NC Drivers Exam 2 Written Practice Test Flashcards

NC Drivers Exam 2 Written Practice Test Flashcards Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.What happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time?Both may combine and have unpredictable effects.If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following?Stop driving Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?One on which snow has become packed 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 Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?

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

• Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn.B) Only

law enforcement and emergency vehicles may have sirens.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.A safe driver does which of the following? Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?A) A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction.B) On a one-way street.To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?Use a lower gear 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.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 statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?A) Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65 mph.B) The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph Neither A nor 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

The most frequent type of accident on an interstate

highways is:

A rear-end collision.Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?Intersections.In which of the following situations should you use your low beams?

• At night in the city.B) In foggy or misty weather.

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.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.

• Neither A nor B

A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it:May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car.The system that carries harmful fumes from the engine to

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

Exhaust system 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.B) Go to a Driver License office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.When driving on a long trip, you should: Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?Wear or carry something white.If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following?

a) Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on

the road.B) Allow at least twice the normal following distance.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.When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?

• Traffic coming from side streets.B) Animals or small

children darting from between parked cars.When rounding a curve, a car tends toMove to the outside of the curve.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 judgment.A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following?

• Make an immediate report to the nearest law

enforcement agency.B) Notify his insurance company.If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?

• Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of

the other car.B) Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice A driver was convicted of a second DWI 3 years ago.He/She gets convicted of DWI again.

• He/She gets a permanent revocation.B. He/She is

imprisoned from 14 days to 24 months.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 alcohol 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.

• A heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a

lighter person.

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with: A muffler.

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.

Roads are likely to be especially slick: Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle.What should you do when you begin to skid? A) Turn the steering while in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding.B) Reduce pressure on the gas pedal.The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken

persons is about:

50% Your brakes need checking if:There is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal.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.What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?If you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace.The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do

the following:

Use a lower gear.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.When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following?A) Stay as far to the left of your lane as possible.B) Brake in the sharpest part of the curve.C) Both A and B.

• Neither A nor B.

When driving through heavy fog, you should: Slow down.

Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct?The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise posted.What happens if a driver is convicted of DWI while his/her license has already been revoked for a prior DWI?

• This person's car may be seized and sold.B) He/She

may be imprisoned.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.If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?A) Shift into a lower gear.B) Use the emergency brake.When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following?

• Drive in a lower gear.B) Keep in the right lane.

A 20 year old driver is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol.He/She gets a 1 year revocation.When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?Block the wheels.In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?License plate lights.If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you

should:

Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually.A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards A deer crossing.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