DMV Test
Direction: Choose the best answer. ( Questions are from the DMV STUDY GUIDE )
- 1.
In densely packed snow you should?
- A.
Use chains
- B.
Use snow tires
- C.
Use chains and snow tires
- D.
Don't drive
Correct Answer
C. Use chains and snow tires -
- 2.
Before passing another vehicle, you should?
- A.
Look ahead to ensure that theirs is enough room for you to pass
- B.
Use your mirrors
- C.
Look behind to make sure nothing is in your way
Correct Answer
A. Look ahead to ensure that theirs is enough room for you to pass -
- 3.
If you drive during heavy snow or fog, use your?
- A.
High Beam Headlights
- B.
Brake Lights
- C.
Low Beam Headlights
Correct Answer
C. Low Beam Headlights -
- 4.
Alcohol- related highway deaths account for________% of all traffic fatalities
- A.
36%
- B.
38%
- C.
37%
Correct Answer
B. 38% -
- 5.
When driving down a very steep hill, you should... shift into a ____________ gear to control your __________.
- A.
Neutral/ Movement
- B.
High/Stopping
- C.
Lower/Speed
Correct Answer
C. Lower/Speed -
- 6.
If you run off the side of the road, you should?
- A.
Gradually take your foot off the gas pedal
- B.
Hit the brakes
- C.
Apply the emergency brake
Correct Answer
A. Gradually take your foot off the gas pedal -
- 7.
When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually ?
- A.
Travels at its Maximum speed of 15-20 mph
- B.
Travels at its Maximum speed of 5-10 mph
- C.
Travels at its Maximum speed of 35-45 mph
Correct Answer
A. Travels at its Maximum speed of 15-20 mph -
- 8.
If you are driving into a circle you should?
- A.
Turn Left
- B.
Yield to cars already in the circle
- C.
Drive 10-15 mph
Correct Answer
B. Yield to cars already in the circle -
- 9.
If you are in a crash, you should?
- A.
Get out to check on the other person
- B.
Hurry to move your car out of the road
- C.
Call the police
Correct Answer
B. Hurry to move your car out of the road -
- 10.
School buses are required to?
- A.
Turn on the Amber Lights 200 ft before reaching the stop
- B.
Stop at all railroad crossing
- C.
Take their buses home at the end of each route
Correct Answer
B. Stop at all railroad crossing -
- 11.
In city traffic, you should?
- A.
Be alert for drivers who make quick stops
- B.
Be alert for drivers who are not as careful as you are
- C.
Be alert for drivers who are not licensed
Correct Answer
A. Be alert for drivers who make quick stops -
- 12.
Truckers have serious___________ spots into which cars can disappear from view.
- A.
Dark
- B.
Blind
- C.
Clear
Correct Answer
B. Blind -
- 13.
Unless their is a sign indicating no turn on red, you can turn right on red....
- A.
After stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely.
- B.
Anytime you want
- C.
After waiting til the light turn green again
Correct Answer
A. After stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely. -
- 14.
For any underage person who aids and abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires
- A.
You to be over 21 with a NC ID card
- B.
A one- year Drivers license revocation
- C.
30 days of Jail
Correct Answer
B. A one- year Drivers license revocation -
- 15.
Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least....
- A.
0.8
- B.
0.08
- C.
0.008
Correct Answer
B. 0.08 -
- 16.
When approaching a road that is blocked from view you should....
- A.
Completely stop and take time to react
- B.
Quickly turn around and find another way
- C.
Stop and proceed with caution
Correct Answer
C. Stop and proceed with caution -
- 17.
Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly...
- A.
Every 20 minutes
- B.
Every 10 seconds
- C.
Every 15 seconds
Correct Answer
B. Every 10 seconds -
- 18.
If going 45 mph, how far ahead should you signal before turning?
- A.
200 ft
- B.
100 ft
- C.
50 ft
Correct Answer
A. 200 ft -
- 19.
If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should...
- A.
Put on a turn signal and stop until you are able to get into that lane
- B.
Cut someone off
- C.
Continue to the next intersection
Correct Answer
C. Continue to the next intersection -
- 20.
The most common type of accident on a highway is?
- A.
Rear end collision
- B.
Head on collision
- C.
Side swipe
Correct Answer
A. Rear end collision -
- 21.
When driving behind someone... you should
- A.
Not use your high beams
- B.
