Drivers Ed Practice
Drivers must pay a ___ service fee in addition to the state's restoration fee when regaining his or her license after suspension or revocation unless it was surrendered to the court or mailed to the DMV. $25.00 $50.00 $200.00 $100.00
$50.00
Upon a second DWI conviction and subsequent license restoration, a driver's BAC legal limit will be _______. 0.08% 0.00% 0.06% 0.04%
0.00%
Upon regaining his or her driving privileges after a first DWI conviction, a North Carolina driver's personal BAC legal limit will be ______. 0.00% 0.08% 0.06% 0.04%
0.04%
According to the North Carolina Driver's Handbook, a driver's chances of being involved in an accident increase once his or her BAC level reaches _______. 0.10% 0.08% 0.05% 0.02%
0.05%
A first DWI conviction will result in a mandatory ____ license revocation period. 90 day 6 month 120 day 1 year
1 year
If a NC driver who is under the age of twenty-one is convicted of purchasing or attempting to purchase alcohol, his or her license will be revoked for: 30 days 6 months 1 year 90 days
1 year
The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as:
the reaction distance
To control speed on steep downgrades, drivers should: apply brakes continuously push the accelerating pedal hard use a lower gear use a higher gear
use a low gear
To control speed on steep downgrades, drivers should: use a higher gear push the accelerating pedal hard use a lower gear apply brakes continuously
use a low gear
You must not pass on two-lane highways in all of the following situations EXCEPT: When there is a dashed yellow line on your side of the center dividing line When approaching the top of a hill or on a curve and there is no clear view ahead While crossing or within 100 feet of a railroad crossing While crossing or within 100 feet of an intersection
when there is a dashed yellow line on your side of the center driving lien
If a driver is driving in excess of fifteen miles per hour over the posted speed and at a speed above fifty-five miles per hour, his or her driving privileges will be revoked for ______ days.
30
If a driver is driving in excess of fifteen miles per hour over the posted speed and at a speed above fifty-five miles per hour, his or her driving privileges will be revoked for ______ days. 120 90 60 30
30
If a NC driver is convicted of following another vehicle too closely, his or her driving record tally will increase by ___ points. 6 4 3 5
4
If a North Carolina driver is convicted of a second DWI charge within a three year period, his or her license will be revoked for ____ years. 3 4 2 5
4
Illegal passing is assigned a value of ___ points. 6 3 4 5
4
Aggressive driving convictions result in the addition of ___ points while reckless driving convictions result in the addition of _____ points.
5; 4
If a NC driver's license has been revoked because of a refusal charge, he or she may be eligible for limited driving privileges after ____ of the revocation period have passed. 9 months 30 days 6 months 120 days
6 months
A NC driver's first points suspension will remain in effect for ____ days. 30 120 90 60
60
After regaining his or her license from a prior points suspension, a NC driver who accumulates ___ points within ___ years will have his or her driving privileges suspended a second time. 10; 3 8; 3 12; 3 6; 3
8; 3
Which of the following lines permits the passing of other vehicles? A broken white line A single solid yellow line A double solid yellow line A solid white line
A broken white line
You must not use _________ to exit the freeway, even in a traffic jam.
An entrance ramp
Rumble strips are intended to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound that they are:
Approaching a stop sign or signal
When you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must: reduce your speed clear the intersection quickly stop at the signal increase your speed
clear the intersection quickly
When traffic control lights are not working, you must _________ before proceeding through the intersection. increase the speed come to a full stop change lanes slow down
come to a full stop
A DWI conviction that results from a BAC of 0.15% or greater will require a driver to: all of these answers are correct purchase additional insurance be supervised when operating a vehicle install an ignition interlock device
install an ignition interlock device
Upon a ____ DWI conviction, North Carolina law requires the driver to go to jail.
second
In addition to an immediate revocation period, drivers who refuse to submit to chemical testing will also be issued a minimum _____ revocation by the North Carolina DMV upon conviction.
