North Carolina Driver's Handbook Chapter 4 Activity

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

-blink your high beams once

-leave on your high beams until they adjust their headlights

-stay to the center yellow line

blink your high beams once

Alcohol:

-is a depressant

-is a stimulant

-increases your ability to drive safely

is a depressant

All traffic in both directions on a four lane divided highway with a median separation must always stop when a school bus stops for passengers.

-false

-true

-mostly false but always true

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:

-if an adult is present and supervising

-if the vehicle is being towed

-if the adult is restrained by a seat belt

if 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

-stop next to the yellow line

-keep moving as not to obstruct traffic

yield the right of way

Very slow driving is especially dangerous just after you have:

-passed the crest of a hill or rounded a curve

-turned on your car

-backed out of your parking spot

passed the crest of a hill or rounded a curve

Work or construction signs are usually what color:

-orange

-red

-green

orange

About what percent of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol:

-38%

-40%

-36%

38%

If you hydroplane you should:

-take your foot off the brake

-press the break

-shift the car into neutral

take your foot off the brake

What will help sober a person up from alcohol

-time

-black coffee

-cold shower

time

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

-passing

-not going slower than traffic

-when yielding to emergency vehicles

passing

Children 12 and under should:

-ride buckled up in a rear seat

-ride in the back of a pickup truck

-ride with a friend

ride buckled up in a 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

-opposite direction as the rear of the car is moving

-10 and 2 position of your hand placement

same direction as the rear of the car is moving

The maximum speed limit of a school bus is:

-45

-55

-65

45

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is:

-35 mph

-20 mph

-15 mph

35 mph

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

-one-in-three

-one-in-five

-one-in-ten

one-in-three

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

-2

-3

-4

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

-any crash regardless of the cost

-any crash involving a veteran

any crash appearing to cost $1,000 or more

When using your windshield wipers, you must also use your:

-headlights

-flashers

-interior lights

headlights

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

-10-15 minutes

-5-9 minutes

-16-20 minutes

10-15 minutes

If a blowout occurs, you should:

-reduce speed by lifting your foot from the accelerator

-quickly apply the brakes hard and steady

-hold the steering wheel loosely in case it turns

Reduce speed by lifting your foot from the accelerator

When driving in fog, you should:

-watch for vehicles behind you

-apply the emergency flashers

-turn on the high beam headlights

watch for vehicles behind you

Farm equipment vehicles are:

-legally entitled to travel most NC roads

-illegally traveling on most NC roads

-hit by passing cars at sunset

legally entitled to travel most NC roads

Pedestrians are:

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

-crazy and it's not my fault if I hit them

-walking and do not stop, the driver is never at fault

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

-less dangerous than driving in heavy city traffic

-the same as driving in heavy city traffic

more dangerous than driving in heavy city traffic

Night driving is:

-more dangerous than daytime driving

-less dangerous than daytime driving

-the same as driving during the daytime

more dangerous than daytime driving

Passing on the right is legal when:

-there is a designated lane

-there is enough room to pass

-the car in front says it is okay to pass

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:

-intentional wrongdoing

-ruly conduct

-when aid is rendered

intentional wrongdoing

When backing your car, you should:

-cover your brake and go slow

-cover your foot break not going more than 35 mph

-cover your foot break not going more than 55 mph

cover your brake and go slow

Only law enforcement and emergency vehicles may have:

-emergency lights

-hazard lights

-strobe lights

emergency lights

When turning onto a street, always turn into:

-the closest lane

-the outside lane

-follow the truck, they know

the closest lane

Activity bus maximum speed limit is:

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

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

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

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

ABS stands for:

-Anti-lock Braking System

-Advanced Braking Steerability

-Audio Backing Safety

Anti-lock Braking System

Hard-packed snow can increase the chance of:

-skidding for all vehicles

-a lot of fun

-better friction

skidding for all vehicles

Every licensed motor vehicle must be equipped with:

-a horn in good working order

-a interior headlamp

-unleaded gas

a horn in good working order

A surprising number of crashes occur because a driver_____at the wheel.

-falls asleep

-talks on a cell phone

-argues

falls asleep

About_____of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.

