Traffic Law North Carolina

At the intersection sure there are no traffic lights. Who has the right of way? A. The person walking B. The driver of the car C. No one D. Whoever reaches the intersection first

A

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with A. Muffler B. Four ply tires C. Mud guards D. Shoulder harness

A

If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should A. Go to the next intersection and turn there B. Back up and move into the correct lane for turning C. Wait until all other cars have cleared the intersection and turn D. Signal the driver in the car beside you in front of him

A

When backing your car, you should do which of the following? 1. Move at no more than 10 mph 2. Keep both hands on the steering wheel. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

A

When driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following? 1. Watch out for drivers who make quick stops 2. Yield to pedestrians only at marked crosswalks A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

A

When driving on a city street, you should do which of the following? 1. Watch out for drivers who make quick stops 2. Yield to pedestrians only at marked crosswalks A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

A

When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following? 1. Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area 2. Scheduling some hours of night driving to avoid heavy traffic. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

A

When trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual shift, you should do which of the following? 1. Start in second or high gear 2. Accelerate rapidly A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

A

When you are walking at night along the road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following? 1. Wear or carry something white 2. Keep your back to oncoming traffic A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

A

A diamond shape sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards? 1. A railroad crossing 2. A deer crossing A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

B

A safe driver does which of the following? A. Watches the side of the road over the hood to stay in lane. B. Frequently checks the rear view and side mirrors. C. Drinks coffee while driving at night to stay alert. D. Keeps to car lengths between his car and the next car on the expressway.

B

When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following carries the highest number of points? 1. The driver can be required to file proof of financial responsibility. 2. The driver can have 3 points deducted if he satisfactorily completed a driver improvement clinic. A. 1 only B. 2 only. C. Both 1 and 2. D. Neither 1 nor 2

B

When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following? 1. Put the vehicle in neutral gear 2. Block the wheels A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

B

When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights? 1. Only when he's alone 2. If you holds out a white cane or has a guide dog with him A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

B

When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use A. Parking lights B. Low beam headlights C. Four-way flashers D. Highbeam headlights

B

When driving on a long trip, you should A. Rest your eyes from time to time by rubbing them B. Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds C. Keep your eyes on the center of the road straightahead D. Spend as much time looking in your mirrors as you do looking in front of you

B

When driving through heavy fog, you should A. Turn on your bright lights B. Slow down C. Follow the car in front of you closely D. Turn on your parking lights

B

Which of the following happen (s) under the point system 1. A driver is sent a warning letter when he gets 4 points within 3 years 2. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his license A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

B

The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken person in North Carolina according to MADD is A. 25% B. 36% C. 55% D. 60%

B

Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following? 1. Turning on the heater 2. Shifting into a lower gear and keeping light pressure on the brake pedal A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

B

If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do? 1. Park the car completely off the road 2.Turn on the high-beam lights A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

A

In North Carolina, which of the following are required on all cars? A. License plate lights B. Courtesy lights C. Fender lights D. Back up lights

A

Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involves which of the following? 1. A drunken person 2. More than one car A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

A

Skids are likely to occur in which of the following roads? 1. One on which snow has become packed 2. One that has just been paved A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and w D. Neither 1 nor 2

A

The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to A. Put chains on your tires B. Use snow tires C. Have lower than usual air pressure in your tires D. Carry heavy weight in your truck

A

The driver of the car shown should A. Use a low gear when coming down the hill B. Pump his break when he reaches the curve C. Apply the break firmly and steadily going down the hill D. Speed up slightly on the curve to maintain control of the car

A

To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following? 1. Use a lower gear 2. Drive in a zigzag pattern A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

A

Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is (are) correct? 1. In cities, two out of five people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians. 2. Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic accidents are teenagers. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

A

Which of the following statements about speed limit for cars in North Carolina is correct? 1. The speed limit outside the city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted. 2. The speed limit inside the city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

A

Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is correct? 1. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph 2. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25 mph A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

A

If you are walking along the road at night, what should you do? 1. Walk on the right hand side with the traffic. 2. Wear or carry something white A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither one nor two

B

If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following? 1. Open a window or vent to let in fresh air 2. Pull over and stop A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

B

If you have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do which of the following? 1. Apply the break firmly as soon as you noticed the blow out 2. Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

B

If you miss your exit on interstate highway, you should do which of the following? 1. Make a U-turn 2. Go to the next exit A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

B

In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following? 1. Drive cautiously and use your brake often 2. Check your rear view mirrors often A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

B

Maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in North Carolina is A. 55 mph B. 45 mph C. 35 mph D. 25 mph

B

Roads are likely to be especially slick A. Just after they have been paved B. Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle C. After it has been raining for several hours D. And especially cold, dry weather

B

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 A. Maintains a steady speed B. Travels considerably below the posted speed limit C. Travels at the posted speed limit D. Maintains his position is relative to cars in front and behind him in his lane

B

Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard? 1. Middle aged drivers 2. Slow drivers A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

B

Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct? 1. They must ride their bicycles facing traffic 2. They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

B

Which traffic is required to stop if a school bus makes a passenger stop in the far right lane on a 5 Lane St.? A. All lanes of traffic B. Lanes going in the same direction as the school bus C. Lanes going in opposite directions of bus D. Turning lane only

