1 . This road sign means:

The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
Divided highway begins. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
Merge. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
Winding road ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

2 . If you are following a school bus or tank truck, you should:

Pass them on the right.
Decrease your following distance.
Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings.
Drive in their blind spots.

3 . This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.
No trucks are allowed on an upcoming hill.
A logging road is ahead.
There are trucks on an upcoming hill.

4 . To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.
Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.
All of the above.

5 . This road sign means:

Hunting area.
State park.
Deer crossing.
Wildlife preserve.

6 . You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

Not put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.
Hide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.
Disregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.
Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.

7 . What does this road sign mean?

Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.
Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.
Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.

8 . When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
Stop only if a police officer is nearby.
Come to a complete stop.

9 . What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

Reach down and attempt to pull it up.
Shift to park.
Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.
Turn the engine off.

10 . This sign means:

No left turn.
No stopping.
No U-turn.
Detour ahead.

11 . You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

Correct the defect as soon as possible.
Correct the defect when you can afford it.
Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.
Drive normally.

12 . You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:

Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
Turn either right or left, since the road is blocked ahead.
Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.
Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.

13 . If your license has never been suspended due to the North Carolina point system, accumulating ____ against your license within a three-year period will result in license suspension.

10 points
12 points
15 points
16 points

14 . This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Yield.

15 . Refusing to take an alcohol level test when under suspicion of Driving While Impaired:

Is your right and will have no negative consequences.
Is recommended.
Will result in license suspension.
Will just result in a fine.

16 . A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:

A rectangular red sign.
A circular green sign.
A diamond-shaped yellow sign.
A triangular orange sign.

17 . Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
All of the above.

18 . If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

Park your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored.
Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers.
Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.
Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

19 . On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

Turning on your car radio.
Slowing down.
Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.
Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.
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20 . This road sign means:

No right turn.
Curve.
Turn right or left.
Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.

21 . When driving on slippery roads, you should:

Use alternate routes.
Drive as you would on dry roads.
Increase your following distance.
Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.

22 . When driving on slick roads, you should:

Take turns more slowly than usual.
Change lanes quickly.
Accelerate quickly.
Brake hard.

23 . When adjusting your inside mirror, you should be able to clearly see:

The entire rear window.
The passengers in the backseat.
Your own reflection.
The back seat.

24 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Divided highway ends.
Two-way traffic.
Keep left.

25 . You will have ____ added to your driving record for passing a stopped school bus.

One point
Two points
Four points
Five points

26 . Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

Decreases blood alcohol concentration.
Cancels the effect of the alcohol.
Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration.
Increases blood alcohol concentration.

27 . A license will be suspended for ____ for a first-time conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit.

One week
Two weeks
30 days
One year

28 . This road sign means:

Side road.
Keep to the side indicated by the arrow.
You may drive in the left lane.
You have the right-of-way.

29 . It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.05 percent.
0.08 percent.
0.02 percent.
0.1 percent.

30 . This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.
Steep grade ahead.
Winding road.
Merging traffic.

31 . This road sign means:

Do not enter.
No parking.
No U-turn.
No left turn.

32 . Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside of cities and towns is:

25 mph.
35 mph.
45 mph.
55 mph.

33 . At a school crossing sign, you should:

Always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.
Watch for children and be ready to stop.
Always sound your horn when you see children.
Be ready to help children crossing the street.

34 . Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:

Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.
Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.
Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.
If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.

35 . Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

Less dangerous.
No more or less dangerous.
More dangerous.
Easier on your eyes.

36 . You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
Signal and keep your wheels straight.
Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.
Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

37 . After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:

Do not proceed until the children wave to you.
Watch for children walking along the side of the road.
Accelerate quickly.
Turn on your emergency flashers.