NC DMV, Chapter 6

Question 1

Are bicycles vehicles?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Must bicycles obey the same law as motor vehicles?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

What 3 things must bicyclists do?

Answer 3

Ride on the right side of the road, stop for stop signs and red lights, give hand signals

Question 4

When can motor vehicles pass bicyclists?

Answer 4

When there is plenty of clearance and no oncoming traffic in the opposed lane

Question 5

What must bicyclists have at night?

Answer 5

Light on the front visible to at least 300ft and back red or amber lights visible to 200ft

Question 6

What are potential hazards to bicyclists on the road?

Answer 6

Left cross, drive out, and right hook

Question 7

What must bicyclists have that are under the age of 16?

Answer 7

A helmet and be seated on a saddle seat

Question 8

Who must be seated in a bicycle restraining seat?

Answer 8

People who 40lbs or less than 40 inches

Question 9

What is the ratio of pedestrians being killed by motor vehicles in cities?

Answer 9

2/5

Question 10

What is the ratio of pedestrians being killed by motor vehicles in rural areas?

Answer 10

1/10

Question 11

What should all pedestrians do?

Answer 11

Walk on the left side of the road facing traffic, wear or carry something white, make yourself visible to drivers, be ready to move in case traffic can’t see you, a light to hold or wear at night for visibility

Question 12

What 3 reasons make driving larger trucks more difficult than a passenger car?

Answer 12

They cannot gain speed as quickly, require additional turning room because rear wheels don’t follow the path of front wheels, they require additional stopping distance

Question 13

What do motorists falsely assume about truckers?

Answer 13

They have more vision on the road because they sit higher

Question 14

What is the rule of thumb about sharing the road with truckers?

Answer 14

If you can’t see the truck driver in his side-view mirror, he can’t see you

Question 15

Do recreational vehicles and trailers have the same blind spots as passenger cars do?

Answer 15

No, more likely like truckers

Question 16

What 3 things should you do when you approach vehicles towing trailers?

Answer 16

Watch for sway or possible hazards, sudden braking might cause the trailer to jackknife, and use extreme caution while passing a trailer and towing vehicle

Question 17

What 4 precautions do drivers need to look for in motorcyclists and mopeds?

Answer 17

Give the same right of way as any other vehicle, motorcycles are entitled to the full width of lane, a moped should drive at the right side of the lane, and you must leave cyclists enough room to pass so wind stream won’t make the other vehicles lose control

Question 18

When can regular vehicles pass a moped?

Answer 18

You must stay at least 2 feet to the left of the moped

Question 19

Is it as difficult to see regular vehicles as much as mopeds and motorcycles on left-turn situations?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

What is the ratio of motorcycles getting into crashes involving a car?

Answer 20

2/3

Question 21

What is the most often excuse to crashing into a motorcycles?

Answer 21

They couldn’t see the rider

Question 22

What can cause serious injury or death to a motorcyclist and mopeds at the fault of them?

Answer 22

They offer little or no protection that follow also follow Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

Question 23

Answer and explain why small motorcycles stop more quickly than a regular car.

Answer 23

They don’t accelerate rapidly especially going uphill, they stop more quickly unless there is a second rider, and poor road surfaces that make them brake or fall

Question 24

What material on pavement can make the motorcyclist not excel as rapidly?

Answer 24

Sand, gravel, wet leaves, or water on the pavement

Question 25

When can a motorcyclist stop more slowly?

Answer 25

When there is another passenger

Question 26

What 4 things should you remember when you encounter a cyclist?

Answer 26

Never crowd the vehicle for reaction time, allow greater following distances when roads are slippery, allow the cyclist plenty of to maneuver, (steel bridge expansion joint, metal grating on bridges, and other metal surfaces) are hazardous

Question 27

What 3 things is classified as a legal moped moped?

Answer 27

Speed does not exceed 30mph or less, no more than 50 cubic centimeters of piston and no external shifting device, and have 2 or 3 wheels

Question 28

How old must you be to drive a moped?

Answer 28

16

Question 29

A drivers license is not required to drive a moped

Answer 29

True, but the driving while impaired laws also apply

Question 30

What at least 4 or more rules should you follow while driving a moped?

Answer 30

Stay out of traffic amap, find routes not in heavy traffic, keep distance, keep right of lane, try and stay out of way of motor vehicles because of less speed, don’t share lanes, at an intersectionnever squeeze between parked or moving traffic, make sure others can see your lights, if possible try to install turning signals otherwise use manual turning signals, look as far ahead, follow same rules as other vehicles crossing traffic, be sure to look over shoulder before moving into traffic, and protect your body

Question 31

What must all moped drivers require from the DMV?

Answer 31

have a registration card, provide a drivers license or ID card to prove you are 16 and older, and a license plate at the rear of vehicle

Question 32

What is the minimum and maximum fine for illegally littering?

Answer 32

$250-$1,000

Question 33

What is the minimum and maximum fine for littering within 3 years of prior defense?

Answer 33

$500-$2,000

Question 34

How many times should you at least clean and how much distance if you apply to the Adopt-A-Highway Program?

Answer 34

4 times with a 2 mile section