Safe Driving
A safe driver does which of the following:
A. Watches the side of the road over the hood to stay in the lines.
B. Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.
C. Drinks coffee while driving to stay alert.
D. Keeps 2 Car lengths between his/her car and the next car on the roadway.
B. Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.
When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following:
A. Stay as far to the left of your lane as possible.
B. Brake in the Sharpest part of the curve.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A or B.
D. Neither A or B.
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.
B) A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.
Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?
A) A drunken person.
B) More than 1 car.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B.
A) A drunken person.
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.
A) In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.
When driving on a long trip you should:
A. Rest your eyes from time to time by rubbing them
B. Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
C. Keep your eyes on the center of the road straight ahead.
D. Spend as much time looking in your mirrors as looking in front of you.
B. Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following:
A. Use a lower gear.
B. Pump the brakes when reaching the curve.
C. Brake firmly and steadily going.
D. Speed up slightly on the curve to maintain control of the truck.
A. Use a lower gear.
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.
B) The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about:
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 67%
C) 50%
Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?
A) Curves.
B) Hills.
C) Narrow bridges.
D) Intersections.
D) Intersections.
If you begin feeling tired while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following:
A. Open a window to let fresh air in.
B. Increase your speed.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A or B.
A. Open a window to let fresh air in.
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.
A) Use a lower gear.
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.
D. Passing a stopped school bus unloading children.
A person has been drinking but did not reach 0.08. Can we assume that he/she can drive safely?
A) Yes, if the driver ate before drinking.
B) Yes, if the driver is a heavy person.
C) No, because even smaller amounts can affect judgment.
D) Yes, if the driver is not too tired.
C) No, because even smaller amounts can affect judgment.
The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highways is:
A) A sideswipe collision.
B) Running off the road.
C) A rear-end collision.
D) A head-on collision.
C) A rear-end collision.
Studies have shown which of the following can be a serious traffic hazard?
A. Middle-aged drivers.
B. Slow drivers.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A or B.
B. Slow drivers.
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.
C) Both A and B.
A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:
A) Driving without a license.
B) Passing a stopped school bus.
C) Failing to yield the right-of-way.
D) Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.
D) Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.
What happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time?
A) Medication always cancels the effects of alcohol.
B) Alcohol always cancels the effects of medication.
C) Both may combine and have unpredictable effects.
D) There is no scientific evidence that it changes anything.
C) Both may combine and have unpredictable effects.
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.
B) Travels considerably below the posted speed limit.
As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following:
A. Steer slightly towards the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner.
B. Hold your arm straight out the window.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A or B.
D. Neither A or B.
D) Car D.
D. Car D.
To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?
A) Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license.
B) Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B.
C) Both A and B.
Is it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol?
A) Yes, absolutely.
B) No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol.
C) Yes, if you drink it black and without sugar.
D) Yes, if you can take a cold shower.
B) No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol.
A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following?
A) Make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency.
B) Notify his insurance company.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B.
C) Both A and B.