NC DRIVERS ED FINAL EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
roads are always slickest ______________ - ANSWER: after it begins to rain/ drizzle
move your ____ while driving on the interstate so you don't get hypnotized -
ANSWER: eyes
When driving, if you begin to feel, __________________ and let fresh air in. -
ANSWER: open a window
When on a long road trip alone, how often should you get out of your car and walk/
stretch - ANSWER: every 2 hours or every 100 miles
get __________ __________________ before driving - ANSWER: well rested
in what type of malfunction should you shift to neutral and if all else fails raise your
hood, tie a cloth on the door and leave your hazards flashing - ANSWER: engine
failure
If you must drive during heavy rain, snow or fog, use your... - ANSWER: low beam
headlights
in order to pass another vehicle, you have to increase your speed at least
___________ - ANSWER: 10 mph
never pass if you cant complete it before the ______________________ begins -
ANSWER: no passing zone
affects time for IPDE process - ANSWER: speed
the number one reason for single car wrecks on rural roads - ANSWER: speed
-constantly changing
- range and vary from dirt roads, secondary roads, interstates, multi-lane
expressways - ANSWER: Roadways
true or false
it is ok to put infants/toddlers in the front seat of a motor vehicle - ANSWER: false
True or False?
Kinetic energy is also called energy of motion - ANSWER: true
A driver's license is required to do which of the following
I. Sitting in the drivers seat of a car while the engine is running
II. Sitting in the car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle - ANSWER:
both I and II
,If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test,
the DMV must: - ANSWER: revoke the license for at least 12 months
Which of the following happens under the point system?
I. A driver is sent a warning letter when he gets 4 points within 3 years
II. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his license - ANSWER: Both I
and II
when a driver has a total of 7 points which of the following may happen?
I. The driver can can be required to file proof of financial responsibility
II. The driver can have 3 points deducted if he completes a driver improvement clinic
- ANSWER: Both I and II
Conviction for which carries the number highest number of points? - ANSWER:
passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
A driver will lose his license if he is convicted of? - ANSWER: speeding more than 70
mph in a 55 mph zone
To get a revoked driver's license restored, a person must do which of the following
I. obtain permission from the drivers License section in Raleigh to reapply for a
license
II. Go to the driver license office and pay a restoration fee - ANSWER: I and II
Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?
I. A drunken person
II. More than one car - ANSWER: I only
The percentage of highway deaths caused by a drunken persons is: - ANSWER: 38%
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 - ANSWER: A
If you are a pedestrian walking along side the road at night what should you do? -
ANSWER: Wear or carry something white
Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is (are)
correct?
I. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph
II. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25 mph -
ANSWER: I only
Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is (are)
correct?
I. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside a city is 55 mph
, II. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 25 mph - ANSWER: I only
When rounding a curve, a car tends to: - ANSWER: Move to the outside of the curve
When rounding a curve, you should: - ANSWER: stay as far to the right of your lane
as possible
To reduce speed while going down on a steep hill, you should do which of the
following?
I. Use a lower gear
II. Drive in a zigzag pattern - ANSWER: I only
If you wish the pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the
following?
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 know your intention - ANSWER: Both
I and II
Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?
I. A four-lane highway with two lines going in each direction
II. On a one-way street - ANSWER: Both I and II
When backing your car, you should do which of the following?
A) Move at no more than 10 mph.
B) Keep both hands on the steering wheel. - ANSWER: A
You are driving a car in heavy traffic. Up ahead you see a car just beginning to leave
its parking space you should: - ANSWER: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Accidents occur most frequently at: - ANSWER: intersections
If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see all in all directions
because of trees or buildings you should - ANSWER: Stop at the intersection and
move forward slowly
When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?
I. Traffic coming from side streets
II. Animals or small children darting from between parked cars - ANSWER: Both I and
II
When driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following?
