NC Permit Test Jordan Driving School Practice Test Flashcards

NC Permit Test (Jordan Driving School Practice Test) Flashcards

• If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip,

you should do which of the following?1. Open a window or vent to let fresh air in2. Increase your speedA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• 1 only
• If your car breaks down on the highway at night, you

should do which of the following?1. Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle2. Switch on the parking lightsA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• 1 only
• When checking tires prior to a long distance trip,

remember to:A) Check the spare tire air pressureB) Wash

and dry all tiresC) Check the balance of all tiresD) Increase tire air pressure a bit

• Check the spare tire air pressure
• The major factor in young driver's poor driving records

is: A) Slower reaction timesB) Inability to pay for insurance

• Lack of driving experience D) Poor roadway conditions
• Lack of driving experience
• As you approach an intersection to make a right turn,

you should turn on your car's right turn signal and do which of the following?1. Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner2. Hold your arms straight out the windowA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• neither 1 nor 2
• If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an

intersection, you should:A) Go to the next intersection and

turn thereB) Back up and move into the correct lane for turningC) Wait until all other cars have cleared the intersection and turnD) Signal the driver in the car beside you that you intend to turn in front of him

• Go to the next intersection and turn there
• When does the law give a blind pedestrian special

consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights? 1. Only when he is alone2. If he holds a white cane or has a guide dog with himA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• 2 only
• When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the

following?1. Put the vehicle in neutral gear2. Block the wheelsA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• 2 only
• Conviction for which of the following carries the highest

number of points?A) Reckless drivingB) Hit and run with property damageC) Driving without a licenseD) Passing a stopped school bus unloading children

• Passing a stopped school bus unloading children

• If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do

which of the following?1. Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road2. Allow at least twice the normal following distanceA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• both 1 and 2
• What should you do when you begin to skid?1. Turn the

steering wheel in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding2. Reduce pressure on the gas pedalA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• both 1 and 2

13. Roads are likely to be especially slick:A) Just after they

have been pavedB) Just after it has begun to rain or drizzleC) After it has been raining for several hoursD) In exceptionally cold, dry weather

• Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle
• If the alternator warning light stays on as you drive, the

problem may be due to:A) Low engine oil levelB) A loose or

broken fan beltC) Poor ignition conductionD) A defective engine diagnosis computer

• A loose or broken fan belt
• To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you

should do which of the following?1. Use a lower gear2.Drive in a zigzag patternA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• 1 only
• In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another

vehicle, you should do which of the following?1. Drive cautiously and use your brake often2. Check your rear view mirrors oftenA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• 2 only
• Which of the following happen(s) under the point

system?1. A driver is sent a warning letter when he gets four points within three years.2. A driver who gets twelve points within three years may lose his license.A) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• 2 only

7. Drivers who take medicine should:A) Not drive unless

someone is with themB) Drive only during the daytimeC) Learn about the possible side effects before deciding to driveD) Not drive under any circumstances

• Learn about the possible side effects before deciding to

drive

• If your brakes fail, you should do which of the

following?1. Shift into a lower gear2. Use the emergency breakA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• both 1 and 2
• Which of the following statements about speed limits in

North Carolina is (are) correct? 1. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.2. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25 mph.A) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• 1 only
• If you have to come to a stop on an icy road, you

should: A) Use your hand breakB) Put the brake on hardC)

Apply the brake in short hard jabsD) Pump the brake pedal lightly

• Pump the brake pedal lightly

• Passing on the right is legal on which of the

following?1. A four-lane highway with 2 lanes going in each direction2. On a one-way streetA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 andD) neither 1 nor 2

• 1 only
• Studies have shown which of the following to be a

serious traffic hazard?1. Middle-aged drivers2. Slow driversA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• 2 only
• Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of

the following situations?1. Just after passing a crest of a hill2. Just after rounding a curveA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• both 1 and 2
• When driving on a highway at night, you should never

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

for a turnB) Traveling on a road with no medianC) Going down a hillD) Following another car

• Following another car
• When walking at night along a road without sidewalks,

you should do which of the following?1. Wear or carry something white2. Keep your back to oncoming trafficA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• 1 only
• A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers

of which of the following driving hazards?1. A railroad crossing2. A deer crossingA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and

• 2 onlyD) neither 1 nor 2
• 2 only
• Studies have shown that under normal conditions the

chances of a car being involved in an accident on an

interstate highway is greater if the driver:A) Maintains a

steady speedB) Travels considerably below the posted speed limitC) Travels at the posted speed limitD) Maintains his position relative to cars in front and behind him in his lane

• Travels considerably below the posted speed limit
• A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of

the following?1. Glare from the headlights of other cars2.Flame from a match he strikes to light a cigaretteA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• both 1 and 2

1. A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it:A)

Wastes gas and oilB) Causes the engine to run hotC) May allow dangerous fumes to enter the carD) Makes the engine hard to start and likely to stall

• May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car
• In which of the following situations should you use your

low beams?1. At night in the city2. In foggy or misty weatherA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and 2D) neither 1 nor 2

• both 1 and 2
• Which of the following statements about horns and

sirens is (are) correct?1. Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn2. Only law enforcement and emergency vehicle may have sirensA) 1 onlyB) 2 onlyC) both 1 and