50/100 Flashcards
the percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about
50%
which of the following statement (s) about speed limits for cars in north carolina is correct
the speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted
when taking a long trip on a interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following ?
stopping every 100 miles at a rest area
a drivers license is required for the following ?
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
in order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?
check your rear-view mirrors often
roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following ?
a drunken person
if you are walking along a road at night, what should you do ?
wear or carry something white
conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points
passing a stopped school bus unloading children
studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?
slow drivers
which of the following statements about speed limits in north carolina is correct?
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
when rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following ?
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
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
when you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?
walk on the left,facing traffic
to get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?
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
a driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:
speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.
when backing your car, you should do which of the following?
move at no more than 10 mph.
which of the following happen(s) under the point system?
a driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.
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 and the pedestrian.
passing on the right is legal on which of the following?
BOTH A AND B
(a) a 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction.
(b) on a one-way street
a safe driver does which of the following?
frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.
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 d
as you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following?
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
if you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following?
go on to the next exit
if the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?
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.
if you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you should:
stop at the intersection and move forward slowly.
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:
travels considerably below the posted speed limit.
highway accidents occur most frequently:
at intersections.
accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?
intersections
if it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following?
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.
very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?
BOTH A AND B
(a)just after passing the crest of a hill.
(b) just after rounding a curve
in which of the following situations should you use your low beams?
BOTH A AND B
(a) at night in the city.
(b) in foggy or misty weather.
which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?
in cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.
the most frequent type of accident on an interstate highways is:
a rear-end collision.
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.
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.
a driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following?
BOTH A AND B
(a)glare from the headlights of other cars.
(b) flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette
when driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?
BOTH A AND B
(a)traffic coming from side streets.
(b) animals or small children darting from between parked cars.
when driving on a long trip, you should:
avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.
you are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should:
raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.
which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?
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.
when a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?
the driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a driver improvement clinic.
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 b
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.
the driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following:
use a lower gear
if you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?
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.
when driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are:
following another car.
to reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?
use a lower gear
when driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following?
watch out for drivers who make quick stops
if a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the division of motor vehicles must:
revoke the driver’s license for at least 12 months
when rounding a curve, a car tends to:
move to the outside of the curve.
