NC DMV TEST
According to the North Carolina Driver's Handbook, your chances of being involved in an accident will increase once your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reaches 0.08%. 0.02%. 0.10%. 0.05%.
0.05%.
If you are found to be driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _______ or more, your license will be immediately revoked for at least 30 days. 0.08% 0.02% 0.04% 0.01%
0.08% If you are found to be driving with a BAC of 0.08% or more, you will be charged with impaired driving and your driver license will be immediately revoked for at least 30 days. After that, you will have to apply for a new driver license. If you are convicted of the charge, you may also face criminal penalties.
What does this signal mean? You have reached an abandoned railroad track. A railroad track parallel to the roadway is ahead. You have reached a railroad crossing. You have reached a train station.
You have reached a railroad crossing.
What does this sign indicate? You may either go straight or turn left. There is a sharp turn ahead. You may either go straight or turn right. You must make a left turn if you are keeping left.
You may either go straight or turn left.
Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems ahead is part of good driving. aggressive driving. distracted driving. defensive driving.
defensive driving.
What does this sign indicate? You are 444 miles from the state line or the end of this road. You are approaching exit 444. You are on Route 444. It indicates none of the above.
You are 444 miles from the state line or the end of this road.
What does this sign mean? A sharp left turn is ahead. A sharp U-turn is ahead. You are approaching a right turn. You are approaching a left turn. This sign accompanies a route marker sign. It means that you must soon turn right to enter or continue on that route.
You are approaching a right turn.
You can legally drive in the extreme left lane of a multilane highway when you are passing another vehicle. avoiding an obstruction. turning left. doing any of the above.
doing any of the above.
In North Carolina, you must dim your headlights whenever you are within ________ of an oncoming vehicle. 200 feet 400 feet 500 feet 1,000 feet
500 feet
You must not pass on a curve or the crest of a hill if you cannot see at least ________ ahead. 750 feet 650 feet 500 feet 850 feet
500 feet
What does this road sign indicate? Survey crew at work Mowing equipment ahead A flag person (flagger) ahead Workers on or near the roadway
Workers on or near the roadway
This sign indicates that you are approaching a crossbuck sign. a hospital. a divided highway. a crossroad.
crossroad
On a multilane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use the center lane. the left lane. the right lane. none of the above.
the right lane.
You are driving on a road where the speed limit is 35 mph. If you want to make a turn, you must start to signal at least ________ before you turn. 20 feet 100 feet 75 feet 10 feet
100 feet Under North Carolina law, where the speed limit is under 45 mph, you must start to signal at least 100 feet before you turn. Where the speed limit is 45 mph or higher, you must start to signal at least 200 feet before you turn. [NC G.S. § 20-154]
If your driver license is revoked because you refused to submit to chemical testing for drugs or alcohol, the DMV will revoke your license for an additional ________ at least. 90 days 30 days 6 months 12 months
12 months If your driver license is revoked because you refused to submit to chemical testing for drugs or alcohol, the DMV will revoke your license for an additional twelve months at least. That adds up to a minimum thirteen-month revocation. [Driving While Impaired, Chapter 2 - Alcohol and the Law, North Carolina Driver's Handbook]
According to the North Carolina Driver's Handbook, about ______ of every five persons killed in urban traffic accidents are pedestrians. two one four three
2 According to the North Carolina Driver's Handbook, about two of every five persons killed in urban traffic accidents are pedestrians. About one of every ten persons killed in rural traffic accidents are pedestrians. Most of the pedestrians killed are children, elderly persons, or those who have been drinking alcohol. Next Question
You may not park within 65 feet of a fire hydrant. 35 feet of the intersecting right-of-way lines if there is no curb. 50 feet of the entrance to a fire station. 25 feet of the curb line of an intersecting street. You may not park your vehicle within 25 feet of the curb line of an intersecting street or within 15 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 are convicted of running a red light, ________ will be added to your driving record. 2 points 3 points 1 point 4 points
3 points If you are convicted of certain motor vehicle violations in North Carolina, driver license points will be added to your driving record. The number of points for a violation ranges from one to five. If you are convicted of running a red light, three points will be added. If too many points are added to your driving record, you may face penalties.
If you refuse to submit to chemical testing for drugs or alcohol upon the request of a police officer, your driver license will be immediately revoked for at least _____ days. 60 30 10 90
30 If you refuse to submit to chemical testing for drugs or alcohol upon the request of a police officer, your driver license will be immediately revoked for at least 30 days. (Note that if you take the test and it shows you're intoxicated, your license will be immediately revoked for the same minimum amount of time.) The officer will confiscate your license at the scene. Then the DMV will revoke your license for an additional 12 months at least. [Driving While Impaired, Chapter 2 - Alcohol and the Law, North Carolina Driver's Handbook]
If your chemical test shows that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or above, your driver license will be immediately revoked for at least _____ days. 30 120 90 60
30 If your chemical test shows that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or above, your driver license will be immediately revoked for at least 30 days. Note that if you refuse to submit to the chemical test, your driver license will be immediately revoked for at least 30 days anyway. [Driving While Impaired, Chapter 2 - Alcohol and the Law, North Carolina Driver's Handbook]
Hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as 30 mph. 45 mph. 50 mph. 40 mph.
