Car Troubles
If your brakes fail you should..?
Shift to lower gear and activate emergency brakes
When driving on a long trip you should...?
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When it starts to rain you should...?
Slow down due to loose gravel/oil and follow others at 2 times the normal distance.
Roughly how many traffic fatalities involve a drunk person?
50%
If you refuse a chemical test on the road (like alcohol), you could lose your license for...?
At least 12 months
If your car breaks down on the highway you should...?
Park it completely on the side of the road, open the hood, and turn on park lights if at night. Bonus if you tie a white handkerchief to the left driver's door.
If you get into a car accident, who should you call? (2)
Local law enforcement and your insurance company
Use low-beam headlights
Accidents occur most frequently at...?
Intersections
Under the point system, a driver will lose their license if they get how many points in 3 years?
12 points
If a blowout occurs at high speed you should..?
Grip the wheel firmly as to avoid swerving
If you're at an intersection and your view is blocked, what should you do?
Stop, and then pull up slowly so you have better visibility.
Where do skids most frequently occur?
On snow-packed roads
Most common accident on the interstate is..?
Rear-end collision
x is less than or equal to 10 mph
Wet brakes may be dried by doing what?
Slowing down, pressing gas pedal while keeping light pressure on brake pedal.
A truck driver going downhill on a curve should...
shift to lower gear.
What should you do on an icy road w/o ABS?
Pump break pedal lightly
Focus on the road ahead of you and flash your lights at them so they dim theirs.
What are the assumed speed limits inside and outside of city limits unless otherwise posted?
35 mph inside & 55 mph outside
Beginning to skid? Combat this by...
Turning the steering wheel in the direction that the rear end of the car is skidding. Also reduce pressure on the gas pedal.
If you come across a flashing yellow traffic light, you should...?
Slow down & proceed with caution
When pulling away from a slippery surface in a car with manual transmission you should...?
Start the car in 2nd or high gear
To restore a revoked license in NC you must...?
A driver will lose their license if they go how fast in a 55 mph zone?
At least 75 mph