PERMIT
An NC driver above 21 years of age will have his/her license revoked if his/her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measures _____ or more '.
0.08%
When you want to make a turn, the turn signal must be given at least _________ before the turn during normal daylight hours.
100 feet
To pass a moped while driving, you must stay at least:
2 feet to the left
You should not park your vehicle within:
25 feet of the curb line of an intersecting street
If you run through a red light in the intersection, you will be given _________ against your driving record
3 points
Hydroplaning starts at speeds as low as:
30 miles per hour
Unless otherwise posted, the acceptable speed limit in cities and towns is:
35 mph
If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by
4 times
Drivers must use headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is:
400 feet or less
Passing is illegal on any curve or hill where the driver cannot see at least:
500 feet
Which of the following lines permits the passing of other vehicles?
A broken white line
While driving on a highway, you must maintain a safe following distance using _________ under normal conditions.
The 2 second rule
When you are moving through an intersection with a green signal and a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal, the first thing to do is:
Give a warning with your horn
When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid:
Hydroplaning
What type of headlight beams should you use when following within 200 feet of another vehicle at night?
Low beams
The faster you drive on a highway, you will need ______ to stop your vehicle.
More following distance
What should you do if you are one of the first persons to come upon the scene of a collision?
Move your vehicle off the travel portion of the roadway, Notify the local police, Stop. Get medical help for the injured
When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must:
Not change your lane
If you are driving downhill and the downgrade is very steep, you must:
Shift to lower gear
workers on or near the roadway
What does this road sign indicate?
A stop sign ahead
What does this sign indicate?
an emergency vehicle is moving
What does this sign mean?
do not take a right turn
What does this sign mean?
You are leaving a divided roadway and entering a two-way highway
What does this traffic sign mean?
On a divided highway, _________indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you.
a solid or broken yellow line
When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make:
a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street
When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to:
all traffic coming from the opposite direction
You must not use _________ to exit the freeway, even in a traffic jam.
an entrance tramp
Before you enter an intersection, you must look for:
approaching vehicles from the left, approaching vehicles from the right, and crossing pedestrians
Drivers must use bright lights only when driving:
at night, in the open country w/o other cars nearby
Drivers must use bright lights only when driving:
at night, in the open country without other cars nearby
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
bicycles and motorcylces move slower and stop slower than expected
Disabled persons who display their placard can park at a __________ painted curb.
blue
A _________ on a two-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to pass a vehicle, if it is safe to do so.
broken yellow line
On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'Transit' are used for:
buses only
Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except:
by drivers of emergency vehicles
Before changing lanes, drivers should:
check mirrors and look over shoulder toward the rear
When you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must:
clear the intersection quickly
When traffic control lights are not working, you must _________ before proceeding through the intersection.
come to a full stop
The flagger on the road warns drivers of:
construction on the road ahead
Being constantly aware of the driving conditions, planning ahead, anticipating dangers, and taking the right actions so as to avoid obstacles or other vehicles is known as
defensive driving
Drivers operating vehicles on a divided highway must _________, unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.
drive to the right of the median
Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by:
drivers approaching from either direction
If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you must:
ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go
If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should:
ease your foot off the gas pedal
__________are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades.
escape ramps
_________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.
exit ramps
_________ are the mobile devices that are often used on some roads to give drivers an advance warning of construction zones.
flashing arrow signs
Tailgating is the practice of:
following too close
To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn:
from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb
If a vehicle stalls on the tracks and the motorist sees a train coming, the motorist must:
get out and walk clear of tracks
If there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to:
go faster or turn left
Flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones to:
guide drivers into the correct lane
Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to:
guide traffic into certain traffic lanes
The correct hand signal for indicating a right turn is:
hand and arm extended upward
When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its:
headlights in your inside rearview mirror
If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must:
hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight
In heavy rain, your tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as:
hydroplanning
_________ occurs on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of the road.
hydroplanning
You must use high-beam lighting in all of following situations, except:
in fog, snow, or heavy rain
If you are making a left turn, you must begin:
in the leftmost lane
Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _________ to stop your vehicle safely.
increase the following distance
All of the following are tips to remember when you travel through a work zone except:
increase your speed
Which of the following are known as "uncontrolled intersections"?
