NC DMV Permit Test Questions Flashcards

NC DMV Permit Test Questions Flashcards When driving on the interstate how to you merge onto the

highway:

when entering the interstate, use the acceleration lane until your vehicle's speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely 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 allows to cross to the left 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 "Don't hang out in the no zone" refers to not being...in truckers' blind spots If you experience a breakdown, you should... pull over to the side of the road and raise the hood of your car What best characterizes a bike rider?he is likely to sustain severe injuries when struck by a car Under the point system...a driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license The flashing red signal has the same meaning at the stop sign stop and do not proceed to move until you can enter the intersection without interfering with approaching traffic If you are caught driving while under the influence...your license will be suspended In city traffic, you should...be alert for drivers who make quick stops Which of the following is true? (a.)Speed limit unless posted on highways 75 MPH (b.)Speed limit unless posted in city 35 MPH (c.)Speed limit unless posted outside city 55 MPH b When taking a long trip, you should...plan to stop and rest every 100 miles If you pull up to a red arrow...the turning lane is the only lane that should stop While driving in the downhill...shift to lower gear 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 On a freeway if u miss an exit what would u do... take the next exit "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 Where do most bicycle accidents occur?IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS There is a question about why you need to check your

tires. The correct answer is:

for safe driving and fuel economy, tires should have the right amount of air Registration of vehicles for NC state is checked for every...12 months Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly...every 10 seconds What should you do while entering in curve... you should apply brake before entering curve When approaching a railroad crossing...slow down and prepare to stop A North Carolina driver's license is required if you...are sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle with the motor running

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 Large trucks (tractor trailers)...have large blind spots to the side and rear When approaching a traffic light, if it changes to yellow...proceed through cautiously 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 Who has the right of way at an intersection? Correct answer...when crossing with a green signal, pedestrians have the right-of-way over all vehicles, those turning across the paths of the pedestrians If you are planning a long road trip, you should...stop and rest every 100 miles Which of the following is true about pedestrians...in the city, 2 out of 5 people killed in a car crash are pedestrians 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 If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy you watch the tail-lights.There is a question about faulty mufflers and exhaust

systems. The correct answer is:

a leak in the exhaust system can allow poisonous carbon monoxide gas to enter the passenger compartment of the car There was a question about littering on my test today and

the answer was:

a minimum of $250 and maximum of $1,000 What's the most likely time to have a bicycle accident?SATURDAY AT DUSK (yes that specific) If you are a pedestrian walking along side the road at night, you should...carry or wear something white Truckers have...serious blind spots into which cars can disappear from view Alcohol-related highway deaths account for... 38% of all traffic fatalities When driving behind someone...you should not use your high beams What do you do if you have break failure? shift into lower gear (shift into a lower gear, release the clutch pedal for manual transmissions and apply the emergency brake) School buses are required to...stop at all railroad crossings If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning?200ft When approaching a road that is blocked from view you should...stop and proceed with caution Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is...35 mph

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 When a car is approaching you with full beam headlights on, what should you do?look straight in front of you, avoid looking at the car At an intersection without traffic lights who has the right of way...the pedestrian How can a truck driver see blind spots?by looking over the shoulder 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 see any sign of circular orange color then tell them..."CAUTION, signal is about to turn RED" 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 you refuse to submit to a blood or breath test your driver's license will be suspended for...

• year

When driving down a very steep hill, you should...shift into a lower gear to control your speed When you get tired on a long trip, you should... stop and rest If a person refuses to take the chemical test... the license may be immediately revoked for TWELVE months...(another option was 6 months. so just be careful) Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least...

0.08% If you are in a crash, you should...move your car off of the road What do you do if your car begins to skid? TURN YOUR STEERING WHEEL IN THE SAME

DIRECTION THAT THE REAR-END OF YOUR CAR IS

GOING If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should...continue to the next intersection, then turn Where would it be dangerous to drive very slow? when you have just passed the crest of a hill The most common type of accident on a highway is a...rear-end collision To dry wet brakes...gently apply the brakes If you run off the side of the road, you should...gradually take your foot off the gas pedal Use high beams...when driving on a highway and no car is approaching If you take any medication before you drive, you should...find out what effect the medicine has In densely packed snow you should..use chains or snow tires Slippery roads are most likely to occur when... it has just begun to drizzle or rain When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually...travels at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph When preparing to make a right-hand turn... turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road What should you do when you are approaching a railroad crossing?slow down and prepare to stop if you see a train 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 When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same, the right of way belongs to...the car on the right A "shoulder check" is...a quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes

While parking the car in downhill where will you place the front wheel...towards the curb