30 mph. Hydroplaning occurs when a thin sheet of water gets between the road surface and a vehicle's tires, causing them to lose contact with the road. The vehicle then begins a skidding movement across the road. Hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as 30 mph and in water that is little more than 1/8 inch deep.
In North Carolina, the maximum speed limit in cities and towns is _______ except where otherwise posted. 25 mph 35 mph 50 mph 45 mph
35 mph Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is 35 mph in cities and towns. Special speed limits may be posted in certain areas.
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about: 10 25 38 67
38
According to the North Carolina Driver Handbook, what percentage of traffic fatalities have involved the consumption of alcohol? 28% 38% 18% 48%
38%
In North Carolina, you must use your headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is 700 feet or less. 500 feet or less. 1,000 feet or less. 400 feet or less.
400 feet or less. Under North Carolina law, you must use your headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is 400 feet or less. (Note: Some other US states have different rules about when you must use your headlights. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)
If your driver license is revoked because you refused to submit to chemical testing for drugs or alcohol, you may be eligible for limited driving privileges after ________ of the revocation period has elapsed. 6 months 120 days 30 days 9 months
6 months
What does this image indicate? An accident situation due to reduced following distance A broken white line that allows passing A broken white line that prohibits passing A car making a U-turn
A broken white line that allows passing
What does this sign mean? A pedestrian crosswalk is ahead. A hospital is ahead. A disabled crossing is ahead. Disabled parking is ahead.
A disabled crossing is ahead.
What does this figure mean? A child care center is ahead. A playground is ahead. A school zone is ahead. A T-intersection is ahead.
A playground is ahead sign
What does this sign indicate? A pedestrian crosswalk A school zone A hospital zone A public library
A school zone
Which of the following statements about lane markings is true? A broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may not cross the line. Where there are both a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may pass if the solid line is on your side. 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. A double solid yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that vehicles on either side may 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. 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.
What does this sign indicate? A school bus stop ahead A passenger bus stop ahead A stop sign ahead An intersection ahead
A stop sign ahead
Which of the following statements about roundabouts is FALSE? Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island. Yield to vehicles and bicyclists within the circulating roadway. Don't try to pass bicyclists within the roundabout. 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. When approaching a roundabout, yield to vehicles and bicyclists within the circulating roadway. Look to your left to see if there is an appropriate gap in traffic. (If one is not available, you may need to stop until an appropriate gap becomes available.) Always enter the roundabout to the right and proceed on the right side of the central island.
Assesses applicant's driving skills and ability to perform basic driving patterns Skills include:
Approaching intersections, stop signs and traffic signals Quick stops Backing Stopping, starting and parking Turn signals and using the horn Turning Use of lanes Following another vehicle Passing and being passed Yielding right of way to pedestrians and vehicles Three-point turnabouts
Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is FALSE? Vehicles entering or crossing a roadway from a private driveway must yield to all oncoming vehicles. Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic. At a T-intersection without signs or signals, the vehicle on the through road must yield to vehicles on the terminating road. Vehicles must yield to pedestrians in unmarked crosswalks.
At a T-intersection without signs or signals, the vehicle on the through road must yield to vehicles on the terminating road. This statement is FALSE: "At a T-intersection without signs or signals, the vehicle on the through road must yield to vehicles on the terminating road." The reverse is true: At a T-intersection without signs or signals, the vehicle on the terminating road must yield to vehicles on the through road.
_________ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you cannot see in your mirrors. Hidden spots Corner spots No-zones Blind spots
Blind spots Your mirrors don't show you everything around your vehicle. There are "blind spots," areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you cannot see in your mirrors. To see these areas before you turn or change lanes, you must look over your shoulder to view them directly. No-zones are the large blind spots around a large commercial vehicle such as a bus or truck.
A driver license is required for which of the following? Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running. Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle. I only II only Both I and II Neither I nor II
Both I and II
If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, what should you do? Continue to the next exit. Pull over to the shoulder and call for help. Make a U-turn to reach your exit. Back up to reach your exit.
Continue to the next exit. If you miss your exit on an expressway, don't stop, back up, or try to turn around. Doing so greatly increases the likelihood of a collision. In North Carolina, such actions are illegal. Instead, continue to the next exit and find a way to double back from there. [NC G.S. § 20-140.3]
When should you switch on your high-beam headlights? When you drive on unfamiliar roads Where there may be people alongside the roadway When you drive in construction areas In any of the above situations
In any of the above situations
What does this sign mean? Farm vehicles may enter the roadway. Emergency vehicles may enter the roadway. Trucks carrying hazardous materials may enter the roadway. Heavy trucks may enter the roadway.
Emergency vehicles may enter the roadway. This is an emergency vehicle warning sign. It indicates that emergency vehicles may enter the roadway from fire stations or other emergency facilities. You must yield to an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction when it is sounding a siren or displaying flashing lights.
_________ allow vehicles to slow down and leave expressways. Acceleration lanes Turnpikes Exit ramps Roundabouts
Exit ramps
What does this sign mean? A slippery road is ahead; use special tires. Farm equipment is not allowed beyond this sign. Farm machinery may be crossing the road. A country road is ahead; vehicles must slow down.
Farm machinery may be crossing the road.
f your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks when a train is approaching, what should you do? Try to push your vehicle off the tracks. Get everyone out of the vehicle. Try to restart the engine. Open your doors and try to warn the train.
