North Carolina Drivers License Cheat Sheet Flashcards

North Carolina Driver's License Cheat Sheet Flashcards Don't hang out in the No zone"refers to not be in truckers' blind spots If you are in a crashyou should move your car off of the road.If you are planning a long road trip, you should stop and rest every 100 miles.All registered motor vehicles in NC must be inspected every 12 months.Most accidents occur at...intersections.When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same,the right of way belongs to the car on the right.If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning?200 ft.When aproaching a road that is blocked from view you should stop and proceed with caution.When you get tired on a long trip, you should stop and rest When driving down a very steep hill,you should 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.If you pull up to a red arrow,the turning lane is the only lane that should stop If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic recordyou may attend a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct three points from your driving record.It is dangerous to drive slowlyafter the crest of a hill.When a school bus stops for passengers, all traffic from

both directions must stop at:

Two-lane road with center turning lane Before passing another vehicle,you should look ahead to ensure that there is enough room for you to pass.When preparing to make a right-hand turn turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road To dry wet brakes,gently apply the brakes When approaching a railroad crossingslow down and prepare to stop When driving behind someone you should not use your high beams Bikers sustain more injuries in a collision with a car If you experience a breakdownyou should call a law enforcement officer The traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points (5) to your driving record is passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children.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.Truckers have serious blind spots intowhich cars can disappear from view.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.When travelling on rural highways, farm equipment usually travels at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph.School buses are requiredto stop at all railroad crossings.In city traffic, you should be alert for drivers who make quick stops.To have a revoked driver license restored, you mustvisit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.

If you must drive during heavy snow / fog / snowstorm,use your low-beam headlights If you take any medication before you drive, you should find out what effect the medicine has.if you are a pedestrian walking along side the road at nightyou should carry or wear something white If you have a leaky exhaust pipe, it can cause harmful fumes to enter the vehicle.If your car broke down on the highway, you should...lift up your hood Slippery roads are most likely to occur when it has just begun to drizzle or rain If you are driving into a circle you should yield to cars already in the circle.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is 35 miles per hour.roads where hills are more likely to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp than on primary roads."Secondary roads" For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires a one-year driver license revocation.Littering is ...punishable by a fine not less than $250 and not more than

$1000.

Why should you pay close attention on country roads?Slow moving farm machinery may use the roads If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy?You watch the tail-lights.Alcohol-related highway deaths account for____ of all traffic fatalities.38% Your license will be revoked immediately for 1 year if your blood alcohol concentration is at least 0.08 percent.Use high beams whendriving on a highway and no car is approaching Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly every 10 seconds.If you run off the side of the road, you should gradually take your foot off the gas pedal.A "shoulder check" isa quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes What causes the biggest hazard on the road... slow drivers In densely packed snow you should usechains or snow tires.When do you adjust your rear and side view mirrors?Every time you're about to drive somewhere.Large trucks (tractor trailers)have large blind spots to the side and rear 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 To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should use the two-second rule.The most common type of accident on a highway is a rear-end collision