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Under what circumstance is a driver's license required?
Under what circumstance is a driver's license required?
- Neither A nor B.
- Both A and B. (correct)
- While sitting in the driver's seat of a car with the engine running.
- While steering a car being pushed or towed by another vehicle.
What action is the Division of Motor Vehicles required to take if a law enforcement officer swears that a driver refused a legal chemical test?
What action is the Division of Motor Vehicles required to take if a law enforcement officer swears that a driver refused a legal chemical test?
- Place the driver on probation.
- Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months. (correct)
- Wait for a court decision before taking action.
- Assign the driver to the Driver Improvement Clinic.
According to the point system, which of the following events may occur?
According to the point system, which of the following events may occur?
- Neither A nor B.
- A driver is sent a warning letter upon accumulating 4 points within 3 years.
- A driver may lose their license if they accumulate 12 points within 3 years. (correct)
- Both A and B.
If a driver accumulates a total of 7 points, what consequences might follow?
If a driver accumulates a total of 7 points, what consequences might follow?
Which conviction carries the highest number of points under the driving penalty point system?
Which conviction carries the highest number of points under the driving penalty point system?
Under which of the following scenarios will a driver lose their license?
Under which of the following scenarios will a driver lose their license?
What steps must a person take to have a revoked driver's license restored?
What steps must a person take to have a revoked driver's license restored?
In roughly half of all traffic fatalities, what factor is involved?
In roughly half of all traffic fatalities, what factor is involved?
What is the approximate percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons?
What is the approximate percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons?
Which of the following statements accurately describes pedestrian deaths?
Which of the following statements accurately describes pedestrian deaths?
What is the recommended course of action when walking at night along a road without sidewalks?
What is the recommended course of action when walking at night along a road without sidewalks?
At an intersection without traffic lights or signs, if a pedestrian is attempting to cross your path, who has the right-of-way?
At an intersection without traffic lights or signs, if a pedestrian is attempting to cross your path, who has the right-of-way?
When walking along a road at night, what is the safest practice?
When walking along a road at night, what is the safest practice?
Which of the following actions reflects safe driving habits?
Which of the following actions reflects safe driving habits?
As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, which actions should you take?
As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, which actions should you take?
What should you do if you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip?
What should you do if you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip?
When driving on a long trip, what behavior can mitigate fatigue?
When driving on a long trip, what behavior can mitigate fatigue?
How can you reduce the risk of being hit in the rear by another vehicle?
How can you reduce the risk of being hit in the rear by another vehicle?
Studies have indicated that which of the following poses a serious traffic hazard?
Studies have indicated that which of the following poses a serious traffic hazard?
In what situations is driving very slowly especially dangerous?
In what situations is driving very slowly especially dangerous?
Which statement accurately reflects speed limits on open roads in North Carolina?
Which statement accurately reflects speed limits on open roads in North Carolina?
What is the general speed limit for cars outside a city in North Carolina, unless posted otherwise?
What is the general speed limit for cars outside a city in North Carolina, unless posted otherwise?
In North Carolina, what is the speed limit inside a city, unless otherwise posted?
In North Carolina, what is the speed limit inside a city, unless otherwise posted?
What force tends to act on a car when rounding a curve?
What force tends to act on a car when rounding a curve?
When rounding a sharp curve, what action should you take?
When rounding a sharp curve, what action should you take?
Flashcards
When is a Driver's License Required?
When is a Driver's License Required?
A driver license is required when sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running, or steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.
Refusing a chemical test results in?
Refusing a chemical test results in?
The DMV must revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months if a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test.
NC Point System Consequences
NC Point System Consequences
Warning letter for 4 points within 3 years. License suspension for 12 points within 3 years.
7 Points on Your Record?
7 Points on Your Record?
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Highest Point Conviction?
Highest Point Conviction?
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Speeding to Lose Your License?
Speeding to Lose Your License?
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License restoration requires?
License restoration requires?
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Traffic Fatalities and Alcohol?
