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NC New Drivers Permit Test Flashcards

1
Q

A driver’s license is required for which of the following? A) Sitting in the driver’s seat of a car while the engine is running, B) Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle

A

AB

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If you refuse a legal chemical test issued by a law enforcement officer, the Division of Motor Vehicles is required to A) Place you on probation, B) Wait for a court decision before taking action, C) Assign you to a Driver Improvement Clinic, D) Revoke your diver license for at least 12 months

A

D

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3
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Which of the following happen(s) under the point system? A) A warning letter is sent when you get 4 points within 3 years, B) If you get 12 points within 3 years, you may lose your license

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B

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4
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When you have 7 points which of the following may happen? A) You are required to file proof of financial responsibility B) You can have 3 points deducted if you complete a Driver Improvement Clinic

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B

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5
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Convictions for which item carries the highest number of points? A) Reckless driving, B) Hit and run with property damage, C) Driving without a license, D) Passing a stopped school bus that is unloading children

A

D

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6
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You will lose your license if you are convicted of speeding more than __ mph

A

75

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7
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About 38% all traffic fatalities involve ___

A

Alcohol

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8
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The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about __%

A

38

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9
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In cities, 2 of every 5 people killed in motor vehicle crashes are ___________

A

pedestrians

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10
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When passing a moped, you must stay at least _ feet to the left of it

A

2

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11
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You rae driving on a road where the speed limit is 35 mph. If you want to make a turn, you must start signaling at least ___ feet before you turn

A

100

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12
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Single solid ______ lines are used as left-edge lines on divided highways.

A

yellow

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13
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If you double your speed, your vehicle will travel ____ times as far to brake to a stop

A

four

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14
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You may not park within __ feet of the curb line of an intersecting street

A

25

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15
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In NC, the maximum speed limit in cities and towns is ___ mph except where otherwise posted.

A

35

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16
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When a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane roadway, drivers approaching from either direction must ___.

A

stop

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17
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Before pulling out from a parallel parking space on the right side of the road, you must check for approaching traffic and give a ____-turn signal

A

left

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18
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You must not pass on a curve or the crest of a hill if you cannot see at least ___ feet ahead

A

500

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19
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You are NOT allowed to pass another vehicle on the right when you’re in a ____-turn lane

A

left

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20
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You can/cannot legally drive in the extreme left lane of a multilane highway when you are avoiding an obstruction, passing another vehicle, and turning left.

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can

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21
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In NC, you must dim your headlights whenever you are within ___ feet of an oncoming vehicle

A

500

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22
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You are driving through an intersection with a green signal. A pedestrian starts to cross your path against a red signal. The first thing you should do is sound a _______

A

warning

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23
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In NC, you must use your headlights from sunset to sunrise, and whenever visibility is ___ feet or less

A

400

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24
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_______ signs have white symbols on a blue background

A

service

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25
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Hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as __ mph

A

30

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26
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Under normal driving conditions, use the _____-second rule to maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you

A

two

27
Q

Signs with black letters or symbols on an ______ background provide specific information and directions to drivers in work zones.

A

orange

28
Q

It’s false that it is better to text than ___ while driving.

A

call

29
Q

When driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, you must use the outside lanes for _______ and the center lanes for through travel

A

turning

30
Q

When two or more vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the vehicle to the _____ has the right-of-way

A

right

31
Q

A red arrow signal at an intersection indicates that turning traffic must ____

A

stop

32
Q

If you are convicted of running a red light _ points will be added to your driving record

A

3

33
Q

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

A

08

34
Q

The best way to handle a _____ is to slow down before entering it

A

curve

35
Q

If an _________ vehicle with flashing lights or sounding a sire approaches you, and you are in the middle of an intersection, you should proceed through the intersection and then pull over immediately

A

emergency

36
Q

A two-headed arrow with one-head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing left means that you may go straight or turn ____

A

left

37
Q

A sign with a yellow background with a black symbol depicting two pedestrians with briefcases indicates a ______-zone

A

school

38
Q

A red slash inside a red circle means “__”

A

no

39
Q

A sign with a yellow background with a black symbol depicting a car with curvy lines behind it indicates that the road ahead is ________ when wet