Get everyone out of the vehicle.
What is the correct hand signal for indicating a right turn? Hand and arm extended downward, palm facing backward Hand and arm extended upward, palm facing forward Hand and arm extended backward, forefinger pointing backward Hand and arm extended outward, forefinger pointing leftward
Hand and arm extended upward, palm facing forward
About 38% all traffic fatalities involve which of the following? Alcohol More than one car I only II only Both I and II Neither I nor II
I only
Which of these statements about pedestrian deaths is (are) correct? In cities, 2 of every 5 people killed in motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians. Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic crashes are teenagers. I only II only Both I and II Neither I nor II
I only
When you have 7 points, which of the following may happen? You are required to file proof of financial responsibility. You can have 3 points deducted if you complete a Driver Improvement Clinic. I only II only Both I and II Neither I nor II
II only
Which of the following happen(s) under the point system? A warning letter is sent when you get 4 points within 3 years. If you get 12 points within 3 years, you may lose your license. I only II only Both I and II Neither I nor II
II only
Which of the following statements about highway interchanges is FALSE? If you miss your exit, use a median crossover to turn around. If you miss your exit, go on to the next one. If you exit at the wrong interchange, you must follow it out. The two most common types of interchanges are cloverleaf and diamond.
If you miss your exit, use a median crossover to turn around. If you miss your exit or exit at the wrong interchange, don't try to back up. Backing up increases the chance of a collision. Don't use a median crossover to turn around. Median crossovers may only be used by authorized vehicles such as emergency and maintenance vehicles.
Which of the following statements about parking is FALSE? In an emergency, it is legal to park on the shoulder of the road as far away from traffic as possible. It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. It is illegal to park on the traveled portion of a highway. When parking on a downhill grade, turn your wheels toward the curb.
It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. In North Carolina, it is illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
Which of the following statements about using a cell phone while driving is FALSE? If you must use your cell phone, stop in a safe place before doing so. It's better to send a text message rather than place a phone call. Even drivers under 18 may use a cell phone in an emergency. It's advisable for a passenger to make a phone call for you.
It's better to send a text message rather than place a phone call. In North Carolina, texting while driving is illegal. If you're at least 18 years old, making a phone call while driving is not against the law (though it's still a dangerous form of distracted driving). Even a driver under 18 is allowed to make a phone call in an emergency.
If you see this sign and you're in the left lane, what do you do?
KEEP LEFT
If another vehicle is passing you on the left, what should you do? Move into the left lane. Sound your horn and increase your speed. Increase your speed. Keep right and don't increase your speed.
Keep right and don't increase your speed.
What does this sign mean? No U-turns No left turns No right turns None of the above
No U-turns
Conviction for which item carries the highest number of points? Reckless driving Hit and 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
The road goes downhill
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Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways? Double solid red lines Single solid white lines Double solid white lines Single solid yellow lines
Single solid yellow lines Single solid yellow lines are used as left-edge lines on divided highways.
If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left, what should you do? Speed up and quickly pass the bicycle. Slow down and let the vehicle pass first. Stop your car on the shoulder. Drive between the car and the bicycle.
Slow down and let the vehicle pass first. Sometimes you need to deal with hazards one at a time. If you are about to pass a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, slow down and let the vehicle pass first so that you can leave more room for the bicycle. Then move to the left to give yourself plenty of room to pass the bicycle.
What is the best way to handle a curve? Slow down before entering the curve. Stay on your side of the road and drive as far to the left as possible. Gradually increase your speed before entering the curve. Start to turn the vehicle just before the curve and quickly increase your speed.
Slow down before entering the curve. Before you enter a curve, slow down so you won't need to brake in the curve. Braking in a curve can cause a skid.
You are driving through an intersection with a green signal. A pedestrian starts to cross your path against a red signal. What should you do FIRST? Confront the pedestrian. Proceed because you have the right-of-way. Sound a warning with your horn. Yield to the pedestrian.
Sound a warning with your horn. If you have a green light and a pedestrian is violating the rules of the road by crossing against a red light, warn the pedestrian by sounding your horn. Of course, you must do everything possible to avoid hitting the pedestrian. If the pedestrian still doesn't stop even after you sound your horn, you must stop for the pedestrian.
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
You approach a pedestrian with a white cane who is about to cross the road. What should you do? Stop. Slow down. Use your horn. Take a detour.
Stop. A pedestrian who extends a white cane or has a guide dog is usually blind or sight impaired. You must stop and yield the right-of-way to such a pedestrian. Do not proceed until the pedestrian has safely crossed the road.
Where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, what does a double solid yellow line mark? The individual lanes of travel The edge of the road The center of the road None of the above
The center of the road On a two-way road with four or more lanes, a double solid yellow line marks the center of the roadway. Passing is prohibited on both sides of the line. You may cross a double solid yellow line only to make a left turn into or from an alley, a private road, a driveway, or another street.
What does this sign mean? You are entering a one-way roadway. A divided highway starts ahead. The divided highway ends ahead. The right lane is closed ahead.
The divided highway ends ahead. This sign indicates that the divided highway ends ahead. Traffic travels in both directions on the same roadway ahead. Keep right and watch for oncoming vehicles.
