NC Driving Permit Test - 2025 Flashcards

NC Driving Permit Test - 2025 Flashcards What is the most common type of collision on the highway?Rear end (true for any road).When backing straight...Your left hand should be at top of the steering wheel (@ 12 o'clock) and go no more than 10 MPH.What's the best thing to use on snow?Chains on your tires.When drying out wet brakes you should... Drive a short distance and keep light pressure on the brake pedal.Most dangerous place on the road?Intersections How often do you get your vehicle inspected? Yearly How far in advance should you signal before a turn?200 feet If you get points on your license, how long do they stay?3 years, you can have 3 points and get them removed by going to a Driver Improvement Clinic.What are NO-ZONES when driving with a tractor-trailer?Those are BLIND SPOTS.What moving violation carries the highest number of points on your license?Passing a stopped school bus (5 points).What do you do if you miss your exit on the highway?Go to the next exit.As your speed increases you should also do what? Increase your following distance.What is required by state law on your vehicle? License tag light When walking, pedestrians...Should always walk facing traffic (when there are no sidewalks) and at night wear or carry something white.What is the fine for littering in the state of NC?$250 up to $1000 If you have a traffic circle do the vehicles traveling in the intersection have the right of way or the vehicles entering?The vehicles TRAVELING in the intersection.What system carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the vehicle?Exhaust system If your vehicle breaks down, what do you do? try to get your car off the roadway, tie a white handkerchief onto the left door handle or radio aerial and raise the hood.In rain, sleet, snow, fog, or at night in the city do you use high beam headlights or low beam?LOW beam If traveling and you feel sleepy or tired, what's your best option?Stop and rest.If you are driving constant downhill or down a steep hill, what should you do?Use a LOWER gear.At night, if an oncoming vehicle has their bright lights (high beams) on, what should you do?Flick your high beams once to remind them to dim their lights.What kind of insurance is required in this state? Liability Speed limit inside the city limits / outside the city limits.35 mph / 55 mph (unless otherwise posted).What happens if you deny a chemical test? (Implied consent law) You will lose your license for 12 months.What percent of traffic fatalities involve alcohol?38% or 36% What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus? 45 mph

If you're wanting to pass farm equipment... Be PATIENT What's an extra precaution when changing a flat tire?Block the wheels.Any questions concerning an open container of alcohol.Pick the answer - Lose your license for 12 months.What is considered a safe following distance? 2 seconds behind the car in front of you.Where are places on the road where it is illegal to pass and also unsafe?Intersections, railroad crossings, where there is a solid yellow line in your lane (or double solid yellow lines), and where you can not see at least 500 ft clear path of travel.If you run off the road onto the shoulder, what should you do? (right shoulder) Let up off the accelerator and turn the wheel SLIGHTLY to the opposite direction. (turn wheel to the left) What can be the most dangerous drivers, slow drivers or middle-aged drivers?SLOW drivers.Should bicyclists drive with traffic or facing traffic?WITH traffic Who always has the right of way?Pedestrians What is the maximum speed limit for a moped? 30. Also, you must be 16 years or older and wear a helmet.If you are taking medication and planning to drive, what is the first thing to do?Read the side effects!What do you do if you have a blowout?LET off the accelerator and grip the wheel firmly. You also do the same thing when you Hydroplane.What's the best thing to do in adverse conditions (rain, etc.)?INCREASE your following distance.What is the legal limit for a provisional license (under 21)?0% To make a legal turn on red/red arrow?Stop, check for traffic, turn when it's clear.If you miss your turn at an intersection, what should you do?Go to the next intersection and turn there.If you get into a skid, what should you do? Turn the steering wheel in the same direction the rear is skidding.When are roads most slippery?Just after it begins to rain (the first 15 minutes or so) What are the numbers in thousands of dollars? 30/60/25 What is the legal limit for DWI in NC?.08% When rounding a curve, what path does the vehicle take?Path C (which is the path going straight)