Driving Test :)
Hydroplaning starts at speeds as low as 40 miles per hour 30 miles per hour 50 miles per hour 45 miles per hour
30 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the acceptable speed limit in cities and towns is 45 mph 50 mph 35 mph 25 mph
35 mph
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about: 10% 25% 38% 67%
38%
Drivers must use headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is 700 feet or less 550 feet or less 400 feet or less 600 feet or less
400 feet or less
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way? The vehicle that comes first The vehicle traveling downhill Both vehicles The vehicle traveling uphill
The vehicle traveling uphill
What does this sign indicate? A stop sign ahead A school bus stop ahead An intersection ahead A passenger bus stop ahead
a stop sign ahead
What does this traffic sign mean? You are leaving a two-way highway and entering a divided roadway. You are leaving a divided highway and entering a one-way road. You are leaving a one-way road and entering a divided highway. You are leaving a divided roadway and entering a two-way highway.
You are leaving a divided roadway and entering a two-way highway.
What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time? You must slow down and let the vehicle pass first to give extra room to the bicycle You should leave a little room to the oncoming vehicle while overtaking the bicycle You must overtake the bicycle first to give extra room to the oncoming vehicle You must sound your horn to alert the bicyclist
You must slow down and let the vehicle pass first to give extra room to the bicycle
Which of the following lines permits the passing of other vehicles? a single solid yellow line a double solid yellow line a broken white line a solid white line
a broken white line
This sign indicates that you are going to approach a divided highway. a hospital. a crossbuck. a crossroad.
a crossroad
This sign indicates a school zone ahead. a flagman ahead. police ahead. a hitchhiker ahead.
a flagman ahead
This sign represents a) a truck parking area ahead b) a heavy truck ahead c) a hill ahead d) a no-parking zone ahead
a hill ahead
This warning sign indicates a hospital zone ahead a school zone ahead a pedestrian crossing ahead a public library ahead
a school zone
An NC driver above 21 years of age will have his/her license revoked if his/her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measures _____ or more '. 0.01% 0.00% 0.02% 0.08%
0.08%
When you want to make a turn, the turn signal must be given at least _________ before the turn during normal daylight hours. 10 feet 20 feet 70 feet 100 feet
100 ft
You should not park your vehicle within 650 feet of a fire truck 25 feet of the curb line of an intersecting street 65 feet of a fire hydrant 45 feet of the intersecting right of way lines if there is no curb
25 feet of the curb line of an intersecting street
If you run through a red light in the intersection, you will be given _________ against your driving record. 4 points 1 point 2 points 3 points
3 points
Which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road? A dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may not cross the line. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes. Where there is both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may pass if the solid line is on your side. Two solid lines between opposing lanes of traffic mean either side can pass.
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.
When you're driving through a roundabout, which of the following statements is FALSE? Yield to vehicles and bicyclists within the circulating roadway. Put on your right turn signal to tell drivers that you intend to exit. Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island. Don't try to pass bicyclists within the roundabout.
Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island.
Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true? You must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer even if the officer's signals contradict the traffic signals. At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left. Drivers must yield the right-of-way at all times to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have the absolute right-of-way.
At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left.
Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is incorrect? At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the through street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street. Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic. Vehicles entering or crossing a roadway from a private driveway must yield to all oncoming vehicles. Drivers must yield to pedestrians at unmarked intersections.
At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the through street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street.