Under North Carolina law, which occupants of a vehicle must wear seat belts or suitable child restraints? The driver and front-seat passengers The driver and all passengers The driver and passengers under 16 The driver and rear-seat passengers
The driver and all passengers North Carolina's seat belt law requires the driver and all passengers in a motor vehicle manufactured with seat belts to wear a seat belt or suitable child restraint whenever the vehicle is in forward motion.
What does this regulatory sign mean? The indicated lane is for heavy trucks. The indicated lane is for high-occupancy vehicles during specified times. High-occupancy vehicles are not allowed during specified times. No cars or buses are allowed during specified times.
The indicated lane is for high-occupancy vehicles during specified times.
What does this sign mean? A winding road is ahead. A hill is ahead. The road ahead is slippery when wet. The road ahead is covered in gravel.
The road ahead is slippery when wet. This sign means that the road is slippery when wet. If the road appears wet, slow down, increase your following distance, and avoid sudden maneuvers or hard braking. These signs are often posted at bridges and overpasses.
What does this sign mean? The road is slippery when wet; slow down. A narrow bridge is ahead; watch for oncoming traffic. A sharp curve is ahead; use caution. A winding road is ahead; slow down.
The road is slippery when wet; slow down.
What is the meaning of this sign? The road shoulder is much lower than the road surface. The road is slippery and wet. There is gravel on the road. This is a hidden road.
The road shoulder is much lower than the road surface.
When two or more vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time, which vehicle has the right-of-way? The vehicle with the most passengers The vehicle to the right The largest vehicle The vehicle to the left
The vehicle to the right When two or more vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at the same time, the vehicle to the right has the right-of-way.
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way? The vehicle traveling downhill The vehicle traveling uphill The vehicle that arrives first Neither vehicle
The vehicle traveling uphill
What does this sign mean? This route is for trucks only. Trucks are entering from a steep side road ahead. There is a steep descent ahead. There is an emergency escape ramp ahead.
There is a steep descent ahead.
What does this sign indicate? Two-way traffic ahead No U-turns allowed Merging traffic ahead Divided highway begins
Two-way traffic ahead This sign warns that you are entering a two-way undivided roadway. Keep right and watch for traffic going in the opposite direction.
This sign is posted on the left side of a roadway. What does it mean? Heavy vehicles are not allowed to pass. Vehicles are allowed to pass on the left. Vehicles are not allowed to pass. Vehicles are allowed to pass on the right.
Vehicles are not allowed to pass. This pennant-shaped warning sign emphasizes, rather than replaces, the rectangular regulatory "DO NOT PASS" sign. It is located on the left side of a roadway and indicates the beginning of a no-passing zone. Vehicles may not pass there.
You are at a stop sign, waiting to turn right. A vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on. What should you do? Quickly turn on your headlights. Wait until the other vehicle actually starts to turn and then start your turn. Press the gas pedal immediately. Go ahead and turn because the other vehicle is about to turn, too.
Wait until the other vehicle actually starts to turn and then start your turn. While you are waiting at a stop sign to turn right, if a vehicle approaches from the left with its turn signal on, don't try to turn until the other vehicle has actually started to turn. Only then should you start your turn. Drivers may make mistakes or change their minds. The driver of the other vehicle may change his or her mind at the very last moment and decide to go straight through the intersection after all. Or the driver of the other vehicle may have switched on the turn signal by mistake and really intends to go straight through the intersection. If you assume that the other vehicle really will turn as its turn signal indicates, you risk a collision with it. Always be prepared for bad signals and bad drivers
You have reached an intersection at which this sign is posted. When are you allowed to turn right here? When you have a green light or green arrow Never When no other vehicles are approaching After you come to a full stop and then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles
When you have a green light or green arrow
In which of the following situations are you NOT allowed to pass another vehicle on the right? When you're in a left-turn lane When the other vehicle is in a left-turn lane On a one-way street where all lanes of traffic are moving in your direction On a highway with at least two lanes traveling in each direction
When you're in a left-turn lane The passing lane must always be clear. There are only a few situations in which you may pass a vehicle on the right. You may pass a vehicle on the right when it is in a left-turn lane. You may also pass a vehicle on the right when there are two or more lanes going in the same direction as the vehicle. You may not pass another vehicle on the right if you are in a left-turn lane. A left-turn lane is only for making left turns (and U-turns where permitted).
What does a flashing yellow arrow signal mean? You may turn in the direction of the arrow. The yellow arrow is about to turn red; don't turn in the direction of the arrow. You may turn in the direction of the arrow after you yield to oncoming vehicles. You may go straight.
You may turn in the direction of the arrow after you yield to oncoming vehicles. A flashing yellow arrow means you may proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow after you yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
You are driving at 65 mph when you encounter this sign. What does it mean? (sign says 55 mph speed limit) You are approaching a school zone. You will have to speed up ahead. You will have to slow down ahead. You can maintain your present speed.
You will have to slow down ahead
This sign means that a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead. a no-passing zone for bicyclists is ahead. bicyclists should move only in the lane where the sign is posted. bicyclists should not use this lane
a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead.
