- A driver license is required for 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.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must:
- Place the driver on probation.
- Wait for a court decision before taking action.
- Assign the driver to the Driver Improvement Clinic.
- Revoke the driver’s license for at least 12 months.
- Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?
- A driver is sent a warning letter when he/she gets 4 points within 3 years.
- A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?
- The driver can be required to file proof of financial responsibility.
- The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?
- Reckless driving.
- Hit and run with property damage.
- Driving without a license.
- Passing a stopped school bus unloading children.
- A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:
- Driving without a license.
- Passing a stopped school bus.
- Failing to yield the right-of-way.
- Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.
- To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?
- Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license.
- Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?
- A drunken person.
- More than 1 car.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about:
- 10%
- 25%
- 38%
- 67%
- Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?
- In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.
- Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic accidents are teenagers.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?
- Walk on the left, facing traffic.
- Keep your back to oncoming traffic.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- 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.
- The driver of the car.
- No one.
- Whoever reaches the intersection first.
- If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?
- Walk on the right-hand side with the traffic.
- Wear or carry something white.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- A safe driver does which of the following?
- Watches the side of the road over the hood to stay in line.
- Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.
- Drinks coffee while driving at night to stay alert.
- Keeps 2 car lengths between his/her car and the next car on the expressway.
- As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following?
- Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner.
- Hold your arm straight out the window.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following?
- Open a window or vent to let in fresh air.
- Increase your speed.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- When driving on a long trip, you should:
- Rest your eyes from time to time by rubbing them.
- Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.
- Keep your eyes on the center of the road straight ahead.
- Spend as much time looking in your mirrors as you do looking in front of you.
- In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?
- Drive cautiously and use your brakes often.
- Check your rear-view mirrors often.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?
- Middle-aged drivers.
- Slow drivers.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?
- Just after passing the crest of a hill.
- Just after rounding a curve.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?
- Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65 mph.
- The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct?
- The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise posted.
- The speed limit inside a city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is correct?
- Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.
- Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25 mph.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- When rounding a curve, a car tends to:
- Speed up.
- Move to the inside of the curve.
- Stay in the center of the lane.
- Move to the outside of the curve.
- When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following?
- Stay as far to the left of your lane as possible.
- Brake in the sharpest part of the curve.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following:
- Use a lower gear.
- Pump the brakes when reaching the curve.
- Brake firmly and steadily going.
- Speed up slightly on the curve to maintain control of the truck.
- To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?
- Use a lower gear.
- Drive in a zigzag pattern.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- 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.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B
- Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?
- A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction.
- On a one-way street.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- When backing your car, you should do which of the following?
- Move at no more than 10 mph.
- Keep both hands on the steering wheel.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?
- Curves.
- Hills.
- Narrow bridges.
- Intersections.
- 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?
- Car A.
- Car B.
- Car C.
- Car D.
- Highway accidents occur most frequently:
- On hills.
- On curves.
- At intersections.
- On bridges.
- 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?
- Car A, Car B, Car C.
- Car B, Car A. Car C.
- Car C, Car A, Car B.
- Car B, Car C, Car A.
- 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:
- Driver of Car 1 only.
- Driver of Car 2 only.
- Pedestrian only.
- Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian.
- 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 A Only.
- To Car A and Then Car B.
- To Car B and then Car A.
- To Car B.
- If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you should:
- Drive at the posted speed limit.
- Stop near the center of the intersection and continue if it is safe.
- Slow down and sound your horn to warn drivers who cannot see you.
- Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly.
- When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?
- Traffic coming from side streets.
- Animals or small children darting from between parked cars.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- When driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following?
- Watch out for drivers who make quick stops.
- Yield to pedestrians only at marked crosswalks
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- 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.
- Back up and move into the correct lane for turning.
- Wait until all other cars have cleared the intersection and turn.
- Signal the driver in the car beside you that you intend to turn in front of him.
- The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highways is:
- A sideswipe collision.
- Running off the road.
- A rear-end collision.
- A head-on collision.
- When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following?
- Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area.
- Scheduling some hours of night driving to avoid heavy traffic.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should:
- Sit in the car until help arrives.
- Tie a handkerchief to the left door handle and stand beside the left front fender.
- Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.
- Raise the hood and stand behind the car so drivers of oncoming cars can see you.
- 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:
- Maintains a steady speed.
