North Carolina DMV Practice Exam Review

Vocabulary and fact-based flashcards based on North Carolina DMV practice test questions covering traffic laws, safety procedures, and vehicle maintenance.

Driver License Requirement

A license is required for sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running or steering a car while it is being pushed or towed.

Legal Chemical Test Refusal

If a driver refuses this test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must revoke the driver's license for at least $12\,\text{months}$.

North Carolina Point System Warning

A driver is sent a warning letter when they accumulate $4\,\text{points}$ within $3\,\text{years}$.

North Carolina Point System License Loss

A driver may lose their license if they accumulate $12\,\text{points}$ within $3\,\text{years}$.

Driver Improvement Clinic Point Deduction

A driver with $7\,\text{points}$ can have $3\,\text{points}$ deducted upon satisfactory completion of this clinic.

Highest Point Violation

Passing a stopped school bus unloading children carries the highest number of points.

Speeding License Revocation

A driver will lose their license for speeding more than $70\,\text{mph}$ in a $55\,\text{mph}$ zone.

Highway Fatality Statistics

Roughly $50\%$ (half) of all traffic fatalities involve a drunken person.

Pedestrian Safety in Cities

In cities, $2$ out of $5$ people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.

Road Walking Safety

When walking along a road without sidewalks at night, you should walk on the left facing traffic and wear or carry something white.

Intersectional Right-of-Way

If there are no traffic lights/signs, the pedestrian has the right-of-way over a car.

Traffic Hazard: Slow Drivers

Very slow driving is a serious hazard, especially just after passing the crest of a hill or rounding a curve.

Speed Limit: North Carolina Cities

$35\,\text{mph}$ unless otherwise posted.

Speed Limit: Outside North Carolina Cities

$55\,\text{mph}$ unless otherwise posted.

Rounding a Curve

When rounding a curve, a car tends to move to the outside of the curve.

Mountain/Hill Driving Strategy

To reduce speed or maintain control going down a steep hill or curve, drivers should use a lower gear.

Legal Passing on the Right

Permitted on a 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction and on one-way streets.

Backing Speed Limit

Drivers should move at no more than $10\,\text{mph}$ when backing a car.

Most Frequent Accident Location

Traffic accidents occur most frequently at intersections.

Interstate Highway Breakdown Procedure

Park completely off the road, raise the hood, and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.

Most Common Interstate Accident

The rear-end collision is the most frequent type of accident on interstate highways.

Low-beam Headlight Usage

Required at night in the city and in foggy or misty weather.

High-beam Headlight Prohibition

High beams should never be used when following another car.

Hydroplaning and Slick Roads

Roads are most slick and dangerous just after it has begun to rain or drizzle.

Manual Transmission Slippery Start

To pull away from a slippery surface, start the car in second or high gear.

Brake Failure Recovery

If brakes fail, shift into a lower gear and use the emergency brake.

Drying Wet Brakes

Slow down and press the gas pedal while keeping light pressure on the brake pedal.

Flat Tire/Blowout Management

Grip the steering wheel firmly to prevent swerving and block the wheels when changing the tire.

Skid Recovery

Turn the steering wheel in the direction the rear end is skidding and reduce pressure on the gas pedal.

Flashing Red Traffic Signal

Indicates a driver must come to a full stop.

Flashing Yellow Traffic Signal

Indicates to slow down and proceed with caution.

Diamond-shaped Sign

A warning sign used for hazards like deer crossings or indicating to slow down and drive with care.

Highway Work Zone Sign Color

The main color is orange.

Exhaust System Function

Carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the car; leaks can allow dangerous fumes to enter the vehicle.

Suspension System Failure

Indicated if a car pitches, tosses, or leans heavily to the side during turns.

School Bus Speed Limit

The maximum speed limit for a full-size public school bus in North Carolina is $45\,\text{mph}$.

Alcohol Metabolism

Only the liver can eliminate alcohol; coffee has no effect on neutralizing it.

Mixing Alcohol and Medication

This combination can result in unpredictable effects as both substances may combine synergy effects.

Third DWI Conviction

If convicted of a third DWI within $3\,\text{years}$ of the second, it results in permanent revocation and imprisonment for $14\,\text{days}$ to $24\,\text{months}$.

Fourth DWI Conviction

A person convicted of DWI for the 4th time in $7\,\text{years}$ may be imprisoned for $1$ to $3\,\text{years}$.