NC Permit Practice Test Real Flashcards

NC Permit Practice Test (Real) Flashcards Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?A. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65 mph.B. The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B.D If you approach an intersection where there are no traffic lights/signs and a pedestrian is attempting to cross your path, who has the right-of-way?The pedestrian.Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?One on which snow has become packed If you have to come to a stop on an icy road and your car is

not equipped with ABS brakes, you should:

Pump the brake pedal lightly Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?Intersections.A person has been convicted of DWI for the 4th time in 7 years.q This person may be imprisoned from 1 to 3 years.Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.Which traffic is required to stop if a school bus makes a passenger stop in the far right lane on a five-lane street?Lanes going in the same direction as the school bus.If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car & Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice.To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a license and Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?Check your rear-view mirrors often.A safe driver does which of the following? Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.When trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual transmission, you should do which of the

following:

Start in second or high gear.A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following?Make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency & Notify his insurance company.Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction and On a one-way street.

A diamond-shaped traffic sign means:Slow down and drive with care.

A car that pitches and tosses in normal driving and leans heavily to the side in turns is likely to have trouble in which of the following systems?Suspension

Can you be prosecuted in a criminal court of law if you are intercepted as you are driving under the influence of a prescribed medication?Yes, the law requires you to be in full control of yourself when you drive.Which of the following statements about horns and sirens is/are correct?Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn & Only law enforcement and emergency vehicles may have sirens.A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it:May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car.If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?Wear or carry something white.When driving on a long trip, you should: Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.What happens if a driver is convicted of DWI while his/her license has already been revoked for a prior DWI?This person's car may be seized and sold & He/She may be imprisoned.If you should have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do which of the following?Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving.A person has been drinking but did not reach 0.08. Can we assume that he/she can drive safely?No, because even smaller amounts can affect judgment.If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you

should:

Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly.To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?Use a lower gear.A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards?A deer crossing.

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with: A muffler.

Roads are likely to be especially slick: Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle.Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?Just after passing the crest of a hill and Just after rounding a curve.The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken

persons is about:

50% Studies have shown that under normal conditions the chance of a car being involved in an accident on an

interstate highway is greater if the driver:

Travels considerably below the posted speed limit.

When rounding a curve, a car tends to:Move to the outside of the curve.

What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?If you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace.The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do

the following:

Use a lower gear.Three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection. Car A wants to make a left turn and is across the intersection from Car B. Car B is ahead of Car C and both are in the same lane traveling in the same direction and want to proceed straight through the intersection. The law gives the

right-of-way:

To Car B.As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the

following?A. Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner.B. Hold your arm straight out the window.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B.D

When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?A. An emergency vehicle is approaching.B.The officer's signal is in conflict with a traffic signal.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A nor B.D

When driving through heavy fog, you should: Slow down.

Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct?The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise posted.If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following?Shift into a lower gear & Use the emergency brake.Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is correct?Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following?Drive in a lower gear & Keep in the right lane.When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?License plate lights.When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?Block the wheels.A 20 year old driver is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol.He/She gets a 1 year revocation.What happens if a driver refuses to take a chemical test?He/She gets an immediate 30 day revocation & The DMV adds an extra 12 months revocation.A driver was convicted of a second DWI 3 years ago.He/She gets convicted of DWI again.He/She gets a permanent revocation & He/She is imprisoned from 14 days to 24 months.If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do?Park the car completely off the road.If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?Sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead and Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention.What is one of the effects of alcohol on the driver's eyes?They eyes tend to stare at a point.If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following?Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle & Switch on the parking lights.Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.What should you do when you begin to skid? Turn the steering while in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding & Reduce pressure on the gas pedal.The maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in

North Carolina is:

45mph A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:Slow down and proceed with caution.A driver license is required for the following? Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running and Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.You are driving on an interstate highway when a

breakdown forces you to the shoulder. You should:

Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.