-38%

-40%

-42%

38%

In a lifetime, there is a_____chance of being seriously injured or killed in a crash.

-1 in 3

-2 in 4

-3 in 7

1 in 3

An airbag deploys at about______mph.

-200

-250

-300

200

Children______should always ride buckled up in a rear seat.

-12 and under

-5 and under

-10 and under

12 and under

Do not park within______of an emergency vehicle that has stopped.

-100 feet

-75 feet

-50 feet

100 feet

Very slow driving is______likely to cause a crash.

-much more

-much less

-not

much more

You cannot park within 15 feet of a ______.

-fire hydrant

-police station

-court house

fire hydrant

Every vehicle in a funeral procession must have_____.

-both headlights and hazard lights on

-its headlights on

-its hazard lights on

both headlights and hazard lights on

If the rear of the vehicle slides to the left then______.

-steer to the left

-steer to the right

-both to the right and left

steer to the left

Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?

-curves

-narrow bridges

-hills

-intersections

intersections

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

-Park the car completely off the road & Switch on the parking lights

-Both A and B

-Block the wheels

Both A and B

If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should:

-Shift into a lower gear

-Brake with heavy constant pressure

-Apply the emergency brake

-Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually

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

-One that needs to be paved

-City streets with heavy traffic

-Neighborhood streets

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:

-Use your parking brake

-Put the brake on hard

-Apply the brake in short hard jabs

-Pump the brake pedal lightly

Pump the brake pedal lightly

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

-Shift into a lower gear

-Use the emergency brake

-Both A and B

-Pull off the road

Both A and B

Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following?

-Turning off the heater

-Slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal

-Increase speed

-Slamming on breaks at half mile intervals

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?

-Brake firmly as soon as you notice the blowout

-Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving

-Increase speed

-Apply the emergency brake

Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving

When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?

-Put the vehicle in neutral gear

-Block the wheels

-Change the tire in the right lane

-Call 911

Block the wheels

If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do?

-Park the car completely off the road

-Turn on the high-beam lights

-Put the vehicle in neutral gear

-Neither A nor B

Park the car completely off the road

The Smith System of defensive driving helps drivers

-Pay for insurance

-Keep their eyes on the road

-Change tires

-Maintain speed

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

-increase pressure on the gas pedal

-slam on the brakes

-shift gears into reverse

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

-notify the bank

-call the DMV

-Call the mechanic first

Make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency

Roads are likely to be especially slick:

-just after they have been paved

-just after it has begun to rain or drizzle

-after it has been raining for several hours

-in exceptionally cold, dry weather

just after it has begun to rain or drizzle

When driving through heavy fog, you should:

-turn on your high beams

-slow down

-follow the vehicle in front of you closely

-turn on your parking lights

slow down

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

-parking lights

-low-beam headlights

-four way flashers

-high-beam headlights

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

-the driver of the vehicle

-no one

-whoever gets there first

the pedestrian

Communication with other drivers include:

-waving

-swerving

-signals and horns

-headphones

signals and horns

A safe driver does which of the following?

-Drinks coffee to stay alert

-watches the side of the road over the hood to stay in line

-frequently checks rear-view and side view mirrors

-r lengths between their car and the next car on the expressway

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?

-steer lightly towards the center of the road to give yourself room

-hold your arm straight out the window

-stay in your lane through the entire procedure

-only use your signal if you see another vehicle

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 fresh air in

-increase your speed

-turn on your hazard lights

-turn on your wipers

open the window or vent to let fresh air in

When driving on a long trip, you should:

-rest your eyes from time to time by rubbing them

-avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

-Keep your eyes on the center of the road straight ahead

-Spend as much time looking in your mirrors as you do looking in front of you

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?

