UNTITLED DOCUMENT
What is the fine for littering in the state of NC?
$250 up to $1000 vehicle?
What is the legal limit for a DWI in NC?
.08%
What is the legal limit for a provisional license under 21?
0%
How far in advance should you signal before a turn?
100 feet
what is considered a safe following distance?
2 seconds behind the car in front of you
if you get points on your license, how long do they stay?
3 years, remember, you can have 3 pts removed by going to a Driver improvement clinic
What are numbers in thousands of dollars?
30(person)/ 60(accident/25(property damage)
What is the maximum speed limit for a moped?
30, also must be 16 years old or older and wear a helmet
Speed limit inside the city limits
35 mph inside, outside the city limits 55 mph (unless otherwise posted)
What percentage of traffic fatalities (deaths) involve alcohol?
38%
What is maximum speed limit for a school bus?
45 mph
What moving violation carries the highest number of points for a stopped school bus?
5 points
What are NO-ZONES when driving a tractor - trailer?
BLIND SPOTS
what is an extra precaution when changing a flat tire?
BLOCK the WHEELS
if you are wanting to pass farm equipment?
Be PATIENT ( look for this key word in the answer)
Whats the best thing to use on snow?
Chains on tires
What system carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the vehicle?
EXAUST SYSTEM
If you miss your turn at an intersection, what should you do?
Go to the next intersection and turn there.
whats the best thing to do in adverse conditions (rain,etc)
INCREASE your following distance
as your speed increases you should also do what?
Increase following distance
Most dangerous place on the road?
Intersection
Where are the places on the road where it is illegal to pass and also unsafe?
Intersections, railroad crossings, when there is a solid yellow line in your lane (or double solid lines), and where you cannot see at least 500ft clear path of travel
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
in rain, snow, sleet, or fog do you use high beam or low beam headlights?
LOW BEAM
If you run off the road to the right onto the shoulder, what should you do?
Let go of the accelerator and turn the wheel SLIGHTLY to the left
What kind of insurance is required in this state?
Liability
what is required by state law on your vehicle?
Lisence tag light
any question concerning open containers of alcohol.
Lose your license for 12 months
when rounding a curve, what path does the vehicle take?
Path C (which is path going straight)
If you are taking medications and are planning to drive, what is the first thing to do?
Read the side effects!
what is the most common type of collision on the highway?
Rear end (it is also true for any road)
what can be the most dangerous drivers, slow drivers or middle-aged drivers?
SLOW LOWER gear
To make a legal right turn on red/red arrow?
Stop, check for traffic, turn when it's clear.
If you have a traffic circle (which is specially designed intersection) do the vehicle traveling in the intersection have the right of way or the vehicles entering?
The vehicles TRAVELING in the intersection
If you skid, what should you do?
Turn the wheel in the same direction the rear is skidding
if you are driving constantly downhill or down a steep hill what should you do?
Use a LOWER gear
should cyclists drive with traffic or facing traffic?
With Traffic
how often do you get your vehicle inspected?
YEARLY
Implied consent law, You agree to take a blood/breath test if asked to do so. You may refuse to do so. If you do you will what...
You will lose your license for 12 months.
when backing straight your left hand should be at the top of the steering wheel at what and what speed?
at 12 o'clock and no more than 10mph
When drying out wet brakes you should do what?
drive a short distance and keep light pressure on the brake pedal
at night, if an oncoming vehicle has his bright lights (high beams) on what should you do?
flick your high beams to remind them to dim their lights
What do you do if you miss your exit on the highway?
go to the next exit
when roads are most slippery?
just after it begins to rain (the first 10 to 15 mins or so)
Who always has the right of way?
pedestrians
If traveling and you feel sleepy or tired what's your best option?
stop and rest
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
when walking, pedestrians should face what and at night wear what?
walk facing traffic and carry something white