DMV practice permit test NC 2025 Flashcards

DMV practice permit test NC 2025 Flashcards If your brakes fail what should you do?Shift to lower gear and pump breaks

A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a: A.

Solid red light. B. Stop sign. C. Yield sign. D. Caution sign.

• Stop sign.

If you are following a school bus or tank truck, you should?

• Pass them on the right. B. Decrease your following

distance. C. Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings.

• Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings.

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.What is a "No zone?"The blind spot of a large vehicle The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do what?use a lower gear To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left,

you should glance:

Over your left shoulder.what must every motor vehicle have?A horn or muffler Which of the following statements) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct?A. The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise posted.B.)The speed limit inside a city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.C.) Both A and B.D.) Neither A nor B.

• The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise

posted When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing

warning signals or crossing gates, you should: A. Cross the

tracks immediately and as quickly as possible. B. Always stop before crossing the tracks. C. Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.

• Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.

This sign means: (SCHOOL) A. You must drive slowly and

sound your horn. B. A bus stop is ahead. C. You are entering a school's parking lot. D. A school zone is ahead.

• A school zone is ahead.

If you're going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into?The lane closest to your previous lane.When driving at speeds of 45 mph or faster, you should signal to turn (fill in the blank) before beginning the turn.200 feet What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards? A. Black letters or symbols on a white background B. Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

• Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

Passing a stopped school bus unloading children gives you how many points?

• points

A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous

because it can cause:

carbon monoxide poisoning When taking a long trip on an interstate highway what should you plan on doing?Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area.

A yellow triangle sign pointing right indicates: A. No

passing zone B. Wrong way c. Railroad crossing D. Stop.

• No passing zone

You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your

car should be: A. In the right lane of the street. B. In the

center of the street. C. In the left lane of the street. D. In the lane with the least traffic.

• In the left lane of the street.

Which of the following statements is true? A. It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely. B. A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.C. The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.

• The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes

completely when passing a motorcycle.What percentage is roughly the amount of deaths caused by drunken people?38% A driver's left arm and hand extended downward means

that the driver plans to:

Stop You may be required to attend a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate how many points against your license?Seven points You will lose your license if you are convicted of?Speeding more than 75 mph What do you do when changing a flat tire? Block the wheels

If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel: A. To

keep the front wheels straight. B. In the direction you want the vehicle to go.

• In the direction you want the vehicle to go.

A solid yellow arrow:Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.

You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to shoulder, what do you do?Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?Green with white letters When trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual transmission what do you do?Start in second or high gear.

Downward-facing triangular signs: A. Indicate school

zones. B. Tell drivers to yield. C. Indicate construction zones. D. Indicate railroad crossings.

• Tell drivers to yield.

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings

appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver: A. Is

not required to stop. B. Is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear. C. Should stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway. D. Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.

• Should stop where they have a clear view of

approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.What will happen when a driver has a total of 7 points?The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic and they will be sent a warning letter.

A yellow sign with a cross indicates an: Intersection

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane

road indicates: A. Lanes are moving in opposite directions

and drivers are not permitted to pass. B. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so. C. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass. D. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

• Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are

permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Your ability to stop is affected by: A. Signal lights. B. Other

cars on the road. C. The time of day. D. The condition of the road.

• The condition of the road.

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady

green arrow, drivers: A. Should merge into a lane in the

direction of the arrow. B. May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.

• May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to

traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.

Required in all NC cars:License plate lights

If you are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow

lines, you may: A. Cross these lines only to make a left turn

into or from an alley, private road, or driveway. B. Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.

• Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an

alley, private road, or driveway.Your license will be suspended for how long after a second conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed.60 days

A leaking exhaust system can:make you drowsy while driving

How long would your license be suspended for a first-time conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit.30 days Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is correct?A.) Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.B.) Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25 mph.C.) Both A and B.D.) Neither A nor B.A.) Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in

to the left, this shows that:

The road will get narrower.When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following?A.) Stay as far to the left of your lane as possible.B.) Brake in the sharpest part of the curve.C.) Both A and B.D.) Neither A nor B.

• Neither A nor B.

Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?1.) A driver is sent a warning letter when he/she gets 4 points within 3 years.2.) A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.3.) Both A and B.4.)

Neither A nor B.A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/ her license.What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction? A. Yellow B. White

• Yellow