NC DMV Permit Test 2021

The driver and all passengers in any forward moving vehicle are required to wear their seat belts, unless

A driver or occupant of a noncommercial motor vehicle with a medical or physical condition that prevents appropriate restraint by a seat belt or with a professionally certified mental phobia against the wearing of vehicle restraints; A motor vehicle operated by a rural letter carrier of the United States Postal Service while performing duties as a rural letter carrier,A motor vehicle not required to be equipped with seat belts by law

Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

A flashing yellow light

Your car can hydroplane in as little as

1/8 inch deep

Good drivers scan the roadway

10 to 15 seconds ahead on the roadway

You should not park within

15 feet of a fire hydrant

in order to ride in the open bed of a pick-up truck, children must be at least

16

To prevent drowsy driving, you should stop regularly when driving long distances to get out of the car and stretch every

2 hours

The temperature inside a vehicle can rise approximately

40-50 degrees higher than the outside temperature

The maximum speed limit for a school bus is

45 mph

You must secure children in a child passenger restraint system who are:

A child under age 8 and weighing less than 80 pounds must be properly secured in a weight appropriate child passenger restraint system.

Which of the following is an adult safety point?

Adult Safety Points: Everyone should buckle-up with both lap and shoulder belts on every trip. Air bags are supplemental protection devices; The lap belt should be worn under the abdomen and low across the hips. The shoulder portion should come over the collarbone away from the neck and cross over the breastbone. The shoulder belt in most new cars can be adjusted on the side pillar to improve fit; and Driver and front passenger seats should be moved as far back as practical

Who is NOT required to wear a helmet while on a motorcycle?

All operators and passengers on motorcycles and mopeds must wear a motorcycle safety helmet

Which of the following statements is true about traffic circles and roundabouts?

All vehicles in a traffic circle travel to the right around the circle in a counterclockwise direction, You leave the traffic circle by making a right turn, be sure you are in the outside lane before you come to the place where you intend to exit the circle, Never make a right turn from an inside lane

This road sign means

Bicycle crossing

Which statement about speed is true?

Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."

You should communicate while driving by

Communicating means letting others know what you plan to do early enough to avoid a crash

The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment

Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must

Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

A good rule to remember for passing is

Drive with the flow of traffic, passing only as needed.

An arrow painted on the pavement means

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.

If your vehicle is skidding, you should

Ease your foot off the accelerator; Turn the steering wheel in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding; and As soon as the vehicle's path begins to straighten, turn the steering wheel back the other way so you will not over-steer

Drivers must yield to a pedestrian

Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.

If you attempt to make a right turn at an intersection and fail to yield the right-of-way to other traffic or pedestrians using the intersection, you will face a minimum penalty of

Failure to yield to a pedestrian under these circumstances will result in a penalty of not more than $500 and not less than $100

If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should

Go to the next exit.

Rectangular signs that are green, brown, or blue, with white text are

Guide signs

If convicted of littering, the minimum fine for your first offense is

If convicted, the minimum fine is $250, and the maximum fine is $1,000

Passing farm equipment in a no passing zone is

It is illegal and very dangerous to pass farm equipment in a no passing zone

Stress can affect your driving by

Lowing your ability to focus on driving

A leaking exhaust system can

Make you drowsy while driving.

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers

May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Most of the crashes that involve farm equipment occur

Most of the crashes that involve farm equipment occur on a clear day, during daylight hours, and/or on a dry surface that is paved.

Conviction of which of the following carries the highest number of points?

Passing a stopped school bus

You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should

Pull over to the right and stop

If a vehicle crosses the center line into your path, you should

Reduce speed immediately; Sound your horn; and Keep to the right even if this means running off the road

You may be required to attend a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate ____ against your license.

Seven points

What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver

Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.

This sign means

Slippery when wet.

You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should

Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle's equipment.

If your gas pedal sticks, you can try to

Tap the gas pedal to try to unstick the throttle linkage or lift the pedal with your foot; Shift to neutral and apply firm pressure to the brakes without locking the wheels

If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time

The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right

Which of the following statements is true?

The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.

When passing another vehicle, giving the horn signal

The horn signal places the driver of the vehicle you are passing under a legal obligation to help you pass

If you're going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into

The lane closest to your previous lane.

To signal a left turn using hand signals

To signal a left turn, hold the arm and hand straight out and point the first finger. To signal a right turn, hold the arm straight out and the forearm and hand straight up, palm facing forward. To signal stopping and slowing down, point the arm and hand down, palm facing back

If you must drive in fog, you should

Turn on the low beam headlights; Reduce your driving speed and be alert for taillights of the vehicle in front of you; and Watch for the vehicles behind you.

Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to

Vehicles, Bicyclists, and Pedestrians in the roundabout.

Bicyclists who have their own lane are

When passing a bicyclist, always remember the bicyclist is entitled to use of the full lane

Which of the following rules about pedestrians are true?

When you are driving, always yield right-of-way to pedestrians

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are separated by

White lines

When you're not feeling well

Your driving is affected by your physical and mental health

In order to be visible, a bicycle must have a red light or reflector on the front visible from a distance of at least

a light on the front visible for a distance of at least 300 feet and a red light or reflector on the rear visible for a distance of at least 200 feet

Which of the following is NOT an example of a warning sign?

a stop sign

If you are traveling during ideal conditions at 55 mph, your vehicle will stop in no less than

approximately 211 feet to stop completely

NO-ZONES are

blind spots or NO-ZONES into which a car can disappear from view — up to 20 feet in front of the cab, on either side of the tractor-trailer, particularly alongside the cab, and up to 200 feet in the rear.

When you encounter an officer directing traffic, you should

obey the officer's hand signals instead of the normal traffic signals or signs.

You must drive on the right side of the road, except

on one-way streets and while passing

Warning signs for work zones are colored

orange

If a vehicle driver does not properly signal vehicle movements to a motorcycle operator and causes the motorcycle to change lanes or leave the roadway

the vehicle driver will be charged and fined as the law provides

At dusk or on overcast days, you should

turn on your vehicle headlights

How much time should you allow between the time the vehicle ahead of you passes a given point and the time your vehicle reaches the same point?

two seconds

When driving in fog

use your low beam headlights

If you're a pedestrian, you should

walk on the left side of the road facing traffic

If your vehicle breaks down and you need help, you can tie a cloth to the left door handle or the radio aerial. What color should the cloth be?

white

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

white