Drivers Ed practice test
When trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual transmission, you should do which of the following:
Start in second or high gear.
When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following?
Stay as far to the left of your lane as possible. Brake in the sharpest part of the curve.
What should you do if a doctor prescribes you some medication but you must drive?
Ask the doctor whether you can drive or not.
Highway accidents occur most frequently:
At intersections.
In which of the following situations should you use your low beams?
At night in the city. In foggy or misty weather.
When driving on a long trip, you should:
Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.
Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?
In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.
Where does alcohol tend to concentrate more?
In the brain.
Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?
Intersections.
Roads are likely to be especially slick
Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle.
Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?
Just after passing the crest of a hill. Just after rounding a curve
Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following?
Slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal.
If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following?
Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road. Allow at least twice the normal following distance.
When driving through heavy fog, you should:
Slow down.
Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?
Slow drivers
If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?
Sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead. Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention.
A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:
Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about:
38%
The maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in North Carolina is:
45mph
Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?
A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction. On a one-way street.
A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards?
A deer crossing.
Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?
A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license
Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?
A drunken person.
Which of the following statements is false?
A heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person.
Every motor vehicle must be equipped with
A muffler.
The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highways is:
A rear-end collision.
When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?
Block the wheels
What happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time?
Both may combine and have unpredictable effects.
Three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection. Car A is on the right of Car B. Car C is on the left of Car B. In which order should the cars pass through the intersection?
Car A, Car B, Car C
Four vehicles approach an intersection with a 4 way stop at the same time. Car B is ahead of Car A and both are in the same lane and want to proceed straight across. Car C is across the intersection from Car B and wants to proceed straight as well. Car D is to the right of Car B and wants to make a right turn. Which car must yield?
Car D.
In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?
Check your rear-view mirrors often.
A diamond-shaped traffic sign means
Slow down and drive with care.
When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following?
Drive in a lower gear. Keep in the right lane.
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:
Slow down and proceed with caution
Two vehicles approach an intersection going in opposite directions with no signs or traffic lights. There is also a pedestrian waiting to cross the street and is walking in the same direction as Car 1. Car 1 wants to proceed straight through the intersection. Car 2 wants to make a left turn. In this situation, the right-of-away belongs to:
Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian.
Which of the following statements about horns and sirens is/are correct?
Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn. Only law enforcement and emergency vehicles may have sirens.
The system that carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the car and releases them is called the:
Exhaust system.
When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are:
Following another car.
A safe driver does which of the following?
Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.
A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following?
Glare from the headlights of other cars. Flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette.
If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following?
Go on to the next exit.
If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should:
Go to the next intersection and turn there.
If you should have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do which of the following?
Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving.
A 20 year old driver is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol.
He/She gets a 1 year revocation.
A driver was convicted of a second DWI 3 years ago. He/She gets convicted of DWI again
He/She gets a permanent revocation. He/She is imprisoned from 14 days to 24 months.
What happens if a driver refuses to take a chemical test?
He/She gets an immediate 30 day revocation. The DMV adds an extra 12 months revocation.
When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights?
If he holds out a white cane or has a guide dog with him.
What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?
If you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace.
Which traffic is required to stop if a school bus makes a passenger stop in the far right lane on a five-lane street?
Lanes going in the same direction as the school bus.
In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?
License plate lights.
When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use
Low-beam headlights.
A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following?
Make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency. Notify his insurance company.
A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it
May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car.
When backing your car, you should do which of the following?
Move at no more than 10 mph.
When rounding a curve, a car tends to:
Move to the outside of the curve.
Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?
Neither A nor B
A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following?
Neither A nor B.
As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following?
Neither A nor B.
When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?
Neither A nor B.
A person has been drinking but did not reach 0.08. Can we assume that he/she can drive safely?
No, because even smaller amounts can affect judgment.
Is it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol?
No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol.
To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?
Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license. Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?
One on which snow has become packed
If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following?
Open a window or vent to let in fresh air.
What is the main color for signs in highway work zones?
Orange
If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do?
Park the car completely off the road.
Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?
Passing a stopped school bus unloading children
If you have to come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes, you should:
Pump the brake pedal lightly
The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to:
Put chains on your tires.
You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should:
Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.
If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following?
Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle. Switch on the parking lights.
If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must
Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months.
If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must:
Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months.
If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?
Shift into a lower gear. Use the emergency brake.
A driver license is required for
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.
If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you should
Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly.
When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following?
Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area
A car that pitches and tosses in normal driving and leans heavily to the side in turns is likely to have trouble in which of the following systems?
Suspension.
If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should
Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually
When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?
The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic
If you approach an intersection where there are no traffic lights/signs and a pedestrian is attempting to cross your path, who has the right-of-way?
The pedestrian
Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct?
The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise posted.
Your brakes need checking if:
There is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal.
Which one contains more alcohol?
They all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ml) of alcohol.
Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?
They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.
What is one of the effects of alcohol on the driver's eyes?
They eyes tend to stare at a point.
A person has been convicted of DWI for the 4th time in 7 years.
This person may be imprisoned from 1 to 3 years.
What happens if a driver is convicted of DWI while his/her license has already been revoked for a prior DWI?
This person's car may be seized and sold. He/She may be imprisoned.
Three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection. Car A wants to make a left turn and is across the intersection from Car B. Car B is ahead of Car C and both are in the same lane traveling in the same direction and want to proceed straight through the intersection. The law gives the right-of-way:
To Car B.
When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?
Traffic coming from side streets. Animals or small children darting from between parked cars.
Studies have shown that under normal conditions the chance of a car being involved in an accident on an interstate highway is greater if the driver:
Travels considerably below the posted speed limit
What should you do when you begin to skid?
Turn the steering while in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding. Reduce pressure on the gas pedal.
Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is correct?
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph
The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following:
Use a lower gear.
To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?
Use a lower gear.
When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?
Walk on the left, facing traffic
When driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following?
Watch out for drivers who make quick stops.
If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?
Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car. Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice.
If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?
Wear or carry something white.
Can you be prosecuted in a criminal court of law if you are intercepted as you are driving under the influence of a prescribed medication?
Yes, the law requires you to be in full control of yourself when you drive.