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Here are the multiple-choice questions with rationales and the correct answers indicated: Question 1: 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. - - correct ans- - D. Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone. Rationale:
- A. Driving without a license: While a serious offense that can result in fines and potential jail time, it doesn't always automatically lead to license loss (as the person doesn't have one to lose). However, attempting to obtain a license after such a conviction would likely be affected.
- B. Passing a stopped school bus: This is a serious traffic violation that endangers children and typically results in license suspension, not necessarily permanent loss upon the first conviction in all jurisdictions.
- C. Failing to yield the right-of-way: This can cause accidents and result in traffic citations, but it usually doesn't lead to automatic license loss for a first offense in most jurisdictions.
- D. Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone: Exceeding the speed limit by a significant margin (often 20 mph or more, or driving at very high speeds like this) is considered reckless driving in many places and often results in immediate and significant penalties, including license revocation or suspension. Correct Answer: D Question 2:
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. - - correct ans- - C. Both A and B. Rationale: Restoration of a revoked driver's license typically involves a process that includes administrative approval and fulfilling specific requirements.
- A. Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license: After a license revocation period, a driver usually needs to seek permission from the state's licensing authority (in this case, specified as the Driver License Section in Raleigh) to begin the reapplication process.
- B. Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license: Once permission is granted, the individual will likely need to visit a driver license office, pay a reinstatement or restoration fee, and complete the application process again, which might include retaking tests.
- C. Both A and B: This option correctly combines the necessary steps of obtaining permission and then fulfilling the reapplication requirements at a licensing office.
- D. Neither A nor B: This is incorrect as the restoration process involves specific actions beyond simply waiting for the revocation period to end. Correct Answer: C Question 3: 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. - - correct ans- - A. A drunken person. Rationale: Statistics consistently show that alcohol impairment is a major contributing factor in a significant portion of traffic fatalities.
Question 5: 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. - - correct ans- - A. In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians. Rationale: Pedestrian safety is a significant concern, particularly in urban environments.
- A. In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians: This statement aligns with general statistics highlighting the vulnerability of pedestrians in urban areas with higher traffic and pedestrian density.
- B. Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic accidents are teenagers: While pedestrian accidents can involve teenagers, the majority of pedestrian fatalities often involve older adults and young children.
- C. Both A and B: Statement B is incorrect, making this option incorrect.
- D. Neither A nor B: Statement A is correct, making this option incorrect. Correct Answer: A Question 6: 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. - - correct ans- - A. Walk on the left, facing traffic. Rationale: Safety guidelines for pedestrians walking along roads without sidewalks are crucial for visibility and avoiding collisions.
- A. Walk on the left, facing traffic: This allows pedestrians to see oncoming vehicles and react if necessary. Drivers also have a better chance of seeing pedestrians walking towards them.
- B. Keep your back to oncoming traffic: Walking with your back to traffic is dangerous as you cannot see vehicles approaching from behind and may not have time to react.
- C. Both A and B: Option B is unsafe, making this option incorrect.
- D. Neither A nor B: Option A provides a critical safety measure for pedestrians. Correct Answer: A Question 7: 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. - - correct ans- - A. The pedestrian Rationale: Traffic laws generally prioritize the safety of pedestrians, especially in crosswalks or when they are attempting to cross a road at an intersection.
- A. The pedestrian: In most jurisdictions, pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks, marked or unmarked, and often when they are attempting to cross a street at an intersection without signals or signs. Drivers are required to yield to pedestrians.
- B. The driver of the car: This is incorrect as it puts pedestrians at greater risk.
- C. No one: Traffic laws establish right-of-way rules to prevent accidents and ensure orderly movement.
- D. Whoever reaches the intersection first: While "first in the intersection" rules apply to vehicles in some situations, pedestrian right-of-way is usually prioritized over this rule. Correct Answer: A Question 8: 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. Drinks coffee while driving at night to stay alert: While caffeine can provide a temporary boost, it's not a reliable way to combat fatigue and can have negative side effects. Drowsy driving is dangerous, and proper rest is the best solution.
