NC 3

Question 1

The minimum drinking age in this State is ____ years.

Answer 1

18
9
-21
20

Question 2

Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.

Answer 2

must obey
-take precedence over
are less important than
never take precedence over

Question 3

In case of skidding, drivers should NOT:

Answer 3

steer the car into the direction of the skid.
pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.
-tap the gas pedal with their foot.
take their foot off the gas pedal.

Question 4

When getting ready to change lanes, you should

Answer 4

quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
check your side view mirror.
check your rearview mirror.
-All of the above.

Question 5

Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. The right of way should be given:

Answer 5

by the pedestrian, but only when vehicles are turning left.
by the pedestrian.
to you.
-to the pedestrian

Question 6

Which of the following must you obey over the others?

Answer 6

Flashing red light
Red light
Stop sign
-Police officer

Question 7

A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway. The driver of the vehicle approaching from the rear should

Answer 7

overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.
not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.
sound the horn.
-None of the above.

Question 8

Air bags are meant to _________ seat belts.

Answer 8

protect
replace
fix
-work with

Question 9

When driving at night with no other vehicles ahead, a driver should use:

Answer 9

-high beam lights.
emergency flashers.
parking lights.
low-beam lights.

Question 10

Drivers should be aware that a motorcyclist may:

Answer 10

move to the center of the lane on steel deck bridges.
decrease speed and rise off the seat when approaching a railroad crossing.
quickly change speed or lane position.
-All of the above.

Question 11

The following symptoms are associated with drowsy driving:

Answer 11

You continue to yawn.
You don’t remember driving the last few miles.
Your eyes go out of focus by themselves.
-All of the above.

Question 12

A flashing red light means:

Answer 12

The light will soon change to steady red.
Drive with caution.
Go, but yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection.
-The same as a STOP sign.

Question 13

A yellow arrow means:

Answer 13

-The same as a steady yellow light.
If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.
Do not go in the direction of the arrow.
None of the above

Question 14

You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?

Answer 14

Mirrors are useless.
-Mirrors leave “blind spots” behind both sides of vehicles.
Mirrors need to be adjusted.
You should look over your shoulder instead

Question 15

Aggressive driving includes:

Answer 15

yelling, honking, gesturing at other drivers.
-All of the above.
chasing or challenging other drivers.
quick lane changes without a signal.

Question 16

On what three conditions does your blood alcohol content (BAC) depend?

Answer 16

-Your weight. How much alcohol you drink. How much time passes between drinks.
How fit you are. How much alcohol you drink. Your height.
Your weight. The type of beverage you drink. How fit you are.
Your height. How much alcohol you drink. The type of beverage you drink

Question 17

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:

Answer 17

pull over to the right and wait until it stops raining.
having them checked by a mechanic.
-riding the pedal lightly.
None of the above.

Question 18

When driving on slippery roads, drivers should?

Answer 18

change lanes quickly.
avoid crossing bridges or intersections.
brake harder than usual.
-increase their following distance.

Question 19

On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine

Answer 19

3 hours.
30 minutes.
-one hour.
10 minutes.

Question 20

What is a likely effect when you take another drug while you drink alcohol?

Answer 20

-The effects of the alcohol and the drug are enhanced.
There are no effects, unless the drug is prescription only.
If the drug is over-the-counter, there are no effects.
The effects of alcohol are reduced by the drug

Question 21

At a stop sign there is no stop line or crosswalk. You must stop:

Answer 21

only if the traffic signal turns red.
at the next crosswalk.
-before you enter the intersection

Question 22

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

Answer 22

flash your brake lights.
-sound your horn.
use your emergency lights.
flash your headlights.

Question 23

The traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through an intersection. If a car is already in the intersection and is making a turn, you must:

Answer 23

enter the intersection and then stop.
wait for the next green light.
-let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection.
drive through the intersection. You have the right-of-way

Question 24

In heavy rain, tires can begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement. This is called

Answer 24

pavement-planing.
waterplaning.
-hydroplaning.
rideplaning.

Question 25

One broken line indicates:

Answer 25

-You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe.
You can not pass other vehicles or go across the line.
You can change lanes, but only when traffic conditions or obstructions in the road make it necessary.
None of the above.