NC Drivers Permit 100 questions Flashcards

NC Driver's Permit 100 questions Flashcards If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?A)C) Both A and B.D) Neither A nor B.Shift into a lower gear & use the emergency brake. (Both A and B) Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her liscense.A driver license is required for the following? Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running & Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.Which of the following statements about horns and sirens is/are correct?Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn & only law enforcement and emergency vehicles may have sirens.(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Pump the brake pedal lightly What happens if a driver is convicted of DWI while his/her licence has already been revoked for a prior DWI?The person's car may be seized and sold & He/She may be imprisoned. (Both A and B.) Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?Intersections.In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?Check you rear-view mirrors often.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.A safe driver does which of the following? Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.What happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time?Both can combine and have unpredictable effects.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 & flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice. (Both A and B.) Which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct?The speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted.Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction and on a one-way street.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 diamond-shaped traffic sign means:Slow down and drive with care.

A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following?Make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency & notify his insurance company. (Both A and B.) Highway accidents occur most frequently _______ At intersections.The most frequent type of accident on an interstate

highways is:

A rear-end collision.

In which of the following situations should you lose your low beams?At night in the city & in foggy or misty weather. (Both A and B) 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.Which one contains more alcohol?They all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ml) of alcohol.Whe rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following?Neither A or B.Which of the following statements is false? A heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it:May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car.A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone.Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?One on which snow has become packed.If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?Wear or carry something white.When driving on a long trip, you should: Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.Which statement(s) concerning sspeed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?Neither A or B.When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?Traffic coming from side streets and Animals or small children darting from between 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.If it starts to drizzle while your driving, you should do which

of the following:

Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road & allow at least twice the normal following distance. (Both A and B.) 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.To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?Use a lower gear.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 & Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do which of the following?Use a lower gear.

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with: A muffler.

Roads are likely to be especially slick: Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle.As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following?Neither A or B.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 alohol? If you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream at slower pace.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 & give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention. (Both A and B) 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.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 liscence for at least 12 months.You are driving on an interstate highway when a

breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should:

Raise the hood and tiea white handkerchief to the left door handle.

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

When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following?A)C) Both A and B.D) Neither A nor B.Drive in a lower gear & keep in the right lane. (Both A and B.) A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following?Neither A or B.In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?License plate lights.When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?Block the wheels.A 20 year old driver is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol.He/She gets a 1 year revocation.If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do?Park the car completely off the road.What is one of the effects of alcohol on the driver's eyes?They eyes tend to stare at a point.Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?Passing a stopped school bus while unloading children.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.A person has been convicted of DWI for the 4th time in 7 years.The prison may be imprisomed from 1 to 3 years.A driver was convicted of a second DWI 3 years ago.He/She gets convicted of DWI again.He/She gets a permanent revocation & He/She is imprisoned from 14 days to 24 months. (Both A and B.) The maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in

North Carolina is:

45mph 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