NC Driving Test 71-80

Question 1

If you have to come to a stop on an icy road, you should:
A) Use your hand break
B) Put the brake on hard
C) Apply the brake in short hard jabs
D) Pump the brake pedal lightly

Answer 1

D) Pump the brake pedal lightly

Question 2

Highway accidents occur most frequently:
A) On hills
B) On curves
C) At intersections
D) At Bridges

Answer 2

C) At intersections

Question 3

A driver may be temporarily blinded at Night by which of the following?

1. Glare from the headlights of other cars
2. Flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) both 1 and 2
D) neither 1 nor 2

Answer 3

C) both 1 and 2

Glare from the headlights of other cars
AND
Flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette

Question 4

Some common examples of signs with orange backgrounds are:
A) Do Not Enter, No Parking, One Way
B) Bump, Pavement Ends, Soft Shoulder
C) No Right Turn, Pass With Care, Speed Limit
D) Detour 1000 Feet, Road Construction Ahead, Road Closed 500 Feet

Answer 4

D) Detour 1000 Feet, Road Construction Ahead, Road Closed 500 Feet

Question 5

A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:
A) No right turn
B) Yield the right-of-way
C) No left turn
D) Slow down and proceed with caution

Answer 5

D) Slow down and proceed with caution

Question 6

In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?

1. Drive cautiously and use your brake often.
2. Check your rear view mirrors often

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) both 1 and 2
D) neither 1 nor 2

Answer 6

B) 2 only

Check your rear view mirrors often

Question 7

A diamond-shaped traffic sign means:
A) No left turn
B) Come to a full stop
C) Yield the right-of-way
D) Slow down and drive with care

Answer 7

D) Slow down and drive with care

Question 8

When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?

1. An emergency vehicle is approaching
2. The officers signal is in conflict with a traffic signal

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) both 1 and 2
D) neither 1 nor 2

Answer 8

D) neither 1 nor 2

Question 9

The most frequent type of accident on interstate highways is:
A) Sideswipe collision
B) Running off the road
C) Rear-end collision 
D) Head-on collision

Answer 9

C) Rear-end collision

Question 10

If the alternator warning light stays on as you drive, the problem may be due to:
A) Low engine oil level
B) A loose or broken fan belt
C) Poor ignition condition
D) A defective engine diagnosis computer

Answer 10

B) A loose or broken fan belt