Drivers Ed TingzIf your brakes fail, you should do which of the following
The maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in North Carolina is
45 mph
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about:
50%
Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?
A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction
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
Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?
Just after 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 bus
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 North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?
License plate rights
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
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
When rounding a curve, a car tends to
Move to the outside of 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 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
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
Communication with other driver includes:
Signals and horn
A driver's license is required for which of the following?
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
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means
Slow down and proceed with caution
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 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
Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?
Speed limits depend on 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 or 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 because 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
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 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
A heavier person can NOT eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person
...
Bicycle riders are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.
....
The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highway is
A rear-end collison
What should you do if a doctor prescribes you some medication but you must drive?
Ask the doctor whether you can drive or not
You use your low beams
At night in the city & In foggy or misty weather
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
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
Keeping space around your vehicle while driving will help avoid
Collisions
A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards?
Deer crossing
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 correct?
Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn
If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?
Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice
When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are
Following another car or are approaching an oncoming vehicle.
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
Glare from the headlights of other cars
If you miss your exit on an interstate highway
Go 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 license revocation
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 of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?
In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians
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
Roads are likely to be especially slick
Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle
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 come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes, you should
Pump the break pedal lightly
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
You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to shoulder. You should
Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle
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 vehicle is in a skid, turn your steering wheel in the
Same direction as the rear of the car is moving
If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following
Shift into a lower gear & Use the emergency brake
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
What is one of the effects of alcohol on the driver's eyes?
The eyes tend to stare at a point
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 55 mph unless otherwise posted
Your brakes need checking if
There is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal
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 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
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
Can you be prosecuted in a criminal court 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
12 ounces of beer (360 ml), 4 ounces of wine (150 ml), 1.5 ounces of spirits (45 ml)
all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18 ml) of alcohol
When driving on a long trip, you should
avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
Defensive Driving reduces
conflict while driving
Traffic signs are used to
control traffic and pedestrians
The IPDE process encourages
defensive driving
Visual Acuity is improved by
high beam headlights
Where does alcohol tend to concentrate more?
in the brain
Farm equipment vehicles are
legally entitled to travel most NC roads
The Odometer in a vehicle measures
mileage
Every motor vehicle must be equipped with
muffler
What is the main color for signs in highway work zones?
orange
The 5 sided sign warns of
school zone or school crossings
When driving through heavy fog, you should
slow down
If it starts to drizzle while you are 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
When turning into a street, always turn into
the closest lane
When backing your car, you should do which of the following?
travel less than 10 miles per hour