You may pass another vehicle if there is __________ next to your lane. a solid yellow line a solid white line a broken white line a double solid yellow line
a broken white line
A rotary is an intersection with traffic lights. a Do Not Enter sign. a stop sign. a central island.
a central island.
This sign warns drivers of a flag person (flagger) ahead. a rest area ahead. an emergency vehicle ahead. a traffic officer ahead.
a flag person (flagger) ahead. This sign warns drivers that there is construction or maintenance ahead where a flag person (flagger) is stationed. A flagger uses a red flag or a STOP/SLOW paddle to guide traffic safely through the area. You must follow the flagger's directions.
This sign is a work zone sign. a road repair sign. a railroad crossing sign. a Wrong Way sign.
a railroad crossing sign. This sign gives advance warning of a railroad crossing ahead. (At the approach to some crossings, there may also be pavement markings consisting of an X and the letters "RR.") Slow down and look and listen for warning signals and approaching trains. Prepare to stop if necessary.
The letters "RR" painted on the pavement indicate that you are approaching a closed road. a railroad crossing. a road repair zone. a curve to the right
a railroad crossing.
When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching _________ must obey the posted speed limit. an interstate highway a work zone a railroad crossing a school zone
a school zone School zones are sensitive areas because children from all directions can cross the road. A school zone may be marked by signs with flashing yellow lights. When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers must slow down to the posted maximum speed limit. Note: North Carolina does not have a statewide maximum speed limit for school zones. Individual jurisdictions may set their own maximum speed limits for school zones, but not below 20 mph.
This sign is a service sign for a hospital. a guide sign for a highway. a warning sign for a two-way road. a handicapped parking sign.
a service sign for a hospital. Service signs have white letters or symbols on a blue background. This service sign indicates a hospital ahead.
To make a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make a tight turn into the left lane of the cross street. a right turn at high speed. a wide turn into the right 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. To make a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance and make a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.
This regulatory sign indicates a two-way left-turn lane. a two-way right-turn lane. two-way merging traffic. a two-way road.
a two-way left-turn lane.
You should NOT sound your horn a. to greet another driver. b. to warn the driver of the vehicle ahead of you that you're about to pass. c. if a pedestrian starts to cross your path against a red light. d. in an emergency situation.
a. to greet another driver.
If vehicles from another roadway are merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, you should adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the vehicles to merge. change lanes immediately. sound your horn to let the merging vehicles know you are there. ignore the merging vehicles because you have the right-of-way.
adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the vehicles to merge.
Before entering an intersection, you must watch for vehicles approaching from the right. crossing pedestrians. vehicles approaching from the left. all of the above.
all of the above. Before entering an intersection, look both left and right for approaching vehicles and crossing pedestrians. If you are stopped, look both left and right just before you start to move. Also look across the intersection to make sure that your way is clear through the intersection.
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 to the right of your vehicle. all traffic coming from the opposite direction.
all traffic coming from the opposite direction. When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, yield the right-of-way to all oncoming vehicles.
To enter an interstate highway, use _________ until your vehicle's speed matches that of highway traffic and then merge safely. an exit ramp a deceleration lane the shoulder an acceleration lane
an acceleration lane To enter an interstate highway, use an acceleration lane until your vehicle's speed matches that of highway traffic and then merge safely.
The number seen in this sign represents the speed limit on the exit ramp. the number of miles to the exit. a U.S. Route marker. an exit number.
an exit number.
Rumble strips use vibration and sound to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are approaching a parking lot or playground. approaching a school zone. approaching a stop sign or signal. approaching a freeway.
approaching a stop sign or signal.
If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible. as far away from the yellow line as possible. as close to the center of the road as possible. as far away from the curb as possible.
as far away from traffic as possible.
Which of the following right-of-way rules is FALSE? You must obey signals given by a traffic officer even if the officer's signals contradict the traffic signals. You must yield the right-of-way at all times to pedestrians who are in a marked or an unmarked crosswalk. Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have the absolute right-of-way. At an intersection where there are no traffic signs or signals, you must yield to vehicles coming from the left.
at an intersection where there are no traffic signs or signals, you must yield to vehicles coming from the left. At an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without traffic signs or signals), yield to vehicles coming from the right.
Disabled persons who display their placards can park at a _______ curb. red blue green white
blue At painted curbs, special parking rules are in effect. There is no uniform national standard for curb colors; each state may establish its own standards. In North Carolina, only a disabled person who displays a handicap license plate or a disability parking placard may park at a blue curb or in a parking space designated for disabled use.
It is safest to drive _______ of your lane. in the center on the right side on the left side in any part
center
Before changing lanes, you should check behind you and look in your side mirrors. check your speed and look over your shoulder toward the rear. check your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear. check your rear-view and side mirrors.
check your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear. Before changing lanes, you should check your mirrors and then check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder toward the rear.
If an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you should sound your horn and proceed. quickly drive around the animal. brake as hard as you can. concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle.
concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle.
You can legally drive in the extreme left lane of a multilane highway when you are turning left. avoiding an obstruction. passing another vehicle. doing any of the above.
doing any of the above. Normally, you should keep right. Driving in the extreme left lane is legal only in some cases, such as on one-way streets and while passing. To avoid a hazard or obstruction, you may need to change lanes.
