NC DMV Permit Test Flashcards

NC DMV Permit Test Flashcards 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 How can you aviod a rear end collision?Check your mirrors often For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires a one-year license revocation Under the point system...a driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least...

0.08 percent No BicyclesOperators of such may not use roadway where this sign is posted.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 If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning?200 feet At only flashing red lights you should... stop then proceed As you approach a railroad crossing, you must... slow your speed; keep alert; and watch fro the railroad crossing signal In city traffic, you should...be alert for drivers who make quick stops If you are caught driving while under the influence...your license will be suspended A yellow circle with a large X in it extending to the sides of the circle railroad crossing How much is the fine for littering?minimum of $250 and a maximum of $1,000 If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy?You watch the tall lights If you pull up to a red arrow...the turning lane is the only lane that should stop If you are in a crash, you should...immediately call the law enforcement officer A shoulder check is...a quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy/.You watch the tail-lights Left Turn OnlyThis sign is posted over a highway lane that is used only for making a left turn. Traffic from both directions will be using this lane. Never use a turning lane as a merge lane to pull out into traffic or to overtake and pass other vehicles.Where would it be dangerous to drive very slow? When you have just passed the crest of a hill 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

Studies show that the most hazardous of all drivers and the cause for most number of accidents are...slow drivers School buses are required to stop at all railroad crossings and orange triangle on its sit, pointing to the rightno passing sign Why you need to check your tiresfor safe driving and fuel economy, tires should have the right amount of air Where do most of the crashes occurat the intersections Do Not EnterThis sign is posted on one-way streets and other roadways you are not allowed to enter. You also will see this sign if you try to enter an expressway ramp in the wrong direction.If you experience a breakdown, you should... call a law enforcement officer While parking the car in downhill where will you place the front wheel?towards the curb Large truckshave large blind spots to the side and rear Any sign of circular orange colorcaution What do you do if your car begins to skid? Turn your steering wheel in the same direction that your rear end of your car is going Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly...every 10 seconds What to do when you have a flat tire?Move the car to the side of the road When approaching a railroad crossing...slow down and prepare to stop To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should...use the two-second rule If you are driving into a circle you should... yield to cars already in the circle Before passing another vehicle, you should... look ahead to ensure that there is enough room for you to pass Which of the following is true about pedestrians/. in the city,2 out of 5 people killed in a car crash are pedestrians A blind person ready to cross the road has the right of way if...he has a white cane with a red tip or a guide dog If you must drive during heavy snow or fog, use your...low-beam headlights For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires...a one-year driver license revocation What best characterizes a bike rider?He is likely to sustain server injuries when struck by a car Thru & LeftLeft Lane Must Turn Left Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is...35 miles an hour To have a revoked driver license restored, you must...visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license 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 In city traffic, you shouldbe alert for drivers who make quick stops When you get tired on long road tripsstop and rest What do you do if you have a break failure? Shift into a lower gear, release the clutch pedal and apply the emergency brake/ shift into lower gea

YieldThe yield sign is triangular shaped with the point at the bottom. This sign is red and white with the word "YIELD" in large letters at the top. When you approach the yield sign, you must slow down and yield the right of way. Your need to stop depends on the traffic on the intersecting street. To avoid interfering with that traffic, you must stop and wait for it to pass.Alcohol-related highway deaths account for... 38% of all traffic fatalities When driving behind someone...you should not use your high beams To dry wet brakes,gently apply the brakes When travelling on rural highways, far equipment usually...travels at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph.What to do when you are in a curve and you can't see the oncoming traffic should blow the horn What is the maximum speed limit on all highways 70 mph When approaching a road that is blocked from view you should...stop and proceed with caution Where do most bicycle accidents occur?in residential areas If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should...continue to the next intersection then turn If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may...attend a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct three points from your driving record At an intersection without traffic lights who has the right of way...the pedestrian A NC drivers license is required if you... are sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle with the motor running If you are a pedestrian walking alongside the road at night...you should carry or wear something white Don't hang out in the No zone refers to not being...in truckers' blind spots Use high beams...When driving on a highway and no car is approaching When driving down a very steep hill, you should...shift into a lower gear to control your speed When driving on the interstate how you merge onto the

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use the acceleration lane until your vehicle's speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely Why should you pay close attention on country roadsSlow moving farm machinery may use the roads The most common type of accident on a highway is a...rear-end collision If you run off the side of the road, you should...gradually take your foot off the gas pedal A blank white square with a black border speed limit What does not result in a suspension of your license?reckless driving If you take any medication before you drive, you should...find out what effect the medicine has If a person refuses to take the chemical test... the license may be immediately revoked for 12 months When driving in snow you should...drive at a slower speed Truckers have serious _____ into which cars can disappear from view blind spots What is the most likely time to have a bicycle accident?Saturday at dusk The flashing red signal has the same meaning as the stop sign...stop and do not proceed to move until you can enter the intersection without interfering with approaching traffic

When a car is approaching you with full beam headlights on, what should you do?look straight in front of you, avoid looking at that car Speed LimitSome signs show maximum and minimum speed limits for all types of vehicles on freeways and limited access highways. In construction and maintenance zones, posted speeds legally reduce the speed limit on that portion of the highway. Unless necessary for safety, driving slower than the minimum is illegal.You should inspect your vehicle every12 months On a highway if a vehicle breakdown forces you to stopraise the hood and move far off the road Slippery roads are most likely to occur when... it has just begun to drizzle or rain In densely packed snow you should...use chains or snow tires If you want to change lanes you must...observe what other vehicles are doing in adjoining lanes Speed limit unless posted outside city... 55 mph When preparing to make a right-hand turn... turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road Secondary roads are roads where...hills are more likely to be steeper and curves are likely to be sharper than on primary roads A driver will lose his or her license if he or she is convicted of...speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone If you come up to a blind intersection what should you dostop and look to make sure that no one is coming When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same, the right of way belongs to...the car on the right If you drive under impaired condition what will happenlicense is suspended inverted red triangle with a white center yield If the solid yellow line is on your side of the road and there is a dotted yellow next to it on the other side it means...that you are not allowed to cross to the left for passing In a construction zone you should...keep with the pace of traffic unless otherwise directed At a yellow flashing light...do not stop completely if you crash, you should....Move your car off the road