NC DMV TEST #1-25

1) A drivers license is required for the following?

A. Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running

B. Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

C. Both A and B

2) If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the DMV must:

A. Place the driver on probation

B. Wait for a court decision before taking action

C. Assign the driver to the Driver Improvement Clinic

D. Revoke the driver's license for 12 months

D. Revoke the driver's license for 12 months

3) Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?

A. A driver is sent a warning letter when he/she gets 4 points within 3 years

B. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

B. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license

4) When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?

A. The driver can be required to file proof of financial responsibility

B. The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

B. The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic

5) 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 bus unloading children

D. Passing a stopped bus unloading children

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

A. Driving without a license

B. Passing a stopped school bus

C. Failing to yield the right-of-way

D. Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone

D. Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone

7) To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?

A. Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license

B. Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

C. Both A and B

8) Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following:

A. A drunken person

B. More than 1 car

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

A. A drunken person

9) The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about:

A. 10%

B. 25%

C. 38%

D. 67%

C. 38%

10) Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?

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

B. Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic accidents are teenagers

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

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

11) When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do the following:

A. Walk on the left, facing traffic

B. Keep your back to oncoming traffic

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

A. Walk on the left, facing traffic

12) 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?

A. The pedestrian

B. The driver of the car

C. No-one

D. Whoever reaches the intersection first

A. The pedestrian

13) If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?

A. Walk on the right-hand side with the traffic

B. Wear or carry something white

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

B. Wear or carry something white

14) A safe driver does which of the following?

A. Watches the side of the road over the hood to stay in line

B. Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors

C. Drinks coffee while driving at night to stay alert

D. Keeps 2 car lengths between his/her car and the next car on the expressway

B. Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors

15) As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following

A. Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner

B. Hold your arm straight out the window

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

D. Neither A nor B

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

A. Open a window or vent to let in fresh air

B. Increase your speed

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

A. Open a window or vent to let in fresh air

17) When driving on a long trip, you should

A. Rest your eyes from time to time by rubbing them

B. Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

C. Keep your eyes on the center of the road straight ahead

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

B. Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

18) In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?

A. Drive cautiously and use your brakes often

B. Check your rear-view mirrors often

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

B. Check your rear-view mirrors often

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

A. Middle-aged drivers

B. Slow drivers

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

B. Slow drivers

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

A. Just after passing the crest of a hill

B. Just after rounding a curve

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

C. Both A and B

21) Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road of NC is correct?

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

B. The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

D. Neither A nor B

22) Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in NC are correct?

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

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

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

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

23) Which of the following statements about speed limits in NC is correct?

A. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph

B. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25 mph

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

A. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph

24) When rounding a curve a car tends to

A. Speed up

B. Move to the inside of the curve

C. Stay in the center of the lane

D. Move to the outside of the curve

D. Move to the outside of the curve

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

A. Stay as far to the left of your lane as possible

B. Brake in the sharpest part of the curve

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

D. Neither A nor B