I. Watch out for drivers who make quick stops
II. Yield to pedestrians only at marked crosswalks - ANSWER: I only
If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should -
ANSWER: Go to the next intersection and turn there
roads are always slickest ______________ - ANSWER: after it begins to rain/ drizzle
move your ____ while driving on the interstate so you don't get hypnotized -
ANSWER: eyes
When driving, if you begin to feel, __________________ and let fresh air in. -
ANSWER: open a window
When on a long road trip alone, how often should you get out of your car and walk/
stretch - ANSWER: every 2 hours or every 100 miles
get __________ __________________ before driving - ANSWER: well rested
in what type of malfunction should you shift to neutral and if all else fails raise your
hood, tie a cloth on the door and leave your hazards flashing - ANSWER: engine
failure
If you must drive during heavy rain, snow or fog, use your... - ANSWER: low beam
headlights
in order to pass another vehicle, you have to increase your speed at least
___________ - ANSWER: 10 mph
never pass if you cant complete it before the ______________________ begins -
ANSWER: no passing zone
affects time for IPDE process - ANSWER: speed
the number one reason for single car wrecks on rural roads - ANSWER: speed
-constantly changing
- range and vary from dirt roads, secondary roads, interstates, multi-lane
expressways - ANSWER: Roadways
true or false
it is ok to put infants/toddlers in the front seat of a motor vehicle - ANSWER: false
True or False?
Kinetic energy is also called energy of motion - ANSWER: true
A driver's license is required to do which of the following
I. Sitting in the drivers seat of a car while the engine is running
II. Sitting in the car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle - ANSWER:
both I and II
,If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test,
the DMV must: - ANSWER: revoke the license for at least 12 months
Which of the following happens under the point system?
I. A driver is sent a warning letter when he gets 4 points within 3 years
II. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his license - ANSWER: Both I
and II
when a driver has a total of 7 points which of the following may happen?
I. The driver can can be required to file proof of financial responsibility
II. The driver can have 3 points deducted if he completes a driver improvement clinic
- ANSWER: Both I and II
Conviction for which carries the number highest number of points? - ANSWER:
passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
A driver will lose his license if he is convicted of? - ANSWER: speeding more than 70
mph in a 55 mph zone
To get a revoked driver's license restored, a person must do which of the following
I. obtain permission from the drivers License section in Raleigh to reapply for a
license
II. Go to the driver license office and pay a restoration fee - ANSWER: I and II
Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?
I. A drunken person
II. More than one car - ANSWER: I only
The percentage of highway deaths caused by a drunken persons is: - ANSWER: 38%
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 - ANSWER: A
If you are a pedestrian walking along side the road at night what should you do? -
ANSWER: Wear or carry something white
Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is (are)
correct?
I. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph
II. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25 mph -
ANSWER: I only
Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is (are)
correct?
I. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside a city is 55 mph
, II. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 25 mph - ANSWER: I only
When rounding a curve, a car tends to: - ANSWER: Move to the outside of the curve
When rounding a curve, you should: - ANSWER: stay as far to the right of your lane
as possible
To reduce speed while going down on a steep hill, you should do which of the
following?
I. Use a lower gear
II. Drive in a zigzag pattern - ANSWER: I only
If you wish the pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the
following?
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 know your intention - ANSWER: Both
I and II
Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?
I. A four-lane highway with two lines going in each direction
II. On a one-way street - ANSWER: Both I and II
When backing your car, you should do which of the following?
A) Move at no more than 10 mph.
B) Keep both hands on the steering wheel. - ANSWER: A
You are driving a car in heavy traffic. Up ahead you see a car just beginning to leave
its parking space you should: - ANSWER: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Accidents occur most frequently at: - ANSWER: intersections
If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see all in all directions
because of trees or buildings you should - ANSWER: Stop at the intersection and
move forward slowly
When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?
I. Traffic coming from side streets
II. Animals or small children darting from between parked cars - ANSWER: Both I and
II
When driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following?
I. Watch out for drivers who make quick stops
II. Yield to pedestrians only at marked crosswalks - ANSWER: I only
If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should -
ANSWER: Go to the next intersection and turn there
