NC Jordan Drivers school test

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glare recovery time

Time your eyes need to regain clear vision after being affected by bright lights

People, vehicles, and roadways

What are the parts of the highway transportation system (HTS)

the number of miles the vehicle has been driven

What does the odometer show?

the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead

What is a space cushion?

to gain driving experience with fewer distraction

What is the main purpose for passenger restrictions as part of GDL laws?

speed

When a moving object hits something, what is the most important factor in determining how hard it hits?

must yield the right of way

When an emergency vehicle sounds it sirens or used a flashing lights you

avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

When driving on a long trip, you should

turn on your parking lights

When driving through heavy fog, you should

never

When is using a cell phone while driving appropriate?

move to the outside of the curve

When rounding a curve, a car tends to

Decide

When you determine how to adjust speed or position, which IPDE step are you using?

uninsured motorist insurance

Which insurance protects you if you are injured by a hit-and-run driver or a driver who has no way to pay costs?

I only

Which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is/are correct? I. The speed limit outside a city 55 mph unless otherwise posted. II. The speed limit inside a city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.

Solid yellow line

Which roadway marking indicates a no-passing area?

controlled

You are approaching an intersection that has traffic signals. The intersection is

which of the following lines permits the passing of other vehicles?

a broken white line

when you see the letters 'RR' painted on the pavement, you are approaching

a railroad crossing

which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road

a solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes

if traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must

adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge

when you're driving through a roundabout, which of the following statements is FALSE

always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island

at the end of most entry ramps on a freeway you will find _____ that allows you to increase your speed

an acceleration lane

rumble strips are intended to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound that they are

approaching a stop sign or signal

if you must park on a roadway park your vehicle

as far away from traffic as possible

which of the following right of way rules is not true

at an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left

which of the following statements about the right of way is incorrect

at an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the through street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating streets

when there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid

hydroplaning

if you are overthinking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance and do NOT ____ until way is clear from the overtaken vehicle

return to the lane

if you are driving downhill and the downgrade is very steep you must

shift to a lower gear

while driving, if you see an oncoming car to your left and a bicyclist to your right, you must

slow down and let the car pass

when you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection you must

slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right of way to all vehicles

where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite direction, what do two solid yellow lines mark?

the center of the roadway

on a four lane divided roadway or a one way road, a solid yellow line usually marks

the left edge of the pavement

a driver may pass on the right of another vehicle in which of these situations

when the motor vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn

battery

A vehicle's electrical energy is stored in the

the lane will be closed farther ahead

A yellow X on an overhead signal above your lane indicates

True

Driver inattention is a major factor in most crashes and near-crashes.

your stopping distance is greater than the distance lighted by your lights

Overdriving headlights means

just after it has begun to rain or drizzle

Roads are likely to be especially slick

I only

Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?

To avoid panic stops, you must make sure you are:

Seeing hazards well in advance

an orange sign

A construction zone is indicated by

a fresh green light

A light that has just turned green is

False

A person can sober up by drinking black coffee and taking a cold shower.

Warning sign

A sign with a yellow background is a

almost the moment it enters the body

Alcohol begins to affect a person's abilities

impairing judgment and reason

Alcohol first affects a driver by

cooling system

Antifreeze is used in the

is thin sheets of invisible ice

Black ice

highway hypnosis

Condition in which a driver is lulled into an inattentive, drowsy state

passing a stopped school bus unloading children

Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?

lose contact with the road

Hydroplaning occurs when your tires

Both I and II

If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following? I. Shift into a lower gear. II. Use the emergency brake.

Both I and II

In which of the following situations should you use your low beams? I. At night in the city. II. In foggy or misty weather.

0.08 percent

Most states have set the level of intoxication at a BAC of

diamond-shaped

Most warning signs are

the hot liquid inside can scald you

Never remove a radiator cap on a hot engine because

driver error

Of all the possible causes of collisions, what is by far the most common?

Is passing here safe?

One of the questions you should ask yourself as you are deciding to pass another vehicle is

trouble in the electrical system

The alternator warning light indicate

a blind spot

The area to the rear of the car not seen in mirrors is

field of vision

The area you can see around you is called

before entering the curve

The best place to adjust speed to steer through a curve is

an intersection

The chance of a collision is greatest

left arm and hand extended straight out

The correct hand signal for a left turn is

hold the steering wheel firmly

The first action to take when making an off-road recovery is to

Identify, predict, decide, execute

The four steps in the IPDE Process are

to regulate, to warn, to guide

The purpose of traffic signs are

When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must:

concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle

If you accidentally pass your exit on an expressway, you must:

continue to the next exit

proactively looking ahead, to the sides, behind the vehicle to anticipate problems ahead is a part of

defensive driving

if you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

four times

if you are driving on a two lane road it is safest to drive your vehicle ____ of your lane

in the center

as you approach and enter the acceleration lane ____ to match that of vehicles in the through lanes

increase your speed

when you see a solid center line on your side of the road you must

not pass on the left using the oncoming traffic lane

you must avoid driving next to other vehicles or multi lane roads because

someone may crowd your lane

A single solid white line across the road at an intersection means that a motorist must _____ for a traffic signal or sign

stop beside the line

You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks.

stopping or shifting gears

when two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass which vehicle has right of way

the vehicle traveling uphill

you should NOT sound the horn in the following situation

to greet another driver

when approaching or driving through a work zone you must

weave from lane to lane

a flashing yellow arrow mean

you may proceed with caution in the caution in the direction of the arrow

what should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?

you must slow down and let the vehicle pass first to give extra room for the bicycle


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