NC Drivers Ed Final Exam
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
when pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should not do which of the following
increase speed
accidents occur most frequently at which of the following
intersections
very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations
just after passing the crest of a hill or rounding a curve
the smith system of defensive driving helps drivers
keep their eyes on the road
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 bud
farm equipment vehicles are
legally entitled to travel most nc roads
when a driver has a total of 12 points in a three year period, which of the following may happen?
license can be revoked
in NC which of the following is required for all cars
license plate lights
when driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use
low beam headlights
when rounding a sharp curve you should do which of the following?
lower your speed as you approach the 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
studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard
slow drivers
if you miss your exit on an interstate highway
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 high speed, you should do which of the following
grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving
visual activity is improved by
high beam headlights
what is the effect of food when you drink alcohol
if you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the bloodstream at a slower pace
the maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in NC is
45 mph
the percent of highway deaths caused by drunks
50%
is it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol
No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol
passing on the right is legal on which of the following
a 4 lane highway with 2 lanes in each direction
which of the following happens under the point system?
a driver who gets 12 within 3 years may lose his/her license
roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following
a drunken person
every moter vehicle must be equipped with
a muffler
the most frequent type of accident on an interstate highway is
a rear-end collision
roads are likely to be especially slick
after it has begun to rain or drizzle
12 oz of beer, 4 oz of wine, 1.5 oz spirits
all have the same amount; .6 of an oz of alcohol
what should you do if a doctor prescribes you medication but you must drive
ask the doctor whether you can drive or not
you use your low beams
at night in the city and in foggy/ misty weather
when driving on a long trip you should
avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
when changing a flat tire which of the following should you do
block the wheels
what happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time
both may combine and have unpredictable effects
on order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following
check rear view mirrors often
keeping space around your vehicle while driving will help avoid
collisons
defensive driving reduces
conflict while driving
traffic signs are used to
control traffic and pedestrians
a diamond shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following hazards
deer crossing
the IPDE process encourages
defensive driving
driving without wearing the correct corrective lenses is the same as
driving without a license
which of the following statements about horns and sirens is/are corret
every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn
if the driver of an approaching car fails to dim her lights, you should do which of the following
flick headlight beams high and low once of twice
when driving on a highway at night you should never use your high beam headlights if you are
following another car or approaching an oncoming vehicle
a safe driver does which of the following
frequently checks rear-view and side mirrors
a driver may be temporarily blinded at night by
glare from headlights of other cars
a driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following
make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency
a leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it
may allow dangerous fumes to enter the car
odometer in a vehicle measures
mileage
when rounding a curve a car tends to
move outside the curve
when can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic
never
two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway indicate
no passing from either direction
a person has been drinking but did not reach .08. can we assume he/she can drive safety
no, even smaller amount can affect judgement
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 a long trip, you should do which of the following
open a window or vent to let fresh air in
what is the main color for signs in highway work zones?
orange
if your car breaks down on a highway at night what should you do?
park the car completely of the road
conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?
passing a stopped school bus unloading children
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
pedestrain
if you have come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes you should
pump the brake pedal lightly
if your car breaks down on a highway at night you should do which of the following
raise hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle
you are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to shoulder. you should
raise hood and tie white handkerchief to the left door
if a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the DMV must
revoke the driver's license for at least 12 hours
if your vehicle is in a skid, turn your steering wheel in the
same direction as the rear of the car is moving
the 5 sided signs warns of
school zone or school crossing
If your brakes fail you should do which of the following
shift into lower gear and use the emergency brake
communications with other drivers include
signals an horns
A drivers license is required for which of the following
sitting in the drivers seat of the car while engine is running and steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle
when driving through heavy fog you should
slow down
if it starts to drizzle while your driving you should do which of the following
slow down and allow twice the normal travel distance between vehicles
a diamond shaped traffic sign means
slow down and drive with care
a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means
slow down and proceed with caution
if you wish to pass the car 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 and give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention
which statements concerning speed limits on the open road in NC correct
speed limits depend on the conditions; weather, road, and skill of the driver
a driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of
speeding more than 75 mph, in certain cases
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 of high gear
as you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following
stay in your lane through the entire procedure
if you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions b/c of trees or buildings, you should
stop at the intersection and move forward slowly
a flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following
stop, check traffic, proceed when clear
when taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following
stopping every 2 hours or 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 hydroplanes, you should
take your foot off the brake
if your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder you should
take your foot off the gas pedal gradually
when turning onto a street always turn into
the closest lane
what is one of the effects of alcohol on the drivers eyes
the eyes tend to stare at a point
which statements concerning speed limits for cars in NC is correct
the speed limit outside the city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted
your brakes need checking if
there is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal
a 20 year old is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol
they gets a one year license revocation
3 vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection . Car A wants to make a left turn and is across 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
to car b only
when driving on a city street, you should watch out for
traffic coming from side streets and animals or small children darting from between parked cars
when backing you car you should do which of the following
travel less than 10 mph
studies have shown that under normal conditions the chance of a car being involved in an accident on a interstate highway is greater if the driver
travels considerably below the posted speed limit
a heavier person can not eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person
true
bicycle riders are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car
true
what should you do when you begin to skid
turn the steering wheel in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding
the driver of the 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 the road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following
walk on the left, facing traffic
can you be prosecuted in a criminal court law if you are intercepted as you are driving under the influence of an prescribed medication
yes, the law requires you to be in full control of yourself when you drive