NC DMV Safe Driving Practices 2

Question 1

Under North Carolina's Move Over law, what must you do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multi-lane highway?

Accepted Answer

Move into a lane not adjacent to the vehicle, or slow down if you cannot change lanes

Answer

North Carolina law requires drivers to change lanes away from stopped emergency vehicles or slow down when a lane change is not possible.

Question 2

What is the recommended minimum following distance under normal driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least a two-second gap behind the vehicle ahead

Answer

A minimum two-second following distance gives you time to perceive and react to hazards ahead under normal conditions.

Question 3

You are driving on a two-lane road at night and an oncoming vehicle's high beams are blinding you. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Look toward the right edge of your lane and slow down

Answer

Glancing toward the right edge of the road keeps you in your lane while avoiding the glare of oncoming high beams.

Question 4

When must you use your headlights in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

From sunset to sunrise and whenever your windshield wipers are in use

Answer

North Carolina law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and any time wipers are in use due to rain, fog, or snow.

Question 5

What is the safest way to handle a tailgater on a two-lane road?

Accepted Answer

Slow down slightly or pull over to let them pass

Answer

Letting a tailgater pass removes the hazard, while brake-checking or speeding up increases the risk of a crash.

(NC DMV) North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test