Written Practice
Questions & Answers
When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the
following? - ANSWERSStopping every 100 miles at a rest area.
If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the
following? - ANSWERSA) Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car.
B) Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice
When driving on a long trip, you should: - ANSWERSAvoid looking at any one thing for more
than a few seconds.
The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following: - ANSWERSUse a
lower gear.
When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following? -
ANSWERSA) Drive in a lower gear.
B) Keep in the right lane.
You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You
should: - ANSWERSRaise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.
In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?
- ANSWERSCheck your rear-view mirrors often.
, A safe driver does which of the following? - ANSWERSFrequently checks the rear-view and side
mirrors.
If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following? - ANSWERSa)
Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road.
B) Allow at least twice the normal following distance.
Which one contains more alcohol?
12 ounces of beer (360ml).
4 ounces of wine (150ml).
1.5 ounces of spirits (45ml). - ANSWERSThey all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ml) of
alcohol. →
When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are:
- ANSWERSFollowing another car. →
If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees
or buildings, you should: - ANSWERSStop at the intersection and move forward slowly. →
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means: - ANSWERSSlow down and proceed
with caution. →
Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct? -
ANSWERSThe speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise posted.
If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following? -
ANSWERSA) Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.
B) Switch on the parking lights.