NC Driving Test 11-20

Question 1

In North Carolina, which of the following are required on all cars?

a) license plate lights
b) courtesy lights
c) fender lights
d) backup lights

Answer 1

a) license plate lights

Question 2

When checking tires prior to a long-distance trip, remember to:

a) check the spare tire air pressure
b) wash and dry all tires
c) check the balance of all tires
d) increase tire air pressure a bit

Answer 2

a) check the spare tire air pressure

Question 3

Roads are likely to be especially slick:

a) just after they have been paved
b) just after it has begun to rain or drizzle
c) after it has been raining for several hours
d) in exceptionally cold, dry weather

Answer 3

b) just after it has begun to rain or drizzle

Question 4

When driving through heavy fog, you should:

a) turn on your bright lights
b) slow down
c) follow the car in front of you closely
d) turn on your parking lights

Answer 4

b) slow down

Question 5

If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should:

a) shift quickly to a lower gear
b) brake with heavy constant pressure
c) apply the emergency brake
d) take your foot off the gas pedal gradually

Answer 5

d) take your foot off the gas pedal gradually

Question 6

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with:

a) a muffler
b) seat covers
c) mud guards
d) shoulder harnesses

Answer 6

a) a muffler

Question 7

Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following?

1. turn on the heater
2. shifting into a lower gear and keeping light pressure on the brake pedal

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) both 1 and 2
d) neither 1 nor 2

Answer 7

b) 2 only

Shifting into a lower fear and keeping light pressure on the brake pedal

Question 8

A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards?

1. a railroad crossing
2. a deer crossing

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) both 1 and 2
d) neither 1 nor 2

Answer 8

b) 2 only

a deer crossing

Question 9

Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is (are) correct?

1. They must ride their bicycles facing traffic
2. They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) both 1 and 2
d) neither 1 nor 2

Answer 9

b) 2 only

They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.

Question 10

When pulling a trailer down a long, steep hill, you should do which of the following?

1. Drive in a lower gear
2. Keep in the right lane

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) both 1 and 2
d) neither 1 nor 2

Answer 10

c) both 1 and 2

Driver in a lower gear,
AND
keep in the right lane.