Slow down and allow safe distance
- C.
Turn on your hazard lights
Correct Answer
A. Not use your high beams -
- 22.
To dry wet brakes....
- A.
Gently apply the brakes
- B.
Drive at a high speed to dry them
- C.
Dry them yourself
Correct Answer
A. Gently apply the brakes -
- 23.
" Don't hang out in the No Zone" refers to not being in...
- A.
A truckers' blind spot
- B.
A bus blind spot
- C.
The middle of the road
Correct Answer
A. A truckers' blind spot -
- 24.
When approaching a rail road crossing...
- A.
Speed up if nothing is coming
- B.
Slow down and prepare to stop
- C.
Stop and look
Correct Answer
B. Slow down and prepare to stop -
- 25.
If you pull up to a red arrow, ______________________________ is the only lane that should stop.
- A.
The turning lane
- B.
The slow lane
- C.
The fast lane
Correct Answer
A. The turning lane -
- 26.
If you are a pedestrian walking along side the road at night, you should carry or wear ?
- A.
Something white
- B.
A flash light
- C.
A bright sign
Correct Answer
A. Something white -
- 27.
Use high beams... when?
- A.
When driving on a highway and no car is approaching
- B.
When driving down a dirt road
- C.
When driving at night
Correct Answer
A. When driving on a highway and no car is approaching -
- 28.
Slippery roads are most likely to occur when it has.....
- A.
Just begun drizzle or rain
- B.
After it has drizzled or rained
- C.
While its drizzling or raining
Correct Answer
A. Just begun drizzle or rain -
- 29.
When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two- lane road.. you should...
- A.
Wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side
- B.
Wait until its clear to pass
- C.
wait until the driver signals you to do so
Correct Answer
A. Wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side -
- 30.
When preparing to make a right turn you should...
- A.
Use your mirrors when changing lanes
- B.
Use your turn signal
- C.
Turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road
Correct Answer
C. Turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road -
- 31.
A " shoulder check" is ....
- A.
A quick glance over your shoulder to the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes
- B.
Long glance to see if traffic is clear
- C.
A quick glance to the side to see if cars are near
Correct Answer
A. A quick glance over your shoulder to the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes -
- 32.
When you get tired on a long trip, you should .....
- A.
Stop and rest
- B.
Switch drivers
- C.
Make sure your vehicle is working properly
Correct Answer
A. Stop and rest -
- 33.
When taking a long trip, you should plan to...
- A.
Stop and rest every 100 miles
- B.
Switch drivers every 2 hours
- C.
Make sure you have gas every 600 miles
Correct Answer
A. Stop and rest every 100 miles -
- 34.
If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may...
- A.
Lose of license forever
- B.
Take Drivers Ed.
- C.
Attend a Driver improvement clinic to deduct 3 points form your driving record
Correct Answer
C. Attend a Driver improvement clinic to deduct 3 points form your driving record -
- 35.
The traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points ( 5) to your driving record is....
- A.
Passing a stopped school bus while loading or unloading children
- B.
Failure to stop completely at a stop sign
- C.
Driving with out a license and or permit
Correct Answer
A. Passing a stopped school bus while loading or unloading children -
- 36.
" Secondary roads" are roads where...
- A.
Speed limits are greater
- B.
The most accidents occur
- C.
Hills are more likely to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp
Correct Answer
C. Hills are more likely to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp -
- 37.
Unless other wise posted, the speed limit in cities or towns is...
- A.
25 mph
- B.
35mph
- C.
45mph
Correct Answer
B. 35mph -
- 38.
When 3 vehicles reach a 4 way stop at the same time, the right of way belongs to...
- A.
The car on the right
- B.
The car that got their first
- C.
The car on the left
Correct Answer
A. The car on the right -
- 39.
If you experience a breakdown, you should
- A.
Call a law enforcement officer
- B.
Exchange insurance cards
- C.
Remain calm
Correct Answer
A. Call a law enforcement officer -
- 40.
To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should...
- A.
Use the 2 second rule
- B.
Use the 4 second rule
- C.
Use the 8 second rule
Correct Answer
A. Use the 2 second rule -
- 41.
If you take any medication before you drive, you should
- A.
Find out what effect the medicine has
- B.
Find out what kind of medicine you have taken
- C.
Find out what is inside of the medicine
Correct Answer
A. Find out what effect the medicine has -
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