27. T/F : The body rids itself, at the rate of about, one beer or one shot of whiskey per hour.
True
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28. T/F : White broken lines separate traffic going in opposite directions.
False
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29. T/F: Red, white, and black are all colors that can be found on regulatory signs.
True
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30. T/F: Most driving emergencies result from mechanical breakdowns.
False
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31. T/F: One defense for overdriving your headlights is to reduce your speed.
True
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32. T/F : Collision insurance pays for your vehicle if you are at fault in an accident.
True
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33. T/F : Head-on collisions are the most common type of accidents found on expressways.
False
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34. T/F : The more energy of motion that a vehicle develops, the stronger its traction.
False
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35. T/F : A regulatory sign with a red circle with a diagonal line through the circle prohibits some action.
True
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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
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37. T/F : Rear view mirrors eliminate all blind spots.
False
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38. T/F: Force of impact is directly related to the speed of a vehicle.
True
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39. T/F : The "Safe Roads Act of 1983" raised the legal drinking age.
True
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40. T/F : A "stale green" light is one that you saw turn green.
False
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41. T/F : Adverse weather conditions affect only traction.
False
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42. T/F : "Implied consent" deals with a driver agreeing to submit to a chemical test at the time of licensing.
True
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43. T/F : All areas where passing is prohibited are clearly marked with pennant shaped signs.
False
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44. T/F : Kinetic energy is also called energy in motion.
True
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45. T/F : Natural laws are enforced by the Highway patrol.
False
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46.T/F : To "sober-up" a driver should drink strong coffee.
False
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47.T/F : A space cushion is a device designed to indicate in the event of an accident.
False
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48.T/F : A good rule of an emotionally mature driver is "DO unto others before they can do unto you".
False
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49. T/F : Hydroplaning can only occur when you have slick tires on your car.
False
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50.T/F : Alcohol and drugs impair coordination and make a driver's reaction time slower.
True
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T/F : A yellow and black diamond shaped sign is used to give mileage between cities.
False
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T/F : One reason more deaths occur on the open road is higher speed.
True
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T/F : Reaction distance and braking distance make up total stopping distance.
True
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T/F : A driver's reaction time is directly influenced by the condition of his vehicle.
False
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T/F : As the speed of a vehicle increases, the amount of tire tread touching the road also increases.
False
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T/F : Pedestrians have the right-of-way-over drivers who are making a right turn on a red light.
True
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T/F : To remove a struck vehicle you should use quick and heavy acceleration.
False
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When driving on a four-lane road, you should do which of the following ?
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I. Signal just as you pull into a new lane
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II. Stay alert to the movements of cars in the lane next to you.
II
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Which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is (are) correct?
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I. The speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted
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II. The speed limit inside a city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted
I
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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 \_______________.
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A. maintains a steady speed
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B. travels considerably below the posted speed limit
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C. travels at the posted speed limit
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D. maintains his position relative to cars in front and behind him in his lane
B
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If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following?
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I. Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left front door handle
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II. Switch on the parking lights.
Both I and II
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When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?
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I. An emergency vehicle is approaching
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II. The officer's signal is in conflict with a traffic signal
Neither I nor II
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If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should \___________________.
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A. go to the next intersection and turn there
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B. back up and move into the correct lane for turning
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C. wait until all other cars have cleared the intersection and turn
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D. signal the driver in the car beside you that you intend to turn in front of him
A
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A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it \_____________________.
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A. wastes gas and oil
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B. may cause the engine to run hot
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C. may allow dangerous fumes to enter the car
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D. makes the engine hard to start and likely to stall
C
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If a person wishes to drive when his license suspension period is over, he must do which of the following?
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I. Show that he ha son other suspensions or revocations in effect
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II. Pay a restoration fee
Both I and II
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The only way to rid the body of alcohol is \__________________.
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A. cold shower
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B. exercise
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C. coffee
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D. time
D
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Coolant level is related directly to \_________________.
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A. the radiator
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B. the transmission
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C. the air conditioner
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D. the tires
A
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A deductible clause refers to \__________________.
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A. no fault insurance
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B. the amount a driver must pay before the insurance company pays
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C. discount premiums
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D. cost of liability insurance
B
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Damage to a vehicle caused by lighting would be covered by \_____________________.
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A. property damage liability
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B. comprehensive
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C. collision
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D. towing insurance
B
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In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?
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I. Drive cautiously and use your brake often
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II. Check your rear-view mirrors more often.
II
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Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?
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A. reckless driving
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B. hit-and-run with property damage
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C. driving without a license
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D. passing a stopped school bus unloading children
D
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"BAC" levels can be measured by \______________________.
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A. blood tests
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B. breath tests
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C. both A and B
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D. neither A nor B
C
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When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?
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I. The driver can be required to file proof of financial responsibility
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II. The driver can have 3 points deducted if he satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic
II
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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?
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