Licence Flashcards
Under normal driving conditions, use _________ to maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
two-second rule
When driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, you must use
the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for thorough travel
Under North Carolina law, which occupants of a vehicle must wear seat belts or suitable child restraints?
the driver and all passengers
Before pulling out from a parallel parking space on the right side of the road, you should check for approaching traffic and
give a left-turn signal
In North Carolina, you must use your headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is
400 feet or less
Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?
single solid yellow lines
are the areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you cannot see in your mirrors.
blind spots
You can legally drive in the extreme left lane of a multilane highway when you are
turning left, passing another vehicle and avoiding an obstruction
Signs with black letters or symbols on an orange background provide
specific information and directions to drives in work zones
what does this sign indicate ? یکی که یه خط مستقیم و یه خط سمت چپ داره
you may either go straight or turn left
You may not park within
25 feet of the cur line of an intersecting street
In which of the following situations are you NOT allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?
when you are in a left-turn lane
If you double your speed, your vehicle will travel ________ as far to brake to a stop.
four times
This sign is posted on the left side of a roadway. What does it mean? (no passing zone)
vehicles are not allowed to pass
When passing a moped, you must stay at least
two feet to the left of it
When two or more vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
the vehicle to the right
If you are found to be driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _______ or more, your license will be immediately revoked for at least 30 days.
0.08%
To enter an interstate highway, use _________ until your vehicle’s speed matches that of highway traffic and then merge safely.
an acceleration lane
In North Carolina, the maximum speed limit in cities and towns is _______ except where otherwise posted.
35 mph
You are driving on a road where the speed limit is 35 mph. If you want to make a turn, you must start to signal at least ________ before you turn.
100 feet
You are driving through an intersection with a green signal. A pedestrian starts to cross your path against a red signal. What should you do FIRST?
sound a warning with your horn
You must not pass on a curve or the crest of a hill if you cannot see at least ________ ahead.
500 feet
If you are convicted of running a red light, ________ will be added to your driving record.
3 pints
If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights or sounding a siren approaches you from either direction, you must
pull over to the right and stop
What does this sign mean? اونی که قلمبه دو راهی پایین صفحه است
the divided highway ends ahead
Hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as
30 mph
What is the best way to handle a curve?
slow down before entering the curve
When a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane roadway, drivers approaching from either direction must
stop
Which of the following statements about using a cell phone while driving is FALSE?
it’s better to send a text message rather than place a phone call
In North Carolina, you must dim your headlights whenever you are within ________ of an oncoming vehicle.
500 feet
If you accumulate seven points, which of the following may happen?
you maybe required to attend a driver improvement clinic.
If you are convicted of tailgating, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
4
On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks
the left edge of the pavement
If you are convicted of DWI for the second time in three years, your driver license will be revoked for ____ years.
4
If you are convicted of drag racing on North Carolina’s public roads, your driver license will be suspended for
three years
Your first license suspension for excessive points will last
60 days
This sign is مثل گورخری زرد و سیاه وسط بزرگراه
an object marker on a roadway
If you are convicted of passing where signs or pavement markings prohibit it, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
4
If a driver under 18 years of age is convicted of a second moving violation within a year, his or her provisional license may be suspended for
30 days
What can you do in a two-way left-turn lane?
turn left to leave the road way
What does this sign mean? اونی که نوشته پارک کردن ممنون در هر تایمی و یه فش سمت چپ داره
you may not park on the left of the sign
Which of these pavement markings separates two lanes traveling in the same direction?
none of the above. becuse seperating is the white color
If you are convicted of speeding in a school zone, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
3
Your second license suspension for excessive points will last
6 months
It is safest to drive _______ of your lane.
in any part
in the center
Which of the following right-of-way rules is FALSE?
at an intersection where there are no traffic signs or signals, you must yield to vehicles coming from the left
What does a flashing yellow arrow signal mean?