12 month
The DMV will suspend the license of any NC driver who is convicted of ___ or more convictions of speeding in excess of fifty-five miles per hour within a twelve month period. 5 4 2 3
2
_____ reckless driving charges within a twelve month period will result in a one year license suspension. 5 4 3 2
2
You should not park your vehicle within:
25 feet of the carbine of an intersecting street
A conviction of prearranged racing on a North Carolina highway will result in a ___ year suspension period and immediate seizure of the driver's vehicle. 1 4 3 2
3
An immediate revocation period of ____ days will occur if a NC driver is found to be driving while intoxicated. 120 30 90 60
30
An immediate revocation period of ____ days will occur if a NC driver is found to be driving while intoxicated. 120 60 30 90
30
If a NC driver who is under the age of eighteen is convicted of a second moving traffic violation within a year, his or her license will be suspended for a period of ___ days.
30
Before changing lanes, drivers should:
Check mirrors and look over shoulder towards the rear
Which of the following are three types of intersections on the road?
Controlled, Uncontrolled, and Blind
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
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.
II 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.
II only
Which of the following are known as "uncontrolled intersections"? Intersections not controlled by the red flashing light Intersections not protected by stop signs, yield signs or traffic lights Intersections not protected by a police officer Intersections where the speed limit is not stipulated
Intersections not protected by stop signs, yield signs or traffic lights
You will lose your license if you are convicted of:
Speeding more than 75 mph
What should you do if you hydroplane? 1. Accelerate hard and drive out of the skid 2. Don't take any action, the situation will resolve itself 3. Stop accelerating and steer straight - don't brake 4. Don't turn and gently apply the brake
Stop accelerating and steer straight - don't brake
Which of the following must NOT be done when brakes fail while driving? Pump the brake pedal to restore brake pressure Rub the wheels against a curb to reduce speed Downshift to a lower gear to reduce speed Stop the vehicle by colliding head-on into a solid object
Stop the vehicle by colliding head-on into a solid object
Can you turn right at a red signal? Yes, but only after stopping and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians Yes, you should have right of way here Yes, but only after yielding to all traffic and pedestrians No, not in North Carolina
Yes, but only after stopping and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians
Which of the following is NOT true about North Carolina's speed limits?
You can exceed the speed limit by 10 mph when passing on a two lane highway
Which of the following is true about signaling?
Your hand signals are more effective around sunrise to sunset
When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn around can be performed using
a three point 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 tight 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
When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to:
all traffic coming from the opposite direction
Drivers operating vehicles on a divided highway must _________, unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.
drive to the right of the median
The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets and highways. These indicate: a) the road is narrowing b) there is an obstruction on the roadway either a) or b) neither a) or b)
either a) or b)
If there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to: go faster or turn right go slower or turn left go slower or enter the road go faster or turn left
go faster to turn left
Flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones to: direct vehicles into certain parking areas guide drivers into the correct lane indicate the permissible speed limit stop all vehicles near a work zone
guide drivers into the correct lane
The correct hand signal for indicating a right turn is: hand and arm extended downward hand and arm extended backward hand and arm extended upward hand and arm extended outward
hand and arm extended upward
When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its: driver in your left side mirror headlights in your inside rearview mirror headlights in your right side mirror headlights in your left side mirror
headlights in your inside rearview mirror
If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must:
hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the steering wheel straight
Stopping on the pavement or shoulder while driving is permitted only:
in an emergency or when your car is unable to go any further
You must use high-beam lighting in all of following situations, except: on unfamiliar roads in fog, snow, or heavy rain when there may be people along the side of the road in construction areas
in fog, heavy snow, or rain
Which of the following hand signals would a driver use to indicate that s/he is turning left? left hand and arm straight out, keeping hand and arm still right hand and arm up, keeping hand and arm still left hand and arm up, keeping hand and arm still left hand and arm down, keeping hand and arm still
left hand and arm straight out, keeping hand and arm still
Which of the following convictions will result in the addition of only one point? failing to yield to a bicycle all of these answers are correct littering speeding
littering
When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection and you are going straight through, you must:
make sure there are no more vehicles coming through or still in the interseciton
Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.
making left turns
A first DWI conviction will result in a mandatory ____ license revocation period. 120 day 1 year 6 month 90 day
one year