NC Jordan Drivers school test
glare recovery time
Time your eyes need to regain clear vision after being affected by bright lights
People, vehicles, and roadways
What are the parts of the highway transportation system (HTS)
the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
What does the odometer show?
the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
What is a space cushion?
to gain driving experience with fewer distraction
What is the main purpose for passenger restrictions as part of GDL laws?
speed
When a moving object hits something, what is the most important factor in determining how hard it hits?
must yield the right of way
When an emergency vehicle sounds it sirens or used a flashing lights you
avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
When driving on a long trip, you should
turn on your parking lights
When driving through heavy fog, you should
never
When is using a cell phone while driving appropriate?
move to the outside of the curve
When rounding a curve, a car tends to
Decide
When you determine how to adjust speed or position, which IPDE step are you using?
uninsured motorist insurance
Which insurance protects you if you are injured by a hit-and-run driver or a driver who has no way to pay costs?
I only
Which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is/are correct? I. The speed limit outside a city 55 mph unless otherwise posted. II. The speed limit inside a city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.
Solid yellow line
Which roadway marking indicates a no-passing area?
controlled
You are approaching an intersection that has traffic signals. The intersection is
which of the following lines permits the passing of other vehicles?
a broken white line
when you see the letters 'RR' painted on the pavement, you are approaching
a railroad crossing
which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road
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
if traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must
adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge
when you're driving through a roundabout, which of the following statements is FALSE
always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island
at the end of most entry ramps on a freeway you will find _____ that allows you to increase your speed
an acceleration lane
rumble strips are intended to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound that they are
approaching a stop sign or signal
if you must park on a roadway park your vehicle
as far away from traffic as possible
which of the following right of way rules is not true
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 streets
when there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid
hydroplaning
if you are overthinking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance and do NOT ____ until way is clear from the overtaken vehicle
return to the lane
if you are driving downhill and the downgrade is very steep you must
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
when you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection you must
slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right of way to all vehicles
where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite direction, what do two solid yellow lines mark?
the center of the roadway
on a four lane divided roadway or a one way road, a solid yellow line usually marks
the left edge of the pavement
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
battery
A vehicle's electrical energy is stored in the
the lane will be closed farther ahead
A yellow X on an overhead signal above your lane indicates
True
Driver inattention is a major factor in most crashes and near-crashes.
your stopping distance is greater than the distance lighted by your lights
Overdriving headlights means
just after it has begun to rain or drizzle
Roads are likely to be especially slick
I only
Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?
To avoid panic stops, you must make sure you are:
Seeing hazards well in advance
an orange sign
A construction zone is indicated by
a fresh green light
A light that has just turned green is
False
A person can sober up by drinking black coffee and taking a cold shower.
Warning sign
A sign with a yellow background is a
almost the moment it enters the body
Alcohol begins to affect a person's abilities
impairing judgment and reason
Alcohol first affects a driver by
cooling system
Antifreeze is used in the
is thin sheets of invisible ice
Black ice
highway hypnosis
Condition in which a driver is lulled into an inattentive, drowsy state
passing a stopped school bus unloading children
Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?
lose contact with the road
Hydroplaning occurs when your tires
Both I and II
If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following? I. Shift into a lower gear. II. Use the emergency brake.
Both I and II
In which of the following situations should you use your low beams? I. At night in the city. II. In foggy or misty weather.
0.08 percent
Most states have set the level of intoxication at a BAC of
diamond-shaped
Most warning signs are
the hot liquid inside can scald you
Never remove a radiator cap on a hot engine because
driver error
Of all the possible causes of collisions, what is by far the most common?
Is passing here safe?
One of the questions you should ask yourself as you are deciding to pass another vehicle is
trouble in the electrical system
The alternator warning light indicate
a blind spot
The area to the rear of the car not seen in mirrors is
field of vision
The area you can see around you is called
before entering the curve
The best place to adjust speed to steer through a curve is
an intersection
The chance of a collision is greatest
left arm and hand extended straight out
The correct hand signal for a left turn is
hold the steering wheel firmly
The first action to take when making an off-road recovery is to
Identify, predict, decide, execute
The four steps in the IPDE Process are
to regulate, to warn, to guide
The purpose of traffic signs are
When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must:
concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle
If you accidentally pass your exit on an expressway, you must:
continue to the next exit
proactively looking ahead, to the sides, behind the vehicle to anticipate problems ahead is a part of
defensive driving
if you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by
four times
if you are driving on a two lane road it is safest to drive your vehicle ____ of your lane
in the center
as you approach and enter the acceleration lane ____ to match that of vehicles in the through lanes
increase your speed
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
you must avoid driving next to other vehicles or multi lane roads because
someone may crowd your lane
A single solid white line across the road at an intersection means that a motorist must _____ for a traffic signal or sign
stop beside the line
You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks.
stopping or shifting gears
when two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass which vehicle has right of way
the vehicle traveling uphill
you should NOT sound the horn in the following situation
to greet another driver
when approaching or driving through a work zone you must
weave from lane to lane
a flashing yellow arrow mean
you may proceed with caution in the caution in the direction of the arrow
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 for the bicycle
