North CaroliNa Drivers Permit test

North CaroliNa Driver’s Permit test stuDy GuiDe | exPert-verifieD QuestioNs aND aNswers for

◉ Wet brakes can be dried out by doing what? Answer: Slow down and apply

light pressure to the brake pedal

◉ If you should have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do

what? Answer: Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving.

◉ When changing a flat tire, you should do what? Answer: Block the wheels.

◉ If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do?

Answer: Switch on the parking lights, raise the hood and tie a white

handkerchief to the left door handle, and park the car completely off the road.

◉ If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should: Answer: Take foot of gas gradually

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◉ Skids are likely to occur on what condition of roads? Answer: One on which

snow has become packed

◉ If you have to come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes, you should: Answer: Pump the brake pedal lightly

◉ What should you do when you begin to skid? Answer: Turn the steering

while in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding and reduce pressure on gas pedal

◉ A driver who is involved in an accident should do what? Answer: Report to

the police and notify insurance

◉ A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means: Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution.

◉ A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the

following driving hazards? Answer: A deer crossing

◉ A diamond-shaped traffic sign means: Answer: Slow down and drive with care.

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