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| You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should: |
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| raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle |
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| 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 |
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| travels considerably below the posted speed limit |
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| If you miss your exit on an Interstate highway, you can do which of the following? |
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I. Go on to the next exit.
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| A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following? |
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I. Glare from the headlights of other cars.
II. Flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette.
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| In which of the following situations should you use your low beams? |
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| I. At night in the city. |
II. In foggy or misty weather.
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If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his headlights, you should do which of the following? |
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| I. Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car. |
II. Flick your headlight beams up and down one time.
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| When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are |
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| If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following? |
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| I. Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road. |
II. Allow at least twice the normal following distance.
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Roads are likely to be especially slick
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| Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle |
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| When driving through heavy fog, you should |
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| When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use |
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At the intersection shown there are no traffic lights. Who has the right of way?
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| If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do? |
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| Wear or carry something white. |
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| A safe driver does which of the following? |
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| frequently checks the rear view and side mirrors |
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| If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following? |
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| I. Open a window or vent to let in fresh air. |
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| When driving on a long trip, you should |
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| avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds |
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| The minimum requirement for liability insurance in North Carolina is: |
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| What type of automobile insurance is required by law? |
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| Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations? |
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| I. Just after passing the crest of a hill. |
II. Just after rounding a curve.
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| Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations? |
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| I. Just after passing the crest of a hill. |
II. Just after rounding a curve.
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| The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to |
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| A diamond shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following hazards? |
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| When pulling a trailer down a long, steep hill, you should do which of the following? |
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| I.Drive in a lower gear. |
| II. Keep in the right lane. |
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| If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following? |
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I. Shift into a lower gear.II. Use the emergency brake.
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| Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following? |
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II. Shifting into a lower gear and keeping light pressure on the brake pedal.
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| If you have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do which of the following? |
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II. Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving.
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| When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following? |
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If the cars below arrive at the intersection at the same time, which has
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| If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following? |
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| I. Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle. |
| II. Switch on the parking lights. |
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| If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should |
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| take your foot off the gas pedal |
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| Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads? |
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| I. One on which snow has become packed. |
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| Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?[image] |
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| Which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is/are correct? |
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| . The speed limit outside a city 55 mph unless otherwise posted. |
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| Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is/are correct? |
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| Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph. |
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| The car rounding the curve has a tendency to follow which path?[image] |
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| All of the following automatically result in a loss of license EXCEPT a: |
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conviction for reckless driving |
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| The driver of the car shown should [image] |
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| use a lower gear when coming down the hill |
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| To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following? |
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Which of the cars shown has made a correct turn?
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| If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following? |
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| I. Blow your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead. |
II. Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention.
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| A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means: |
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slow down and proceed with caution
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Motorcycles are particularly dangerous for which of the following reasons?
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I. They are more difficult to see.
II. They give the rider little protection if there is an accident.
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| Which of the following happen(s) under the point system? |
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| II. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his license. |
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| When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen? |
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II. The driver can have 3 points deducted if he satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.
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| Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points? |
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passing a stopped school bus unloading children |
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| A driver will lose his license if he is convicted of |
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| speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone |
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| When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic? |
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| In the state of NC, at what blood/alcohol concentration level would a driver be charged with "Driving While Impaired"? |
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