A driver license is required for which of the following? I. Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running. II. Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle. I only II only Both I & II Neither I nor II
Both I and II
About 38% all traffic fatalities involve which of the following? I. Alcohol II. More than one car I only II only Both I & II Neither I nor II
I only
Which of these statements about pedestrian deaths is (are) correct? I. In cities, 2 of every 5 people killed in motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians. II. Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic crashes are teenagers. I only II only Both I & II Neither I nor II
I only
When you have 7 points, which of the following may happen? I. You are required to file proof of financial responsibility. II. You can have 3 points deducted if you complete a Driver Improvement Clinic. a) I only b) II only c) Both I & II d) Neither I nor II
II only
Which of the following happen(s) under the point system? I. A warning letter is sent when you get 4 points within 3 years. II. If you get 12 points within 3 years, you may lose your license. a) I only b) II only c) Both I & II d) Neither I nor II
II only
Which of the following statements regarding cell phone usage while driving is NOT true? It is advisable for the passenger in the vehicle to place a call instead of the driver It is always better to use text messaging instead of placing a call If you must use your cell phone, stop in a safe place before doing it While driving, using a cell phone to call 911 in an emergency is acceptable
It is always better to use text messaging instead of placing a call
Conviction for which item carries the highest number of points? Reckless driving Hit & run with property damage Driving without a license Passing a stopped school bus that is unloading children
Passing a stopped school bus that is unloading children
If you refuse a legal chemical test issued by a law enforcement officer, the Division of Motor Vehicles is required to: Place you on probation Wait for a court decision before taking action Assign you to a Driver Improvement Clinic Revoke your driver license for at least 12 months
Revoke your driver license for at least 12 months
Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways? Double solid red lines Single solid yellow lines Double solid white lines Single solid white lines
Single solid yellow lines
You will lose your license if you are convicted of: Driving without a license Passing a stopped school bus Failing to yield the right of way Speeding more than 75 mph
Speeding more than 75 mph
A driver may pass on the right of another vehicle in which of these situations? When the motor vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn When the motor vehicle ahead is making or about to make a right turn When passing on a hill or curve When entering a tunnel or bridge
When the motor vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn
When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make a wide turn into the right lane of the cross street. a right turn at a high speed. a tight turn into the left lane of the cross street. a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.
a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.
This regulatory sign prohibits a right turn a U-turn a left turn none of the above
a u-turn
If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must change lanes immediately. ignore the merging traffic since you have the right-of-way. adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge. sound horn to let the merging traffic know you are there.
adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge.
Before you enter an intersection, you must look for crossing pedestrians. approaching vehicles from the left. approaching vehicles from the right. all of the above.
all of the above
When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to all traffic behind your vehicle. all traffic coming from the same direction. all traffic coming from the opposite direction. all traffic to the right of your vehicle.
all traffic coming from the opposite direction
At the end of most entry ramps on a freeway, you will find _________ that allows you to increase your speed. an access ramp a slow lane an acceleration lane a deceleration lane
an acceleration lane
What does this sign mean? A heavy truck is moving An emergency vehicle is moving A dangerous goods truck is moving A high occupancy farm vehicle is moving
an emergency vehicle is moving
This sign is an informational sign for handicapped parking. an informational sign for a hospital. a guide sign for a highway. a warning sign for a two-way road.
an informational sign for a hospital.
Rumble strips are intended to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound that they are approaching a freeway. approaching a parking zone or playground. approaching a stop sign or signal. approaching a school zone.
approaching a stop sign or signal
If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle as far away from the curb as possible as close to the center of the road as possible as far away from traffic as possible as far away from the yellow line as possible
as far away from traffic as possible
When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the vehicle a) with more passengers has the right-of-way b) to the right has the right-of-way c) with less passengers has the right-of-way d) to the left has the right-of-way
b) to the right has the right-of-way
_________ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that you cannot see using the mirrors. No-spots No drive zones Zero spots Blind spots
blind spots
Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways EXCEPT by riders of motorcycles. by drivers of heavy goods vehicles. by drivers of emergency vehicles. by drivers of slow-moving farm equipment.
by drivers of emergency vehicles
Passing is illegal on any curve or hill where the driver cannot see at least a) 650 feet ahead b) 850 feet ahead c) 500 feet ahead d) 750 feet ahead
c) 500 feet ahead
Before pulling out from a right-side parallel parking space, you must a) check for approaching traffic and give a right-turn signal b) check for approaching traffic, but not give any turn signal c) check for approaching traffic and give a left-turn signal d) turn on your emergency flashers
c) check for approaching traffic and give a left-turn signal
The faster you drive on a highway, you will need ______ to stop your vehicle. a) less following distance b) less braking distance c) more following distance d) none of the above
c) more following distance
When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must use the horn and proceed. quickly drive around the animal. concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle. apply the brakes as hard as you can.
concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle.
