NC Drivers Ed Permit Test Study Guide Flashcards

NC Drivers Ed Permit Test Study Guide Flashcards Drunk while driving second conviction results in...a 4 year licence revocation If you pull up to a red arrowthe turn lane is the only lane that should stop What should you use to maintain a safe distance between your car and the car in front of you?the two second rule Even numbered highways run...east to west 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 What should you do when approaching a road that is blocked from view?stop and proceed with caution Bicycles must be equipped with a light on the front visible at night at a distance of...300 ft What does a flashing red signal mean?stop and do not proceed until you can enter the intersection safely Motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles all have the sameright away as other motor vehicles A pentagon shaped sign is a...school zone or school crossing At what percent of blood alcohol concentration will your license be revoked immediately?.08% When approaching a railroad crossing...slow down and prepare to stop The "no zone" in the rear can be up to... 200ft What are Secondary roads?Roads where hills are more likely to be more steep and curves sharper A moped's speed may not legally exceed... 30mph Regulatory signs are the color...red If you are driving into a circle you should... yield to cars already in the circle What should you do before driving if you take any medication?find out what effect the medicine has What must you do to have a revoked drivers licence restored?you must visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license

An orange triangle on its side, pointing to the right:No passing sign

How many motorcycle crashes involve a car? 2/3 Refusal to take a BAC test results in... a 30 day license revocation immediately and a 12 month revocation by the DMV What happens to any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage?a one year driver license revocation What is the most common type of accident on the highway?a rear end collision How often do defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors?every 10 seconds When preparing to make a right-hand turn turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road

A yellow circle with a large X in it extending to the sides of

the circle:

Railroad crossing Warning Signs are the color...yellow or (orange for construction) School buses are required to...stop at all railroad crossings In densely packed snow you should...use chains or snow tires What is the traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points to your driving record?Ppssing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children What does a flashing yellow signal mean? slow down and proceed with caution If you are driving behind someone what should you not do?use your high beams Odd numbered highways runnorth to south

A blank white square with black border:Speed Limit

When approaching a malfunctioning stop light due to power outage you should...approach and proceed through the intersection as though it were a controlled by a stop sign

Inverted red triangle with a white center: Yield

The "no zone" in the front can be up to... 20ft How often should you stop on a long road trip? every 100 miles What could be the problem if your vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously?you could have a suspension system problem If going 45 mph how far ahead should you signal before turning?200 ft When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane roadwait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution If you must drive during heavy snow or fog, use your...low beams What is the penalty for failing to yield to a pedestrian?between $100 and $500 If there is no sign indicating no turn on red when can you turn right?after stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely What should you do if you run off the side of the road?gradually take your foot off the gas pedal Truckers have serious...blind spots into which cars can disappear How many pedestrians are killed in the cities by motor vehicle crashes?2/5 Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in cities and towns?35 miles per hour What should you do before passing another vehicle?look ahead to ensure that there is enough space for you to pass What should you do if you experience a breakdown? call a law enforcement officer What should you do after a crash?move your car off the road How do you dry your brakes?gently apply the brakes What is a shoulder check?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 When travelling on rural highways, farm equipment usually...travels at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph

If there is no stop line or marked or marked cross walk at a stop sign...the driver must stop before entering the intersection where he/she has a clear view of the intersection What is the fine for littering?Between $250 and $1000 How long is a learner's permit valid18 months DWI 4th conviction isconsidered a felony Use high beams whendriving on a highway and no car is approaching Drunk while driving 3rd conviction results in a permanent revocation of license If you can't see the trucker in his side view mirror then...he can't see you Alcohol related highway deaths account for how many traffic fatalities?38% Bicycles must be equipped with a red reflector on the back visible at night at a distance of...200ft What should you do when driving down a very steep hill?shift into a lower gear to control your speed If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should continue to the next intersection, then turn "Don't hang out in the No zone" refers to not being...in truckers' blind spots if you are a pedestrian walking along side the road at night, you should...carry or wear something white In city traffic you should...be alert for drivers who make quick stops What should you do if you get tired on a long trip?stop and rest Who has the right of way at a four way stop when three vehicles reach it at the same time?the car on the right When are slippery roads most likely to occur? Just after it has begun to rain