NC DMV test Flashcards

NC DMV test Flashcards If you refuse to take a breath test, what is the penalty?12 months license suspension When travelling on rural highways, what maximum speed does farm equipment usually travel?15-20mph How often do defensive drivers typically check their rear and side view mirrors?about every 10 seconds What is a shoulder check?quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes What sign is shaped like a pentagon?All school zone signs are pentagons What should you do when you approach a railroad crossing?slow down and prepare to stop If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy?watch the tail lights What are the parts of the highway transportation system

(HTS)?

People, vehicles, roadways What two things should you use in densely packed snow?chains or snow tires What should you do when you pass a trucker? Proceed with caution, as truckers have a blind spot in which they can't see you What should you do when approaching a road that is blocked from view You should stop and proceed with caution When are slippery roads most likely to occur? When it has just begun to rain or drizzle What three things must you do to get back a revoked license?you must visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.What sign is an Inverted red triangle with a white centerYield sign Where are the large trucks blind spots?side and rear Which is NOT the best way to avoid a rear end collision on the highway? a) Drive the posted speed limit b) Match the flow of traffic c) Drive below the posted speed limit

• Driving below the posted speed limit causes more rear

end collisions What should you do if you run off the side of the road?you should gradually take your foot off the gas pedal.What does the divided highway sign look like? two arrows facing opposite directions with the oval between them at the top What sign is A yellow circle with a large X in it extending to the sides of the circle?A railroad crossing What is the speed limit outside of the city in NC 55 unless otherwise posted What does "Don't hang out in the No zone" mean? not be in truckers' blind spots TRue/False Schoolbuses are required to stop at all railroad crossings True What is the most common type of accident on the highway?A rear end collision How often must vehicles be inspected?Once every 12 months When taking a curve, the car will do what? move to the outside of the lane/curve

What are the three purposes of traffic signs? to regulate, to warn, to guide When a moving object hits something, what is the most important factor in determining how hard it hits?

SPEED If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?Shift into a lower gear and use your emergency brake What rule should you use when maintaining a safe distance between you and the car in front of you?the two second rule Who should you call if you have a car breakdown? Law enforcement officers What should you do when driving down a steep hill?you should shift into a lower gear to control your speed.What car problem has vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously?suspension problems What should you do when you are preparing to make a right hand turn?turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road If you must drive in fog or snow, what headlights should you use?low beam Where is it most dangerous to slow down? at the crest of a hill What is the most common cause of collisions? driver error What traffic violation adds the highest number of points to your license?passing a stopped school bus adds 5 points When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road, what should you do?You should wait until the farm vehicle has chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution What should you be alert for in city traffic? Drivers who make quick stops When is it okay to turn on red? And when you do, what should you do?If there is no sign that prohibits turning right on red, then you should stop and make sure your turn can be made safely What should you do before driving a car when you take medication?Ensure there are no side effects that will affect your driving

What sign is A blank white square with black border:Speed limit

What sign is An orange triangle on its side, pointing to the right?No passing When should you use your low beams?In the city and in fog/snow What should you do if you are in an accident? Move your vehicle safely to the side of the road Where do most accidents occur?at intersections If you pull up to a red arrow, what should you do?stop. It is the only lane that will need to What should you do If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so You should continue to the next intersection and then turn If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning?200 ft.The alternator warning light indicates what? trouble with the electrical system The four steps in the IPDE Process are?Identify, predict, decide, execute if you are a pedestrian walking along side the road at night, what should you do?wear or carry something white to avoid being struck What percentage of highway fatalities are the result of alcohol?38% What should you do when you get sleepy while driving?stop and rest

Define secondary roadsroads where hills are more likley to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp than on primary roads.When three vehicles reach a 4 way stop at the same time, who has the right of way?the car on the right How do you dry wet brakes?gently applying the brakes What should you do if you are traveling in a traffic circle?Yield to the cars already in the circle On a long road trip, how often should you stop and rest?EVery 100 miles What is the speed limit in cities or towns? Unless otherwise posted, 35 mph What should you do before you pass another vehicle?Look ahead to ensure there is enough room for you to pass When should you use your high beams?when driving on a highway and no car is approaching When should you brake when approaching a curve? Before you reach the curve Should you use your high beams when driving behind someone?No What does the law require happens For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage?Their license be revoked for one year What is the punishment for littering?At least $250, but not more than $1000 What blood alcohol concentration requires immediate revocation of your license?.08 If you accumulate 7 or more points on your license, what can you do?Take a drivers course and 3 points will be deducted