North Carolina DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 4: 12 Questions

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What Mini Test 4 Covers

The questions in this test ask about:

• NC Move Over for Stopped Emergency Vehicle
• Right Turn Signal Timing
• One-Way to One-Way Left Turn
• Truck on Slope Warning Sign
• Steep Hill Downhill Technique
• Crash with Injury First Step
• Double Solid Yellow
• Animal on Road Response
• Multi-Lane Exit Crossing
• Night Driving Speed Adjustment

Try 5 Questions from This Test

1. If you are driving and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights stopped on the shoulder ahead, you should:

   • A. Slow down and move over one lane away if you can do so safely
   • B. Maintain your speed and lane
   • C. Stop directly next to the emergency vehicle
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   A. Slow down and move over one lane away if you can do so safely

   The Move Over law requires you to slow down and, when possible, move over to give emergency vehicles room.

2. A roadway with two solid yellow lines down the center means:

   • A. Passing allowed from both directions
   • B. Passing allowed only when there are no oncoming vehicles
   • C. No passing for traffic in either direction
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   C. No passing for traffic in either direction

   Double solid yellow lines mark a no-passing zone for both directions of travel.

3. If you are involved in a crash and someone is injured, you must first:

   • A. Stop, stay at the scene, and call 911 for help
   • B. Leave to find a phone and come back later
   • C. Move injured persons yourself, no matter what
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   A. Stop, stay at the scene, and call 911 for help

   Leaving the scene of an injury crash is a serious crime. Call for help and stay nearby.

4. If you see an animal on the road in front of you, the safest action is usually to:

   • A. Close your eyes and hope to miss it
   • B. Slow down as much as you safely can and be prepared to stop
   • C. Swerve sharply into the opposite lane
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   B. Slow down as much as you safely can and be prepared to stop

   Hard swerving can lead to losing control. Slowing down gives you more time to react.

5. If you need to cross several lanes on a highway to exit, you should:

   • A. Slow to a stop in your lane until traffic clears
   • B. Move one lane at a time, checking mirrors and blind spots for each lane change
   • C. Cross all lanes in one quick movement
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   B. Move one lane at a time, checking mirrors and blind spots for each lane change

   Making lane changes one at a time with good signaling and checks keeps traffic smoother and safer.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

1. Q1. If you are driving and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights stopped on the shoulder ahead, you should:

   Correct answer: Slow down and move over one lane away if you can do so safely

   Why: The Move Over law requires you to slow down and, when possible, move over to give emergency vehicles room.

2. Q2. When you are about to make a right turn, you should signal:

   Correct answer: At least 100 feet before the turn if conditions allow

   Why: Signaling early gives other drivers and pedestrians time to understand what you plan to do.

3. Q3. When you are turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should start your turn from:

   Correct answer: The left lane and turn into the left lane of the new street

   Why: Turning from and into the proper lane helps keep traffic flowing safely and predictably.

4. Q4. A yellow diamond-shaped sign showing a truck on a slope warns that:

   Correct answer: There is a steep hill or downgrade ahead

   Why: Steep hill signs warn all drivers to check their speed and be ready to use lower gears.

5. Q5. When driving down a long, steep hill, you should:

   Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear to help control your speed

   Why: Lower gears help your engine slow the vehicle so your brakes do not overheat.

6. Q6. If you are involved in a crash and someone is injured, you must first:

   Correct answer: Stop, stay at the scene, and call 911 for help

   Why: Leaving the scene of an injury crash is a serious crime. Call for help and stay nearby.

7. Q7. A roadway with two solid yellow lines down the center means:

   Correct answer: No passing for traffic in either direction

   Why: Double solid yellow lines mark a no-passing zone for both directions of travel.

8. Q8. If you see an animal on the road in front of you, the safest action is usually to:

   Correct answer: Slow down as much as you safely can and be prepared to stop

   Why: Hard swerving can lead to losing control. Slowing down gives you more time to react.

9. Q9. You should NOT stop or park your vehicle:

   Correct answer: In a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked

   Why: Stopping in crosswalks blocks pedestrians and is against the law.

10. Q10. If you need to cross several lanes on a highway to exit, you should:

    Correct answer: Move one lane at a time, checking mirrors and blind spots for each lane change

    Why: Making lane changes one at a time with good signaling and checks keeps traffic smoother and safer.

11. Q11. When driving at night, you should adjust your speed:

    Correct answer: So you can stop within the distance you can see with your headlights

    Why: Overdriving your headlights means you cannot stop in time for hazards you see.

12. Q12. If your wheels begin to slip off the edge of the pavement, you should:

    Correct answer: Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and gently steer back onto the pavement when safe

    Why: Staying calm and re-entering the road gradually helps you avoid a skid or rollover.