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QUESTION 1 / 25
What is a characteristic of a safe driver?
Choose one answer below.
A
Texting while driving
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B
Frequently checking the rear view and side mirrors
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C
Driving without using seat belts
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D
Ignoring speed limits
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QUESTION 2 / 25
True or False: Drivers must wear a seatbelt at all times in North Carolina.
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A
True
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B
False
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C
Only when driving on the highway
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D
Only if carrying passengers
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What should you generally avoid doing while driving on a long trip?
Choose one answer below.
A
Listening to music
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B
Staring at the road for long periods
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C
Eating snacks
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D
Using cruise control
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When backing your car, what is the maximum speed you should be moving?
Choose one answer below.
A
5 mph
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B
10 mph
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C
15 mph
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D
20 mph
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What can you do to improve visibility while walking at night?
Choose one answer below.
A
Walk as close to the edge of the road as possible
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B
Wear reflective clothing
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C
Carry an umbrella
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D
Walk in empty parking lots
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is a recommended safety measure for walking along a road at night?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear bright colors
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B
Wear or carry something white
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C
Walk with a group
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D
Use a flashlight
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Is it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, coffee is a stimulant
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B
No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol
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C
It depends on the amount of coffee consumed
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D
Yes, but it only works temporarily
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What should you check before entering the vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Windows, radio, and dashboard lights
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B
Tires, mirrors, and windows
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C
Seats, seatbelts, and air conditioning
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D
Fuel level, lights, and windshield wipers
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What action is most recommended when you encounter a steep hill while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift into a higher gear
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B
Increase your speed to maintain momentum
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C
Use a lower gear to control speed
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D
Turn off your air conditioning
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QUESTION 10 / 25
How often must you renew your North Carolina driver’s license?
Choose one answer below.
A
Every 5 years
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B
Every 6 years
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C
Every 7 years
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D
Every 8 years
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QUESTION 11 / 25
How should you position your hands on the steering wheel?
Choose one answer below.
A
At 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock
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B
At 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock
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C
At 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
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D
At 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What action should you take when driving in foggy conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use high beam headlights
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B
Use low beam headlights or fog lights
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C
Drive with parking lights on
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D
Keep headlights off to save battery
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What is the appropriate action when driving through heavy fog?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to exit the fog quickly
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B
Use high beam headlights for better visibility
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C
Change lanes frequently
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D
Slow down
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What should you do if prescribed medication but need to drive?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive cautiously and monitor how you feel
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B
Consult with the doctor about your ability to drive
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C
Assume it is safe if you feel okay
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D
Wait until the medication is fully consumed
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is an important step when approaching a railroad crossing?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to cross quickly
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B
Look for trains before proceeding
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C
Ignore warning signals
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D
Only check left side
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What should you do when driving in heavy rain?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to maintain control
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B
Slow down and increase your following distance
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C
Use high beam headlights for better visibility
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D
Turn on hazard lights and drive as normal
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If you've missed your turn, what's the best way to correct your route?
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn around in the middle of the road
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B
Make a U-turn immediately
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C
Proceed to the next intersection to turn around
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D
Pull over and park
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If an approaching car fails to dim their lights, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the light of the other car
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B
Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice
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C
Both A and B
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D
Pull over until they pass
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What do you need to do if you miss your exit on the highway?
Choose one answer below.
A
Make a U-turn at the next opportunity
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B
Continue to the next exit and turn around safely
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C
Stop and reverse back to the exit
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D
Drive on until you can find another highway
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is one of the effects of alcohol on the driver's eyes?
Choose one answer below.
A
The pupils dilate excessively
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B
The eyes tend to stare at a point
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C
The eyes become bloodshot
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D
The eyes adjust quickly to light
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QUESTION 21 / 25
How does the concentration of alcohol in the blood affect a driver's abilities?
Choose one answer below.
A
It decreases reaction time
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B
It improves coordination
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C
It enhances vision
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D
It has no effect
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the best way to avoid colliding with a vehicle while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive in the left lane only
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B
Maintain a safe following distance
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C
Constantly honk your horn
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D
Use your rearview mirror frequently
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QUESTION 23 / 25
How can you dry out wet brakes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive at high speed
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B
Slow down and then press the gas pedal while keeping light pressure on the brake pedal
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C
Use the handbrake repeatedly
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D
Turn off the engine temporarily
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QUESTION 24 / 25
How can a driver avoid accumulating points on their license?
Choose one answer below.
A
By staying below the speed limit
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B
By attending driver education classes
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C
By obeying all traffic signals and laws
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What must a person do to restore a revoked driver's license?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pay a fine only
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B
Obtain permission to reapply or pay a restoration fee
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C
Wait for a year before reapplying
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D
Complete a defensive driving course
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