NC Permit Test Frequently Missed Questions

30 miles per hour

Hydroplaning starts at speeds as low as

when driving in a lane set aside for left turns

Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT on highways that have at least two lanes traveling in each direction when passing a vehicle that is in the left-turn lane when driving in a lane set aside for left turns on one-way streets where all lanes of traffic are moving in the same direction

construction on the road ahead

The flagger on the road warns drivers of an event ahead a rest area ahead construction on the road ahead an emergency vehicle ahead

weave from lane to lane

When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not watch for slower speed limits weave from lane to lane keep up with the flow of traffic reduce your speed

the acceleration lane

When entering the interstate, use _________ until your vehicle's speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely. the shoulder lane the acceleration lane the deceleration lane the exit

100

All turn signals must be given at least _______ feet before actual daylight hours

Anything makes conditions less than perfect

Drive below the posted speed limit when: Anything makes conditions less than perfect You are on a four lane road Entering a highway where there are other cars Others drive below the speed limit

400 feet or less

Drivers must use headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is 600 feet or less 550 feet or less 700 feet or less 400 feet or less

Yield

If a transit vehicle (bus) has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway, you must: Speed up to pass Honk to let them know you're there Move to the left lane Yield

return to the lane

If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance, and do NOT _______ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle. go straight return to the passing lane return to the lane increase your speed

Stop driving

If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is: Stop driving Turn on the radio Open your window Get some coffee

four times

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by five times three times four times two times

Allow at least 4 seconds of following distance

When traveling behind a motorcycle: Allow a following distance of at least 4 motorcycle lengths Allow at least 2 seconds of following distance Allow at least 4 seconds of following distance Allow a following distance of at least 2 car lengths

The vehicle traveling uphill

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way? The vehicle traveling downhill The vehicle traveling uphill The vehicle that comes first Both vehicles

II only

When you have 7 points, which of the following may happen? I. You are required to file proof of financial responsibility. II. You can have 3 points deducted if you complete a Driver Improvement Clinic Neither I nor II I only Both I & II II only

All of these

When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger: All of these Slow down, move over, or do whatever you can safely Distance yourself from the situation Don't make eye contact

Single solid yellow lines

Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways? Single solid white lines Single solid yellow lines Double solid red lines Double solid white lines

Only if you have an emergency

You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway: Only if you have an emergency As long as you turn on your 4-way (emergency) flashers If no part of your vehicle is on the road If you need to look at a map for directions

someone may crowd your lane

You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multilane roads because someone may hit you from behind you may not see the vehicles in front of you you may not see the vehicles following you someone may crowd your lane