You may turn in the direction of the arrow.
you may turn in the direction of the arrow after you yield to oncoming vehicles
On multilane roads, you should avoid driving alongside other vehicles because
someone may crowed your lane
While crossing railroad tracks, AVOID
stopping or shifting gears
You may pass another vehicle on the right
if the vehicle is in a left-turn lane
When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid
hydroplaning
You should NOT sound your horn
to greet another driver
If vehicles from another roadway are merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, you should
adjust your speed and vehicle positin to allow the vehicles to merge
Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems ahead is part of
defensive driving
When driving in icy conditions, it is recommended to _____ for better traction.
use chains
If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left, what should you do?
slow down and let the vehicle pass that
You may pass another vehicle if there is __________ next to your lane.
a broken white line
Which of the following statements about roundabouts is FALSE?
always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island
When you see a solid yellow center line on your side of the road, you must
not pass
If you are driving down a steep downgrade, you should
shift into a lower gear
You can avoid panic stops by
spotting hazards well in advance
Where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, what does a double solid yellow line mark?
the center of the road
If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle
as far way from traffic as possible
Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is FALSE?
at a T-intersection witout signs or signals, the vehicle on the through road must yield to vehicles on the terminating road .
Rumble strips use vibration and sound to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are
approaching a stop sign or singnal
Diagonal yellow stripes painted on some streets and highways indicate
a) the road is narrowing
b) there is an obstruction on the roadway
d) either (a) or (b)
the correct answer is d
According to the North Carolina Driver’s Handbook, about ______ of every five persons killed in urban traffic accidents are pedestrians.
two
A single solid white line across the road at an intersection means that you must _________ for a traffic signal or sign.
stop behind the line
To enter an interstate highway, use the acceleration lane to _________ until your vehicle’s speed matches that of highway traffic.
increase your speed
When passing another vehicle, do NOT _________ until the way is clear.
return to your original lane
If another driver is tailgaiting you, the best course of action is to
slow down and keep right
Backing up is not allowed on interstate highways EXCEPT for
emergency vehicles
Where there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use
the right lane, expect when passing or making a left turn
When making a U-turn, you should NOT
make it on a curve or near a hill
The distance that your vehicle travels from the time that you recognize a hazard to the time that you start to brake is called
the reaction distance
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
If another vehicle is passing you on the left, what should you do?
keep right and don’t increase your speed
Before entering an intersection, you must watch for
crossing pedestrians, vehicles approaching from the right, vehicles approaching from the left
Disabled persons who display their placards can park at a _______ curb.
blue
You may pass a vehicle on the right in all of the following situations EXCEPT
when you are in a left-turn lane
What does this sign mean? یه ساینی که نرده روش
emergency vehicles may enter the roadway
Which of the following statements about highway interchanges is FALSE?
if you miss your exit , use a median crossover to turn around
When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching _________ must obey the posted speed limit.
a school zone
On a highway, the left lane should be used for
passing
At night, drivers should use high-beam headlights
in open country without other vehicles nearby
You are at a stop sign, waiting to turn right. A vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on. What should you do?
wait until the other vehicle actually starts to turn and then start your turn
When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection and you are going straight through, you must
make sure there are no more vehicles in or coming through the intersection
To make 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
To turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you must start the turn
from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb
On steep mountain grades, __________ are built to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers or passengers.
escape ramps
When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?
1- where there maybe people alongside the roadway
2- when you drive on unfamiliar roads
3- when you drive in construction areas
4- in any of the above situations
the correct option is 4
A driver must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles in all of the following situations EXCEPT
when going stragith an empty intersection with a green light
Except where prohibited, you should use the three-point turn to
turn around on a narrow street
In heavy rain, your vehicle’s tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as
hydroplaning
Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to
guide drivers into certain traffic lanes
On a multilane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use
the right lane
If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks when a train is approaching, what should you do?
get everyone out of the vehicle
Where 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
f you have already entered an intersection when the traffic light changes to yellow or red, you must
proceed to clear the intersection
Because tractor-trailers are so large, they often appear to be traveling
slower
Shared center lanes are reserved for _________ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.
making left turns
__ allow vehicles to slow down and leave expressways.
exit ramps
A solid white line next to your lane means
you should stay in your lane
If you are parallel parked on the right side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.
signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder
If a bicycle on your right reaches an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time as you do, you should
yield to the bicycle
This sign indicates that you are approaching علامت مثبت روی تابلوی زرد
a crossroad
