150 NC DMV Permit Test Flashcards

150 NC DMV Permit Test Flashcards You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:if you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on

the road, you should:

slow down gradully and not apply the brakes You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the

right-of-way to:

all approaching vehicles If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on interstates is:70 mph

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a

freeway, you must:

be prepared to workers and equipment ahead Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you

should:

continually scan the entire road and roadsides A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you

may:

not turn in that direction until the light turns green You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You

should:

continue through the intersection, pull to the right and stop When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your

lane if you:

see the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear

bumper):

can frustrate other drivers and make them angry If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is

to:

stop driving You must have a driver license to:Steer a vehicle that is being towed or pushed.What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?allow your body time to get rid the alcohol

To help prevent crashes, you should:Communicate with other road users.

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist

to the right, you should:

let the car pass and then pass the bike Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside of cities

and towns is:

55 mph

The fastest a driver should drive when backing up is:10 mph

You may be required to attend a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate ____ against your license.seven points When exiting a highway, you should slow down: Once you have moved into the exit lane

When driving on slick roads, you should: Take turns more slowly than usual.

Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors

and:

glance over your shoulder

If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.hand signals You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?right toward the side of the road Drive below the posted speed limit when: Anything makes conditions less than perfect About ____ of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.38 percent The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on

the:

road conditions, weather conditions and oncoming traffic A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the

street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.If you refuse to take a chemical test when requested by an officer, the divison motor vehicle will revoke your driver license

Drivers should check their mirrors approximately every:10 seconds

Your ability to stop is affected by:The condition of the road

A license will be suspended for ____ for a second conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit.60 days

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:on a incline

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed. reduce Drivers should try to see ____ ahead on the road. 10 to 15 seconds If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks If your car breaks down on a highway, you should: use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers When may you text while drivingUnder no circumstances A license will be suspended for ____ for a first-time conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit.30 days

It is best to keep a space cushion:On all sides of the vehicle

When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a center turning lane on a three-lane

roadway, drivers:

must come to a complete stop On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you

would on a city street:

in order to see potential hazards early In urban areas, about ____ people killed in traffic accidents are pedestrians.two out of every five You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle

that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection.There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle

damage. You should:

move your vehicle out of the traffic lane if possible During normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a

minimum following distance of:

two seconds When should you yield your legal right-of-way? Whenever it helps prevent collisions.When may you legally go around or under a rail road

crossing gate:

never

Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so

by an officer will result in:

license revocation What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?slow down and be prepared to stop At an intersection with a yield sign, you should: Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.You should not start across an intersection if you know you

will block the intersection when the light turns red:

under any circumstances

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:yield to pedestrian

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be

driving:

at or near the speed of traffic on the freeway You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your

lane. You should:

make room for merging traffic if possible

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use: Low beams

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always

means:

slow-moving vehicle There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive

faster, you should:

move into the right lane when it is safe

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:let it go

When driving on slippery roads, you should: Increase your following distance

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:over your shoulder

When driving at speeds of 45 mph or faster, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.200 feet Who is required to wear a seat belt in a moving vehicle?all of the vehicle's occupants While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road

ahead. You should:

look ahead toward the right edge of your lane

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:motorcycle

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its

surroundings is important because it:

allows you time to react to unexpected situations A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its

red lights flashing. You should:

stop for as long as the red lights are flashing It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive

with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.08 percent The most important thing to remember about speed

management and curves is that you must:

slow down before you enter the curve When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the

opposite side of a divided highway, drivers:

may continue driving

You should use your horn when:It may help prevent a collision

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs

your driving is permitted:

under no circumstances If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your

exit, you should:

go to the next exit

You will have ____ added to your driving record for passing a stopped school bus.five points You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You

should drive:

farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that

vehicles:

next to the broken line may pass If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will

most likely:

interfere with traffic and receive a ticket You drive defensively when you:Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way

road, you must:

use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic

While backing, you should:Turn your head and look through the rear window

When you drive through an area where children are

playing, you should expect them:

to run out in front of you without looking A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists,

and pedestrians because:

they're difficult to see in traffic When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side

of the road, drivers should:

vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down If it has been previously suspended and reinstated, your license will be suspended for accumulating____points within a three-year period eight points

A vehicle must pass a safety inspection: once a year

if it has not previously been suspended, your license will be suspended for accumulating__within a three-year period 12 points You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide

dog:

at all times

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:under no circumstances

Your brake lights tell other drivers that you: Are slowing down or stopping

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake

and:

turn your steering wheel away from the curb A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a

street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

may have to swing wide to complete the right turn A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard.What should you do first?take your foot off the gas pedal There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of

parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:

a middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?right toward the side of the road If possible, before beginning down a steep hill, you should:switch into a lower gear

Roads freeze quickly when they are:shaded

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle ahead when you:

are being tailgated by another driver Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:the truck driver to stop the vehicle If your license has been suspended for a third time due to

the point system, it will be suspended for:

12 months