NC Drivers Ed Permit Test Study Guide

In densely packed snow you should... - Answer- use chains or snow tires If you must drive during heavy snow or fog, use your... - Answer- low beams Alcohol related highway deaths account for how many traffic fatalities? - Answer- 38% What is the traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points to your driving record? - Answer- Ppssing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may... - Answer- attend a driver improvement clinic to deduct three points from your driving record What are Secondary roads? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 35 miles per hour What must you do to have a revoked drivers licence restored? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- you could have a suspension system problem What should you do if you experience a breakdown? - Answer- call a law enforcement officer What should you use to maintain a safe distance between your car and the car in front of you? - Answer- the two second rule What should you do before driving if you take any medication? - Answer- find out what effect the medicine has How often should you stop on a long road trip? - Answer- every 100 miles What should you do before passing another vehicle? - Answer- look ahead to ensure that there is enough space for you to pass