North Carolina Drivers Education Road Signs Final Exam: Questions and Correct Answers, Exams of Traffic Control and Regulation

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NORTH CAROLINA DRIVERS

EDUCATION ROAD SIGNS,

FINAL EXAM: QUESTIONS AND

CORRECT ANSWERS

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27. T/F : The body rids itself, at the rate of about, one beer or one shot of whiskey per hour. True
28. T/F : White broken lines separate traffic going in opposite direcTons. False
29. T/F: Red, white, and black are all colors that can be found on regulatory signs.

False

41. T/F : Adverse weather condiTons affect only tracTon. False
42. T/F : "Implied consent" deals with a driver agreeing to submit to a chemical test at the Tme of licensing. True
43. T/F : All areas where passing is prohibited are clearly marked with pennant shaped signs. False
44. T/F : KineTc energy is also called energy in moTon. True
45. T/F : Natural laws are enforced by the Highway patrol. False 46.T/F : To "sober-up" a driver should drink strong coffee. False 47.T/F : A space cushion is a device designed to indicate in the event of an accident. False 48.T/F : A good rule of an emoTonally mature driver is "DO unto others before they can do unto you". False
46. T/F : Hydroplaning can only occur when you have slick Tres on your car. False 50.T/F : Alcohol and drugs impair coordinaTon and make a driver's reacTon Tme slower. True

T/F : A yellow and black diamond shaped sign is used to give mileage between ciTes. False T/F : One reason more deaths occur on the open road is higher speed. True T/F : ReacTon distance and braking distance make up total stopping distance. True T/F : A driver's reacTon Tme is directly influenced by the condiTon of his vehicle. False T/F : As the speed of a vehicle increases, the amount of Tre tread touching the road also increases. False T/F : Pedestrians have the right-of-way-over drivers who are making a right turn on a red light. True T/F : To remove a struck vehicle you should use quick and heavy acceleraTon. False When driving on a four-lane road, you should do which of the following? I. Signal just as you pull into a new lane II. Stay alert to the movements of cars in the lane next to you. II Which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is (are) correct? I. The speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted II. The speed limit inside a city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted I

B. May cause the engine to run hot C. May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car D. Makes the engine hard to start and likely to stall C If a person wishes to drive when his license suspension period is over, he must do which of the following? I. Show that he ha son other suspensions or revocaTons in effect II. Pay a restoraTon fee Both I and II The only way to rid the body of alcohol is __________________. A. Cold shower B. Exercise C. Coffee D. Time D Coolant level is related directly to _________________. A. The radiator B. The transmission C. The air condiToner D. The Tres A A deducTble clause refers to __________________. A. No fault insurance B. The amount a driver must pay before the insurance company pays C. Discount premiums D. Cost of liability insurance B

Damage to a vehicle caused by lighTng would be covered by _____________________. A. Property damage liability B. Comprehensive C. Collision D. Towing insurance B In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following? I. Drive cauTously and use your brake oEen II. Check your rear-view mirrors more oEen. II ConvicTon 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 "BAC" levels can be measured by ______________________. A. Blood tests B. Breath tests C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B C When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen? I. The driver can be required to file proof of financial responsibility

It is more difficult to stop a vehicle going down hill because of ___________________. A. Gravity B. InerTa C. FricTon D. Momentum A To warn other drivers that you are changing direcTons use the ___________________. A. Emergency flashers B. Brake lights C. Back-up lights D. Turn signals D KineTc energy is __________________. A. Electric energy B. Energy from the sun C. Energy at rest D. Energy of moTon D What type of automobile insurance is required by law? A. Comprehensive B. Liability C. Collision D. Medical payments B

All of the following affect insurance premiums "EXCEPT" : A. Driving experience B. Type of vehicle C. Sex of the driver D. Distance the car is driven to and from work C The minimum requirement for liability insurance in North Carolina is ____________________. A. 5- 10 - 15 B. 50- 100 - 50 C. 30- 60 - 25 D. 100- 300 - 100 C If you are driving in the late aEernoon when the sun bright and low in the sky, it is wise to do which of the following? I. Use hand signals and electrical signals together II. Drive in the right lane well below the speed limit I The most frequent type of accident on the interstate highway is _____________________. A. Sideswipe collision B. Running off the road C. Rear-end collision D. Head-on collision C When turning a vehicle around the safest method is _____________________. A. Side road right

corner II. Hold your arm straight out the window Neither I nor II To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following? I. Use a lower gear II. Drive in a zigzag pamern I Passing on the right is legal on which of the following? I. Four-lane highway with two lanes going in each direcTon II. On a one-way street Both I and II Which of the following statements concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is (are) correct? I. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65 mph II. The speed limit for a school acTvity bus is 35 mph Neither I nor II Overloading a car may result in which of the following? I. Shorter stopping distance II. Damage to the car's transportaTon and Tres II When hauling a heavy load, you should ___________________. A. Turn corners more sharply B. Allow more distance for stopping C. Drive with your parking lights on D. Travel 15 mph below the speed limit

B

If your breaks fail, you should do which of the following? I. ShiE into a lower gear II. Use the emergency brake Both I and II Wet breaks can be dried out by doing which of the following? I. Turning on the heater II. ShiEing into a lower gear and keeping light pressure on II Which of the following statements about passenger cars is (are) correct? I. Overcrowding in the back seat interferes with the driver's line of sight from the rear-view mirror II. As a general rule, four is the maximum number of persons allowed in the front seat I The best way to get good tracTon on hard packed snow is to ______________________. A. Put chains on your Tres B. Use snow Tres C. Have lower than usual air pressure in your Tres D. Carry heavy weights in your trunk A When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following? I. Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area II. Scheduling some hours of night to avoid heavy traffic I

When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideraTon at intersecTons where there are no traffic light? I. Only when he is alone II. If he holds out a white can or has a dog with him B A flashing red traffic signal at an intersecTon means which of the following? I. Slow down proceed with cauTon II. Stop only if it is necessary to yield the right-of-way Neither I nor II A diamond-shaped traffic sign means _______________________ A. No leE turn B. Come to a full stop C. Yield the right-of-way D. Slow down and drive with care D A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards? I. A railroad crossing II. A deer crossing II When driving in a heavy snow storm during the day, you should use _______________________. A. Parking lights B. Low-beam headlights C. Four-way flashers D. High-beam headlights B

If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following? I. Open a window or vent to let in fresh air II. Increase your speed I Roads are likely to be especially slick ______________________. A. Just aEer they have been paved B. Just as it has begun to rain or drizzle C. AEer it has been raining for several hours D. In excepTonally cold, dry weather B If you have to come to a stop on an icy road, you should _________________________. A. Use your hand brake B. Put the brake on hard C. Apply the brake in short hard jabs D. Pump the brake pedal lightly D Which of the following happens under the point(s) system? I. A driver is sent a warning lemer when he gets 4 points within 3 years. II. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his license II When driving through heavy fog, you should ______________________. A. Turn on your bright lights B. Slow down