Diagonal yellow stripes painted on some streets and highways indicate (a) the road is narrowing. (b) there is an obstruction on the roadway. neither (a) nor (b). either (a) or (b).
either (a) or (b). Diagonal yellow striping on streets and highways indicates a narrow road or an obstruction ahead.
Backing up is not allowed on interstate highways EXCEPT for slow-moving farm equipment. motorcycles. emergency vehicles. large trucks.
emergency vehicles.
On steep mountain grades, __________ are built to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers or passengers. deceleration lanes escape ramps weave lanes acceleration lanes
escape ramps Escape ramps are located on many steep mountain grades. Escape ramps are built to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers or passengers. Escape ramps use a long bed of loose, soft material (such as gravel) to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimes in combination with an upgrade.
On a roadway with three or more lanes in the same direction, the leftmost lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles. by heavy trucks. by slower vehicles. for stopping in an emergency.
for passing slower vehicles. On multilane roads, the leftmost lane is for passing slower vehicles. If you pass on the right, the other driver may have difficulty seeing you and may suddenly change lanes in front of you.
If you double your speed, your vehicle will travel ________ as far to brake to a stop. four times three times just twice
four times Even after you start to brake, your vehicle will keep moving for a certain distance before it comes to a stop. This is called the braking distance. It is roughly proportional to the square of your speed. For example, doubling your speed from 30 mph to 60 mph will increase your braking distance by about a factor of four, from 46 feet to 180 feet. At higher speeds, leave a greater following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
This sign is a "Right Lane Ends" sign. highway exit sign. freeway interchange sign. "Divided Highway Begins" sign.
freeway interchange sign. freeway interchange sign.This sign is a freeway interchange sign. This sign indicates that you are approaching an interchange.
To turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you must start the turn from the right lane and make the turn close to the left 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 right curb.
from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb. To turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you must start the turn from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb, unless signs, signals, or pavement markings indicate otherwise.
Before pulling out from a parallel parking space on the right side of the road, you should check for approaching traffic and give a left-turn signal. not give any turn signal. give a right-turn signal. turn on your emergency flashers.
give a left-turn signal. Before pulling out from a parallel parking space on the right side of the road, check for approaching traffic and give a left-turn signal. If the parking space were on the left side of a one-way road, you would give a right-turn signal instead.
Where there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to go slower or turn left. go slower or enter the road. go faster or turn left. go faster or turn right.
go faster or turn left. Where there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to go faster, pass, or turn left.
Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to divert drivers into work zones. stop speeding drivers. guide drivers into certain traffic lanes. guide drivers into certain parking areas.
guide drivers into certain traffic lanes
In heavy rain, your vehicle's tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as rainplaning. frictionplaning. hydroplaning. waterplaning.
hydroplaning On a wet road, at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road. However, in deep water at higher speeds, the channeling action of the tires becomes less effective and the tires start to ride on a layer of water like water skis. This is called "hydroplaning." At 50 mph or above, hydroplaning may result in a total loss of braking and steering control. To prevent hydroplaning, slow down.
When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid wear and tear. traction of the tires on the road. overheating of the tires. hydroplaning.
hydroplaning. When there is water on the roadway, reduce your speed. Under such conditions, high speeds can cause your vehicle to hydroplane out of control
You may pass another vehicle on the right if the vehicle is in a left-turn lane. if you're driving on a hill or curve. if the vehicle is making or about to make a right turn. if you're in a tunnel.
if the vehicle is in a left-turn lane. In North Carolina, you may pass another vehicle on the right if the vehicle is in a left-turn lane. However, you shouldn't pass on either side if you are at a railroad crossing, in an intersection, on a hill or curve if you cannot see at least 500 feet ahead, or anywhere else where signs prohibit passing.
At night, drivers should use high-beam headlights in open country without other vehicles nearby. if they're under the influence of alcohol. on an expressway. in the city.
in open country without other vehicles nearby. Use high beams when driving in open country without other vehicles nearby. (Dim your headlights whenever you are meeting or following another vehicle.) However, even high beams don't let you see as far at night as you can in the daytime. Therefore, you should still drive slower at night.
To enter an interstate highway, use the acceleration lane to _________ until your vehicle's speed matches that of highway traffic. change lanes and increase your speed increase your speed decrease your speed maintain your speed
increase your speed To enter an interstate highway or some other expressway, use the acceleration lane to speed up until your vehicle's speed matches that of highway traffic. Then merge safely. If you try to merge while you're still driving too slowly, you may obstruct highway traffic or even risk a rear-end collision.
On a highway with three lanes in each direction, a vehicle towing a trailer keeps right because of lack of visibility. a No-Zone exists behind this vehicle. it moves slower than other vehicles. of the high speed of the vehicle.
it moves slower than other vehicles.
When making a U-turn, you should NOT make it on a curve or near a hill. yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. give a turn signal. yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles. Hint
make it on a curve or near a hill.
When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection and you are going straight through, you must make sure there are no more vehicles in or coming through the intersection. watch for turning vehicles. stop and wait for the next signal. drive through the intersection as quickly as possible.
make sure there are no more vehicles in or coming through the intersection. When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection, make sure the way is clear of any other vehicles that might still be in or coming through the intersection. Yield to any pedestrians who are still on the road. Most accidents at traffic signals happen in the first few seconds after the light has changed.