- Travels considerably below the posted speed limit.
- Travels at the posted speed limit.
- Maintains his position relative to cars in front and behind him in his lane.
- If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following?
- Make a U-turn.
- Go on to the next exit.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following?
- Glare from the headlights of other cars.
- Flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- In which of the following situations should you use your low beams?
- At night in the city.
- In foggy or misty weather.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?
- Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car.
- Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are:
- Slowing down for a turn.
- Traveling on a road with no median.
- Going downhill.
- Following another car.
- If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following?
- Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road.
- Allow at least twice the normal following distance.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- Roads are likely to be especially slick:
- Just after they have been paved.
- Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle.
- After it has been raining for several hours.
- In exceptionally cold, dry weather.
- When driving through heavy fog, you should:
- Turn on your bright lights
- Slow down.
- Follow the car in front you closely.
- Turn on your parking lights.
- When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use:
- Parking lights.
- Low-beam headlights.
- Four-way flashers.
- High-beam headlights.
- The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to:
- Put chains on your tires.
- Use snow tires.
- Have lower than usual air pressure in your tires.
- Carry heavy weights in your trunk.
- 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.
- Accelerate rapidly.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following?
- Drive in a lower gear.
- Keep in the right lane.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?
- Shift into a lower gear.
- Use the emergency brake.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following?
- Turning on the heater.
- Slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- If you should have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do which of the following?
- Brake firmly as soon as you notice the blowout.
- Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?
- Put the vehicle in neutral gear.
- Block the wheels.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do?
- Park the car completely off the road.
- Turn on the high-beam lights.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- 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.
- Switch on the parking lights.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should:
- Shift quickly into a lower gear.
- Brake with heavy constant pressure.
- Apply the emergency brake.
- Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually.
- Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?
- One on which snow has become packed
- One that has just been paved.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- If you have to come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes, you should:
- Use your parking brake.
- Put the brake on hard.
- Apply the brake in short hard jabs.
- Pump the brake pedal lightly
- What should you do when you begin to skid?
- Turn the steering while in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding.
- Reduce pressure on the gas pedal.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following?
- Make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency.
- Notify his insurance company.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following?
- Slow down and proceed with caution.
- Stop, only if it is necessary to yield the right-of-way.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:
- No right turn.
- Yield the right-of-way.
- No left turn.
- Slow down and proceed with caution.
- A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards?
- A railroad crossing.
- A deer crossing.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- A diamond-shaped traffic sign means:
- No left turn.
- Come to a full stop.
- Yield the right-of-way.
- Slow down and drive with care.
- When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?
- An emergency vehicle is approaching.
- The officer’s signal is in conflict with a traffic signal.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- What is the main color for signs in highway work zones?
- Red
- White
- Orange
- Green
- When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights?
- Only when he is alone.
- If he holds out a white cane or has a guide dog with him.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?
- They must ride their bicycles facing traffic.
- They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?
- License plate lights.
- Courtesy lights.
- Fender lights.
- Backup lights.
- Your brakes need checking if:
- There is a strong smell of gasoline in the car.
- The engine stalls at stop lights.
- Light gusts of wind make the car difficult to control.
- There is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal.
- Which of the following statements about horns and sirens is/are correct?
- Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn.
- Only law enforcement and emergency vehicles may have sirens.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- Every motor vehicle must be equipped with:
- A muffler.
- 4-ply tires.
- Mud guards.
- Shoulder harnesses.
- The system that carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the car and releases them is called the:
- Ignition system.
- Fuel system.
- Suspension system.
- Exhaust system.
- A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it:
- Wastes gas and oil.
- Causes the engine to run hot.
- May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car.
- Makes the engine hard to start and likely to stall.
- 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?
- Ignition.
- Steering.
- Brake.
- Suspension.
- Which traffic is required to stop if a school bus makes a passenger stop in the far right lane on a five-lane street?
- All lanes of traffic.
- Lanes going in the same direction as the school bus.
- Lanes going in the opposite direction of the bus.
- Turning lane only.
- The maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in North Carolina is:
- 55mph
- 45mph
- 35mph
- 25mph
- Which of the following statements is false?
- A heavier person has to ingest more alcohol than a lighter person to reach the same blood alchol content.
- A heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person.
- If two persons drink at the same speed, the heavier person will need longer to reach the same blood alcohol concentration.
