"North Carolina DMV Driver’s License Test Study Guide" flashcards
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In densely packed snow you should use
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chains or snow tires
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If you must drive during heavy snow or fog
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use your low-beam headlights
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What accounts for 38% of highway deaths?
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alcohol-related
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If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy?
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You watch the tail-lights.
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When you get tired on a long trip,
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you should stop and rest
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a quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes
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shoulder check
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When preparing to make a right-hand turn, turn on your turn
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signal and approach the right-hand side of the road
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Large trucks (tractor trailers) have large blind spots to the
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side and rear
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When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road wait until
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the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution
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Slippery roads are most likely to occur when
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it has just begun to drizzle or rain
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Use high beams when
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driving on a highway and no car is approaching
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If you are a pedestrian walking along side the road at night, you should
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carry or wear something white
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If you pull up to a red arrow
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the turning lane is the only lane that should stop
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When approaching a railroad crossing
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slow down and prepare to stop
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"Don't hang out in the No zone" refers to
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not be in truckers' blind spots
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To dry wet brakes
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gently apply the brakes
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When driving behind someone you should not
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use your high beams
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If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should
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continue to the next intersection, then turn
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If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning?
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200 ft
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Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly every __ seconds.
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10 seconds
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When approaching a road that is blocked from view you should
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stop and proceed with caution.
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Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least ____ percent.
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0.08 percent
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For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage
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the law requires a one-year driver license revocation
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Unless there is a sign indicating no turn on red, you can
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turn right on red after stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely
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Truckers have serious blind spots into which cars can
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disappear from view
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In city traffic, you should be alert for drivers who
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make quick stops
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School buses are required to stop at
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all railroad crossings
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If you are in a crash, you should
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move your car off of the road
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If you are driving into a circle you should yield to cars
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already in the circle
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When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually travels at its maximum speed of ___ to ___ mph
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15-20 mph
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If you run off the side of the road, you should
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gradually take your foot off the gas pedal
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When driving down a very steep hill, you should
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shift into a lower gear to control your speed
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Before passing another vehicle, you should
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look ahead to ensure that there is enough room for you to pass
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If you are planning a long road trip, you should stop and rest every ___ miles
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100 miles
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If you take any medication before you drive, you should
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find out what effect the medicine has
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To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should use the
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two-second rule
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If you experience a breakdown, you should
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call a law enforcement officer
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If a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously, there may be a problem with
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the suspension system
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When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same, the right of way belongs to
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the car on the right.
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To have a revoked driver license restored, you must
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visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is ___ miles per hour.
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34 miles per hour.
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"Secondary roads" are
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roads where hills are more likely to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp than on primary roads
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The traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points (5) to your driving record is
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passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
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If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may
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attend a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct 3 points from your driving record
