NC Driving: Practice Test 1 Flashcards

NC Driving: Practice Test 1 Flashcards

shift into a lower gear & use the emergency brake What should you do if your brakes fail?highway hypnosisWhat is the condition in which a driver is lulled into an inattentive, drowsy state?controlledWhich type of intersection has traffic signals?driver inattentionWhat is a major factor in most crashes & near-crashes?diamondWhat shape are most warning signs?trouble in the electrical systemWhat does the alternating warning light indicate?to regulate, to warn, & to guideWhat are the purposes of traffic signs?identify, predict, decide, & executeWhat are the four steps of the IPDE Process?hold the steering wheel firmlyWhat is the first action that you should take when making an off-road recovery?a fresh green lightWhat is it called when a light has just turned green?uninsured motorist insuranceWhich type of insurance protects you if you are injured by a hit-&-run driver or a driver who has no way to pay costs?speedWhen a moving object hits something, what is the most important factor in determining how hard it hits?before entering the curveWhere is the best place to adjust your speed to steer through a curve?overdriving headlightsWhat means that your stopping distance is greater than the distance lighted by your lights?yield the right-of-wayWhat must you do when an emergency vehicle sounds its sirens or uses its flashing lights?glare recovery timeWhat is the time that your eyes need to regain clear vision after being affected by bright lights?black iceWhat is known as thin sheets of invisible ice?slow downWhat should you do when driving through heavy fog?almost the moment it enters the bodyWhen does alcohol begin to affect a person's abilities?a drunken personWhat do roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve?move to the outside of a curveWhat does a car tend to do when rounding a curve?warningWhich type of sign has a yellow background?the lane will be closed farther aheadWhat does a yellow X on an overhead signal above your lane indicate?space cushionWhat is the distance between your vehicle & the vehicle ahead called?a solid yellow lineWhich roadway marking indicates a no-passing area?an intersectionWhere is the chance of a collision at its greatest?an orange signWhat indicates a construction zone?field of visionWhat is the area that you can see around you?just after it has begun to rain or drizzle When are roads likely to be especially slick?people, vehicles, & roadwaysWhat are the parts of the Highway Transportation System

(HTS)?

odometerWhich instrument shows the number of miles that the vehicle has been driven?hydroplaningWhat occurs when your tires lose contact with the road?neverWhen is using a cellphone while you're driving appropriate?left arm and hand extended straight outWhat is the correct hand signal for a left turn?

0.08%At what BAC do most states set the level of intoxication?because the hot liquid inside can scald you Why should you never remove a radiator cap on a hot engine?the cooling systemWhere in a car is antifreeze used?avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few secondsWhat should you do when driving on a long trip?by impairing judgment & reasoning skills How does alcohol first affect a driver?noCan a person sober up by drinking black coffee & taking a cold shower?55mphWhat is the speed limit outside city limits unless otherwise posted?a night in the city & in foggy or misty weather In which situations should you use your low-beams?"Why would anyone pass here?"What is one of the questions that you should ask yourself as you are deciding whether or not to pass another vehicle?passing a stopped school bus unloading children Conviction for what carries the highest number of points?driver errorOf all the possible causes of collisions, what is the most common?batteryWhere is a vehicle's electrical energy stored?to gain driving experience with fewer distractionsWhat is the main purpose for passenger restrictions as part of GDL laws?decideWhen you determine how to adjust your speed or position, which step of the IPDE Process are you using?a blind spotWhat is the area to the rear of the car that is not seen in the mirrors an example of?