B

A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following? 1. Glare from the headlights of other cars 2. Flame from a march to light a cigarette A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following? 1. Make an immediate report to the nearest law-enforcement agency 2. Notify his insurance company A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

A drivers license is required for which of the following? 1. Sitting in the drivers seat of a car while the engine is running. 2. Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

A leaky exhaust system should be required because it A. Waste gas and oil B. Causes the engine to run hot C. May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car D. Makes the engine hard to start and likely to stall

C

Highway accidents occur most frequently A. On hills B. On curves C. At intersections D. At bridges

C

If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following? 1. Slow down because the rain loosen oil and gravel on the road 2. Allow at least twice the normal following distance A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and w D neither 1 nor 2

C

If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his lights you should do which of the following? 1. Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other cars 2. Flick your headlight beams up and down one time A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following? 1. blow you horn to signal your intention to the driver of the cars ahead. 2. Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following? 1. Shift into a lower gear 2. Use the emergency break A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

If your car breaks down on the highway at night, you should do which of the following? 1. Raise the hood entire white handkerchief to the left door handle 2. Switch on parking lights A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

In which of the following situations when should you use your low beams? 1. At night in a city 2. In foggy or misty weather A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

Passing on the right is legal on which of the following? 1. A four-lane highway with 2 lanes going in each direction. 2. On a one-way street. A.1 only B. 2 only C.both 1 and w D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

The car rounding the curve shown has a tendency to follow which path? A. Path A B. Path B C. Path C D. Path D

C

The most frequent type of accident on interstate highways is A. A side swipe collision B. Running off the road C. Rear-end collusion D. Head-on collusion

C

To get a revoked drivers license restored, a person must do which of the following? 1. Obtain permission from the driver license section in Raleigh to reapply for a license 2. Go to a drivers license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations? 1. Just after passing the crest of a hill. 2. Just after rounding a curve. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

What is the main color for signs and Highway work zones? A. Red B. White C. Orange D. Green

C

What should you do when you begin to skid? 1. Turn the steering wheel in the direction in which the rear of the car is skidding 2. Reduce pressure on the gas pedal A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

When pulling a trailer down a steep hill, you she was just following? 1. Driving a lower gear 2. Keep in the right lane A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

Which of the following statements about horns and sirens is correct? 1. Every Leison motor vehicle must must have a horn 2. Only law-enforcement and emergency vehicles may have sirens A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

C

You are driving on a interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should A. Sit in the car until help arrives B. Tie a handkerchief to the left door handle and stand beside the left front fender C. Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle D. Raise the hood and stand behind the car so drivers of oncoming cars can see you

C

A Flashing yellow traffic signal I don't intersection means A. No right turn B. Yield the right of way C. No left turn D. Slow down and proceed with caution

D

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? A. Ignition B. Steering C. Brake D. Suspension

D

A diamond shape traffic signal means A. No left turn B. Come to a full stop. C.Yield the right of way D. Slow down and drive with care

D

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following? 1. Slow down and proceed with caution 2. Stop only if it is necessary to use the right of way A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

D

As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your cars right turn signal and do which of the following? 1. Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner 2. Hold your arm straight out the window A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

D

Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points? A. Reckless driving. B. Hit and run with property damage. C. Driving without a license D. Passing a stopped school bus unloading children

D

If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must: A. Place a driver on probation B. Wait for a court decision before taking action C. Assign the driver to the Driver Improvement Clinic. D. Revoke the drivers license for at least 12 months

D

If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you should A. Drive at the posted speed limit B. Stop near the center of the intersection and continue if it is safe C. Slow down and blow your horn to warn drivers who cannot see you D. Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly

D

If you have to come to a stop on an icy road, you should A. Use your handbrake B. Put the break on hard C. Apply the break and short hard jabs D. Pump the brake pedal lightly

D

If your vehicle has ran off the road onto the shoulder, you should A. Shift quickly to a lower gear B. Break with heavy constant pressure C. Apply the emergency brake D. Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually

D

The driver will lose his license if he is convicted of A. Driving without a license B. Passing a stopped school bus C. Failing to yield the right away D. Speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone

D

The system that carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the car and releases them is called the A. Ignition system B. fuel system C. Suspension system D. Exhaust system

D

When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer during traffic? 1. An emergency vehicle is approaching 2. The officer signal is in conflict with the traffic signal A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

D

When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your highbeam headlights if you are A. Slowing down for a turn B. Traveling on a road with no median C. Going down the hill D. Following another car

D

When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following? 1. Stay as far to the left lane as possible. 2. Apply your brakes in the sharpest part of the curve. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

D

When rounding the curve, a car tends to A. Speed up B. Move to the inside of the curve C. Stay in the center of the lane D. Move to the outside of the curve

D

Which of the following statements concerning speed limit on the open road in North Carolina is (are)correct? 1. Unless otherwise posted, speed limit for passenger cars and pick up trucks is 65 mph 2. The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

D

Your brakes need checking if A. There is a strong smell of gasoline in the car B. The engine stalls at stop lights C. Light gust of wind make the car difficult to control D. There is a squeaking noise when you step on the break

D