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50 Cards in this Set
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A driver license is required for the following? |
Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running.
Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle. |
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If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must: |
Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months. |
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Which of the following happen(s) under the point system? |
A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license |
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When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen? |
The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic. |
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Conviction of which of the following carries the highest number of point? |
Passing a stopped school bus unloading children. |
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A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of: |
Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone. |
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To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following? |
Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license.
Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license. |
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Roughly half of all traffic involve which of the following? |
A drunken person. |
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The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about: |
50% |
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Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct? |
In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians. |
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When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following? |
Walk on the left, facing traffic. |
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If you approach an intersection where there are no traffic lights/signs and a pedestrian is attempting to cross your path, who has the right-of-way? |
The pedestrian |
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If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do? |
Wear something white. |
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A safe driver does which of the following? |
Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors. |
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As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following? |
Neither A or B. Don't: Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner.
Don't: Hold your arm straight out the window. |
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If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following? |
Open a window or vent to let in fresh air |
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When driving on long trip, you should: |
Avoid looking at any on thing for more than a few seconds. |
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In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following? |
Check your rear-view mirrors often. |
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Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard. |
Slow drivers.
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Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations? |
Just after passing the crest of a hill.
Just after rounding a curve. |
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Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct? |
Neither A or B
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Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct? |
The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise posted. |
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Which of the following statements is about speed limits in North Carolina is correct? |
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph. |
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When rounding a curve, a car tends to: |
Move to the outside of the curve. |
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When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following? |
Neither A nor B |
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The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following: |
Use a lower gear. |
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To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following? |
Use a lower gear. |
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If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following? |
Sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead.
Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention. |
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Passing on the right is legal on which of the following? |
A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction.
On a one-way street. |
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When backing your car, you should do which of the following? |
Move at no more than 10 mph. |
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Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following? |
Intersections |
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Four vehicles approach an intersection with a 4 way stop at the same time. Car B is ahead of Car A and both are in the same lane and want to proceed straight across. Car C is across the intersection from Car B and wants to proceed straight as well. Car D is to the right of Car B and wants to make a right turn. Which car must yield? |
Car D. |
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Highway accidents occur most frequently: |
At intersections. |
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Three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection. Car A is on the right of Car B. Car C is on the left of Car B. In which order should the cars pass through the intersection? |
Car A, Car B, Car C. |
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Two vehicles approach an intersection going in opposite directions with no signs or traffic lights. There is also a pedestrian waiting to cross the street and is walking in the same direction as Car 1, Car 1 wants to proceed straight through the intersection. Car 2 wants to make a left turn. In this situation, the right-of-way belongs to: |
Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian. |
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Three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection. Car A wants to make a left turn and is across the intersection from Car B. Car B is ahead of Car C and both are in the same lane traveling in the same direction and want to proceed straight through the intersection. The law gives the right-of-way: |
To Car B. |
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If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you should: |
Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly. |
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When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following? |
Traffic coming from side streets.
Animals or small children darting from between parked cars.
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When driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following? |
Watch out for drivers who make quick stops. |
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If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should: |
Go to the next intersection and turn there. |
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The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highways is: |
A rear-end collision. |
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When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following? |
Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area. |
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You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You shoulder: |
Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle. |
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Studies have shown the under normal conditions the chance of a car being involved in an accident on an interstate highway is greater if the driver: |
Travels considerably below the posted speed limit. |
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If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following? |
Go on to the next exit. |
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A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following? |
Glare from the headlights of other cars.
Flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette. |
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In which of the following situations should you use your low beams? |
At night in the city.
In foggy or misty weather. |
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If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following? |
Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at lights of the other car.
Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice. |
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When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are: |
Following another car. |
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If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following? |
Both A and B.
Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road.
Allow at least twice the normal following distance. |
