100 Question NC DMV Test Study Flashcards

100 Question NC DMV Test Study Flashcards Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?Both a and b (a 4 lane highway with 2 lanes going in each direction or on a one way street) The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following Use a low gear What happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time?Both may combine and have unpredictable results To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license OR Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?One on which snow has become packed Which of happens under the point system? A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license A driver's license is required for:Both1. Sitting in the driver's seat while the engine is running2. Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle When driving through heavy fog you should Slow down If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you

should:

Open a window or vent to let in fresh air When rounding a curve a car tends toMove to the outsidee of the curve What is the main color for signs in highway work zonesorange Which of the following statements about speed limits in NC is correct?Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph The percentage of highway deaths caused by a drunken person is about 38% When driving in heavy traffic you should do which of the following?Watch out for drivers who make quick stops Where does alcohol tend to concentrate more? In the brain A car that 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?Suspension Which of the following statements is false? A heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following?Slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal 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 Which of the following statements about horns and sirens is/are correct?Both A and B(Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn and only law enforcement and emergency vehicles have sirens) If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?Both A and B(Shift into a lower gear, Use your emergency break)

Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?A drunken person When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following?Neither A nor B A diamond shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards?A deer crossing What is one of the effects of alcohol on the drivers eyesThe eyes tend to stare at a point Which one contains more alcohol?They all have the same amount; 6 oz (18 ml) of alcohol 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 What should you do if a doctor prescribes you some medication but you must drive?Ask the doctor whether you can drive or not A person has been drinking but did not read 0.08. Can we assume that he/she can drive safely?No, because even smaller amounts can affect judgement Of you are walking along a road a night, what should you do?Wear or carry something white When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day you should use low beam headlights Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?Slow drivers The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highway is A rear end collision What happens if a driver refuses to take a chemical test?Both A and B(He/She gets an immediate 30 days revocation and the DMV adds an extra twelve months to revocation) A diamond shaped traffic sign meansslow down and drive with care If your car breaks down on the highway at night what should you do?Both A and B(Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle, switch on the parking lights) A driver was convicted of a second DWI 3 years ago.He/she gets convicted of a DWI again Both A and B(He/She gets a permanent revocation and He/She is imprisoned from 14 days to 23 months) 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 Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?They are likely to be seriously injured in any collision with a car Which statements concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina are correct?Neither A nor B A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following?Neighter A nor B A 20 yr old driver is convicted of driving and drinking alcohol He/ She gets one year revocation When driving on a highway at night you should never use your high beam headlights if you are following another car When changing a flat tire you should do which of the following?Block the wheels

When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic Neither A nor B If the law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of motor vehicles must Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months What happens if a driver is convicted of a DWI while his/her license has already been revoked for a prior DWI?Both A and B(He/She gets a permanent revocation and He/She may be imprisoned) A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because itmay allow dangerous fumes to enter the car Accidents occur most frequently atintersections If you should have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do which of the following?Grip the steering wheel to firmly keep the car from swerving A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection meansslow down and proceed with caution Roads are likely to be especially slickJust after it has begun to rain or drizzle In which of the following situations should you use your low beams?Both A and B(At night in the city, In foggy or misty weather) If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor

Vehicles must:

Revoke the driver's license for 12 months When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill you should do which of the following Both A and B(Drive in a low gear, Keep in the right lane) 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 Which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in NC are correct?The speed limit outside a city is 55 unless otherwise posted A driver will lose his/ her license if he/she is convicted ofSpeeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone 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 If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do?Park the car completely off the road Your brakes need checking ifThere is a squeaking noise when you step on the break pedal 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 As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following?Neither A nor B When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights If he holds a white cane or has a guide dog with him

In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?License plate lights When driving on a long trip you shouldAvoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds If it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol?No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol Four vehicles approach an intersection with a 4 way stop at the same time. Car B is ahead of Car A and both are in the same lane and want to proceed straight across. Car C is across the intersection from Car B and wants to proceed straight as well. Car D is to the right of Car B and wants to make a right turn. Which car must yield?Car D 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 of high gear A safe driver does which of the following? Frequently checks the rear view and side mirrors When backing your car you should do the folowing move at no more than 10 mph A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following?Both A and B(Flare from the match he strikes to light a cigarette, Glare from headlights of other cars) If it starts to drizzle while you are driving you should do which of the following?Both A and B(Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road. Allow at least twice the normal following distance) The system that carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the car and releases them is called the exhaust system When you are walking at night along a road without

sidewalks you should do the following:

Walk on the left, facing traffic The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to Put chains on your tires What should you do when you begin to skid? Both A and B(Turn the steering wheel in the direction in which the read end of the car is skidding and reduce pressure on the gas pedal) 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 A person has been convicted of a DWI for the 4th time in ten years This person may be imprisoned for 1 to 3 years Studies have shown that under normal conditions the chances of a car being involved in an accident on an interstate highway is greater if the driver Travels considerably below the posted speed limit When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?Both A and B What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?If you eat before drinking, the alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan to do which of the following?Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you shouldUse a lower gear Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians