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1
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In densely packed snow you should…

A

Use chains or snow tires

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2
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If you must drive during heavy snow of fog use your…

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Low-beam headlights

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3
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Alcohol-related highway deaths account for…

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38% of all traffic fatalities

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4
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If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may…

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attend a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct three points from your driving record.

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5
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The traffic conviction that adds adds the highest number of points (5) to your driving record is…

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passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children.

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6
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“Secondary roads” are roads where…

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hills are more likely to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp than on primary roads.

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7
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is…

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35 miles per hour

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8
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To have a revoked driver license restored, you must…

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visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.

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9
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When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same time, the right of way belongs to…

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the car on the right

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10
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If a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn, or seems to bounce continuously, there may be a problem with…

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the suspension system

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11
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If you experience a breakdown, you should…

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Pull over to the side of the road and raise the hood of your car.

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12
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To maintain a safe following distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should…

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Use the two second rule.

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13
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If you take medication before you drive, you should…

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find out what effect the medicine has.

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14
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If you are planning a long road trip, you should…

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Stop and rest every 100 miles.

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15
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Before passing another vehicle, you should…

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Look ahead to ensure that there is enough room for you to pass.

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16
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When driving down a very steep hill, you should…

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Shift into a lower gear to control your speed.

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17
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If you run off the side of the road, you should…

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Gradually take your foot off the gas pedal.

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18
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When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually…

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Travels at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph.

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19
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If you are driving into a circle you should…

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Yield to cars already in the circle.

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20
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If you are in a crash, you should…

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Move your car off the road.

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21
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School buses are required to…

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Stop at all railroad crossings.

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22
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In city traffic, you should…

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Be alert for drivers who make quick stops.

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23
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Truckers have…

A

Serious blind spots into which cars can disappear from view.

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24
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Unless there is a sign indicating no turn on red, you can turn right on red…

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After stopping annd making sure that the turn can be made safely.

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25
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For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires…

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a one-year driver license revocation.

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26
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Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least…

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0.08 percent.

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27
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When approaching a road that is blocked from view you should…

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Stop and proceed with caution.

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28
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Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly…

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Every 10 seconds.

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29
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If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning?

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200 ft.

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30
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If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should…

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Continue to the next intersection, then turn.

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31
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The most common type of accident on a highway is a…

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Rear-end collision.

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32
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When driving behind someone you should…

A

Not use your high beams.

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33
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To dry wet brakes…

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gently apply the brakes.

34
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“Don’t hang out in the No zone” refers to not being…

A

In truckers’ blind spots.

35
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When approaching a railroad crossing…

A

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

36
Q

If you pull up to a red arrow…

A

the turning lane is the only lane that should stop.

37
Q

If you are a pedestrian walking along side the road at night, you should…

A

carry or wear something white.

38
Q

Use high beams…

A

When driving on a highway and no car is approaching.

39
Q

Slippery roads are most likely to occur when…

A

it has just begun to drizzle or rain.

40
Q

When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road…

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Wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution.

41
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Large trucks (tractor trailers)…

A

have large blind spots to the side and rear.

42
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When preparing to make a right hand turn…

A

turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road.

43
Q

A “shoulder check” is…

A

a quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes.

44
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When you get tired on a long trip, you should…

A

Stop and rest.

45
Q

When taking a long trip, you should…

A

Plan to stop and rest every 100 miles.

46
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If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy?

A

You watch the tail-lights.

47
Q

Which of the following is true about pedestrians?

A

In the city, 2 out of 5 people killed in a car crash are pedestrians.

48
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What should you do while entering into a curve..?

A

Slow down before you enter the curve so that you will not need to brake while you are in the curve.

49
Q

While driving in the downhill…

A

Shift to the lower gear.

50
Q

Which of the following is true?
-Speed limit unless posted on highways is 75 mph.
-Speed limit unless posted in city is 35 mph.
-Speed limit unless posted outside of city is 55 mph.

A

Speed limit unless posted in city is 35 mph.

51
Q

At an intersection without traffic lights who has the right of way?

A

The pedestrian/First vehicle to arrive.

52
Q

Where would it be dangerous to drive very slow?

A

When you have just passed the crest of a hill.

53
Q

On a freeway if you miss an exit what would do you do?

A

Take the next exit.

54
Q

Under the point system…

A

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

55
Q

A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of…

A

speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone.

56
Q

If a person refuses to take a chemical test…

A

the license may be revoked for twelve months.

57
Q

If the solid yellow line is on your side of the road and there is a dotted yellow next to it on the other side it means…

A

that you are not allowed to pass/cross to the left.

58
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Who has the right of way at an intersection?

A

When crossing with a green signal, pedestrians have the right-of-way over all vehicles, including those turning across the paths of pedestrians.
OR
The driver of the vehicle on the left must yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right.

59
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When driving on the interstate how do you merge onto the highway?

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When entering the interstate, use the acceleration lane until your vehicle’s speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely.

60
Q

Faulty mufflers and exhaust systems:

A

A leak in the exhaust can allow poisonous carbon monoxide gas to enter the passenger compartment of the car.

61
Q

Where do most bicycle accidents occur?

A

In residential areas.

62
Q

What do you do if your car begins to skid?

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Turn your steering wheel in the same direction that the rear-end of your car is going.

63
Q

What best characterizes a bike rider?

A

He is likely to sustain severe injuries when struck by a car.

64
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A blind person ready to cross the road has the right of way if…

A

he/she has a white cane with a red tip or a guide dog.

65
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If you are walking at night what should you wear?

A

A white shirt.

66
Q

The flashing signal has the same meaning as a stop sign…

A

Stop and do not proceed to move until you can enter the intersection without interfering with approaching traffic.

67
Q

If you refuse to submit to a blood or breath test your drivers license will be suspended for…

A

1 year.

68
Q

When a car is approaching you with high beam headlights turned on, what should you do?

A

Look straight in front of you, avoid looking at the car. (Look to the right)

69
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How can truck drivers see blind spots?

A

By looking over their shoulder.

70
Q

A North Carolina driver’s license is required if you…

A

are sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle with the motor running.

71
Q

If you are caught driving while under the influence…

A

your license will be revoked for at least one year.

72
Q

Registration of vehicles for NC state is checked every…

A

12 months.

73
Q

What’s the most likely time to have a bicycle accident?

A

Saturday at dusk.

74
Q

When approaching a traffic light, if it changes to yellow…

A

Proceed through cautiously.

75
Q

How often should you get your car inspected?

A

Every 12 months.

76
Q

What is a school buses max speed?

A

45 mph

77
Q

Hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as…

A

30 mph

78
Q

A hand extended straight out means…

A

Left.

79
Q

A hand extended straight down means…

A

Stop.

80
Q

A hand extended straight up means…

A

Right.

81
Q

School buses can travel up to a max speed of…

A

45 mph.

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