NC DMV Driving Test Flashcards

NC DMV Driving Test Flashcards Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?

• Passing a stopped school bus unloading children.

Where does alcohol tend to concentrate more? B. In the brain.When backing your car, you should do which of the following?

• Move at no more than 10 mph.

The most frequent type of accident on an interstate

highways is:

• A rear-end collision.

Highway accidents occur most frequently: C. At intersections.

If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you

should:

• Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually.

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.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 driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following?

• Both A and B.

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.

When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following?

• Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area.

What should you do if a doctor prescribes you some medication but you must drive?

• Ask the doctor whether you can drive or not.

If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?C. Both A and B.In which of the following situations should you use your low beams?

• Both A and B.

When driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following?

• Watch out for drivers who make quick stops.

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.

A 20 year old driver is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol.

• He/She gets a 1 year revocation.

If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?

• Both A and B.

Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?A. One on which snow has become packed.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.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 driver's eyes?B. The eyes tend to stare at a point.Your brakes need checking if:D. There is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal.When driving on a long trip, you should: B. Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following?

• Go on to the next exit.

To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?

• Both A and B.

Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct?

• The speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless

otherwise posted.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

When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following?

• Neither A nor B.

When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?

• Block the wheels.

A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:D. Slow down and proceed with caution.Which of the following happens (s) under the point system?B. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.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.

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

judgement.Two vehicles approach an intersection going in opposite directions with no signs or traffic lights. There is also a pedestrian waiting to cross the street and is walking in the same direction as Car 1. Car 1 wants to proceed straight through the intersection. Car 2 wants to make a left turn. In

this situation, the right-of-away belongs to:

• Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian.

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 at least 12 months.

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.

If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do?

• Park the car completely off the road.

Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?D. Intersections.To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?

• Use a lower gear.

Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?C. Both A and B.When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?

• Both A and B.

The maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in

North Carolina is:

• 45 mph.

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.

When driving on a highway at night, you should never use

your high-beam headlights if you are:

• Following another car.

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 you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?

• Walk on the left, facing traffic.

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.

A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:D. Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone.When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?

• Neither A nor B.

Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?

• Both A and B.

A safe driver does which of the following? B. Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.What should you do when you begin to skid? C. Both A and B.The best way to get good traction on hard-packed snow is

to:

• Put chains on your tires.

Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?

• They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any

collision with a car.If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following?

• Open a window or vent to let in fresh air.

In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?

• License plate lights.

A diamond-shaped traffic sign means:D. Slow down and drive with care.

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.Which of the following statements is false? B. A heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person.If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following?

• Both A and B.

If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?

• Both A and B.

Is it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol?B. No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol.What happens if a driver is convicted of DWI while his/her license has already been revoked for a prior DWI?

• Both A and B.

You are driving on an interstate highway when a

breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should:

• Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left

door handle.

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following?

• Neither A nor B.

What happens if a driver refuses to take a chemical test?C. Both A and B.If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?

• Wear or carry something white.

Roads are likely to be especially slick: B. Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle.Which one contains more alcohol?D. They all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ml) or alcohol.The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken

persons is about:

C. 38%

What is the main color for signs in highway work zones?C. Orange A person has been convicted of DWI for the 4th time in 7 years.

• This person may be imprisoned from 1 to 3 years.

A driver was convicted of a second DWI 3 years ago.He/She gets convicted of DWI again.

• Both A and B.

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.

Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?

• Slow drivers.

When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you

should use:

• Low-beam headlights.

When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?

• The driver can have 3 pints deducted if he/she

satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do

the following:

• Use a lower gear.

Which of the following statements about horns and sirens is/are correct?

• Both A and B.

What happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time?

• Both may combine and have unpredictable effects.

Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?

• A drunken person.

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.

Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?

• In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle

accidents are pedestrians.Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?

• Neither A nor B.

The system that carries harmful fumes from the engine to

the rear of the car and releases them is called the:

• Exhaust system.