NC DMV General Knowledge Flashcards

NC DMV General Knowledge Flashcards If there is a _____ next to your lane, you may move into the opposing lane to pass a vehicle if it is safe to do so.broken yellow line Which of the following statements is FALSE? Bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected On a highway with three lanes in each direction, a vehicle towing a trailer keeps right because it moves slower than other vehicles If vehicles from another roadway are merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, you should adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the vehicles to merge If you are under emotional or physical stress while driving a vehicle, you should stop driving or have someone else drive If you are on a single- or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must yield the right-of-way to the traffic on the main road In North Carolina, you may pass another vehicle on the right if the vehicle is in a left-turn lane Anti-lock brakes are designed to assist the driver with the ability to _____ Steer under heavy braking It is safest to drive _____ of your lane in the center Which of the following is NOT part of the braking process when driving a tractor-trailer combination vehicle with ABS?Brake the same regardless of what you're driving-whether you have a trailer or ABS, or neither Which of the following does ABS do?Activates when the wheels are about to lock up You may pass a vehicle on the right in all the following situations EXCEPT when you are in a left-turn lane Which of the following is true about your brake function if your ABS fails?You will still have normal brake function, but you will need to get the ABS repaired soon You can legally drive in the extreme left lane of a multilane highway when you are turning leftavoiding an obstructionpassing another vehicle Where there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to go faster or turn left Before entering an intersection, you must watch forvehicles approaching from the rightcrossing pedestriansvehicles approaching from the left On a divided highway, you must _____ unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer keep right of the median _____ mean(s) that passing is not allowed in either direction.A double solid yellow line In which of the following situations are you NOT allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?When you're in a left-turn lane What should you do if you are one of the first persons to come upon the scene of a collision?Notify the local policeMove your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadwayStop. Get medical help for the injured

On multilane roads, you should avoid driving alongside other vehicles because someone may crowd your lane Having ABS on only one axle _____Still allows you additional control when braking To enter an interstate highway, use _____ until your vehicle's speed matches that of highway traffic and then merge safely.an acceleration lane On a multilane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use the right lane Disabled persons who display their placards can park at a _____ curb.blue _____ allows vehicles to slow down and leave expressways.Exit ramps You are more likely to survive a car crash if you use _____ together.the lap belt and shoulder belt Before pulling out from a parallel parking space on the right side of the road, you should check for approaching traffic and give a left-turn signal If you double your speed, your vehicle will travel _____ as far to brake to a stop.four times To turn around on a narrow, two-way street, you may makea three-point turn If your brakes fail while you are driving, you should NOTstop by colliding head-on with a solid object You drive up to an intersection and you see a yield sign.You must slow down and yield the right-of-way to all vehicles When you're following another vehicle at night use low-beam headlights If it looks like a collision may happen, you should immediately slow down or stopturn awayspeed up The letters "RR" painted on the pavement indicate that you are approaching a railroad crossing When driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, you must use the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel Anti-lock brakes may not work as effectively on _____Loose gravel surfacesLoose snow road surfaces You approach a pedestrian with a white cane who is about to cross the road. What should you do?Stop You may pass another vehicle if there is _____ next to your lane a broken white line If another vehicle is passing you on the left, what should you do?Keep right and don't increase your speed You should NOT sound your hornto greet another driver To enter a main road from a driveway, an alley, or the roadside, you must yield to vehicles already on the main road How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system?If the vehicle is manufactured after 1998 If you are being tailgated, you shouldslow down and keep right If you are making a left turn, you must begin the turnin the leftmost lane

When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection and you are going straight through, you must make sure there are no more vehicles in or coming through the intersection Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is FALSE?It is wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks You are in an intersection, turning left on a green arrow signal. Then the arrow signal turns yellow. What should you do?Complete your turn To make a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street At an intersection where there are no stop signs, yield signs, or traffic signals, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right At night, you should NOT use high-beam headlights in fog, rain, or snow When you're changing lanes, all the following are correct maneuvers EXCEPT turning the steering wheel when you turn your head to check your blind spots When you see a solid yellow center line on your side of the road, you must not pass If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left, what should you do?Slow down and let the vehicle pass first If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks when a train is approaching, what should you do?Get everyone out of the vehicle/away from your vehicle When slowing down or stopping, you mustuse the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind youoruse a hand signal to alert the driver behind you On a divided highway, _____ indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you.a yellow line You must not pass on a curve or the crest of a hill if you cannot see at least _____ ahead.500 feet When entering an interstate highway from an acceleration lane, you must keep up with highway traffic or obey posted speed limits Because of their size, trucks and buses may move _____ to make a right turn.into the left lane When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid hydroplaning Anti-lock brakes are most of use when _____ Braking excessively If you are found to be driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____ or more, your license will be immediately revoked for at least 30 days.

0.08% Which of the following statements about highway interchange is FALSE?If you miss your exit, use a median crossover to turn around Which of the following statements about making turns is true?Start from the lane closest to where you want to go _____ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you cannot see in your mirrors.Blind spots

Signs with black letters or symbols on an orange background provide specific information and directions to drivers in work zones To avoid a head-on collision if there is an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you should steer right toward the shoulder or curb When a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane roadway, drivers approaching from either direction must stop If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights or sounding a siren approaches you from either direction, you must pull over to the right and stop At the end of most entrance ramps on a freeway, you will find _____ that allows you to increase your speed.an acceleration lane Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by drivers approaching from either direction If you are going to stop or slow down where others might not expect it, you should _____ to warn those behind you.tap your brake pedal a few times In North Carolina, you must dim your headlights whenever you are within _____ of an oncoming vehicle.500 feet Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) _____Are in addition to other braking systems and do not reduce a vehicle's braking power When making a U-turn, you should NOTmake it on a curve or near a hill To be able to stop safely under conditions of rain, ice, or snow, you should increase your following distance You are driving on a road where the speed limit is 35 mph.If you want to make a turn, you must start to signal at least _____ before you turn.100 feet At night, drivers should use high-beam headlights in open country without other vehicles nearby On a roadway with three or more lanes going in the same direction, which lanes usually offer the smoothest flow of traffic?Middle lanes Hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as 30 mph Diagonal yellow stripes painted on some streets and highways indicate there is an obstruction on the roadwayorthe road is narrowing If you are convicted of running a red light, _____ will be added to your driving record.

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Before changing lanes, you shouldcheck your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear Anti-lock brakes are at their most effective when you _____Apply constant and firm pressure to the foot brake until you have stopped Which of the following statements about roundabouts is

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Always enter roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island In North Carolina, you must use your headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is 400 feet or less The purpose of anti-lock brakes are to _____ Maintain steering control whilst braking in an emergencyReduce the chances of skidding