NC Drivers Ed 100 questions

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

Shift into a lower gear & 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

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 vehicle

The Smith System of defensive driving helps drivers

Keep their eyes on the road

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 12 points in a three year period, which of the following may happen?

License can be revoked

Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?

Passing a stopped school bus unloading children

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

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 a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes, you should

Pump the brake pedal lightly

When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should not do which of the following?

Increase speed

A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of

Speeding more than 75 mph, in certain cases.

The Odometer in a vehicle measures

Mileage

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

A drunken person

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

Walk on the 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

Communication with other driver includes

Signals and horn

A safe driver does which of the following?

Frequently checks 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?

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 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 rear-view mirrors often

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

Slow drivers

A 20 year old driver is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol.

He/she gets a 1 year license revocation

Keeping space around your vehicle while driving will help avoid

Collisions

Defensive Driving reduces

Conflict while driving

Visual Acuity is improved by

High beam headlights

The IPDE process encourages

Defensive driving

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

Just after rounding a curve

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 a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted

Two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway indicate

No passing from either direction

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?

Lower your speed as you approach the curve

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

Use a lower gear

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?

Deer Crossing

A diamond-shaped traffic sign means

slow down and drive with care

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

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

Stop, check traffic, proceed when clear

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

Driving without wearing the correct corrective lenses is the same as

Driving without a license

The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about

50%

Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?

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

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?

Sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead & 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?

A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction

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

travel less than 10 miles per hour.

Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?

Intersections

If your vehicle hydroplanes, you should

Take your foot off the brake

The 5 sided sign warns of

School zone or school crossings

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

Same direction as the rear of the car is moving

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

Traffic coming from side streets and Animals or small children darting from between parked cars

Traffic signs are used to

Control traffic and pedestrians

If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?

Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice

When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are

Following another car or are approaching an oncoming vehicle.

When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?

Never

What is the main color for signs in highway work zones?

Orange

When turning into a street, always turn into

The closest lane

Bicycle riders are not likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.

False, they are likely to be injured

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?

Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with

A muffler

If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following?

slow down and allow twice the normal travel distance between vehicles

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

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 2 hours or 100 miles 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 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

Go on to the next exit

A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by

Glare from the headlights of other cars

You use your low beams

At night in the city & In foggy or misty weather

When trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual transmission, you should do which of the following

Start in second or high gear

A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means

Slow down and proceed with caution

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

A heavier person can NOT eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person

True

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 judgment

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 or not

Can you be prosecuted in a criminal court 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

12 ounces of beer (360 ml), 4 ounces of wine (150 ml), 1.5 ounces of spirits (45 ml)

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

What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?

If you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream 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