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1
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the percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about

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50%

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2
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which of the following statement (s) about speed limits for cars in north carolina is correct

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

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3
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when taking a long trip on a interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following ?

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stopping every 100 miles at a rest area

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4
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a drivers license is required for the following ?

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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

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5
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in order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?

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check your rear-view mirrors often

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6
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roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following ?

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a drunken person

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7
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if you are walking along a road at night, what should you do ?

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wear or carry something white

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8
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conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points

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passing a stopped school bus unloading children

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8
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studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?

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slow drivers

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9
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which of the following statements about speed limits in north carolina is correct?

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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

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10
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when rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following ?

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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

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11
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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?

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the pedestrian

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12
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when you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?

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walk on the left,facing traffic

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13
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to get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?

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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

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14
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a driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:

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speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.

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15
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when backing your car, you should do which of the following?

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move at no more than 10 mph.

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15
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which of the following happen(s) under the point system?

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

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16
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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:

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driver of car 1 and the pedestrian.

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17
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passing on the right is legal on which of the following?

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

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18
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a safe driver does which of the following?

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frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.

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19
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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?

A

car d

20
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as you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following?

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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

21
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if you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following?

A

go on to the next exit

22
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if the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?

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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.

23
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if you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you should:

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stop at the intersection and move forward slowly.

24
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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:

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travels considerably below the posted speed limit.

25
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highway accidents occur most frequently:

A

at intersections.

26
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accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?

A

intersections

27
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if it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following?

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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.

28
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very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?

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

29
Q

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

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

30
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which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?

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

31
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the most frequent type of accident on an interstate highways is:

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a rear-end collision.

32
Q

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

A

open a window or vent to let in fresh air.

33
Q

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

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go to the next intersection and turn there.

34
Q

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

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

35
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when driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?

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

36
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when driving on a long trip, you should:

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

37
Q

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

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

38
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which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?

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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.

39
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when a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?

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

40
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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:

A

to car b

40
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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?

A

car a, car b, car c.

41
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the driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following:

A

use a lower gear

41
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if you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?

A

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.

42
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when driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are:

A

following another car.

42
Q

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

A

use a lower gear

43
Q

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

A

watch out for drivers who make quick stops

44
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if a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the division of motor vehicles must:

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revoke the driver’s license for at least 12 months

45
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when rounding a curve, a car tends to:

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move to the outside of the curve.