Chapter 4 Your Driving P 34

Question 0

Driving while drowsy is a silent killer. More than ………. highway deaths are estimated to occur annually because of drowsy driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Answer 0

1,550

Question 1

If a yellow light is flashing, what should you do?

Answer 1

You may proceed to turn at a flashing yellow arrow. However, you do not have right of way. Proceed carefully and yield to oncoming traffic and crossing pedestrians. [Left-Turn Traffic Signal Heads, Traffic Signals, Chapter 5 - Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings, North Carolina Driver’s Handbook]

Question 2

When there is a broken yellow line on your lane, are you are allowed to pass?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

When the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn is it ok to overtake and pass?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

A curb painted with yellow lines means?

Answer 4

A painted curb means that you must follow special rules to park there. A curb painted with yellow lines mean you may stop only long enough to load to unload.

Question 5

When approaching at an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal, drivers should yield to vehicles coming from the right, left or straight ahead?

Answer 5

Right

Question 6

Reserved lanes are marked by signs stating that the lane is reserved for transit use. What vehicles use those lanes?

Answer 6

Transit’ or ‘bus’ means the lane is for bus use only.

Question 7

North Carolina law prohibits children less than age 16 from riding in the open bed of a pick-up truck. The statute does, however, contain some exemptions. What are they? How much will the fine be?

Answer 7

• If an adult is present in the bed or cargo area of the vehicle and is supervising the child;
• If the child is secured or restrained by a seat belt manufactured in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
• If an emergency situation exists;
• If the vehicle is being operated in a parade; or
• If the vehicle is being operated in an agricultural enterprise including providing transportation to and from the principal place of the enterprise.
The fine is $25.00. This is an infraction.

Question 8

It is dangerous and deadly to leave children and/or animals in a vehicle. During the spring and summer months, after sitting in the sun, with even a slightly opened window, the temperature can rise rapidly inside a parked vehicle. The temperature inside a vehicle can rise approximately ………………..higher than the outside temperature

Answer 8

40 to 50 degrees higher.

Question 9

When an airbag deploys, what is the force?

Answer 9

200 mph

Question 10

When may you cross a double solid yellow line.

Answer 10

Never–under no circumstance.

Question 11

Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning
Flashing red lights.
Flashing yellow lights.
White lines on the side of the road.
White arrows in the middle of the lanes.

Answer 11

White arrows in the middle of the lanes.

Question 12

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)
Always bring the car to a complete stop.
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Do nothing; all railroad crossings have signals.
Increase speed to get across the tracks quickly.

Answer 12

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Question 13

You are waiting in the intersection to complete
a left turn. You should
A. Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
B. Signal and keep your wheels straight.
C. Flash your headlights so the driver will let you get through.
D. Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

Answer 13

B. Signal and keep your wheels straight.

Question 14

When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way
	Either one.
	Vehicle on the left.
	Vehicle on the right.
	Neither one.

Answer 14

Vehicle on the left must yield. Guy on the right always has the right of way.

Question 15

After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you:

Answer 15

You see the front bumper of the other car in your mirror.

Question 16

You are driving in the middle lane on a three lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are
A. Wrong because “pass to the left” is a firm rule.
B. Wrong because he’s passing you in your “blind spot”.
C. OK as long as he does it on a limited access highway.
D. OK if no signs forbid passing on the right.

Answer 16

D. OK if no signs forbid passing on the right.

Question 17

When approaching at an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal, drivers should ………….

Answer 17

yield to vehicles coming from the right

Question 18

Electronic messages or flashing arrow panels are the mobile devices that are often used on some roads for what reason?

Answer 18

To give an advance warning of construction zones and unusual conditions at/near work zones.

Question 19

If there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who?

Answer 19

want to go faster, pass or turn left

Question 20

How far ahead should you look when you are on the highway?

Answer 20

10 to 15 seconds.

Question 21

What is the minimum safe following distance under most conditions?

Answer 21

4 seconds

Question 22

Safety belts can help you keep control of your car.

False or True?

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What do white painted curbs mean?

A. Loading zone for freight or passengers
B. Loading zone for passengers or mail.

Answer 23

B. Loading zone for passengers or mail.

Question 24

What does a yellow sign mean?

Answer 24

A special situation or a hazard ahead.

Question 25

If you want to turn left at an intersection but oncoming traffic is heavy. What should you do?

Answer 25

Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

Question 26

When driving a roundabout, the same general rules apply as for maneuvering through any other type of intersection. True or false?

Answer 26

True

Question 27

When a traffic signal turns green you should. A. Accelerate as quickly as possible. B. Yield to pedestrians. C. Count two seconds before accelerating. D. Do not move until another driver signals for you to go. E. None of the above.

Answer 27

B. Yield to pedestrians

Question 28

What does a slow moving vehicle sign look like

Answer 28

An orange triangle with red border

Question 29

When making a left turn from a two-way street to a one-way street in which lane should your vehicle be in when the turn is completed?