The flagger on the road warns drivers of construction on the road ahead an event ahead an emergency vehicle ahead a rest area ahead
construction on the road ahead
If you accidentally pass your exit on an expressway, you must make a U-turn and return to the exit. back up and return to the exit. reduce your speed and move into the rightmost lane. continue to the next exit.
continue to the next exit
What type of headlight beams should you use when following within 200 feet of another vehicle at night? a) Either low- or high-beams b) Emergency flashers c) High-beams d) Low-beams
d) low beams
Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems ahead is part of defensive driving. aggressive driving. good driving. distracted driving.
defensive driving
The given curved arrow-marked sign means do not turn around. a left turn is not allowed. the left lane is closed ahead. no entry at the sign.
do not turn around
Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are passing another vehicle. turning left. avoiding an obstruction. doing any of these.
doing any of these.
When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind or ahead with its flashing lights on, you must increase your speed and clear the lane quickly drive to the right-hand curb or edge of the road and stop completely come to a stop immediately, wherever you are drive to the left-hand curb or edge of the road and stop completely
drive to the right-hand curb or edge of the road and stop completely
If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by five times. four times. two times. three times.
four times.
To turn left from a one-way street to another one-way street, a driver must begin the turn from the right lane and make the turn close to the right curb. from the left lane and make the turn close to the right curb. from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb. from the right lane and make the turn close to the left curb.
from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb.
If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance, and do NOT _______ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle. increase your speed return to the lane return to the passing lane go straight
return to the lane
When you are moving through an intersection with a green signal and a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal, the first thing to do is let him/her cross the intersection. give a warning with your horn. confront the pedestrian. stop your vehicle and allow the pedestrian to cross.
give a warning with your horn.
In heavy rain, your tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as hydroplaning. rainplaning. frictionplaning. waterplaning.
hydroplaning
When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid overheating of the tires. hydroplaning. traction of the tires on the road. wear and tear.
hydroplaning
Which of the following statements about interchanges is NOT true? If you miss your interchange, go on to the next one. If you miss your interchange, use median crossovers. If you exit at the wrong interchange, you must follow it out. The two most common types of interchanges are diamond and cloverleaf.
if you miss your interchange, use median crossovers
Stopping on the pavement or shoulder while driving is permitted only to make a left turn. in an emergency or when your car is unable to go any farther. to pick up or let off passengers. to make a right turn.
in an emergency or when your car is unable to go any farther.
If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle _______ of your lane. on the right side on the left side in the center in any part
in the center
As you approach and enter the acceleration lane, ______to match that of vehicles in the through lanes. change the lane and increase your speed slowly reduce your speed increase your speed suddenly decrease your speed
increase your speed
When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection and you are going straight through, you must stop and wait for the next signal watch for the turning traffic drive your vehicle as quickly as possible through the intersection make sure there are no more vehicles coming through or still in the intersection
make sure there are no more vehicles coming through or still in the intersection
This pennant is located on the left side of the road and indicates that heavy vehicles are not allowed to pass vehicles are allowed to pass on the right vehicles are allowed to pass on the left no vehicles are allowed to pass
no vehicles are allowed to pass
When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must not pass on the left using the oncoming traffic lane. change your lane. not increase your speed. stop your vehicle.
not pass on the left using the oncoming traffic lane.
If another driver is passing your vehicle, you must increase your speed pull your vehicle to the right and do not increase your speed move into the left lane honk back at the driver and increase your speed
pull your vehicle to the right and do not increase your speed
A yellow and black "RR" sign indicates that you are approaching a right-of-way zone road repair zone railroad crossing wrong way
railroad crossing
To avoid panic stops, you must make sure you are seeing hazards well in advance. applying brakes quickly. following other vehicles closely. changing lanes quickly.
seeing hazards well in advance
If you are driving downhill and the downgrade is very steep, you must remove your seat belt. press hard on the gas pedal. shift to a lower gear. turn on your headlights.
shift to a lower gear
While driving, if you see an oncoming car to your left and a bicyclist to your right, you must slow down and let the car pass. drive between the car and the bike. increase your speed and pass the bicyclist. stop your car on the shoulder.
slow down and let the car pass.