Traffic Fatalities and Alcohol?
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Highway Deaths from Alcohol?
Highway Deaths from Alcohol?
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Pedestrian Deaths in Cities?
Pedestrian Deaths in Cities?
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Walking at Night Safely?
Walking at Night Safely?
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Right-of-Way at Uncontrolled Intersections?
Right-of-Way at Uncontrolled Intersections?
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Nighttime Walking Safety?
Nighttime Walking Safety?
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What safe driving habit?
What safe driving habit?
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Correct turn?
Correct turn?
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Fighting Driver Fatigue?
Fighting Driver Fatigue?
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Preventing Highway Hypnosis?
Preventing Highway Hypnosis?
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Avoid Getting Rear-Ended?
Avoid Getting Rear-Ended?
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Traffic Hazard?
Traffic Hazard?
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Dangerous Slow Driving?
Dangerous Slow Driving?
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Open Road Speed Limit
Open Road Speed Limit
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Speed limits?
Speed limits?
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Handling Curves
Handling Curves
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Steep descents?
Steep descents?
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Passing other vehicles
Passing other vehicles
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Study Notes
- A driver license is required for sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running.
- It is also required for steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.
- If a law enforcement officer swears a driver refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months.
- A driver is sent a warning letter when they get 4 points within 3 years under the point system.
- A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose their license.
- When a driver has a total of 7 points, they can have 3 points deducted if they satisfactorily complete a Driver Improvement Clinic.
- Passing a stopped school bus unloading children carries the highest number of points for a conviction.
- A driver will lose their license if convicted of speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.
- To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license and go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
- Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve a drunken person.
- About 50% of highway deaths are caused by drunken persons.
- In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.
- When walking at night along a road without sidewalks, walk on the left, facing traffic.
- The pedestrian has the right-of-way if approaching an intersection where there are no traffic lights/signs and is attempting to cross.
- When walking along a road at night, wear or carry something white.
- A safe driver frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.
- When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, do not steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner and hold your arm straight out the window..
- If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, open a window or vent to let in fresh air.
- When driving on a long trip, avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.
- To avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, check your rear-view mirrors often.
- Studies have shown that slow drivers are a serious traffic hazard.
- Very slow driving is especially dangerous just after rounding a curve and just after passing the crest of a hill.
- Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65 mph on the open road in North Carolina and for a school activity bus is 35 mph.
- The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise posted and inside a city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted for cars in North Carolina.
- Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph in North Carolina and the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25 mph.
- When rounding a curve, a car tends to move to the outside of the curve.
- When rounding a sharp curve, do not stay as far to the left of your lane as possible and do not break in the sharpest part of the curve.
- The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should use a lower gear.
- To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, use a lower gear.
- When wishing to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead and give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention.
- Passing on the right is legal on a 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction.
- When backing your car, move at no more than 10 mph.
- Accidents occur most frequently at intersections.
- At an intersection with a 4 way stop at the same time, if car D is to the right of Car B, Car D must yield.
- Highway accidents occur most frequently at intersections.
- When three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection, Car A is on the right of Car B and Car C is on the left of Car B, the cars pass through the intersection in this order: Car A, Car B, Car C.
- When two vehicles approach an intersection going in opposite directions with no signs or traffic lights and there is also a pedestrian waiting to cross the street and is walking in the same direction as Car 1, the right-of-away belongs to the driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian.
- When three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection where Car A wants to make a left turn and is across the intersection from Car B. Car B is ahead of Car C and both are in the same lane traveling in the same direction and want to proceed straight through the intersection, the to Car B gets ther right-of-way.
- When approaching an unmarked intersection because of trees or buildings, you should stop near the center of the intersection and continue if it is safe.
- When driving on a city street, traffic coming from side streets is something to watch out for and animals or small children darting from between parked cars.
- When driving in heavy traffic, watch out for drivers who make quick stops.
- If in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, go to the next intersection and turn there.