Answer 29

Left

Question 30

When parking next to a curb, how close should you park? A. No farther than 6" B. No farther than 8" C. No farther than 18" D. No farther than 24"

Answer 30

C. No farther than 18"

Question 31

``` When turning from one of three turn lanes, which lane should you end up in after completing your turn? The right lane if clear. The lane you started in. The left most lane. Always the middle lane. ```

Answer 31

The lane you started in.

Question 32

``` How far ahead should you look when you are on the highway? 1 city block. 1 quarter mile 1 half mile. 1 mile. ```

Answer 32

1 quarter mile

Question 33

If you park on an uphill grade, which way should you turn your wheels? Left Right Straight

Answer 33

Left

Question 34

Unless prohibited by a sign, when may you turn left at a red light? In an emergency. From a two way road to a one way road. From a one way road to a one way road. Never.

Answer 34

From a one way road to a one way road.

Question 35

A full 24 hours of being awake causes impairment nearly equal to that of an alcohol content of what? .02 .05 ``` .A full 24 hours of being awake causes impairment nearly equal to that of an alcohol content of what? .02 .05 .08 .10 ```

Answer 35

.10

Question 36

Dim your high beams whenever you come within _____ feet of an oncoming vehicle. 200 300 400 500

Answer 36

500

Question 37

``` How many feet before your intended turn should you signal? 25 feet. 50 feet. 75 feet. 100 feet. 200 feet. ```

Answer 37

100 feet

Question 38

When is it legal to drive a vehicle in a bicycle lane? For less than 200 feet when preparing to turn. If your hazard lights are on If there are no bikes. It is never legal to drive a vehicle in a bicycle lane. None of the above.

Answer 38

For less than 200 feet when preparing to turn.

Question 39

In a heavy rain, you can lose all traction and start hydroplaning at? 25 mph 40 mph 50 mph 65 mph

Answer 39

50 mph

Question 40

Where are ramp meters located? ``` In parking garages. On Loading docks. On highway exit ramps. On highway entrance ramps. None of the above. ```

Answer 40

On highway entrance ramps.

Question 41

During a skid, you should steer to the left if the rear of your vehicle is skidding in what direction? The left. The right.

Answer 41

The left.

Question 42

What kind of drug is alcohol? ``` An antihistamine. A pain reliever. A stimulant. A depressant. A methamphetamine. None of the above. ```

Answer 42

A depressant.

Question 43

You must stop a minimum of _____ feet from a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing? 10 feet. 20 feet. 30 feet. 50 feet.

Answer 43

20 feet.

Question 44

High beam lights should be able to see a person how far away? Low beam?

Answer 44

200 ft 75 feet

Question 45

Taillights must be red in color and visible for at least ? license plate to make the numbers visible for at least? Vehicles since1955 must have red or amber lights that engage when the brakes or turn signals are used — these lights may be combined with the taillights or may be separated, must be visible for at least Mmin normal daylight.

Answer 45

500 ft 50 ft 100 ft

Question 46

The brake pedal should be at least of its original distance from the floor when fully depressed.

Answer 46

1/3

Question 47

Tires are considered unsafe if they are cut, cracked or worn so as to expose the tire cord, or when they have visible tread separation, chunking or less than. inch-tread depth.

Answer 47

1/16

Question 48

The air pressure of tires should be checked? The best time to check air pressure is when? A car horn should sound from how far?

Answer 48

Once a week The tires are cool 200 ft

Question 49

Good drivers try to see seconds ahead on the roadway (about one city block). By looking ahead, you might avoid last minute moves such as sudden stops or quick lane changes. • About every seconds check the mirrors to see if any vehicle is following too closely.

Answer 49

10-15 | 10

Question 50

Signal at least the last feet before turning or stopping. If the speed limit is 45 mph or more, signal at least the last feet before turning.

Answer 50

100 | 200

Question 51

``` You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible for feet. 500 400 1000 1500 ```

Answer 51

400

Question 52

The penalty for speeding in a work zone is $. if a sign is posted at the beginning of the work zone listing the penalty.

Answer 52

$250.00

Question 53

Hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as miles per hour and in water little more than inch deep To properly handle skids, it is better to have tire pressure on the side, rather than the side, of the manufacturer’s specifications.

Answer 53

30 mph 1/8 High Low

Question 54

Since 1970, inland flooding has been responsible for percent of deaths associated with tropical weather in North Carolina. Half of these deaths were caused by people driving into known flooded roads.

Answer 54

85

Question 55

In cities, about of every five persons killed by motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians; in rural areas, the rate is about one of 10

Answer 55

2

Question 56

NO-ZONES into which a car can disappear from view — up to feet in front of the cab, on either side of the tractor-trailer, particularly alongside the cab, and up to feet in the rear

Answer 56

20 | 200

Question 57

A moped should travel using the right side of the lane. To pass a moped, you must stay at least feet to the left.

Answer 57

2

Question 58

An intersection is where two or more roads cross or merge at angles. There are three types intersections. What are they?

Answer 58

Controlled, Uncontrolled and Blind

Question 59

True or false Use your high-beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas or where there may be people along the side of road and where there are no oncoming vehicles.

Answer 59

True | High-beams let you see twice as far as low-beams.

Question 60

If there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to go 1) 2) 3)

Answer 60

to go faster, pass or turn left.

Question 61

If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.

Answer 61

wait until the other driver actually starts to turn

Question 62

Painted curbs indicate special parking rules. What color is the curb for parking by a disabled person who displays a placard or a special license plate for disabled persons or disabled veterans. Disabled people with a placard or special plates may park in special areas for unlimited periods of time, regardless of time restrictions.

Answer 62

Blue