1 . The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.
Turn right.
Stop.
Start up.

2 . This sign means:

Watch for trucks.
Do not pass trucks.
Truck parking area ahead.
Steep downgrade ahead.

3 . This sign means:

Roundabout ahead.
Lane ends, merge left.
Turn around.
Curve ahead.

4 . If your license has been suspended for a third time due to the point system, it will be suspended for:

12 months.
10 months.
10 weeks.
12 days.

5 . Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

Is necessary only if other traffic is present.
Is a good driving habit and is required by law.
Is necessary only during the maneuver, not before.
Is not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.

6 . To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:

Over your right shoulder.
At your side mirror.
Over your left shoulder.
At your rearview mirror.

7 . Railroad crossings should always be considered:

Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.
Dangerous.
Safe locations to park a car.
A place where it is required to stop

8 . This road sign means:

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

9 . This sign means:

A left curve is ahead.
A series of curves is ahead.
An S-curve is ahead.
The road will be slippery when wet.

10 . ____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

High speeds
Slow speeds
Night drives
Uphill inclines

11 . When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:

Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Take the right-of-way.
Proceed normally.
Drive away quickly.

12 . If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

Slow down and proceed with caution.
Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.
Cross the tracks at your own risk.
Find an alternative route across tracks.

13 . What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.
Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.
Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

14 . You must have a driver license to:

Unlock a passenger door.
Buckle a child into a safety restraint system.
Steer a vehicle that is being towed or pushed.
Turn off child locks in a vehicle.

15 . While backing, you should:

Rely only on your mirrors.
Flash your lights.
Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.
Turn your head and look through the rear window.

16 . On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

Honk at incoming traffic.
Always remain at your present speed.
Speed up to avoid congesting traffic.
Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.

17 . When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

Slow down.
Look for a train.
Be ready to stop.
All of the above.

18 . You may be assigned to a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate ____ points on your license.

Seven
Five
Three
Two

19 . To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

Stop and rest every two hours.
Do arm exercises every hour.
Drive with one eye open at a time.
Change feet on the gas pedal.
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20 . If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.
Make a U-turn through the median.
Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.
Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

21 . This sign means:

Stop ahead.
Buggy warning.
Limited parking.
Do not block intersection.

22 . When you see this sign, you must:

Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.
Slow down without coming to a complete stop.
Stop completely and wait for a green light.
Slow down and check for traffic.

23 . Defensive driving is:

Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.
Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.
Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.
Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.

24 . 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.

25 . This sign means:

Curves ahead.
Divided highway starts.
Divided highway ends.
Bumps in the road.

26 . When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.
Cut them off to slow them down.
Retaliate by tailgating them.
Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.

27 . This road sign means:

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
The road ahead winds a series of turns or curves.
Traffic increases ahead.
Steep grade ahead.

28 . Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.
An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision.
You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.
All of the above.

29 . This sign means:

Winding road.
No parking.
Right lane closed.
Multiple turns.

30 . 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

31 . “Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
Frequent rest stops.
Too much sleep the night before your trip.
Short trips on expressways.

32 . This sign means:

Stop sign ahead.
Lane closed ahead.
Railroad crossing ahead.
Traffic signal ahead.

33 . When passing other vehicles:

Check your mirrors and blind spots.
Honk your horn at least three times.
Re-enter your lane within 10 feet of the passed vehicle.
There is no need to signal.

34 . A red traffic signal light means that you must:

Stop at the stop line.
Stop before entering any crosswalk.
Stop before entering the intersection.
All of the above.

35 . When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.
Always stop before crossing the tracks.
Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.
Speed up to beat any oncoming train.

36 . What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Merging traffic
Proceed with caution.
Pedestrian crossing
Come to a full stop.

37 . This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.
The road ahead curves left, then right.
The road ahead curves right, then left.
Steep grade ahead.