NC Drivers Ed Practice Written Exam Flashcards

NC Drivers Ed Practice Written Exam Flashcards The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken

persons is about:A) 10%B) 25%C) 50%D) 67%

C A driver license is required for the following?A.) Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running.B.) Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.C.) Both A and B.D.) Neither A nor B.C 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 C When driving on a highway at night, you should never use

your high-beam headlights if you are:A) Slowing down for a

turn.B) Traveling on a road with no median.C) Going downhill.D) Following another car.D Three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection. Car A is on the right of Car B. Car C is on the left of Car B. In which order should the cars pass through the intersection?A) Car A, Car B, Car C.B) Car B, Car A. Car C.C) Car C, Car A, Car B.D) Car B, Car C, Car A.A When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights?A) Only when he is alone.B) If he holds out a white cane or has a guide dog with him.C) Both A and B.D) Neither A nor B.B Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?A) They must ride their bicycles facing traffic.B) They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.C) Both A and B.D) Neither A nor B.B The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is

to:A) Put chains on your tires.B) Use snow tires.C) Have

lower than usual air pressure in your tires.D) Carry heavy weights in your trunk.A

A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:A)

No right turn.B) Yield the right-of-way.C) No left turn.D) Slow down and proceed with caution.D 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?A) The pedestrian.B) The driver of the car.C) No one.D) Whoever reaches the intersection first.A

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.C If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following?A) Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.B) Switch on the parking lights.C) Both A and B.D) Neither A nor B.C Which of the following statements is false?A) A heavier person has to ingest more alcohol than a lighter person to reach the same blood alchol content.B) A heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person.C) If two persons drink at the same speed, the heavier person will need longer to reach the same blood alcohol concentration.D) A heavier person needs to drink more than a lighter person because alcohol mixes with the body fluids. Obviously, a heavier person has more body fluids than a lighter person.B A safe driver does which of the following?A) Watches the side of the road over the hood to stay in line.B)Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.C) Drinks coffee while driving at night to stay alert.D) Keeps 2 car lengths between his/her car and the next car on the expressway.B 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.D In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?A) License plate lights.B) Courtesy lights.C) Fender lights.D) Backup lights A What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?A) There are no effects.B) There are no measurable effects.C) If you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace.D) It neutralizes the effects of alcohol.C When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you

should use:A) Parking lights.B) Low-beam headlights.C)

Four-way flashers.D) High-beam headlights.B What happens if a driver refuses to take a chemical test?A) He/She gets an immediate 30 day revocation.B) The DMV adds an extra 12 months revocation.C) Both A and B.D) Neither A nor B.C What is the main color for signs in highway work zones?A) RedB) WhiteC) OrangeD) Green C 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.C When backing your car, you should do which of the following?A) Move at no more than 10 mph.B) Keep both

hands on the steering wheel.C) Both A and B.D) Neither A nor B.A