehicle
C. sex of the driver
D. distance the car is driven to and from work

C

The minimum requirement for liability insurance in North Carolina is ____________________.
A. 5-10-15
B. 50-100-50
C. 30-60-25
D. 100-300-100

C

If you are driving in the late afternoon when the sun bright and low in the sky, it is wise to do which of the following?
I. Use hand signals and electrical signals together
II. Drive in the right lane well below the speed limit

I

The most frequent type of accident on the interstate highway is _____________________.
A. sideswipe collision
B. running off the road
C. rear-end collision
D. head-on collision

C

When turning a vehicle around the safest method is _____________________.
A. side road right
B. side road left
C. u-turn
D. circle the block

D

Which of the following about secondary road is (are) correct?
I. Sight distances are often very short
II. Hills are likely to be more steeper and curves sharper than on primary roads

Both I and II

Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?
I. One on which snow has become packed
II. One that has just been paved

I

If your car breaks down and you cannot move it off the road, what should you do?
I. Stay in the car
II. Turn on you high-beam lights

Neither I nor II

To get a revoked driver's license restored, a person must do which of the following?
I. Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license
II. Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license

Both I and II

As you approach and intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your car's right turn signal and do which of the following?
I. Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner
II. Hold your arm straight out the window

Neither I nor II

To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?
I. Use a lower gear
II. Drive in a zigzag pattern

I

Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?
I. four-lane highway with two lanes going in each direction
II. On a one-way street

Both I and II

Which of the following statements concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is (are) correct?
I. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65 mph
II. The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph

Neither I nor II

Overloading a car may result in which of the following?
I. Shorter stopping distance
II. Damage to the car's transportation and tires

II

When hauling a heavy load, you should ___________________.
A. turn corners more sharply
B. allow more distance for stopping
C. drive with your parking lights on
D. travel 15 mph below the speed limit

B

If your breaks fail, you should do which of the following?
I. Shift into a lower gear
II. Use the emergency brake

Both I and II

Wet breaks can be dried out by doing which of the following?
I. Turning on the heater
II. Shifting into a lower gear and keeping light pressure on

II

Which of the following statements about passenger cars is (are) correct?
I. Overcrowding in the back seat interferes with the driver's line of sight from the rear-view mirror
II. As a general rule, four is the maximum number of persons allowed in the front seat

I

The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to ______________________.
A. put chains on your tires
B. use snow tires
C. have lower than usual air pressure in your tires
D. carry heavy weights in your trunk

A

When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following?
I. Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area
II. Scheduling some hours of night to avoid heavy traffic

I

The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about ____________.
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 67%

C

Rough of half of all traffic fatalities involves which of the following?
I. A drunken person
II. More than one car

I