Random Practice Exam (North Carolina)

Question 1

A driver who approaches an intersection:

must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection.

must drive straight through the intersection, even if another vehicle is already in the intersection.

has the right-of-way over traffic already in the intersection.

Question 2

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:

riding the pedal lightly.

pull over to the right and wait until it stops raining.

having them checked by a mechanic.

Question 3

When they see this road sign, drivers should:

drive carefully because the animal pictured on the sign is extremely rare in the area.

watch for this species crossing the road.

park in the zoo area.

Question 4

To avoid being in a truck driver’s blind spot, you should:

never pass the truck and put your headlights on.

avoid driving on either side of the truck and don’t tailgate.

flash your lights.

sound your horn.

Question 5

When driving in heavy traffic, you should:

drive with the flow of traffic.

maintain a constant speed.

drive faster than the flow of traffic.

drive slower than the flow of traffic.

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Question 6

If another vehicle is approaching you head-on in your lane, you should _______, sound your horn and brake.

steer right

None of the other answers is correct.

steer left

stay in the center of your lane

Question 7

When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway?

Rely on your mirrors.

Get out of the car and check behind the car.

Look through your back window for children.

Question 8

What does a flashing red light mean?

NO TURN ON RED.

The same thing as a stop sign.

Drivers may move forward with caution.

Question 9

The sign in the picture:

is a Construction and Maintenance Traffic Control sign.

is found at most intersections and indicates that drivers must yield to other vehicles.

is displayed on the rear of slow moving vehicles.

Question 10

Anything that requires you to _______ could cause you to crash.

take your hands off the wheel

take your attention away from driving

take your eyes off the road

All of the above.

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Question 11

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

approach the turn in the right lane or from the right side of a single lane.

approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane.

Question 12

Air bags are meant to _________ seat belts.

work with

fix

replace

Question 13

What should you do if your vision through the windshield becomes blocked?

Pull your vehicle off the road and park it.

Turn on your emergency lights.

Open the side window so you can see.

All of the above.

Question 14

This sign means:

narrow road ahead.

no turns are allowed on this road.

series of curves ahead.

the road may be slippery when wet.

Question 15

The yield sign means:

Go. The light will soon be red.

If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping.

Stop if you can.

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Question 16

This sign means:

Reversible lane ahead.

The divided highway ends ahead.

Drivers are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one they are on.

Question 17

This road sign means:

Merging traffic

Steep grade ahead

Intersection ahead

Question 18

Double solid yellow lines mean:

the lane to the right may pass.

passing is not permitted in either direction.

the lane to the left may pass.

passing is permitted in either direction.

Question 19

A flashing yellow light:

warns drivers to proceed with caution.

is used at dangerous intersections.

All of the above.

Question 20

This is:

a side road sign.

a merging traffic sign.

a right curve sign.

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Question 21

When driving on slippery roads, drivers should:

increase their following distance.

avoid crossing bridges or intersections.

brake harder than usual.

change lanes quickly.

Question 22

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

look toward the right side of the road.

dim your lights, then speed up and pass quickly.

use your emergency flashers to warn the other driver.

look toward the left side of the road.

Question 23

This sign means:

Business area nearby. Watch for business people.

There is a work zone ahead. Watch for workers.

The driver is near a school and should watch for children.

Question 24

Following another vehicle too closely is known as:

speedgating.

closetailing.

tailgating.

Question 25

An edge line that angles toward the center of the road indicates that:

the road is narrower ahead.

there’s a narrow bridge ahead.

you must turn right.

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Question 26

Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?

It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed.

Motorcycles are hard to see.

All of the above.

Question 27

This sign warns that:

traffic must merge left.

the bridge ahead is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time.

traffic must merge right.

Question 28

One broken line indicates:

You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe.

You can not pass other vehicles or go across the line.

You can change lanes, but only when traffic conditions or obstructions in the road make it necessary.

Question 29

You are entering a roadway from a private road, and you need to turn left. You have to yield to:

vehicles from the right.

vehicles from the left.

vehicles from both directions.

Question 30

This road sign means:

Crossroad

Hospital parking ahead

Merge

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Question 31

You should use turn signals to indicate your intention with sufficient time to allow other drivers to see the signal:

if it’s raining.

AFTER you move.

BEFORE you move.

Question 32

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, you must:

move into the right lane, or to the left side of a single lane.

move into the right lane, or to the right side of a single lane.

move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane.

Question 33

This road sign means:

U-turns are prohibited

You may proceed only if the way is clear

You are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way

Do not pass

Question 34

If you are continually being passed on the right, you should:

move into the right lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the left.

move into the left lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the right.

increase your speed immediately.

Question 35

When you see this sign you should:

increase your speed and try to pass other vehicles.

slow your speed and be prepared to stop.

slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles.

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Question 36

When driving in fog, drivers should use:

low beam headlights.

parking lights.

high beam headlights.

Question 37

Drivers should use the horn:

if a driver is moving slowly, and you want them to drive faster.

only when necessary, to avoid collisions.

when feeling angry or upset.

to alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Question 38

When driving in travel lanes on the roadway:

you may make a U-turn if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.

you may stop to let out passengers.

do not stop for any reason, keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

you may make back up quickly if there are no vehicles behind.

Question 39

When driving on a wet road:

as you drive faster, your tires may lose traction.

you must be aware that the pavement gets even more slippery when it's been raining for long periods of time.

you should follow the vehicle ahead of you more closely.

as you decrease your speed, the road becomes more slippery.

Question 40

When they approach this sign, drivers must:

slow down and watch for children crossing the road.

obey signals from crossing guards.

stop if necessary.

All of the above.

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Question 41

What do flashing red lights on a school bus indicate?

The bus is stopped to load or discharge passengers.

Traffic that approaches from either direction may proceed.

The bus is about to stop.

Question 42

When driving in icy or snowy conditions, to avoid crashes drivers should:

get off the highway as quickly as possible.

reduce speed and increase following distance.

add extra weight to the vehicle to improve traction.

engage 4 wheel drive on the vehicle.

Question 43

If you get on a wrong expressway exit, you must:

get off at the next exit and look for signs that tell you how to return to the expressway.

use the the exit ramp to accelerate to expressway speed and blend with traffic.

drive in reverse to return to the expressway.

Question 44

The following symptoms are associated with drowsy driving:

You continue to yawn.

You don’t remember driving the last few miles.

All of the above.

Question 45

If you get 12 points within 3 years:

an updated driver's handbook is sent, and you must study it within 2 weeks of receipt.

you may lose your license.

a warning letter is sent.

None of the above.

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Question 46

As you approach an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. You should:

apply the brakes sharply and come to a complete stop.

be prepared to stop before the intersection.

be prepared to stop in the middle of the intersection.

speed up to beat the red light.

Question 47

This road sign is:

a speed reduction sign.

a warning sign.

a regulatory sign.

Question 48

If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?

After the crosswalk.

Before the stop line.

Before the crosswalk.

Question 49

When in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is:

illegal to drink from, but permissible to transport, open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment.

illegal to possess an open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment.

acceptable to drink alcoholic beverages if you are not driving.

permissible to drink a moderate amount of alcohol when driving with a passenger.

Question 50

This is the shape and color of a ________ sign.

yield

stop

do not enter

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