Study for Drivers Ed Final Exam Flashcards
What can you do if your brakes are wet?
ride them lightly to dry them
On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5oz of wine?
1 hour
You must not pass on a curve or the crest of a hill if you cannot see _____ft
500
Hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as _____mph and in water that is a little more than ____in deep
30; 1/8
You are driving through an intersection with a green signal. A pedestrian starts to cross your path against a red signal. What should you do first?
sound a warning with your horn
High-beam headlights can blind a driver. Under NC law, you must dim your headlights whenever you are within _____ft of an oncoming vehicle
500
What are signs with black letters and symbols on an orange background and what are they used for?
temporary signs that provide specific information and directions to drivers in work zones
You may not park your vehicle within ____ft of the curb line of an intersecting street or within ____ft of the intersecting right-of-way lines if there is no curb
25; 15
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is ___mph in cities and towns.
35
The NC Driver’s Handbook recommends that you use the _____________ to maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you. When may this change?
2 second rule; under poor or hazardous driving conditions, you should increase your following distance even more
When must you use your headlights?
from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is 400ft or less
If you are convicted of running a red light, how many points will be added to your record?
3
When is a driver under 18 allowed to make a phone call?
emergencies
When the speed limit is under 45 mph, you must start to signal at least _____ft before you turn; where the speed limit is 45 mph or higher, you must start to signal _____ft before you turn.
100; 200
