Quiz NC Driver Test

Question 1

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

Answer 1

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should come to a complete stop.

-May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

Question 2

A good rule to remember for passing is:

Answer 2

Pass on the right whenever possible.

-Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.

Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.

Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.

Question 3

Which statement about speed is true?

Answer 3

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

Speeding can kill.

Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.

-Both “Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous” and “Speeding can kill.”

Question 4

At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

Answer 4

Drive using your four-way flashers.

Drive using your parking lights.

Not turn on any vehicle lights.

-Turn on your headlights.

Question 5

If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:

Answer 5

The right lane.

-The lane closest to your previous lane.

Either lane.

Neither lane.

Question 6

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

Answer 6

-White

Blue

Green

Orange

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

Answer 7

It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely.

A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.

-The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.

Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle’s brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.

Question 8

If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Answer 8

-Go to the next exit.

Make a U-turn through the median.

Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.

Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

Question 9

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

Answer 9

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.

-May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.

May drive straight through the intersection.

Question 10

Conviction of which of the following carries the highest number of points?

Answer 10

Driving recklessly

Driving on the wrong side of the road

Illegal passing

-Passing a stopped school bus

Question 11

You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

Answer 11

Not put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.

Hide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.

Disregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.

• -Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.

Question 12

An arrow painted on the pavement means:

Answer 12

Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so.

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working.

Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow.

-Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.

Question 13

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

Answer 13

Is not required to stop.

Is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.

Should stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.

-Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.

Question 14

Stress can affect your driving by:

Answer 14

-Lowing your ability to focus on driving.

Decreasing your chances of an accident.

Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.

Making you more aware of others around you.

Question 15

If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

Answer 15

The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.

The car on the left has the right-of-way.

-The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.

The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

Question 16

A leaking exhaust system can:

Answer 16

Cause excessive oil use.

Require your vehicle to have a tune-up sooner than normal.

-Make you drowsy while driving.

Set grass fires on country roads.

Question 17

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

Answer 17

Slow down until it passes you.

-Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.

Merge into the right lane and continue driving.

Question 18

When driving in fog:

Answer 18

Use your parking lights.

-Use your low beams.

Use your high beams.

It makes no difference which lights you use.