NC DMV Computer Test Flashcards

NC DMV Computer Test Flashcards You are involved in an accident and another person is

injured. You should:

Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left,

you should glance:

Over your left shoulder.You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:The maximum speed limit.A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent.A speed that is safe for existing conditions.All of the above.The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver

should:

Be prepared to yield.You will have ____ added to your driving record for passing a stopped school bus.Five points You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and

want to move into the left lane. You should:

Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.All of the above.If you accumulate seven points on your driver license, which of the following may happen? I. You are required to file proof of financial responsibility. II. You can have three points deducted if you complete a driver improvement clinic.II only Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so

by an officer will result in:

License revocation.Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:Check your mirrors and blind spots.Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.Refusing to take an alcohol level test when under suspicion

of Driving While Impaired:

Will result in license suspension.____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.Even the smallest amount of alcohol can What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?Slow down and be prepared to stop.Conviction of which of the following carries the highest number of points?Passing a stopped school bus To drive safely at night, you should:Increase your following distance.Not drive if you are tired.Make sure your headlights are working properly.All of the above.A good rule to remember for passing is:Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.

Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:On a wet or icy road.

A vehicle must pass a safety inspection: Once a year.

When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side

of the road, drivers should:

Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down.

A speed limit is:The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a

road under ideal conditions.

Always signal when:Changing lanesPulling in or out of a parking spacePulling

into traffic from a parking area or alley A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or

acceleration ramp:

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?Yellow

When driving on slick roads, you should: Take turns more slowly than usual.

At a light rail intersection, always:look both ways before crossing tracks, pay attention and obey all traffic signals, share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your

exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This

hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn right.A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to

be:

A blind person.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing

yellow arrow, drivers:

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Crosswalks are:Either indicated by pavement markings or are not marked

at all.The most important thing to remember about speed

management and curves is that you must:

Slow down before you enter the curve.

Roads become very slippery:For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Before turning, you should:Use your signal

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside of cities

and towns is:

55 mph.What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.You may be required to attend a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate ____ against your license.Seven points

As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:Slows down your reactions

When driving slower than 45 mph, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.100 feet To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you

should:

Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.

Your body gets rid of approximately:One alcoholic drink an hour.

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings

appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed

You may honk your horn when you:have lost control of your car

Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you

should:

Drive cautiously and reduce your speed.Not use your high beam headlights.Use low beam headlights to better illuminate the road and objects.(All of the above) You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:Deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.Simply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.Calling a taxi.Doing any of the above.An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at

the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light.

You should:

Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.To avoid being in a truck or bus driver's blind spot, you

should:

Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling

angry. When you get to your car, you should:

Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind

you. You should:

Pull over to the right and stop.When approaching an accident scene, you should: Keep your attention on your driving.Keep moving.Stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.All of the above.

A leaking exhaust system can:Make you drowsy while driving

You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You

should:

Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle's equipment.Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and

yield to:

Vehicles in the roundabout.Bicyclists in the roundabout.Pedestrians in the roundabout.(All of the above) A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane

road indicates:

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.If you're going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should

complete the turn into:

The lane closest to your previous lane.When driving at speeds of 45 mph or faster, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.200 feet What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the

opposite side of a divided highway, drivers:

May continue driving.As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:At an intersection with a stop sign.Where there is a red light.When a traffic officer orders you to stop.All of the above.

When driving in fog:Use your low beams

Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.All of the above.A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in

to the left. That shows that:

The road will get narrower.When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.Which statement about speed is true?Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill." A seat belt should be adjusted so that it: Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:Pull over to the side of the road and stop.You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:When doing so would interfere with traffic.You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an

emergency vehicle to pass:

Regardless of your direction.A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same

requirements as:

A stop sign.

Stress can affect your driving by:Lowing your ability to focus on driving.

If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the

same time:

The car on the left has the right-of-way.When traveling on a multilane roadway with traffic moving in opposite directions, how should drivers use the shared center lane?To slow down or stop before turning left.When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.A driver license is required for which of the following? I.Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running. II Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.Both I & II Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous

conditions. Such signs are known as:

Warning signs.

At dusk or on overcast days, you should: Turn on your headlights.

While backing, you should:Turn your head and look through the rear window

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady

green arrow, drivers:

May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.

At a four-way stop:The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.

Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?A flashing yellow light Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?Human error You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.