NC DMV Permit Test Practice – Flashcards
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When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the vehicle:
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to the right has the right of way
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The faster you drive on a highway, you will need ______ to stop your vehicle.
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more following distance
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Hydroplaning starts at speeds as low as:
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30 mph
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Unless otherwise posted, the acceptable speed limit in cities and towns is:
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35 mph
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To pass a moped while driving, you must stay at least:
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2 feet to the left
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What does this sign indicate?
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Stop sign ahead
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When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind or ahead with its flashing lights on, you must:
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drive to the right hand curb or edge of the road
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North Carolina's seat belt law requires _________ to wear seat belts.
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the driver and all passengers
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You should not park your vehicle within:
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25 feet of the curb line of an intersecting street
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This two-headed arrow-marked sign means that:
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You are allowed to go straight or left
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This regulatory sign cautions the driver to not make:
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a turn
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_________ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that you cannot see using the mirrors.
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Blind spots
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Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are:
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avoiding an obstruction, turning left, and passing another vehicle
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Before pulling out from a right-side parallel parking space, you must:
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check for approaching traffic and give a left turn signal
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This sign represents:
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hill ahead
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This diamond-shaped sign indicates:
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ending of divided highway
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This pennant is located on the left side of the road and indicates that:
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no vehicles are allowed to pass
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This warning sign indicates:
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a school zone ahead
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Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?
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single, solid yellow lines
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Drivers must use headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is:
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400 ft or less
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Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:
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when driving in a lane set aside for left turns
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This sign is:
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an informational sign for a hospital
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The flagger on the road warns drivers of:
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construction on the road ahead
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Black on orange signs on a highway identify:
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specific information and directions to drivers in work zones
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What type of headlight beams should you use when following within 200 feet of another vehicle at night?
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low beams
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Passing is illegal on any curve or hill where the driver cannot see at least:
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500 ft ahead
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The best way to handle a curve is to:
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slow down before entering the curve
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While driving on a highway, you must maintain a safe following distance using _________ under normal conditions.
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the two-second rule
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Which of the following statements regarding cell phone usage while driving is NOT true?
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It is always better to use text messaging instead of placing a call.
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This diamond-shaped warning sign indicates to drivers that:
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road ahead is slippery when wet
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A yellow and black "RR" sign indicates that you are approaching a:
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railroad crossing
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When you are moving through an intersection with a green signal and a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal, the first thing to do is:
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give a warning with your horn
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When entering the interstate, use _________ until your vehicle's speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely.
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the acceleration lane
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An NC driver above 21 years of age will have his/her license revoked if his/her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measures _____ or more '.
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.08%
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When a school bus is stopped on a two-lane roadway with its flashing red lights on, drivers approaching from both directions must:
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stop their vehicles
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A red arrow at an intersection indicates that:
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the turning traffic must stop
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When you want to make a turn, the turn signal must be given at least _________ before the turn during normal daylight hours.
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100 feet
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If you run through a red light in the intersection, you will be given _________ against your driving record.
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3 points
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What does this traffic sign mean?
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You are leaving a divided roadway and entering a two way highway