- A heavier person needs to drink more than a lighter person because alcohol mixes with the body fluids. Obviously, a heavier person has more body fluids than a lighter person.
- A person has been drinking but did not reach 0.08. Can we assume that he/she can drive safely?
- Yes, if the driver ate before drinking.
- Yes, if the driver is a heavy person.
- No, because even smaller amounts can affect judgment.
- Yes, if the driver is not too tired.
- What happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time?
- Medication always cancels the effects of alcohol.
- Alcohol always cancels the effects of medication.
- Both may combine and have unpredictable effects.
- There is no scientific evidence that it changes anything.
- What should you do if a doctor prescribes you some medication but you must drive?
- Ask the doctor whether you can drive or not.
- Check your reactions as you drive and be ready to stop if you feel affected.
- Bring an antidote to cancel the effects of the drug.
- Do not worry; prescribed drugs never affect driving.
- Can you be prosecuted in a criminal court of law if you are intercepted as you are driving under the influence of a prescribed medication?
- Not if you bring the prescription with you.
- Yes, the law requires you to be in full control of yourself when you drive.
- No, if something happens the doctor will be prosecuted.
- No, as long as you do not reach 0.08.
- Is it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol?
- Yes, absolutely.
- No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol.
- Yes, if you drink it black and without sugar.
- Yes, if you can take a cold shower.
- What is one of the effects of alcohol on the driver’s eyes?
- The eyes scan very actively.
- They eyes tend to stare at a point.
- The eyes notice better motions on the sides.
- The eyes catch very early other drivers’ mistakes.
- Which one contains more alchol?
- 12 ounces of beer (360ml).
- 4 ounces of wine (150ml).
- 1.5 ounces of spirits (45ml).
- They all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ml) of alcohol.
- What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?
- There are no effects.
- There are no measurable effects.
- If you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace.
- It neutralizes the effects of alcohol.
- Where does alcohol tend to concentrate more?
- In the heart.
- In the brain.
- In the leg muscles.
- In the chest.
- If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must:
- Place the diver on probation.
- Wait for a court decision before taking action.
- Assign the driver to the Driver Improvement Clinic.
- Revoke the driver’s license for at least 12 months.
- A 20 year old driver is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol.
- He/She gets a 1 year revocation.
- He/She is imprisoned for 14 days.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- What happens if a driver refuses to take a chemical test?
- He/She gets an immediate 30 day revocation.
- The DMV adds an extra 12 months revocation.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- What happens if a driver is convicted of DWI while his/her license has already been revoked for a prior DWI?
- This person’s car may be seized and sold.
- He/She may be imprisoned.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- A driver was convicted of a second DWI 3 years ago. He/She gets convicted of DWI again.
- He/She gets a permanent revocation.
- He/She is imprisoned from 14 days to 24 months.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
- A person has been convicted of DWI for the 4th time in 7 years.
- This person may be imprisoned from 1 to 3 years.
- This person can only get a restricted license.
- Both A and B.
- Neither A nor B.
Answers to the Practice Test:
1. C | 11. A | 21. D | 31. D | 41. C | 51. B | 61. A | 71. D | 81. C | 91. B |
2. D | 12. A | 22. A | 32. D | 42. A | 52. B | 62. C | 72. D | 82. D | 92. D |
3. B | 13. B | 23. A | 33. C | 43. C | 53. B | 63. D | 73. C | 83. B | 93. C |
4. B | 14. B | 24. D | 34. A | 44. B | 54. A | 64. A | 74. B | 84. B | 94. B |
5. D | 15. D | 25. D | 35. D | 45. B | 55. A | 65. D | 75. B | 85. B | 95. D |
6. D | 16. A | 26. A | 36. D | 46. C | 56. C | 66. C | 76. A | 86. C | 96. A |
7. C | 17. B | 27. A | 37. D | 47. C | 57. C | 67. C | 77. D | 87. C | 97. C |
8. A | 18. B | 28. C | 38. C | 48. C | 58. B | 68. D | 78. C | 88. A | 98. C |
9. C | 19. B | 29. C | 39. A | 49. D | 59. B | 69. D | 79. A | 89. B | 99. C |
10. A | 20. C | 30. A | 40. A | 50. C | 60. B | 70. B | 80. D | 90. B | 100. A |