Practice DMV test part 2 Flashcards

Practice DMV test part 2 Flashcards 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 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 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.Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.Is it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol?No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol.A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards A deer crossing.What happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time?Both may combine and have unpredictable effects.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.Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?One on which snow has become packed If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?A) Shift into a lower gear.B) Use the emergency brake.The maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in North Carolina 45mph 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 your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following?

• Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left

door handle.B) Switch on the parking lights.When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?Walk on the left, facing traffic.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 flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:Slow down and proceed with caution.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.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.When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?Never. The officer's signals always override all others.

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 The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is

to:

Put chains on your tires.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.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.D) Neither A nor B

• Neither A nor B

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with: A muffler.

Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following?Slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal.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.If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you

should:

take your foot off the gas pedal gradually.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.When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you

should use:

Low-beam headlights.Your brakes need checking if:There is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal.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.What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?If you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace.What is the main color for signs in highway work zones?Orange Where does alcohol tend to concentrate more? In the brain.Which one contains more alcohol?12 ounces of beer (360ml).4 ounces of wine (150ml).1.5 ounces of spirits (45ml).They all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ml) of alcohol.

A person has been convicted of DWI for the 4th time in 7 years.This person may be imprisoned from 1 to 3 years.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 diamond-shaped traffic sign means:Slow down and drive with care.

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

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 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.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.When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights?If he holds out a white cane or has a guide dog with him.What should you do if a doctor prescribes you some medication but you must drive?Ask the doctor whether you can drive or not.