intersections not protected by stop signs, yield signs or traffic lights
On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because:
it is a slow-moving vehicle
Which of the following statements about parking is FALSE?
it is legal to park within 15 ft of a fire hydrant
Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding railroad crossings?
it is wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks
When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, you must:
keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits
Which of the following hand signals would a driver use to indicate that s/he is turning left?
left hand and arm straight out, keeping hand and arm still
For better visibility during rain, fog and snow, you must keep your vehicle's_________ on.
low-beam headlights
When making a U-turn, you must NOT:
make it on the curve in the road or near a hill
When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection and you are going straight through, you must:
make sure there are no more vehicles coming through or still in the intersection
Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.
making left turns
A curb painted with yellow lines indicate that the driver:
may stop only long enough to load or unload
If there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the _________ are usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic.
middle lanes
Making U-turns is not legal in which of the following areas?
near a crest of a hill or in a curve, at railroad crossings, on highways
The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets and highways. These indicate:
not b/c the road is narrowing & there is an obstruction on the roadway
When there are two solid yellow lines in the center, passing is
not permitted in either direction
When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, a motorist must yield to:
oncoming traffic
Drivers must use the left lane on a highway for:
passing
If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing lights or using a siren, you are required to:
pull over to the curb and stop
If another driver is passing your vehicle, you must:
pull your vehicle to the right and do not increase your speed
If you are about to overtake a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must:
slow down and let the vehicle pass first
______lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction.
solid double yellow
Which of the following statements is true regarding making turns?
start from the lane closest to where you want to go
To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you must:
steer right toward the shoulder or curb-line
If you approach a person (who is about to cross the road) walking with a white cane or a white cane tipped with red, you must:
stop
When you are under emotional or physical stress while driving a vehicle, it is better to:
stop driving or have someone else drive
When it looks like a collision may happen, drivers must take an immediate step to:
stop or slow down their vehicles, speed up their vehicles, make a turn
When following a vehicle at night, always:
switch off your high-beam headlights
If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, you must _________ to let those behind you know your intentions.
tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly
When entering the interstate, use _________ until your vehicle's speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely.
the acceleration lane
You are more likely to survive in the event of a car crash if you use _________ together.
the lap and shoulder belts
When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only to:
the left of the vehicle
A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates to the driver that:
the left turn signal is about to change to red
The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as:
the reaction distance
On a multi-lane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use:
the right lane
When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use:
the right lane, except when passing or making a left turn
A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that:
the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph
Reference markers are mile markers placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway. They convey information to drivers about:
their location on the interstate for navigation and emergency situations
On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the left-most lane is intended to be used:
to pass slower vehicles
Flag persons are often located in highways and work zones:
to stop, slow or guide traffic safely through construction areas
Because of their size, trucks/buses often need to move ________to make right turns.
to the left lane
Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to:
turn around on a narrow street
When passing in rural areas, drivers must pay more attention to:
unmarked railroad crossings and hidden intersections
To control speed on steep downgrades, drivers should:
use a lower gear
When slowing down or stopping, you must:
use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you or use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you
If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.
wait until the other driver actually starts to turn
Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:
when driving in a lane set aside for left turns
A driver must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:
when reaching an intersection with a green light
Which of the following situations is ideal for overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right?
when the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn
You must not pass on two-lane highways in all of the following situations EXCEPT:
when there is a dashed yellow line on your side of the center dividing line
If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must
yield the right-of-way to other traffic
If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you do, you should:
yield to the bicycle
Drivers entering a main road from a driveway, alley or roadside should:
yield to vehicles already on the main road
A red light with a green arrow means:
you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians
A lighted red arrow means:
you may not proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow
You may not pass another vehicle except under the following condition:
your lane is separated by broken yellow line
Which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road?
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane, unless a special situation requires you to change lanes
If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must:
Adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge
When you're driving through a roundabout, which of the following statements is false?
Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island
At the end of most entry ramps on a freeway, you will find _________ that allows you to increase your speed.
An acceleration lane
Rumble strips are intended to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound that they are:
Approaching a stop sign or signal
If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle:
As far away from traffic as possible
Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true?
