NC DMV TEST #1-25 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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What two things should you use in densely packed snow? - ANSWER chains or
snow tires
If you must drive in fog or snow, what headlights should you use? - ANSWER low
beam
What percentage of highway fatalities are the result of alcohol? - ANSWER 38%
If you accumulate 7 or more points on your license, what can you do? - ANSWER
Take a drivers course and 3 points will be deducted
What traffic violation adds the highest number of points to your license? - ANSWER
passing a stopped school bus adds 5 points
Define secondary roads - ANSWER roads where hills are more likley to be more
steep and curves are likely to be more sharp than on primary roads.
What is the speed limit in cities or towns? - ANSWER Unless otherwise posted, 35
mph
What three things must you do to get back a revoked license? - ANSWER you must
visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
When three vehicles reach a 4 way stop at the same time, who has the right of way?
- ANSWER the car on the right
What car problem has vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or
seems to bounce continuously? - ANSWER suspension problems
What rule should you use when maintaining a safe distance between you and the car
in front of you? - ANSWER the two second rule
Who should you call if you have a car breakdown? - ANSWER Law enforcement
officers
What should you do before driving a car when you take medication? - ANSWER
Ensure there are no side effects that will affect your driving
On a long road trip, how often should you stop and rest? - ANSWER EVery 100
miles
What should you do before you pass another vehicle? - ANSWER Look ahead to
ensure there is enough room for you to pass
, What should you do when driving down a steep hill? - ANSWER you should shift
into a lower gear to control your speed.
What should you do if you run off the side of the road? - ANSWER you should
gradually take your foot off the gas pedal.
•When travelling on rural highways, what maximum speed does farm equipment
usually travel? - ANSWER 15-20mph
What should you do if you are traveling in a traffic circle? - ANSWER Yield to the
cars already in the circle
What should you do if you are in an accident? - ANSWER Move your vehicle safely
to the side of the road
TRue/False Schoolbuses are required to stop at all railroad crossings - ANSWER
True
What should you be alert for in city traffic? - ANSWER Drivers who make quick
stops
What should you do when you pass a trucker? - ANSWER Proceed with caution, as
truckers have a blind spot in which they can't see you
When is it okay to turn on red? And when you do, what should you do? - ANSWER
If there is no sign that prohibits turning right on red, then you should stop and make
sure your turn can be made safely
What does the law require happens For any underage person who aids or abets
another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage? - ANSWER Their license
be revoked for one year
What blood alcohol concentration requires immediate revocation of your license? -
ANSWER .08
What should you do when approaching a road that is blocked from view - ANSWER
You should stop and proceed with caution
How often do defensive drivers typically check their rear and side view mirrors? -
ANSWER about every 10 seconds
•If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning? -
ANSWER 200 ft.
What should you do •If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so -
ANSWER You should continue to the next intersection and then turn
What is the most common type of accident on the highway? - ANSWER A rear end
collision
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What two things should you use in densely packed snow? - ANSWER chains or
snow tires
If you must drive in fog or snow, what headlights should you use? - ANSWER low
beam
What percentage of highway fatalities are the result of alcohol? - ANSWER 38%
If you accumulate 7 or more points on your license, what can you do? - ANSWER
Take a drivers course and 3 points will be deducted
What traffic violation adds the highest number of points to your license? - ANSWER
passing a stopped school bus adds 5 points
Define secondary roads - ANSWER roads where hills are more likley to be more
steep and curves are likely to be more sharp than on primary roads.
What is the speed limit in cities or towns? - ANSWER Unless otherwise posted, 35
mph
What three things must you do to get back a revoked license? - ANSWER you must
visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
When three vehicles reach a 4 way stop at the same time, who has the right of way?
- ANSWER the car on the right
What car problem has vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or
seems to bounce continuously? - ANSWER suspension problems
What rule should you use when maintaining a safe distance between you and the car
in front of you? - ANSWER the two second rule
Who should you call if you have a car breakdown? - ANSWER Law enforcement
officers
What should you do before driving a car when you take medication? - ANSWER
Ensure there are no side effects that will affect your driving
On a long road trip, how often should you stop and rest? - ANSWER EVery 100
miles
What should you do before you pass another vehicle? - ANSWER Look ahead to
ensure there is enough room for you to pass
, What should you do when driving down a steep hill? - ANSWER you should shift
into a lower gear to control your speed.
What should you do if you run off the side of the road? - ANSWER you should
gradually take your foot off the gas pedal.
•When travelling on rural highways, what maximum speed does farm equipment
usually travel? - ANSWER 15-20mph
What should you do if you are traveling in a traffic circle? - ANSWER Yield to the
cars already in the circle
What should you do if you are in an accident? - ANSWER Move your vehicle safely
to the side of the road
TRue/False Schoolbuses are required to stop at all railroad crossings - ANSWER
True
What should you be alert for in city traffic? - ANSWER Drivers who make quick
stops
What should you do when you pass a trucker? - ANSWER Proceed with caution, as
truckers have a blind spot in which they can't see you
When is it okay to turn on red? And when you do, what should you do? - ANSWER
If there is no sign that prohibits turning right on red, then you should stop and make
sure your turn can be made safely
What does the law require happens For any underage person who aids or abets
another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage? - ANSWER Their license
be revoked for one year
What blood alcohol concentration requires immediate revocation of your license? -
ANSWER .08
What should you do when approaching a road that is blocked from view - ANSWER
You should stop and proceed with caution
How often do defensive drivers typically check their rear and side view mirrors? -
ANSWER about every 10 seconds
•If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning? -
ANSWER 200 ft.
What should you do •If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so -
ANSWER You should continue to the next intersection and then turn
What is the most common type of accident on the highway? - ANSWER A rear end
collision