Shared center lanes are reserved for _________ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction. parking passing making left turns making right turns
making left turns Shared center lanes are reserved for making left turns (and U-turns where permitted) and may be used by vehicles traveling in either direction. These lanes must never be used for passing.
"Slower Traffic Keep Right" sign.and you are traveling slower than most traffic, you should take the next exit. increase your speed. move into the left lane. move into the right lane.
move into right lane
When you see a solid yellow center line on your side of the road, you must not pass. change lanes. stop. not increase your speed.
not pass. Many roads have lane markings that tell you when you cannot see far enough to pass. You must not pass when there is a solid yellow center line on your side of the road.
On a highway, the left lane should be used for backing up. exiting. passing. crossing over.
passing. The left lane on a highway should be used for passing. If a vehicle wants to pass you, you must move safely to the right. Do not increase your speed until the other vehicle has passed you.
If you have already entered an intersection when the traffic light changes to yellow or red, you must make a left or right turn. proceed to clear the intersection. not proceed farther. stop.
proceed to clear the intersection. Don't block an intersection. If you have already entered an intersection when the traffic light changes to yellow or red, you must follow through. Perform the maneuver you planned to make and clear the intersection.
If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights or sounding a siren approaches you from either direction, you must increase your speed and clear the lane quickly. stop immediately where you are. pull over to the left and stop. pull over to the right and stop.
pull over to the right and stop. You must pull over to the right edge of the road when an emergency vehicle approaches you with its flashing lights or siren on, no matter which direction the emergency vehicle is traveling in. (In North Carolina, there is one exception: You don't have to pull over if you're on the opposite side of a divided highway with at least four lanes.) However, if you're in the middle of an intersection when the emergency vehicle approaches, proceed through the intersection and then pull over immediately.
When passing another vehicle, do NOT _________ until the way is clear. go straight return to your original lane return to the passing lane increase your speed
return to your original lane
If you are driving down a steep downgrade, you should shift into a lower gear. keep applying the brakes. turn on your headlights. remove your seat belt.
shift into a lower gear.
If you are parallel parked on the right side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic. signal a left turn and look over your right shoulder signal a right turn and look over your left shoulder signal a right turn and look over your right shoulder signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder
signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder
If you are being tailgated, you should move into the left lane. increase your speed. apply the brakes and discourage the tailgater. slow down and keep right.
slow down and keep right. If you're being tailgated, move into another lane if possible, or pull over to let the tailgater pass. Don't hit the brakes to warn the tailgater. This could make a difficult situation even more dangerous. And don't try to increase your speed in an attempt to appease or outdistance the tailgater. No speed is too fast for some tailgaters
You drive up to an intersection and you see a yield sign. You must not proceed through the roadway or intersection. slow down and yield the right-of-way to all vehicles. slow down and take a detour. slow down and change lanes.
slow down and yield the right-of-way to all vehicles.
Because tractor-trailers are so large, they often appear to be traveling slower. faster. dangerously. backward.
slower.
On multilane roads, you should avoid driving alongside other vehicles because someone may crowd your lane. you may not see the vehicles following you. someone may hit you from behind. you may not see the vehicles in front of you.
someone may crowd your lane. On multilane roads, avoid driving alongside other vehicles. Someone may crowd your lane or try to change lanes and pull into you.
Signs with black letters or symbols on an orange background provide specific information and directions to drivers in work zones. traffic laws and regulations. special conditions or hazards ahead. directions, routes, and distances.
specific information and directions to drivers in work zones. Signs with black letters and symbols on an orange background are temporary signs that provide specific information and directions to drivers in work zones.
You can avoid panic stops by following other vehicles closely. braking quickly. spotting hazards well in advance. changing lanes quickly.
spotting hazards well in advance.
A single solid white line across the road at an intersection means that you must _________ for a traffic signal or sign. stop after the line cross the line slow down after crossing the line stop behind the line
stop behind the line A single solid white line across the road at an intersection is a stop line. You must stop behind the stop line for a traffic signal or sign. If there is no stop line, you must stop before the crosswalk.
if you are under emotional or physical stress while driving a vehicle, you should stop driving or have someone else drive. start talking on your cell phone while driving. take medication and drive. drive fast and reach your destination as soon as possible.
stop driving or have someone else drive.
When a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane roadway, drivers approaching from either direction must slow down and proceed with caution. change lanes. turn left. stop.
stop. In North Carolina, if a school bus has stopped with its red lights flashing on a two-lane roadway, vehicles traveling in either direction must stop. They must remain stopped until the mechanical stop signal is withdrawn, the flashing red lights have been switched off, and the school bus has resumed its motion.
While crossing railroad tracks, AVOID using your brakes. using your low-beam headlights. stopping or shifting gears. using your high-beam headlights.
stopping or shifting gears. At a railroad crossing, don't try to cross the tracks until you can cross them without stopping. Don't shift gears while crossing the tracks, because your vehicle might stall.
Things that can distract you from driving include checking the traffic behind you frequently. checking your blind spots. checking your mirrors. text messaging or talking on the phone.
text messaging or talking on the phone. Anything that draws your attention away from the road can distract you. Some examples of distractions while driving are text messaging, talking on the phone, dealing with children, and lighting a cigarette.
