dmv permit test nc 2022 Flashcards When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following?Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area Your brakes need checking if:There is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal Which of the cars shown has made a correct turn? Car 3 Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?One on which snow has become packed a drivers license is required for which of the following?Both Which of the cars below can pass safely? Car D
A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:Neither
A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by which of the following?Both A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following?Both A safe driver does which of the following? Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.In which of the following situations should you use your low beams?Both When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?Block the wheels In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?Check your rear-view mirrors often To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?Use a lower gear Which of the cars shown may pass?Both If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?Both You are driving on an Interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following hazards?A deer crossing The most frequent type of accident on an interstate
highways is:
A rear-end collision Which traffic is required to stop if a school bus makes a passenger stop in the far right lane on a five-lane street?Lanes going in the same direction as the school bus As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following?Neither If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months When backing your car, you should do which of the following?Move at no more than 10mph
Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is (are) correct?In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.You are driving car A in heavy traffic. Up ahead you see
car B just beginning to leave its parking space, you should:
Slow down and be prepared to stop A car that pitches and tosses in normal driving and leans heavily to the side in turns is likely to have trouble in which of the following systems?Suspension Which of the cars shown can pass the truck safely?Neither When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you
should use:
Low-Beam Headlights The system that carries harmful fumes from the engine to
the rear of the car and releases them is called the:
Exhaust system At the intersection shown there are no traffic lights. Who has the right of way?person walking Which of the following statements concerning speed limits on the open road in NC is (are) correct?Neither When trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual transmission, you should do which of the
following:
Start in second or high gear When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?Wear or carry something white
A deductible cause refers to:The amount a driver must pay before the insurance
company pays Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is (are) correct?They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?A drunken person Kinetic energy isenergy of motion The intersection shown has no traffic lights or signs. In which order should the cars pass through the intersection?Car A, Car B, Car C The intersection shown has no traffic lights or signs. In which order should the cars pass through the intersection?Car B only Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?Intersections
When driving through heavy fog, you should: Slow down
Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?Slow drivers When driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following?Watch out for drivers who make quick stops Which car must yield?Car D Roads are likely to be especially slick: Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following?Go on to the next exit If your car breaks down on the highway at night, you should do which of the following?Park the car completely off the road
If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?Both Studies have shown that under normal conditions the chance of a car being involved in an accident on an
interstate highway is greater if the driver:
Travels considerably below the posted speed limit.
All of the following affect insurance premiums except:Sex of driver
Every motor vehicle must be equipped with: A muffler
A diamond-shaped traffic sign meansSlow down and drive with care When driving on a city street, you should watch out for which of the following?Both When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights?If he holds out a white cane or has a guide dog with him Whihc of the following statements about speed limits for cars in NC is (are) correct?Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside a city is 55mph A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection meansProceed with caution and slow down When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.To get a revoked drivers license restored, a person must do which of the following?Both Which of the following happens under the point system?A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his license Which of the following statements about horns and sirens are correct?Both Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?Both If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following?Open a window or vent to let in fresh air If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you
should:
Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly
Coolant level is related directly to:Radiator
A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it:May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car The maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in
North Carolina is:
45mph If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder you
should:
Take your foot gradually off the gas pedal
Highway accidents occur most frequently: Intersections
If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following?Both When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following?Neither If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?Both If you have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do which of the following?Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving
When driving on a highway at night, you should never use
your high-beam headlights if you are:
Following another car The car rounding the curve shown has a tendency to follow which path?Path C The minimum requirement for liability insurance in North Carolina is?
30-60-25
What type of automobile insurance is required by law?Liability Whihc of the following statements about speed limits for cars in NC is (are) correct?Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35mph Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?Both When driving on a long trip, you should: Avoid looking at any one thing for more than few seconds The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken
persons is about:A) 10%B) 25%C) 50%D) 67%
50% If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an
intersection, you should:
Go to the next intersection and turn there.If you have to come to a stop on an icy road you should....Pump the brake pedal lightly The driver of the car should?Use a low gear when coming down the hill Damage to a vehicle caused by lightning would be covered by?Comprehensive In the situation shown, the right-of-way belongs to the:Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrians What should you do when you begin to skid? Both If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following?Both If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?Wear or carry something white A driver will lose his license if he is convicted of:Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following?Both Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following?Slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal.When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?Neither What is the main color for signs in highway work zones?Orange Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?Passing a stopped school bus unloading children in NC which of the following is required on all cars?License Plate Lights it is more difficult to stop a vehicle going down hill because of Gravity " Dram Shop" refers to:responsibility of seller of alcohol for actions of drivers The best way to get traction on a snow packed road isPut chains on your tires Which of the following is (are) true of a clover-leaf intersection?it is an intersection at which a bridge carries on road over the other