Safe Driving & Conditions — NCDMV Practice Questions

44 questions in this content area. 5 are published in full below with worked explanations.

1. A vehicle crosses the center line toward you. What should you do?

ASwerve left.
Slow down, sound your horn, and keep right even if you leave the road.
CFlash your lights and hold your lane.

Why B is correct

Reduce speed immediately, sound your horn, and keep to the right even if it means running off the road.

2. An animal is on the road ahead. What does the handbook advise?

Brake firmly and stay in your lane.
BSwerve around it.
CSpeed up to get past it.

Why A is correct

Brake firmly, stay in your lane and try to stop in time; you can try honking briefly.

3. On a long trip, how often should you get out to stretch?

At least every 2 hours.
BEvery 6 hours.
COnly when you stop for gas.

Why A is correct

Get out of the car at least every 2 hours to stretch and walk, and try to limit driving to 300-400 miles a day.

4. Should you use cruise control in the rain?

AYes, to keep a steady speed.
No, not when it is raining or after rain.
COnly on interstates, where traffic is steady.

Why B is correct

Never use cruise control when it is raining or after it has been raining.

5. What is the minimum fine for littering from a vehicle in North Carolina?

A$25.
B$5,000.
$250.

Why C is correct

When litter is thrown or blown from a vehicle, the driver is responsible; the fine is $250 to $1,000 for a first offense.

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39 more Safe driving questions

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A head-on crash seems likely. What does the handbook advise?
About how far does a car traveling 55 mph need to stop completely under ideal conditions?
About what share of fatal motor vehicle crashes happen at intersections, according to the handbook?
After a blowout, when should you apply the brakes?
At 55 mph, how long does a car take to travel the length of a football field?
At what speed can hydroplaning start, according to the North Carolina handbook?
How can you tell you are probably in the blind spot of the car ahead?
How far ahead do good drivers try to see?
How fast should you back your vehicle, according to the North Carolina handbook?
How long a nap does the North Carolina handbook suggest if you become tired while driving?
How much farther can stopping take on slippery pavement than on dry?
How much fast-moving water can float a car or turn it over?
How much should you reduce speed on packed snow?
In a skid, which way do you turn the steering wheel?
Is it legal to text while driving on a North Carolina public street?
May a Level One or Level Two driver use a cell phone while driving?
May a school bus driver use a cell phone while driving the bus on a public road?
On a long trip, how far per day does the handbook suggest as a limit?
On snowy or icy roads, how much stopping distance should you allow?
On the interstate, how often does the handbook suggest stopping at rest areas?
Oncoming cars are on your left and a child on a bicycle is on your right. What should you do?
There is no safe place to stop when an officer signals you. What should you do?
What following distance rule does the North Carolina handbook use?
What is a major cause of rear-end crashes in work zones?
What is the best way to handle a curve?
When does North Carolina law require headlights?
When is wildlife most active near roads?
Which is a warning sign of drowsy driving?
You are about to be hit from behind and nothing is ahead of you. What should you do?
You doubt an unmarked car stopping you is really the police. What may you do?
You have a concealed weapon permit and a weapon in the car during a stop. What must you do?
You have extreme trouble seeing in fog. What should you do?
You hit an animal. What should you do?
You meet a curve while going downhill. What should you do?
You must change a flat tire. Where should passengers be?
You use your wipers because of rain. What must you also do?
Your accelerator sticks. What should you do?
Your car breaks down on the interstate and you need help. What does the handbook suggest?
Your car runs off the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you do?

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