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Question 1

the percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about

Answer 1

50%

Question 2

which of the following statement (s) about speed limits for cars in north carolina is correct

Answer 2

the speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted

Question 3

when taking a long trip on a interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following ?

Answer 3

stopping every 100 miles at a rest area

Question 4

a drivers license is required for the following ?

Answer 4

both a and b
(a) sitting in the drivers seat of a car while the engine is running
(b)steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle

Question 5

in order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?

Answer 5

check your rear-view mirrors often

Question 6

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

Answer 6

a drunken person

Question 7

if you are walking along a road at night, what should you do ?

Answer 7

wear or carry something white

Question 8

conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points

Answer 8

passing a stopped school bus unloading children

Question 8

studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?

Answer 8

slow drivers

Question 9

which of the following statements about speed limits in north carolina is correct?

Answer 9

NEITHER A OR B
(a)unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph
(b) unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25 mph

Question 10

when rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following ?

Answer 10

NEITHER A OR B
(a) stay as far to the left of your lane as possible
(b) brake in the sharpest part of the curve

Question 11

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?

Answer 11

the pedestrian

Question 12

when you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?

Answer 12

walk on the left,facing traffic

Question 13

to get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?

Answer 13

BOTH A AND B
(a)obtain permission from the driver license section in Raleigh to reapply for a license
(b) go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license

Question 14

a driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:

Answer 14

speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.

Question 15

when backing your car, you should do which of the following?

Answer 15

move at no more than 10 mph.

Question 15

which of the following happen(s) under the point system?

Answer 15

a driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.

Question 16

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:

Answer 16

driver of car 1 and the pedestrian.

Question 17

passing on the right is legal on which of the following?

Answer 17

BOTH A AND B
(a) a 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction.
(b) on a one-way street

Question 18

a safe driver does which of the following?

Answer 18

frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.

Question 19

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?

Answer 19

car d

Question 20

as you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following?

Answer 20

NEITHER A OR B
(a)steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner.
(b)hold your arm straight out the window

Question 21

if you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following?

Answer 21

go on to the next exit

Question 22

if the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?

Answer 22

BOTH A AND B
(a) watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car.
(b) flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice.

Question 23

if you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you should:

Answer 23

stop at the intersection and move forward slowly.

Question 24

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:

Answer 24

travels considerably below the posted speed limit.

Question 25

highway accidents occur most frequently:

Answer 25

at intersections.

Question 26

accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?

Answer 26

intersections

Question 27

if it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following?

Answer 27

BOTH A AND B (a)slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road. (b)allow at least twice the normal following distance.

Question 28

very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?

Answer 28

BOTH A AND B (a)just after passing the crest of a hill. (b) just after rounding a curve

Question 29

in which of the following situations should you use your low beams?

Answer 29

BOTH A AND B (a) at night in the city. (b) in foggy or misty weather.

Question 30

which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?

Answer 30

in cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.

Question 31

the most frequent type of accident on an interstate highways is:

Answer 31

a rear-end collision.

Question 32

if you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following?

Answer 32

open a window or vent to let in fresh air.

Question 33

if you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should:

Answer 33

go to the next intersection and turn there.

Question 34

a driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following?

Answer 34

BOTH A AND B (a)glare from the headlights of other cars. (b) flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette

Question 35

when driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?

Answer 35

BOTH A AND B (a)traffic coming from side streets. (b) animals or small children darting from between parked cars.

Question 36

when driving on a long trip, you should:

Answer 36

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

Question 37

you are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should:

Answer 37

raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.

Question 38

which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?

Answer 38

NEITHER A OR B (a) unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65 mph. (b) the speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph.

Question 39

when a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?

Answer 39

the driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a driver improvement clinic.

Question 40

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:

Answer 40

to car b

Question 40

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?

Answer 40

car a, car b, car c.

Question 41

the driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following:

Answer 41

use a lower gear

Question 41

if you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?

Answer 41

BOTH A AND B (a)sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead. (b)give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention.

Question 42

when driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are:

Answer 42

following another car.

Question 42

to reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?

Answer 42

use a lower gear

Question 43

when driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following?

Answer 43

watch out for drivers who make quick stops

Question 44

if a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the division of motor vehicles must:

Answer 44

revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months

Question 45

when rounding a curve, a car tends to:

Answer 45

move to the outside of the curve.