On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks the end of the roadway. the center 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 through travel and the center lanes for turning. the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel. the center lanes for through travel and turning. the outside lanes for through travel and turning.
the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel.
When driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, you must use the center lanes for through travel and turning. the outside lanes for through travel and turning. the outside lanes for through travel and the center lanes for turning. the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel.
the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel. On a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, use the center lanes for through travel and the outside lanes for turning.
The distance that your vehicle travels from the time that you recognize a hazard to the time that you start to brake is called the reaction distance. the perception distance. the braking distance. the stopping distance.
the reaction distance. The distance that your vehicle travels from the time that you recognize a hazard to the time that you start to brake is called the reaction distance. Your total stopping distance equals the sum of your perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance.
Where there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use the center lane. the right lane, except when passing or making a left turn. the left lane. the left lane, except when passing or making a right turn.
the right lane, except when passing or making a left turn. Where there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use the rightmost lane, except when passing or making a left turn.
This sign warns that the road is slippery when wet; drivers must go slow. there is a gravel road with sharp curves ahead; drivers must proceed carefully. there is a sharp curve near a hill; vehicles must go slow. a winding road is ahead; drivers should follow the directions.
the road is slippery when wet; drivers must go slow. The road surface is slippery when it is wet. This sign is often located near bridges and overpasses.
Under normal driving conditions, use _________ to maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you. the three-second rule the four-second rule the two-second rule the one-second rule
the two-second rule The North Carolina Driver's Handbook recommends that you use the two-second rule to maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you. (Other authorities recommend a three-second rule.) Under poor or hazardous driving conditions, you should increase your following distance even more.
Where there are two or more lanes of traffic in each direction, broken white lines are used to divide each side of the roadway into separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. to indicate the right edge of the roadway. to divide each side of the roadway into separate lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions. to indicate the left edge of the roadway.
to divide each side of the roadway into separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.
The single broken (dashed) white line in this figure indicates traffic moving in the same direction. traffic moving in opposite directions. the curb of the road. the center of a roadway where passing is prohibited.
traffic moving in the same direction.
TRUE OR FALSE Penalty for driving without proper corrective lenses is same as driving without a license
true
Except where prohibited, you should use the three-point turn to change lanes. make a left turn. turn around on a narrow street. pass another vehicle on a narrow road.
turn around on a narrow street.
A red arrow signal at an intersection indicates that turning traffic must stop. turning traffic must increase speed and turn quickly. turning traffic must slow down. turning traffic must proceed at the same speed.
turning traffic must stop. A red arrow means turning traffic must stop. They must wait for the next green arrow or green light before turning in that direction.
When passing a moped, you must stay at least three feet to the left of it. two feet to the right of it. two feet to the left of it. one foot to the left of it.
two feet to the left of it. A moped should travel on the right side of the lane. To pass a moped, you must stay at least two feet to the left of it.
When driving in rural areas, you must pay more attention to unmarked railroad crossings and hidden intersections. steep hills. sunrises and sunsets. acceleration lanes.
unmarked railroad crossings and hidden intersections.
When driving in icy conditions, it is recommended to _____ for better traction. use chains reduce your speed by 5 mph drive on the shoulder of the road increase your speed
use chains
This sign indicates that vehicles must maintain a speed greater than 40 mph. vehicles must not exceed the posted speed limit of 40 mph. vehicles must maintain a speed of less than 40 mph. slow-moving vehicles must not exceed a speed of 40 mph.
vehicles must not exceed the posted speed limit of 40 mph.
When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must NOT reduce your speed. weave from lane to lane. watch for slower speed limits. keep up with the flow of traffic.
weave from lane to lane. When approaching or driving through a work zone, observe what other drivers are doing and avoid sudden moves. Do not weave from lane to lane. Brake gradually to give drivers behind you ample time to slow down. Keep up with the flow of traffic.
A driver must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles in all of the following situations EXCEPT when going straight through an empty intersection with a green light. when entering a highway from an alley. when merging right or left. when entering a roundabout.
when going straight through an empty intersection with a green light.
You may pass a vehicle on the right in all of the following situations EXCEPT on highways with at least two lanes traveling in your direction. when you are in a left-turn lane. when the vehicle is in a left-turn lane. on one-way streets with two or more lanes of traffic.
when you are in a left-turn lane. In North Carolina, you may pass a vehicle on the right only if 1) the vehicle is in a left-turn lane; or 2) there are two or more lanes of traffic going in the same direction as you are. (This can be the case on a multilane highway or a one-way street.) A left-turn lane should only be used to make left turns (and U-turns where permitted).
This orange sign is posted at railroad crossings. work zones. school zones. uncontrolled intersections.
work zones.
If a bicycle on your right reaches an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time as you do, you should proceed slowly along with the bicycle. ask the bicyclist to change lanes. proceed because you have the right-of-way. yield to the bicycle.
yield to the bicycle. Bicycles must follow the same rules of the road as other vehicles. At an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without traffic signs or signals), you must yield to the vehicle or bicycle that arrives first. If other vehicles or bicycles arrive at about the same time as you do, you must yield to the one on your right.
A solid white line next to your lane means you may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so. you are allowed to make a U-turn. you should stay in your lane. you should reduce your speed.
you should stay in your lane.
