Drivers ed study

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

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