North Carolina Dmv test the exact answers Flashcards

North Carolina Dmv test (the exact answers) Flashcards When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually-travels at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph When you get tired on a long trip, you should- stop and rest School buses are required to-stop at all railroad crossings A North Carolina drivers license is required if you...Are sitting in the drivers seat of a vehicle with the motor running "Don't hang out in the no zone" means to not be- In truckers blind spots If you are a pedestrian walking alongside of the road at night, you should- carry or wear something white In bad Weather you shouldslow down and allow yourself extra following distance They will show you a picture of a yellow school zone signPut without the people in it Which of the following is true about pedestrians? In the city, 2 out of 5 people killed in a car crash are pedestrians.There was a question about Littering on my test today. The

answer was:

minimum of $250 and a maximum of $1,000 In densely packed snow you should-use chains or snow tires If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning?200 feet When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road-Wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution If you are caught driving while under the influence...your license will be suspended Large trucks (tractor trailers)-Have large blind spots to the side and rear If your planning a long road trip you should- stop and rest every 100 miles When approaching a railroad crossing you should- slow down and prepare to stop On a highway if a vehicle breakdown forces you to stop-raise the hood and move far off the road What is the maximum speed limit on all highways- 70 mph Studies show that the most hazardous of all drivers and the cause for most number of accidents are- slow drivers The symbols that will be shown:- A blank white square with black border: Speed Limit- An

orange triangle on its side, pointing to the right: No passing

sign- A yellow circle with a large X in it extending to the

sides of the circle: Railroad crossing- Inverted red triangle

with a white center: Yield

Where would it be dangerous to drive very slow? When you have just passed the crest of a hill Under the point system...A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy?You watch the tail-lights.What should you do while entering in curve ? Slow down before entering the curve There is a question about why you need to check your

tires. The answer is:

For safe driving and fuel economy, tires should have the right amount of air

In a construction zone, you should-keep with the pace of traffic unless otherwise directed If you drive under impaired condition what will happen-Your license is suspended If you run off the side of the road, you should- gradually take your foot off the gas pedal What do you do if your car begins to skid? Turn your steering wheel in the same direction that your rear end of your car is going Alcohol-related highway deaths account for- 38% of all traffic fatalities When approaching a traffic light, if it changes to yellow-proceed through cautiously When approaching a road that's blocked from view you should- Stop and proceed with caution If a car sways freely, leans heavy on one side during a turn, or seems to bounce a lot, there may be a problem with the- Suspension system What to do when you have a flat tire?Move the car to the side of the road Where do most bicycle accidents occur?In residential areas When approaching an intersection and the traffic light turns yellow you should- Proceed with caution Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly- every 10 seconds When driving behind someone you should-NOT use your high beams.To dry wet brakes-gently apply the brakes What to do when you see an emergency vehicle

approaching:

drive to the right curb and stop completely If you come up to a blind intersection what should you do-stop and look to make sure that no one is coming Signal test -- if you see any sign of circular orange color then tell them "CAUTION, signal is about to turn RED" If you are going by car and a bicycle is in front of you and from the other side a car is coming and the road is very narrow, what should you do ?slow your speed, let the other car pass, and then safely pass the bicycle Slow driving can bedangerous in a city A blind person ready to cross the road has the right of way if...he has a white cane with a red tip or a guide dog Who has the right of way at an intersection? When crossing with a green signal, pedestrians have the right-of-way over all vehicles, including those turning across the paths of the pedestrians.When driving in heavy snow or fog, use your- Low-beam headlights How can a truck driver see blind spots?By looking over the shoulder Use high beams when-driving on a highway and no car is approaching At an intersection without traffic light who has the right of way- The pedestrian There is a question about faulty mufflers and exhaust

systems, the correct answer is:

A leak in the exhaust system can allow poisonous carbon monoxide gas to enter the passenger compartment of the car Before passing another car, you should-look ahead to make sure that there is enough room for you to pass When 3 cars reach a 4 way stop at the same time, the right of way belong to- The car on the right

(This may not be on the test but I found out that): if the light

turns yellow before you you cross that white line you will- get a ticket for crashing a red light !At the flashing yellow lightDon't stop completely only at flashing red do you stop If you pull up to a red arrow it means-The turning lane is the only lane that should stop The most common cause of accidents on the highway is a-Rear-end collision If you experience a breakdown, you should- call a law enforcement officer For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires- a one-year driver license revocation What best characterizes a bike rider?He is likely to sustain severe injuries when struck by a car.And one asking what to do when you are in a curve and you can't see the the oncoming traffic you should- Blow the horn The sign test will show you 12 signs:Hill, school, handicap parking, RR crossing, yield, stop, divided highway, No passing and a few more you have to read back As you approach a railroad crossing you must- slow your speed; keep alert; and watch for the railroad crossing signal If you are driving into a circle you should- yield to cars already in the circle On a freeway if you miss an exit what would you do??take the next exit

Here is one to add to the bad question list:What's the most

likely time to have a bicycle accident?Saturday at dusk (and yes, it's that specific) A "shoulder check" isA quick glance over your shoulder on the side you intend to turn or change lanes The speed limit in cities and towns are always- 35 miles per hour Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least- 0.08 percent When driving down a very steep hill, you should- shift into a lower gear to control your speed If you are in a crash, you should-immediately call the law enforcement officer When preparing to make a right-hand turn- turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road If you make 7 or more points on your traffic record, you may- Attend a driver improvement clinic to take 3 points from your driving record If you plan to turn and your not in the proper lane to do so, you should- Continue to the next intersection, then turn Slippery roads are most likely to occur when- it has just begun to drizzle or rain When a car is approaching you with full beam headlights on, what should you do?Look straight in front of you, avoid looking at the car Which of the following is true.A. the Speed limit unless posted on highways is 75 mphB. The speed limit unless posted in city is 25 mphC. the speed limit unless posted outside the city is 55 mph The correct answer isC. The speed limit outside the city is 55 mph Which of the following does NOT result in a suspension of your license?Reckless driving In city traffic, you should-be alert for drivers who make quick stops

Why should you pay attention on country roads- Slow moving farming machinery may use the roads While parking the car in downhill where will you place the front wheel?Toward the curb "Secondary roads" are roads where-Hills are more likely to be more steeper, and curves are likely to be sharper In bad weather"We have to keep a safe distance while following behind a car" If a person refuses to take the chemical test... the license may be immediately revoked for 12 months Truckers have serious _____ into which cars can disappear from view blind spots The flashing red signal has the same meaning as the stop sign...stop and do not proceed to move until you can enter the intersection without interfering with approaching traffic Where do most of the crashed occur-At the intersections (more 1/3rd of all fatal crashes) My test had a question about driving safely in snow. The

answer was:

Observe what other vehicles Are doing in adjoining lanes.You should inspect your vehicle every-12 months When driving on the interstate how do you merge onto the

highway:

When entering the interstate, use the acceleration lane until your vehicles speed matches that of the other traffic and merge safely If you take any medication before you drive, you should-find out what effect the medication has How can you avoid a rear end collision on the interstate?Check your mirrors often If the solid yellow line is on your side of the road and there is a dotted yellow next to it on the other side it means...that you are not allowed to cross to the left for passing when to adjust your rear view and side mirrors ? before starting to drive Unless there is a sign saying no turn on red, you can turn right on red- After stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely To get your revoked license back you must- Visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a drivers license To keep a safe driving distance between you and the car in front of you, you should- Use the two second rule What do you do if you have a break failure? Shift into a lower gear