100 Question DMV Test Flashcards

100 Question DMV Test Flashcards 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.Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.What happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time?Both may combine and have unpredictable effects.If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following?A. Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road.B. Allow at least twice the normal following distance.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B.Both Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?One on which snow has become packed If you have to come to a stop on an icy road and your car is

not equipped with ABS brakes, you should:

Pump the brake pedal lightly Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?Intersections.If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?A.Shift into a lower gear.B. Use the emergency brake.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B.Both 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.When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?A. Traffic coming from side streets.B. Animals or small children darting from between parked cars.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B.Both 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.Neither 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.A safe driver does which of the following? Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?Block the wheels In which of the following situations should you use your low beams?A. At night in the city.B. In foggy or misty weather.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B.Both 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 diamond-shaped traffic sign means:Slow down and drive with care.

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.Both The most frequent type of accident on an interstate

highways is:

A rear-end collision.Which one contains more alcohol?They all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ml) of alcohol.Can you be prosecuted in a criminal court of 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.What happens if a driver is convicted of DWI while his/her license has already been revoked for a prior DWI?A. This person's car may be seized and sold.B. He/She may be imprisoned.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B.Both A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it:May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car.If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?Wear or carry something white.When driving on a long trip, you should: Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?A. Sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead.B. Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B Both 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 pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following?A. Drive in a lower gear.B. Keep in the right lane.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B.Both 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.If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has

refused a legal chemical test, the DMV must:

Revoke the driver;s license for at least 12 months 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.Neither 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.To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?Use a lower gear.

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following?A. Slow down and proceed with caution.B.Stop, only if it is necessary to yield the right-of-way.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B.Neither A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards?A deer crossing.A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following?A. Make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency.B. Notify his insurance company.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B.Both

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with: A muffler.

Roads are likely to be especially slick: Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle.When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?A. An emergency vehicle is approaching.B.The officer's signal is in conflict with a traffic signal.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B.Neither 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.Conviction for what carries the highest number of points?Passing a stopped school bus unloading children.

When rounding a curve, a car tends to:Move to the outside of the curve.

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

the following:

Use a lower gear.What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?If you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace.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.A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following?A. Glare from the headlights of other cars.B.Flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B.Both

When driving through heavy fog, you should: Slow down.

Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct?The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise posted.Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is correct?Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?License plate lights.