A

slippery

40
Q

To enter an interstate highway, use an ____________ lane until your vehicle’s speed matches that of highway traffic and then merge safely

A

acceleration

41
Q

You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. You should A) Speed up to get through the itnersection, B) Stop and do not turn under and circumstances, C) Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears, D) Go through the intersection since you have the right-of-way

A

C

42
Q

At an intersection controlled by a stop sign, if you can’t get a good view of cross-street traffic when you stop behind the white top bar painte don the pavement, you should: A) Wait 5 seconds, then proceed, B) Sound your horn before proceeding, C) Put down your windows, listen for traffic, and then proceed, D) Pull forward slowly, check for traffic and pedestrians, and prceed when clear

A

D

43
Q

What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving? A) Concentrate on steering and seeing the road, B) Pump the accelerator and try to clear any obstruciton, C) Shift to neutral brake and stop off of the road, turn on flashers

A

ABC

44
Q

Light rail vehicles can/cannot interrupt traffic signals?

A

Can

45
Q

A do not enter sign is red and circular/octagonal shaped.

A

Circular

46
Q

If a driver’s left/right hand and arm are extended upward, this means they are trying to signal that they plan to turn right.

A

left

47
Q

If five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two-lane road, should you A) continue driving because you have the right of way, B) pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass, C) move to the right side of your lane and drive slowly, D) turn your emergency indicators on

A

B

48
Q

After a train has passed, you should A) Wait for a green light, B) Proceed across the tracks, C) Blow horn and proceed, D) Check again for approaching trains and proceed with caution

A

D

49
Q

You are driving on a road where the speed limit is at least 45 mph. If you want to make a turn, you must start to signal at least ___ ft before you turn.

A

200

50
Q

The hourglass sign warns drivers of A) a reduction of lanes, B) a narrow raod ahead, C) a dip in the road, D) a brige ahead, wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance

A

D

51
Q

Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrain is corssing in your traffic lane. The right of way should be given by/to the pedestrian.

A

to

52
Q

A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway. The driver of the vehicle approaching from the rear should/shouldn’t overtake and pass the stopped vehicle and pass the stopped vehicle

A

shouldn’t

53
Q

A flashing red light means A) the light will soon change to steady red, B) drive with caution, C) go, but yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection, D) the same as a STOP sign

A

D

54
Q

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by A) pulling over to the right and wait until it stops raining, B) increasing your speed while obeying the speed limit, C) lightly pressing the gas and barke pedals at the same time, D) none of the above

A

C

55
Q

On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine _ hour(s)

A

1

56
Q

One broken line indicates A) you can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe, B) you cannot pass other vehicles or go across the line, C) you can change lanes but only when traffic conditions or obstructions in the road make it necessary, D) none of the above

A

A

57
Q

In heavy rain, tires can begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement, this is called A) pavement-planing, B) waterplaning, C) hydroplaning, D) rideplaning

A

C

58
Q

The traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through an itnersection. If a car is already in the intersection and is making a turn, you must A) enter the intersection and then stop, B) wait for the next green light, C) let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection, D) drive through the intersection

A

C

59
Q

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should A) flash your bake lights, B) sound your horn, C) use your emergency lights, D) flash your headlights

A

B

60
Q

At a stop sign there is no stop line or crosswalk. You must stop A) after you enter the intersection, if you have a clear view of traffic on the itnersecitng roadway, B) only if the traffic signal turns red, C) at the next crosswalk, D) before you enter the intersection

A

D

61
Q

If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into A) the right lane, B) the lane closest to your previous lane, C) either lane, D) neither lane

A

B

62
Q

Regulatory signs are usually _____ and should always be obeyed

A

White

63
Q

Which of the following statements is true? A) it is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcyles closely, B) a motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcyle with just one rider, C) the driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle, D) driving of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle’s brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down

A

C

64
Q

A leaking exhaust system can A) cause excessive oil use, B) require your vehivle to have a tune-up sooner than noraml, C) make you drowsy while driving, D) set grass fires on country roads

A

C

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