The best way to handle a curve is to stay on your side of the road and drive as far to the left as possible. begin to turn the vehicle just prior to the curve and quickly increase your speed. slow down before entering the curve. gradually increase your speed before entering the curve.
slow down before entering the curve.
When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must slow down and change your lane position. slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles. not proceed through the road or intersection. slow down and take a detour.
slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles.
You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multilane roads because someone may crowd your lane. you may not see the vehicles in front of you. someone may hit you from behind. you may not see the vehicles following you.
someone may crowd your lane
Black on orange signs on a highway identify directions, routes, and distances. specific information and directions to drivers in work zones. special conditions or hazards ahead. traffic laws and regulations.
specific information and directions to drivers in work zones.
If you approach a person (who is about to cross the road) walking with a white cane, or a white cane tipped with red, you must use your horn. take a detour. stop. go slow.
stop
A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must _________ for a traffic signal or sign. slow down after crossing the line cross the line stop after the line stop behind the line
stop behind the line
When a school bus is stopped on a two-lane roadway with its flashing red lights on, drivers approaching from both directions must stop their vehicles make a left turn slow down and proceed with caution change their lanes
stop their vehicles
You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks. stopping or shifting gears using high-beam lights using brakes using low-beam lights
stopping or shifting gears
When entering the interstate, use _________ until your vehicle's speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely. the deceleration lane the exit the shoulder lane the acceleration lane
the acceleration lane
Where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, what do two solid yellow lines mark? The center of the roadway The edge of the road The individual lanes of travel None of the above
the center of the roadway
North Carolina's seat belt law requires _________ to wear seat belts. the driver and all passengers only the driver and passengers under 16 the driver and rear seat passengers the driver and front seat passengers
the driver and all passengers
This diamond-shaped sign indicates the beginning of a divided highway the beginning of two-way traffic the ending of a divided highway the beginning of one-way traffic
the ending of a divided highway
On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks the center of the roadway. the end of the roadway. the left edge of the pavement. the right edge of the pavement.
the left edge of the pavement.
When driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, you must use the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel. the outside lanes for through travel and the center lanes for turning. the outside lanes for through travel and turning. the center lanes for through travel and turning.
the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel.
On a multilane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use the right lane. the center lane. the left lane. none of the above.
the right lane
This diamond-shaped warning sign indicates to drivers that a curved road is ahead the road ahead is slippery when wet only passenger cars are allowed a one-way road is ahead
the road ahead is slippery when wet
A red arrow at an intersection indicates that the turning traffic must proceed with the same speed. the turning traffic must stop. the turning traffic must increase speed and turn quickly. the turning traffic must slow down.
the turning traffic must stop.
While driving on a highway, you must maintain a safe following distance using _________ under normal conditions. the one-second rule the three-second rule the two-second rule The four-second rule
the two-second rule
You should NOT sound the horn in the following situation when a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal in an emergency situation to signal the driver ahead about your intention to pass to greet another driver
to greet another driver
Unless prohibited, drivers must use the three-point turn to change lanes. turn around on a narrow street. pass another vehicle on a narrow road. make a left turn.
turn around on a narrow street.
To pass a moped while driving, you must stay at least three feet to the left one foot to the right two feet to the right two feet to the left
two feet to the left
When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not keep up with the flow of traffic. reduce your speed. watch for slower speed limits. weave from lane to lane.
weave from lane to lane
Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT when driving in a lane set aside for left turns. when passing a vehicle that is in the left-turn lane. on highways that have at least two lanes traveling in each direction. on one-way streets where all lanes of traffic are moving in the same direction.
when driving in a lane set aside for left turns
Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT on one-way streets where all lanes of traffic are moving in the same direction. on highways that have at least two lanes traveling in each direction. when passing a vehicle that is in the left-turn lane. when driving in a lane set aside for left turns.
when driving in a lane set aside for left turns.
This two-headed arrow-marked sign means that you are allowed to go straight or right you are allowed to go left or right you are allowed to go only left you are allowed to go straight or left
you are allowed to go straight or left
A flashing yellow arrow means you must come to a full stop in the direction of the arrow you may proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow you may go straight ahead you must not proceed in the direction of the arrow
you may proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow