NC Driving Test 21-30 Flashcards

1
Q

The system that carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the car and releases them is called the:

a) ignition system
b) fuel system
c) suspension system
d) exhaust system

A

d) exhaust system

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2
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If your car breaks down on the highway at night, you should do which of the following?

  1. Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle
  2. Switch on the parking lights

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

A

a) 1 only

Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle

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3
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Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?

  1. One on which snow has become packed
  2. One that has just been paved

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

A

a) 1 only

Roads on which snow has become packed

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4
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When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights?

  1. Only when he is alone
  2. If he holds a white cane or has a guide dog with him

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

A

b) 2 only

If he holds a white can or has a guide dog with him

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5
Q

Your brakes need checking if:

a) there is a strong smell of gasoline in the car
b) the engine stalls at stoplights
c) light gusts of wind make the car difficult to control
d) there is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake

A

d) there is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake

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6
Q

To be a safe driver in any environment, you need to:

a) Use your horn frequently to warn others to clear the roadway ahead
b) Make sure you avoid changing lanes
c) Seldom use more than one mirror to check traffic
d) Establish and maintain an ample space cushion between your vehicle and possible hazards

A

d) Establish and maintain an ample space cushion between your vehicle and possible hazards

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7
Q

The best way to get good traction on hard-packed snow is to:

a) Put chains on your tires
b) Use snow tires
c) Have lower than usual air pressure in your tires
d) Carry heavy weights in your trunk

A

a) Put chains on your tires

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8
Q

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

  1. Watch out for drivers to make quick stops
  2. Yield to pedestrians only at marked crosswalks

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

A

a) 1 only

Watch out for drivers who make quick stops

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9
Q

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

  1. Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road
  2. Allow at least twice the normal following distance

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

A

c) both 1 and 2

Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road
AND
Allow at least twice the normal following distance

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10
Q

If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his headlights, you should do which of the following?

  1. Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car
  2. Flick your headlight beams up and down one time

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

A

c) both 1 and 2

Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car
AND
Flick your headlight beams up and down one time

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