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NC Drivers Ed Practice Written Exam
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A driver license is required for the following?
A.) Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running.
B.) Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.
C.) Both A and B.
D.) Neither A nor B. โโC
If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must:
A.) Place the driver on probation.
B.) Wait for a court decision before taking action.
C.) Assign the driver to the Driver Improvement Clinic.
D.) Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months. โโD
Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?
A) A driver is sent a warning letter when he/she gets 4 points within 3 years.
B) A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโB
When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?
A) The driver can be required to file proof of financial responsibility.
B) The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโB
- Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?
A. Reckless driving. B. Hit and run with property damage. C. Driving without a license. D. Passing a stopped school bus unloading children. โโD
A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 67% โโC
Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?
A) In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.
B) Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic accidents are teenagers.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโA
When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?
A) Walk on the left, facing traffic.
B) Keep your back to oncoming traffic.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโA
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?
A) The pedestrian.
B) The driver of the car.
C) No one.
D) Whoever reaches the intersection first. โโA
If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?
A) Walk on the right-hand side with the traffic.
B) Wear or carry something white.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโB
A safe driver does which of the following?
A) Watches the side of the road over the hood to stay in line.
B)Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.
C) Drinks coffee while driving at night to stay alert.
D) Keeps 2 car lengths between his/her car and the next car on the expressway. โโB
D) Spend as much time looking in your mirrors as you do looking in front of you. โโB
In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?
A) Drive cautiously and use your brakes often.
B) Check your rear-view mirrors often.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโB
Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?
A) Middle-aged drivers.
B) Slow drivers.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโB
Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?
A) Just after passing the crest of a hill.
B) Just after rounding a curve.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโC
Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?
A) Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65 mph.
B) The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโD
Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct?
A)The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise posted.
B) The speed limit inside a city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโA
Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is correct?
A) Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.
B) Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25 mph.
C) Both A and B.
D) Speed up slightly on the curve to maintain control of the truck. โโA
To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?
A) Use a lower gear.
B) Drive in a zigzag pattern.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโA
If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?
A) Sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead.
B) Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B โโC
Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?
A) A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction.
B) On a one-way street.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโC
When backing your car, you should do which of the following?
A) Move at no more than 10 mph.
B) Keep both hands on the steering wheel.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโA
Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?
A) Curves.
B) Hills.
C) Narrow bridges.
D) Intersections. โโD
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?
A) Car A.
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
- Car 1 wants to proceed straight through the intersection. Car 2 wants to make a left turn. In this situation, the right-of-away belongs to:
A) Driver of Car 1 only.
B) Driver of Car 2 only.
C) Pedestrian only.
D) Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian. โโD
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:
A) To Car A Only.
B) To Car A and Then Car B.
C) To Car B and then Car A.
D) To Car B. โโD
If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you should:
A) Drive at the posted speed limit.
B) Stop near the center of the intersection and continue if it is safe.
C) Slow down and sound your horn to warn drivers who cannot see you.
D) Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly. โโD
When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?
A) Traffic coming from side streets.
B) Animals or small children darting from between parked cars.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโC
When driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following?
A) Watch out for drivers who make quick stops.
B) Yield to pedestrians only at marked crosswalks
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโA
If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should:
You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should:
A) Sit in the car until help arrives.
B) Tie a handkerchief to the left door handle and stand beside the left front fender.
C) Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.
D) Raise the hood and stand behind the car so drivers of oncoming cars can see you. โโC
Studies have shown that under normal conditions the chance of a car being involved in an accident on an interstate highway is greater if the driver:
A) Maintains a steady speed.
B) Travels considerably below the posted speed limit.
C) Travels at the posted speed limit.
A) Maintains his position relative to cars in front and behind him in his lane. โโB
If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following?
A) Make a U-turn.
B) Go on to the next exit.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโB
A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following?
A) Glare from the headlights of other cars.
B) Flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโC
In which of the following situations should you use your low beams?
A) At night in the city.
B) In foggy or misty weather.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโC
If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?
A) Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car.
B) Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice.
C) After it has been raining for several hours.
D) In exceptionally cold, dry weather. โโB
When driving through heavy fog, you should:
A) Turn on your bright lights
B) Slow down.
C) Follow the car in front you closely.
D) Turn on your parking lights. โโB
When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use:
A) Parking lights.
B) Low-beam headlights.
C) Four-way flashers.
D) High-beam headlights. โโB
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. โโA
When trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual transmission, you should do which of the following:
A) Start in second or high gear.
B) Accelerate rapidly.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโA
When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following?
A) Drive in a lower gear.
B) Keep in the right lane.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. โโC
If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?
A) Shift into a lower gear.
