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Driving Skills
10th Grade
07/24/2011

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You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should:
Definition
raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle
Term
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
Definition
travels considerably below the posted speed limit
Term
If you miss your exit on an Interstate highway, you can do which of the following?
Definition
 
I. Go on to the next exit.

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

I. Glare from the headlights of other cars.

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


Term
In which of the following situations should you use your low beams?
Definition
I. At night in the city.
II. In foggy or misty weather.

Term


If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his headlights, you should do which of the following?
Definition
I. Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car.
II. Flick your headlight beams up and down one time.

Term
When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are
Definition
following another car
Term
If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following?
Definition
I. Slow down because the rain will loosen oil and gravel on the road.
II. Allow at least twice the normal following distance.

Term

Roads are likely to be especially slick


Definition
Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle
Term
When driving through heavy fog, you should
Definition
slow down
Term
When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use
Definition
low-beam lights
Term

At the intersection shown there are no traffic lights. Who has the right of way?

[image]

Definition
the person walking
Term
If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?
Definition
Wear or carry something white.
Term
A safe driver does which of the following?
Definition
frequently checks the rear view and side mirrors
Term
If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following?
Definition
I. Open a window or vent to let in fresh air.
Term
When driving on a long trip, you should
Definition
avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
Term
The minimum requirement for liability insurance in North Carolina is: 
Definition
30-60-25
Term
What type of automobile insurance is required by law? 
Definition
liability
Term
Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?
Definition
I. Just after passing the crest of a hill.
II. Just after rounding a curve.

Term
Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?
Definition
I. Just after passing the crest of a hill.
II. Just after rounding a curve.

Term
The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to
Definition
put chains on your tires
Term
A diamond shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following hazards?
Definition
II. a deer crossing
Term
When pulling a trailer down a long, steep hill, you should do which of the following?
Definition
I.Drive in a lower gear.
II. Keep in the right lane.
Term
If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?
Definition

I. Shift into a lower gear.II. Use the emergency brake.


Term
Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following?
Definition
II. Shifting into a lower gear and keeping light pressure on the brake pedal.

Term
If you have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do which of the following?
Definition

II. Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving.


Term
When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?
Definition
II. Block the wheels.
Term

If the cars below arrive at the intersection at the same time, which has 

  the right-of-way?[image] 

Definition

Car 2

Term
If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following?
Definition
I. Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.
II. Switch on the parking lights.
Term
If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should
Definition
take your foot off the gas pedal 
Term
Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?
Definition
I. One on which snow has become packed.
Term
Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?[image]
Definition
picture 4
Term
Which of the following statements about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is/are correct?
Definition
. The speed limit outside a city 55 mph unless otherwise posted.
Term
Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is/are correct?
Definition
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.
Term
The car rounding the curve has a tendency to follow which path?[image]                                                                                                   
Definition
Path C
Term
All of the following automatically result in a loss of license EXCEPT a: 
Definition

conviction for reckless driving

Term
The driver of the car shown should [image]
Definition
use a lower gear when coming down the hill
Term
To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?
Definition
I. Use a lower gear.
Term

Which of the cars shown has made a correct turn? 

[image]

Definition
car 3
Term
If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?
Definition
I. Blow your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead.
II. Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention.

Term
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:
Definition
slow down and proceed with caution


Term
Motorcycles are particularly dangerous for which of the following reasons?
Definition

I. They are more difficult to see.


II. They give the rider little protection if there is an accident.


Term
Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?
Definition
II. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his license.
Term
When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?
Definition
 
II. The driver can have 3 points deducted if he satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.

Term
Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?
Definition

passing a stopped school bus unloading children

Term
A driver will lose his license if he is convicted of
Definition
speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone
Term
When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?
Definition
NEVER!!!
Term
In the state of NC, at what blood/alcohol concentration level would a driver be charged with "Driving While Impaired"? 
Definition
.08 
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