NC Drivers Ed Permit Test Study Guide Questions and Answers Already Passed

NC Drivers Ed Permit Test Study Guide Questions and Answers Already Passed In densely packed snow you should... use chains or snow tires If you must drive during heavy snow or fog, use your... low beams Alcohol related highway deaths account for how many traffic fatalities? 38% What is the traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points to your driving record? Ppssing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may... attend a driver improvement clinic to deduct three points from your driving record What are Secondary roads? Roads where hills are more likely to be more steep and curves sharper Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in cities and towns? 35 miles per hour What must you do to have a revoked drivers licence restored? you must visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license Who has the right of way at a four way stop when three vehicles reach it at the same time? the car on the right What could be the problem if your vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously? you could have a suspension system problem What should you do if you experience a breakdown? call a law enforcement officer What should you use to maintain a safe distance between your car and the car in front of you? the two second rule What should you do before driving if you take any medication? find out what effect the medicine has How often should you stop on a long road trip? every 100 miles What should you do before passing another vehicle? look ahead to ensure that there is enough space for you to pass What should you do when driving down a very steep hill? shift into a lower gear to control your speed What should you do if you run off the side of the road? gradually take your foot off the gas pedal When travelling on rural highways, farm equipment usually... travels at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph If you are driving into a circle you should... yield to cars already in the circle What should you do after a crash? move your car off the road School buses are required to... stop at all railroad crossings In city traffic you should... be alert for drivers who make quick stops Truckers have serious... blind spots into which cars can disappear If there is no sign indicating no turn on red when can you turn right? after stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely What happens to any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage? a one year driver license revocation At what percent of blood alcohol concentration will your license be revoked immediately? .08% What should you do when approaching a road that is blocked from view? stop and proceed with caution How often do defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors? every 10 seconds If going 45 mph how far ahead should you signal before turning? 200 ft If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should continue to the next intersection, then turn What is the most common type of accident on the highway? a rear end collision If you are driving behind someone what should you not do? use your high beams How do you dry your brakes? gently apply the brakes "Don't hang out in the No zone" refers to not being... in truckers' blind spots When approaching a railroad crossing... slow down and prepare to stop If you pull up to a red arrow the turn lane is the only lane that should stop if you are a pedestrian walking along side the road at night, you should... carry or wear something white Use high beams when driving on a highway and no car is approaching When are slippery roads most likely to occur? Just after it has begun to rain When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution When preparing to make a right-hand turn turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road What is a shoulder check? a quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes What should you do if you get tired on a long trip? stop and rest If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy? you watch the tail-lights A blank white square with black border: Speed Limit An orange triangle on its side, pointing to the right: No passing sign A yellow circle with a large X in it extending to the sides of the circle: Railroad crossing Inverted red triangle with a white center: Yield How long is a learner's permit valid 18 months Refusal to take a BAC test results in... a 30 day license revocation immediately and a 12 month revocation by the DMV Drunk while driving second conviction results in... a 4 year licence revocation Drunk while driving 3rd conviction results in a permanent revocation of license DWI 4th conviction is considered a felony What is the penalty for failing to yield to a pedestrian? between $100 and $500 When approaching a malfunctioning stop light due to power outage you should... approach and proceed through the intersection as though it were a controlled by a stop sign What does a flashing red signal mean? stop and do not proceed until you can enter the intersection safely What does a flashing yellow signal mean? slow down and proceed with caution If there is no stop line or marked or marked cross walk at a stop sign... the driver must stop before entering the intersection where he/she has a clear view of the intersection Regulatory signs are the color... red Warning Signs are the color... yellow or (orange for construction) A pentagon shaped sign is a... school zone or school crossing Odd numbered highways run north to south Even numbered highways run... east to west Bicycles must be equipped with a light on the front visible at night at a distance of... 300 ft Bicycles must be equipped with a red reflector on the back visible at night at a distance of... 200ft How many pedestrians are killed in the cities by motor vehicle crashes? 2/5 The "no zone" in the rear can be up to... 200ft The "no zone" in the front can be up to... 20ft If you can't see the trucker in his side view mirror then... he can't see you Motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles all have the same right away as other motor vehicles How many motorcycle crashes involve a car? 2/3 A moped's speed may not legally exceed... 30mph What is the fine for littering? Between $250 and $1000