At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left
Which of the following statements about right-of-way is incorrect?
At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the continuing street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street
Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems ahead is part of:
Defensive driving
_________ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that you cannot see using the mirrors.
Blind spots
If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle in the _______ of your lane.
Center
When there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, two solid yellow lines mark the:
Center of the roadway
Before pulling out from a right-side parallel parking space, you must:
Check for approaching traffic and give a left turn signal
When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must:
Concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle
If you accidentally pass your exit on an expressway, you must:
Continue to the next exit
Which of the following are three types of intersections on the road?
Controlled, uncontrolled, blind
When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind or ahead with its flashing lights on, you must:
Drive to the right hand curve or edge of the road and stop completely
_________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.
Exit ramps
Which of the following statements about interchanges is NOT true?
If you miss your interchange, use median crossovers
Stopping on the pavement or shoulder while driving is permitted only:
In an emergency or when your car is unable to go any further
As you approach and enter the acceleration lane, ______to match that of vehicles in the through lanes.
Increase your speed
Which of the following statements regarding cell phone usage while driving is NOT true?
It is always better to use text messaging instead of placing a call
A yellow and black "RR" sign indicates that you are approaching a:
Railroad crossing
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.
Return to the lane
To avoid panic stops, you must make sure you are:
Seeing hazards well in advance
Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?
Single, solid, yellow lines
When you see an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right while driving, you must:
Slow down and let the car pass
The best way to handle a curve is to:
Slow down before entering the curve
When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must:
Slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-a-way to all vehicles
You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads because:
Someone may crowd your lane
Black on orange signs on a highway identify:
Specific information and directions to drivers in work zones
A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must _________ for a traffic signal or sign.
Stop behind the line
Which of the following must NOT be done when brakes fail while driving?
Stop the vehicle by colliding head-on into the solid object
When a school bus is stopped on a two-lane roadway with its flashing red lights on, drivers approaching from both directions must:
Stop their vehicles
You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks.
Stopping or shifting gears
North Carolina's seat belt law requires _________ to wear seat belts.
The driver and all passengers
On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks:
The left edge of the pavement
When driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, you must use:
The outside lanes for turning and center lane for through travel
A red arrow at an intersection indicates that:
The traffic must stop
When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the vehicle:
The vehicle to the right has the right away
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
The vehicle traveling uphill
The ending of a divided highway
This diamond-shaped sign indicates:
The road ahead is slippery when wet
This diamond-shaped warning sign indicates to drivers that:
No vehicles are allowed to pass
This pennant is located on the left side of the road and indicates that:
work zones
This rectangle-shaped black-lettered sign will be seen in:
A U-turn
This regulatory sign cautions the driver to not make:
a crossroad
This sign indicates that you are going to approach:
a flagman ahead
This sign indicates:
trucks entering a highway
This sign indicates:
An informational sign for a hospital
This sign is:
A hill ahead
This sign represents:
the left turn is not permitted
This sign with a red circle means: AFFFFFFFFFFFF
You are allowed to go straight or left
This two-headed arrow-marked sign means that:
A school zone ahead
This warning sign indicates:
You should NOT sound the horn in the following situation:
To greet another driver
Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are:
Turning left, avoiding obstruction, passing another vehicle
When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not:
Weave from lane to lane
you are approaching a right turn
What does this arrow-marked sign mean?AJIDFHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
a broken white line that allows passing
What does this figure indicate? AJFHPOHDFOAFHOAI
Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:
When driving in a lane set aside for left turns
A driver may pass on the right of another vehicle in which of these situations?
When the motor vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn
When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?
Where there may be people along side of road, when you drive on unfamiliar roads, when you drive on construction areas
A flashing yellow arrow means:
You may proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow
What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?
You must slow down and let the vehicle pass first to give extra room to the bicycle
When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn around can be performed using
a 3 point turn
When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you are suggested to follow
a 3 point turn
A sign with an orange background and black letters indicate:
a construction zone sign
If you see _________ on the side of your driving lane on a multi-lane road, you are permitted to pass when it is safe.
a dashed white line
When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching ________must obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph.
a school zone