North Carolina Full Mock Test

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This mock test will select random questions from our database, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated time limit. You will be shown correct answers and an explanation for each question at the end of the quiz.

Each question approximates the style and type used for your real knowledge test and comes from one of the following categories: Occupant Protection, Traffic Controls, Laws and Rules of the Road, Visual Search, Lane Control, Turns, Parking, Safe Driving Practices, Vehicle Positioning, Sharing the Road, Special Driving Situations, Handling Emergencies, Driver Readiness, Alcohol and Drugs, Additional Driving Laws/Rules.

Instructions:

1. The test will begin after you select the Start Quiz button below.
2. For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
3. Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
4. A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click Submit to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

Ready? Click Start Quiz to begin.

When should you use your headlights?

Only when there are no streetlights.

At night and whenever poor visibility makes it difficult to see clearly.

Only when another driver flashes their headlights at you.

Only when driving on an interstate highway.

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At night, another vehicle is passing you. What should you do if your high-beam headlights could dazzle the other driver?

Accelerate to prevent the vehicle from passing.

Turn on your hazard warning lights.

Flash your high beams.

Switch to low-beam headlights.

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Which light signal indicates that a car is slowing down or may stop?

None

How should you adjust your driving when the road is wet?

Maintain the same speed and following distance as on a dry road.

Brake sharply whenever you approach standing water.

Use cruise control to maintain a constant speed.

Reduce your speed and increase your following distance.

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Which signal normally follows a steady yellow signal?

Flashing yellow.

Steady green.

Steady red.

Flashing green.

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What does this warning sign indicate?

Traffic will merge with your roadway.

Two-way traffic.

A traffic signal ahead.

A lane is reserved for parking.

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What can happen if you brake harshly on a wet or icy road?

The tires may lose traction and the vehicle may skid.

Your stopping distance will always become shorter.

Your tires will gain more grip.

Your steering will become more responsive.

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Which uses of vehicle lights should you avoid? Select all that apply.

Flashing your headlights simply because another driver annoyed you.

Leaving high beams on when they would cause glare for approaching traffic.

Using appropriate lights during daytime poor visibility.

Using lights in a way that dazzles other road users.

A large vehicle ahead is passing a bicyclist. Why should you stay well back?

To encourage the bicyclist to stop.

So the large vehicle can travel faster.

So you can pass both vehicles at the same time.

To give the bicyclist room if they move sideways unexpectedly.

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10.

Why should drivers of hybrid or electric vehicles use extra caution near blind pedestrians?

Their vehicles may be quieter and harder to hear.

Blind pedestrians are not permitted to use marked crosswalks.

Their vehicles always have the right-of-way.

Electric vehicles cannot stop as quickly as other vehicles.

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11.

What is the purpose of an ignition interlock device (IID)?

To prevent the vehicle from starting when the driver's breath alcohol concentration is above a preset level.

To measure the driver's reaction time.

To prevent a vehicle from exceeding the speed limit.

To automatically contact police whenever the vehicle is started.

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12.

Which road users are particularly vulnerable in a collision? Select all that apply.

Horse riders.

Drivers inside passenger cars.

Truck drivers.

Bicyclists.

13.

What happens to your stopping distance as your speed increases?

It depends only on the size of your vehicle.

It becomes shorter.

It always stays the same.

It increases significantly.

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14.

Why should you keep your front wheels straight while waiting to make a left turn?

If you are hit from behind, you are less likely to be pushed into oncoming traffic.

It allows other vehicles to pass you on the left.

It reduces tire wear.

It makes your turn sharper.

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15.

When safely parked and waiting for an extended period, what can reducing unnecessary engine idling help to do? (Select all that apply)

Reduce air pollution and emissions.

Save fuel.

Increase engine wear.

Reduce unnecessary engine wear.

16.

What should you make sure of before moving into another lane?

That the other lane has a higher speed limit.

That you can complete the lane change without signalling.

That there is enough safe space for your vehicle.

That the vehicle behind you has stopped.

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17.

After shifting into neutral because your accelerator is stuck, what should you do?

Pump the accelerator repeatedly.

Shift back into drive.

Apply the brakes firmly and steadily.

Turn the steering wheel sharply.

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18.

A curve has no advisory speed sign. What should you do?

Accelerate before entering the curve.

Maintain the posted speed limit regardless of how sharp the curve is.

Wait until you are in the curve before braking hard.

Judge the sharpness of the curve and reduce your speed as necessary.

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19.

How should the shoulder portion of a seat belt be positioned?

Behind the back so it does not restrict movement.

Under the arm and across the ribs.

Across the middle of the chest and shoulder with little or no slack.

Across the neck with enough slack for movement.

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20.

Why might you need to reduce speed in a busy business district?

Because vehicles are not permitted to stop there.

Because pedestrians are prohibited from crossing there.

Because speed-limit signs do not apply in business districts.

Because pedestrians, parked vehicles, driveways, and turning traffic can create hazards.

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21.

What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?

Turn the steering wheel sharply from side to side.

Ease off the accelerator, keep steering movements smooth and avoid hard braking.

Brake as hard as possible immediately.

Accelerate until the tires regain contact with the road.

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22.

What should you do when a pedestrian who is blind is crossing the road?

Stop in the crosswalk so they can locate your vehicle.

Sound your horn so they know where you are.

Yield and allow them enough time and space to cross safely.

Assume they can hear your vehicle approaching.

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23.

What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing where your view of the tracks is restricted?

Rely only on the vehicle ahead to decide whether it is safe.

Slow down, look and listen for trains, obey warning devices, and be prepared to stop.

Stop on the tracks to improve your view.

Accelerate so you spend less time near the tracks.

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24.

Why should you avoid using fog lights when conditions do not require them?

They reduce tire grip.

They can cause unnecessary glare for other road users.

They make your brake lights stop working.

They cause the engine to overheat.

None

25.

A vehicle is entering a freeway ahead of you. What should you do when it is safe?

Maintain your exact position beside the entering vehicle.

Speed up so the vehicle cannot enter ahead of you.

Adjust your speed or change lanes to help create space.

Move onto the shoulder.

None

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