DMV NC Permit Test Flashcards

DMV NC Permit Test Flashcards A "shoulder check" is:a quick glace over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes.If you are planning a long road trip, you should stop and rest every 100 miles.When preparing to make a right-hand,turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road.Before passing another vehicle, you should look ahead to ensure that there is enough room for you to pass."Don't hang out in the No zone" refers to: not be in the trucker's blind spots.To have a revoke driver's license restored, you must visit a DMV, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.If you pull up to a red arrow, the turning lane isthe only lane that should stop.In city traffic, you shouldbe alert for drivers who make quick stops.When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same time,the right of way belongs to the car on the right.If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should continue to the next intersection, then turn.Large trucks (tractor trailers) have large blind spotsto the side and rear.When approaching a railroad crossing,slow down and prepare to stop.If you are in a crash, you shouldmove your car off of the road.School buses are required tostop at all railroad crossings.Truckers have serious blind spots into which cars can disappear from view.For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverages, the law requires a one-year driver license revocation.When driving down a very steep hill, you should shift into a lower gear to control your speed.If you take any medication before you drive, you should find out what effects the medicine has.If you are driving into a circle, you should yield to cars already in the circle.To dry wet brakes,gently apply the brakes.Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is at least 0.08 percent.When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually travels at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph.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.When approaching a road that is blocked from view, you should stop and proceed with caution.If you experience a breakdown, you should call a law enforcement officer.If you must drive during heavy snow or fog, use your low-beam headlights."Secondary roads" are:roads where hills are more likely to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp than on primary roads.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.

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.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.If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy?You watch the tail-lights.Use high beams whendriving on a highway and no car is approaching.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns

is:

35 mph.In densely packed snow, you shoulduse chains or snow tires.Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly every 10 seconds.If you run off the side of the road, you should gradually take your foot off the gas pedal.

Alcohol-related highway deaths account for: 38% of all NC traffic fatalities.

If you are a pedestrian walking along side the road at night, you should carry or wear something white.If you accumulate 7 or more points on your driving record,you may attend a Driver Improvement Clinic and deduct 3 points from your record.If going 45 mph, how far ahead should you signal before turning?200 ft.To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should use the two-second rule.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.