- D. Keeps 2 car lengths between his/her car and the next car on the expressway: On expressways, a greater following distance is generally recommended, especially at higher speeds. The "2-second rule" or even a 3-4 second following distance is often taught for safer stopping distances. Two car lengths is often insufficient at highway speeds. Correct Answer: B 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 toward 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 nor B. - - correct ans- - D. Neither A nor B. If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following? A. Open a window or vent to let in fresh air. B. Increase your speed. C. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B. - - correct ans- - A. Open a window or vent to let in fresh air. 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 you do looking in front of you. - - correct ans- - B. Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds. 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. - - correct ans- - C. Both A and B. 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. - - correct ans- - D. Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months. 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. - - correct ans- - B. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license. 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. - - correct ans- - B. The driver can have 3 pints deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic. Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?
B. The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph. C. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B. - - correct ans- - D. Neither A nor B. 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. - - correct ans- - A. The speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted. 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. Neither A nor B. - - correct ans- - A. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph. When rounding a curve, a car tends to: A. Speed up. B. Move to the inside of the curve. C. Stay in the center of the lane. D. Move to the outside of the curve. - - correct ans- - D. Move to the outside of the curve. 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 nor B. - - correct ans- - D. Neither A nor B. 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. - - correct ans- - A. Use a lower gear. 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. - - correct ans- - A. Use a lower gear. 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 - - correct ans- - C. Both A and B. 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. - - correct ans- - C. Both A and B. When backing your car, you should do which of the following?
B. Car B, Car A. Car C. C. Car C, Car A, Car B. D. Car B, Car C, Car A. - - correct ans- - A. Car A, Car B, Car C. 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-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. - - correct ans- - D. Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian. 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. - - correct ans- - D. To Car B. 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. - - correct ans- - D. Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly.
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. - - correct ans- - C. Both A and B. 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. - - correct ans- - A. Watch out for drivers who make quick stops. If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should: A. Go to the next intersection and turn there. B. Back up and move into the correct lane for turning. C. Wait until all other cars have cleared the intersection and turn. D. Signal the driver in the car beside you that you intend to turn in front of him. - - correct ans- - A. Go to the next intersection and turn there. 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. - - correct ans- - C. A rear-end collision. When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following? A. Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area. B. Scheduling some hours of night driving to avoid heavy traffic.
D. Neither A nor B. - - correct ans- - C. Both A and B. 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. - - correct ans- - C. Both A and B. 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. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B. - - correct ans- - C. Both A and B. When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are: A. Slowing down for a turn. B. Traveling on a road with no median. C. Going downhill. D. Following another car. - - correct ans- - D. Following another car. If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following? A. Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road. B. Allow at least twice the normal following distance. C. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B. - - correct ans- - C. Both A and B. Roads are likely to be especially slick:
A. Just after they have been paved. B. Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle. C. After it has been raining for several hours. D. In exceptionally cold, dry weather. - - correct ans- - B. Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle. 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. - - correct ans- - B. Slow down. 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. - - correct ans- - B. Low-beam headlights. 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. - - correct ans- - A. Put chains on your tires. 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.
When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following? A. Put the vehicle in neutral gear. B. Block the wheels. C. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B. - - correct ans- - B. Block the wheels. If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do? A. Park the car completely off the road. B. Turn on the high-beam lights. C. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B. - - correct ans- - A. Park the car completely off the road. If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following? A. Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle. B. Switch on the parking lights. C. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B. - - correct ans- - C. Both A and B. If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should: A. Shift quickly into a lower gear. B. Brake with heavy constant pressure. C. Apply the emergency brake. D. Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually. - - correct ans- - D. Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually. Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads? A. One on which snow has become packed.
B. One that has just been paved. C. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B. - - correct ans- - A. One on which snow has become packed. If you have to come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes, you should: A. Use your parking brake. B. Put the brake on hard. C. Apply the brake in short hard jabs. D. Pump the brake pedal lightly - - correct ans- - D. Pump the brake pedal lightly. What should you do when you begin to skid? A. Turn the steering while in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding. B. Reduce pressure on the gas pedal. C. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B. - - correct ans- - C. Both A and B. 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. - - correct ans- - C. Both A and B. A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following? A. Slow down and proceed with caution. B. Stop, only if it is necessary to yield the right-of-way. C. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B. - - correct ans- - D. Neither A nor B.