- The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highway is a rear-end collision.
- When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, stopping every 100 miles at a rest area is important.
- If driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.
- Studies have shown that under normal conditions the chance of a car being involved in an accident on an interstate highway is greater if the driver travels considerably below the posted speed limit.
- If missing your exit on an interstate highway, go on to the next exit.
- A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by glare from the headlights of other cars.
- On which of the following you are not to use your high beams? Flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette.
- Low beams should be used at night in the city and in foggy or misty weather.
- If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim lights, watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car.
- When driving on a highway at night, never use your high-beam headlights if following another car.
- If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road, and allow at least twice the normal following distance.
- Roads are likely to be especially slick just after it has begun to rain or drizzle.
- You should slow down when driving through heavy fog.
- When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, use low-beam headlights.
- The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to put chains on your tires.
- When trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual transmission, start in second or high gear.
- When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, drive in a lower gear.
- If brakes fail, shift into a lower gear.
- Wet brakes can be dried out by slowing down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal.
- If a blowout occurs while traveling at a high speed, grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving.
- When changing a flat tire, block the wheels.
- If a car breaks down on the highway at night, park the car completely off the road.
- If a vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, take your foot off the gas pedal gradually.
- Skids are likely to occur on roads where snow has become packed.
- If you have to come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes, Pump the brake pedal lightly
- When skidding, steer the steering while in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding.
- A driver who is involved in an accident should make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency and notify his insurance company.
- A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection = stop, only if it is necessary to yield the right-of-way.
- A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection = slow down and proceed with caution.
- A diamond-shaped traffic sign warns drivers of a deer crossing.
- A diamond-shaped traffic sign indicates to slow down and drive with care.
- A signal given by a police officer directing traffic can be disregarded if the officer's signal is in conflict with a traffic signal.
- Orange is the main color for signs in highway work zones.
- The law gives a blind pedestrian special consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights if he holds out a white cane or has a guide dog with him.
- Bicycle riders are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.
- In North Carolina, license plate lights are required on all cars.
- Brakes need checking if there is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal.
- Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn.
- Every motor vehicle must be equipped with a muffler.
- The system that carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the car and releases them is called the exhaust system.
- A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it allows dangerous fumes to enter the car.
- A car that pitches and tosses in normal driving and leans heavily to the side in turns is likely to have trouble in the suspension system.
- Lanes going in the same direction as the school bus must stop if a school bus makes a passenger stop in the far right lane on a five-lane street.
- The maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in North Carolina is 45mph.
- A heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person. This statement is false.
- A person who has been drinking but did not reach 0.08 cannot be assumed to drive safely because even smaller amounts can affect judgment.
- If you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time, both may combine and have unpredictable effects.
- If a doctor prescribes you some medication but you must drive, ask the doctor whether you can drive or not.
- Yes, the law requires you to be in full control of yourself when drive and can be prosecuted in a criminal court of law if you are intercepted as you are driving under the influence of a prescribed medication.
- Only the liver can eliminate alcohol and coffee cannot neutralize the effects of alcohol.
- The eyes tend to stare at a point as one of he effects of alcohol on the driver's eyes.
- 12 ounces of beer (360ml), 4 ounces of wine (150ml) and 1.5 ounces of spirits (45ml) all have the same amount of alcohol.
- Food slows down the rate alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace.
- Alcohol tends to concentrate more in the brain.
- If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, DMV must wait for a court decision before taking action.
- A 20 year old driver is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol, he/she gets a 1 year revocation.
- If a driver refuses to take a chemical test, ,the DMV adds an extra 12 months revocation.
- If a driver is convicted of DWI while his/her license has already been revoked for a prior DWI, he/She may be imprisoned.
- A driver was convicted of a second DWI 3 years ago. If he/She gets convicted of DWI again, He/She gets convicted of DWI again.
- A person has been convicted of DWI for the 4th time in 7 years and this person may be imprisoned from 1 to 3 years.
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