NC Permit Test Cheat Sheet Flashcards

NC Permit Test Cheat Sheet Flashcards 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 If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may...attend Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct 3 points from your driving record What do truckers have the can make cars disappear from view...Serious blind spots What is the maximum speed for a school bus... 45 mph Yellow lines equal...traffic traveling in different directions Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is AT LEAST...

0.08% What is an example of any High Occupancy Vehicles

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carpools (2+ more ppl), buses, motorcycles, emergency vehicles If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so you should continue to the next intersection then turn If you run off the side of the road you should... gradually take your foot off the gas pedal If a vehicle has his bright lights on what do you do...look to the right side of the road away from the lights A shoulder check is...a quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes Most dangerous place on the road is...intersections 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 How often do you get your vehicle inspected... yearly If you travel on an undivided two-way roadway with four or more lanes, the center of the road has a...solid double yellow line "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 If you get in a skid what should you do... turn the steering wheel in the same direction the rear is skidding A center lane with a regular broken yellow line and a solid yellow line on each side indicates a...2-way left turn lane When 3 cars reach a 4 way stop at the same time...the right of way goes to the car on the right When making a right/left turn...turn on your turn signal and approach the right/left hand side of the road (stay close to the curb) If you experience a breakdown, you should... pull over to the side of the road and raise the hood of your car.School buses are required to stop at all... railroad crossings If you miss you exit what should you do... go to the next exit and figure it out from there What lane helps you slow down and exit the highway...deceleration lane White lines equal...traffic traveling in the same direction

When approaching a railroad crossing...slow down and prepare to stop If you are a pedestrian walking along the side of the road at night you should wear or carry something white and face the traffic If you are driving into a circle you should... yield to cars already in the circle Stop no matter what when you see...a red light (flashing, arrow, blinking) 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 If your going to make a turn you should signal... 100ft (if under 45mph) 200ft ( if over 45mph) in advance When you get tired on a long trip you should... stop and rest If you are convicted of a DWI while your license is already revoked for a prior DWI conviction...your vehicle may be seized and sold The most common type of accident on the highway is a...rear-end collision What are numbers in thousands of dollars... 30/60/25 (30 thousand dollars per person/60 thousand dollars per accident/25 thousand dollars for property damage) What color line should always be on your right... a white line (is the edge of the roadway) What is the maximum speed for a moped... 30 mph What system carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the vehicle...exhaust system To have a revoked driver license restored, you must...visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license You can pass on what lines...broken white or yellow lines If you refuse to submit to chemical testing for drugs or alcohol upon the request of a POLICE OFFICER, your driver license will be immediately revoked for at least...30 days When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually...travel at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph If you are in a crash, you should...move your car off the road Which traffic conviction adds the most points to your driving record...passing a stopped school bus (5 points) Who always has the right of way...pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk Use high beams when...driving on a highway and no car is approaching A safe following distance behind a tractor trailer is...6-8 seconds Alcohol-related highway deaths account for... 38% of all traffic fatalities If you are planning a long road trip you should...stop and rest every 100 miles When are roads the most slippery...when it first starts to rain (about 15 minutes in) When driving behind someone...you should not use your high beams To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should...use the 2 second rule/ wait 4 seconds When approaching a road that is blocked from view you should...stop and proceed with caution Who are the most dangerous drivers...slow drivers How long will your license suspension for EXCESSIVE POINTS last for...1st time=60 days, 2nd time=6months

When driving down a very steep hill, you should...shift into a lower gear to control your speed In densely packed snow you should use... chains or snow tires No passing on what lines...solid yellow or white lines If going 45 miles per hour, you should signal... 200ft before turning.Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly...every 5-8 seconds What is a precaution when changing a flat tire... block the wheels To dry wet brakes...gently apply the brakes If your driver license is revoked because you refused to submit to chemical testing for drugs or alcohol, you may be ELIGIBLE for LIMITED DRIVING PRIVILEGES after...

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If you refuse to take a BLOOD/BREATH TEST you will lose your license at the DMV for...12 months/a year What is required by state law on your vehicle... license plate lights How long do points stay on your license... 3 years If you take any medication before you drive, you should...find out what the medicine has in it When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a 2-lane road...wait until the farm vehicle has a chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution If you must drive during heavy snow or fog use your...low beam headlights According to the North Carolina Driver's Handbook, your chances of being involved in an accident will INCREASE once your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) REACHES...

0.05% What type of insurance is required...liability What's the best thing to do in adverse conditions...increase your following distance What color line should always be on your left... a yellow line (1 way street/divided highway) What is the posted speed in cities and towns unless posted otherwise...35 mph (55 mph outside cities) Which lane do you use to catch up to speed with other cars...acceleration lane If you see a red arrow on a traffic light that's not in your lane...the turning lane is the only lane that should stop What is the fine for littering in the state of NC...$250-$1000 What should you do if you have a blowout... let off the accelerator and grip the wheel firmly In city traffic you should...be alert for drivers who make quick stops For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires...a 1 year driver license revocation "Don't hang out in the No Zone" refers to not being...in a truckers blind spot