Brain Dumps for driver's license (Speed: purchase, school, DMV)

[Justpeachee]

I was looking for the brain dumps for my mother who just moved here and needs to get her NC license. I see that now it is only 4 pages and there is a $15 charge to get it! I used it in January when it was free and it had a lot of info in it. Of course I didn't save my copy of it! Does anyone happen to have a copy of the old, free question/answer sheets?

[getatag]

Have you been here for the free list of typical questions? Go to post #27

moving to NC: driver's license, registration, etc. questions

[Charlottenewbie09]

I made a copy, here it is:

[SIZE=4]Study Guide for the NC DMV exam[/SIZE]


To obtain a North Carolina driver's license you must pass a written exam consisting of 25 poorly-written multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must answer at least 20 questions correctly. There are several different versions of the test, but they all use the same basic pool of questions. Many of the questions asked are so insipid that they fly in the face of common sense, and reading through the 108-page driver's handbook offered at the DMV will not necessarily help you to pass. Memorize the brief list of facts below, especially the bold parts, and you should do fine. This is not a complete list of questions or a cheat-sheet, just an aide to help you when the right answer is an arbitrary choice among several common-sense responses.

• In densely packed snow you should...use chains or snow tires.
• If you must drive during heavy snow or fog, use your... low-beam headlights.
• Alcohol-related highway deaths account for... 38% of all traffic fatalities.
• If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may... attend a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct three points from your driving record.
• The traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points (5) to your driving record is... passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children.
• "Secondary roads" are roads where... hills are more likley to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp than on primary roads.
• Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is... 35 miles per hour.
• To have a revoked driver license restored, you must... visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
• When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same, the right of way belongs to... the car on the right.
• If a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously, there may be a problem with the... suspension system.
• If you experience a breakdown, you should... call a law enforcement officer.
• To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should... use the two-second rule.
• If you take any medication before you drive, you should... find out what effect the medicine has.
• If you are planning a long road trip, you should... stop and rest every 100 miles.
• Before passing another vehicle, you should... look ahead to ensure that there is enough room for you to pass.
• When driving down a very steep hill, you should... shift into a lower gear to control your speed.
• If you run off the side of the road, you should... gradually take your foot off the gas pedal.
• When travelling on rural highways, farm equipment usually... travels at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph.
• If you are driving into a circle you should... yield to cars already in the circle.
• If you are in a crash, you should... move your car off of the road.
• School buses are required to... stop at all railroad crossings.
• In city traffic, you should... be alert for drivers who make quick stops.
• Truckers have serious blind spots into which cars can disappear from view.
• Unless there is a sign indicating no turn on red, you can turn right on red... after stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely.
• For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires... a one-year driver license revocation.
• Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least... 0.08 percent.
• When aproaching a road that is blocked from view you should... stop and proceed with caution.
• Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly... every 10 seconds.
• If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning?.. 200 ft.
• If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should... continue to the next intersection, then turn.
• The most common type of accident on a highway is a rear-end collision
• When driving behind someone... you should not use your high beams
• To dry wet brakes, gently apply the brakes
• "Don't hang out in the No zone" refers to not being... in truckers' blind spots
• When approaching a railroad crossing... slow down and prepare to stop
• If you pull up to a red arrow, the turning lane is the only lane that should stop
• if you are a pedestrian walking along side the road at night, you should carry or wear something white
• Use high beams When driving on a highway and no car is approaching
• Slippery roads are most likely to occur when It has just begun to drizzle or rain
• When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road Wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution
• Large trucks (tractor trailers) Have large blind spots to the side and rear
• When preparing to make a right-hand turn Turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road
• A "shoulder check" is A quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes
• When you get tired on a long trip, you should Stop and rest
• When taking a long trip, you should Plan to stop and rest every 100 miles

And the number one most inane question I've heard so far:

• Q: If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy? A: You watch the tail-lights.

There is also a visual test where you will be asked to identify common traffic signs by their shape and color only. For example, they show you a red octagon and you must identify it as a stop sign. Crazy. Here are a few other examples:

• A blank white square with black border: Speed Limit
• An orange triangle on its side, pointing to the right: No passing sign
• A yellow circle with a large X in it extending to the sides of the circle: Railroad crossing
• Inverted red triangle with a white center: Yield

[Justpeachee]

Thanks so much!!!!

[baybook]

If you've even taken drivers ed, you should be able to pass the NC test easily. I walked in with no prep and missed 1.. It's not hard at all. It's multiple choice. Common sense, driving experience and driver's ed.

[flexysteve]

The problem isn't that it's difficult, it's that the answers leave too many open thoughts. I swear one question was like.

"You pull up to a 4 way stop with a police car and a fire engine. Who has the right of way?"
Now we know the car on the right does. But if you're on the right are you really going to cut in front of a cop? Oh hell no, I'm sure not. I'd wave him and the fire engine through.

One of the motorcycle questions was asking which is the best position to ride in with only a car in front of you on a 2 lane road. The answers were left, center and right part of the lane.

Now how in the blue hell am I supposed to answer that? Normally I'd ride in the right portion of the lane on a 2 lane road because in case cell phone soccer mom isn't paying attention I'd rather have more space between me and her Ford Excursion. But if no cars are coming I'd be in the left portion of the lane to have time in case an animal jumps out. So I split the difference and picked the middle, which was right. So stupid.

[Nativechief]

The bike question about a car being in front of you is sorta a trick question. Car in front of you or not you ride in the center of your lane. You always ride in the center of your lane.

[Shamwow!]

[quote=flexysteve;10207076]The problem isn't that it's difficult, it's that the answers leave too many open thoughts. I swear one question was like.

"You pull up to a 4 way stop with a police car and a fire engine. Who has the right of way?"
Now we know the car on the right does. But if you're on the right are you really going to cut in front of a cop? Oh hell no, I'm sure not. I'd wave him and the fire engine through.

Of course you have right-of-way, but you can just pull over and rest instead. Let the cop and the firetruck fight it out!

[baybook]

I don't see the tricks. ;-)

If the cop and fire truck don't have their sirens going, the car on the right has the right of way.

If youv are on a motorcycle, you would ride in teh center, period. The road is smoother in the center plus the car in front of you is better able to see you in their rear view mirror.

Originally Posted by flexysteve

The problem isn't that it's difficult, it's that the answers leave too many open thoughts. I swear one question was like.

"You pull up to a 4 way stop with a police car and a fire engine. Who has the right of way?"
Now we know the car on the right does. But if you're on the right are you really going to cut in front of a cop? Oh hell no, I'm sure not. I'd wave him and the fire engine through.

One of the motorcycle questions was asking which is the best position to ride in with only a car in front of you on a 2 lane road. The answers were left, center and right part of the lane.

Now how in the blue hell am I supposed to answer that? Normally I'd ride in the right portion of the lane on a 2 lane road because in case cell phone soccer mom isn't paying attention I'd rather have more space between me and her Ford Excursion. But if no cars are coming I'd be in the left portion of the lane to have time in case an animal jumps out. So I split the difference and picked the middle, which was right. So stupid.

[89quattro]

Originally Posted by baybook

If youv are on a motorcycle, you would ride in teh center, period. The road is smoother in the center plus the car in front of you is better able to see you in their rear view mirror.

Riding in the center could be hazardous to your health...

(Motor oil, engine coolant, ATF, and other fluids) + water = a very slick and dangerous road surface!