-Drive cautiously and use your brakes often

-Check your rear-view mirrors often

-Drive over the speed limit

-Pass the car in front of you

Check your rear-view mirrors often

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

-middle-aged drivers

-slow drivers

-careful drivers

-drivers education vehicle

slow drivers

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

-Just after passing the crest of a hill

-Just after rounding a curve

-both rounding a curve & passing the crest of a hill

-neighborhoods

both rounding a curve & passing the crest of a hill

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

-Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65 mph

-The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph

-School bus speed limit is 55 in a 55 mph speed zone

-Speed limits depend on conditions: weather, road, and skill of the driver

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

-The speed limit inside a city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted

-Mopeds may follow posted speed limits

-There are no minimum speed limits on NC interstates

The speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted

When rounding a curve, a car tends to:

-Speed up

-Move to the inside of the curve

-Stay in the center of the lane

-Move to the outside of the curve

Move to the outside of the curve

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

-Stay as far to the left of your lane as possible

-Brake in the sharpest part of the curve

-Lower your speed as you approach the curve

-Accelerate going into the curve, and apply brakes as you leave the curve

Lower your speed as you approach the curve

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

-Both A and B

-Follow them closely until they slow down

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

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

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

-On a one-way street

-On a two-way road

-Both A and B

Both A and B

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

-Move at no more than 10 mph

-Keep both hands on the steering wheel

-Just use your back-up camera

-Only use your mirrors

Move at no more than 10 mph

Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?

-curves

-hills

-narrow bridges

-intersections

intersections

If your vehicle hydroplanes, you should

-Press the brake

-Take your foot off the brake

-Shift the car into neutral

-Accelerate

Take your foot off the brake

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

-Opposite direction as the rear of the car is moving

-Same direction as the rear of the car is moving

-10 and 2 position of your hand placement

-Straight ahead position

Same direction as the rear of the car is moving

Farm equipment vehicles are:

-Legally entitled to travel most NC roads

-Traveling illegally on most NC roads

-Are hit by passing cars at sunset

-Allowed to ignore traffic laws

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 A Only

-To Car A and Then Car B

-To Car B and then Car A

-To Car B Only

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

-Drive at the posted speed limit

-Stop near the center of the intersection and continue if it is safe

-Slow down and sound your horn to warn drivers who cannot see -you

-Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly

Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly

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

-Traffic coming from side streets

-Animals or small children darting from between parked cars

-Both A and B

-Rest areas

Both A and B

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

-Back up and move into the correct lane for turning

-Wait until all other cars have cleared the intersection and turn

-Signal the driver in the car beside you that you intend to turn in front of him

Go to the next intersection and turn there

The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highway is

A sideswipe collision:

-Running off the road

-A rear-end collision

-A head-on collision

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

-Scheduling some hours of night driving to avoid heavy traffic

-Keep driving until you need fuel

-Have a meal at 50 mile intervals

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

-Sit in the car until help arrives

-Tie a handkerchief to the left door handle and stand beside the left front fender

-Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle

-Raise the hood and stand behind the car so drivers of oncoming cars can see you

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

-Maintains a steady speed

-Travels considerably below the posted speed limit

-Travels at the posted speed limit

-Maintains his position relative to cars in front and behind him in his lane

Travels considerably below the posted speed limit

If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following?

-Make a U-turn

-Go on to the next exit

-Drive across the median

-Look for a toll booth

Go on to the next exit

A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following?

-Glare from the headlights of other cars

-fog

-tinted windows

-windshield wipers

Glare from the headlights of other cars

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

-At night in the city

-In foggy or misty weather

-Both A and B

-Only when the wipers are off

Both A and B

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

-Accelerate rapidly

-Start in reverse

-Use the emergency brake

Start in second or high gear

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

-Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car

-Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice

-Both A and B

-you can remind the driver by blinking your high beams once" and "If the driver still does not dim the lights, keep your lights on low beam

you can remind the driver by blinking your high beams once" and "If the driver still does not dim the lights, keep your lights on low beam

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

-Slowing down for a turn

-Traveling on a road with no median

-Going downhill

-Following another car

Following another car

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

-red

-white

-orange

-green

orange

When turning into a street, always turn into

-the closest lane

-the outside lane

-Follow the truck, they know

-your choice

the closest lane

In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?

-License plate lights

-Courtesy lights

-fender lights

-back-up lights

License plate lights

Your brakes need checking if:

-There is a strong smell of gasoline in the car

-The engine stalls at stop lights

-Light gusts of wind make the car difficult to control

-There is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal

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

-Only law enforcement and emergency vehicles may have sirens

-Blue lights are allowed on any vehicle

-Both A and B

Both A and B