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North Carolina DMV Driver
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Category: NC2 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

Which beverage contains more alcohol?

A. 12 ounces of beer (360ml).

B. 4 ounces of wine (150ml).

C. 1.5 ounces of spirits (45ml).

D. They all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ml) of alcohol.

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Category: Drugs & Alcohol

What should you do if a doctor prescribes you some medication but you must drive?

A. Ask the doctor whether you can drive or not.

B. Check your reactions as you drive and be ready to stop if you feel affected.

C. Bring an antidote to cancel the effects of the drug.

D. Do not worry; prescribed drugs never affect driving.

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Category: NC2 - General

Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?

A. Middle-aged drivers.

B. Slow drivers.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - A diamond-shaped sign is a:

A. Road hazard sign

B. Interstate route sign

C. School crossing sign

D. Speed limit sign

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Category: NC2 - General

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:

A. Maintains a steady speed.

B. Travels considerably below the posted speed limit.

C. Travels at the posted speed limit.

D. Maintains his position relative to cars in front and behind him in his lane.

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Category: General Question

Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)?

A. They are not allowed to drive on freeways

B. They are not allowed to exceed 35 mph

C. They must stop before crossing railroad tracks

D. They always have the right-of-way

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Category: NC2 - Traffic Signs

When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?

A. An emergency vehicle is approaching.

B. The officer's signal is in conflict with a traffic signal.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - This road sign below means:

A. Stop if traffic is approaching

B. Three-way intersection

C. Crossroad

D. Railroad crossing

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Category: NC2 - General

Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?

A. One on which snow has become packed.

B. One that has just been paved.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: General Question

The sign below means?

A. You must turn left or right

B. You are approaching a T-intersection

C. The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway

D. Designates an overpass above a divided highway

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Category: General Question

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

A. Road hazard sign

B. Interstate route sign

C. School crossing sign

D. Speed limit sign

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Category: General Question

A rectangular-shaped sign is

A. School crossing sign

B. Railroad crossing sign

C. Stop sign

D. Speed limit sign

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - The sign below means:

A. Low place in the road

B. Soft shoulders

C. Watch for pedestrians

D. Come to a complete stop

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Category: General Question

A green arrow pointing to the left on a traffic light means you may:

A. Turn left or continue going straight

B. Turn in that direction only after you stop

C. Make a protected turn in that direction

D. Make a turn even if it may cause an accident, since you have the right-of-way

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Category: NC2 - General

The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to:

A. Put chains on your tires.

B. Use snow tires.

C. Have lower than usual air pressure in your tires.

D. Carry heavy weights in your trunk.

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Category: NC2 - General

When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use:

A. Parking lights.

B. Low-beam headlights.

C. Four-way flashers.

D. High-beam headlights.

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Category: NC2 - General

When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?

A. Put the vehicle in neutral gear.

B. Block the wheels.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: NC2 - General

Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?

A. Just after passing the crest of a hill.

B. Just after rounding a curve.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: General Question

A broken white center line on the roadway means

A. No turns are allowed

B. Reduce your speed ahead

C. You are in a no passing zone

D. You may change lanes with due care

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Category: NC2 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

What happens if a driver refuses to take a chemical test?

A. They gets an immediate 30 day revocation.

B. The DMV adds an additional 12 months revocation.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: Traffic Signs

Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

A. A steady red light

B. A policeman

C. A stop sign

D. A flashing red light

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

Which statement is true regarding passing farm equipment in a no-passing zone?

A. It is illegal to pass.

B. You may pass if there is no oncoming traffic.

C. You may pass if the farm equipment driver waves you by.

D. You may pass on on the left-hand side of the road.

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Category: NC2 - General

When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?

A. The driver can be required to file proof of financial responsibility.

B. The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: NC2 - General

You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should:

A. Sit in the car until help arrives.

B. Tie a handkerchief to the left door handle and stand beside the left front fender.

C. Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.

D. Raise the hood and stand behind the car so drivers of oncoming cars can see you.

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Category: NC2 - General

A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following?

A. Glare from the headlights of other cars.

B. Flame from a match he strikes to light a cigarette.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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