NC DMV Questions

When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the vehicle:

to the right has the right of way

The faster you drive on a highway, you will need to stop your vehicle.

more following distance

Hydroplaning starts at speeds as low as:

30 mph

Unless otherwise posted, the acceptable speed limit in cities and towns is:

35 mph

To pass a moped while driving, you must stay at least:

2 feet to the left

What does this sign indicate?

Stop sign ahead

When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind or ahead with its flashing lights on, you must:

drive to the right hand curb or edge of the road

North Carolina's seat belt law requires _ to wear seat belts.

the driver and all passengers

You should not park your vehicle within:

25 feet of the curb line of an intersecting street

This two-headed arrow-marked sign means that:

You are allowed to go straight or left

This regulatory sign cautions the driver to not make:

a turn

_ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that you cannot see using the mirrors.

Blind spots

Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are:

avoiding an obstruction, turning left, and passing another vehicle

Before pulling out from a right-side parallel parking space, you must:

check for approaching traffic and give a left turn signal

This sign represents:

hill ahead

This diamond-shaped sign indicates:

ending of divided highway

This pennant is located on the left side of the road and indicates that:

no vehicles are allowed to pass

This warning sign indicates:

a school zone ahead

Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?

single, solid yellow lines

Drivers must use headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is:

400 ft or less

Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:

when driving in a lane set aside for left turns

This sign is:

an informational sign for a hospital

The flagger on the road warns drivers of:

construction on the road ahead

Black on orange signs on a highway identify:

specific information and directions to drivers in work zones

What type of headlight beams should you use when following within 200 feet of another vehicle at night?

low beams

Passing is illegal on any curve or hill where the driver cannot see at least:

500 ft ahead

The best way to handle a curve is to:

slow down before entering the curve

While driving on a highway, you must maintain a safe following distance using _ under normal conditions.

the two-second rule

Which of the following statements regarding cell phone usage while driving is NOT true?

It is always better to use text messaging instead of placing a call.

This diamond-shaped warning sign indicates to drivers that:

road ahead is slippery when wet

A yellow and black "RR" sign indicates that you are approaching a:

railroad crossing

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:

give a warning with your horn

When entering the interstate, use _ until your vehicle's speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely.

the acceleration lane

An NC driver above 21 years of age will have his/her license revoked if his/her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measures _ or more '.

.08%

When a school bus is stopped on a two-lane roadway with its flashing red lights on, drivers approaching from both directions must:

stop their vehicles

A red arrow at an intersection indicates that:

the turning traffic must stop

When you want to make a turn, the turn signal must be given at least _ before the turn during normal daylight hours.

100 feet

If you run through a red light in the intersection, you will be given _ against your driving record.

3 points

What does this traffic sign mean?

You are leaving a divided roadway and entering a two way highwayIf your brakes fail you should do which of the following

wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following

slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal

If you should have a blowout while traveling at high speed, you should do which of the following

grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving

if your car breaks down on a highway at night what should you do?

park the car completely of the road

A drivers license is required for which of the following

sitting in the drivers seat of the car while engine is running and steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle

the smith system of defensive driving helps drivers

keep their eyes on the road

which of the following happens under the point system?

a driver who gets 12 within 3 years may lose his/her license

when changing a flat tire which of the following should you do

block the wheels

when a driver has a total of 12 points in a three year period, which of the following may happen?

license can be revoked

conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?

passing a stopped school bus unloading children

if your car breaks down on a highway at night you should do which of the following

raise hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle

if your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder you should

take your foot off the gas pedal gradually

skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads

one on which snow has become packed

if you have come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes you should

pump the brake pedal lightly

when pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should not do which of the following

increase speed

a driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of

speeding more than 75 mph, in certain cases

odometer in a vehicle measures

mileage

roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following

a drunken person

when you are walking at night along the road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following

walk on the left, facing traffic

if you approach an intersection where there are no traffic lights.signs and a pedestrian is attempting to cross your path, who has the right of way

pedestrain

communications with other drivers include

signals an horns

a safe driver does which of the following

frequently checks rear-view and side mirrors

as you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following

stay in your lane through the entire procedure

if you begin to feel sleepy while driving a long trip, you should do which of the following

open a window or vent to let fresh air in

when driving on a long trip you should

avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

on order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following

check rear view mirrors often

studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard

slow drivers

a 20 year old is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol

they gets a one year license revocation

keeping space around your vehicle while driving will help avoid

collisons

defensive driving reduces

conflict while driving

visual activity is improved by

high beam headlights

the IPDE process encourages

defensive driving

very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations

just after passing the crest of a hill or rounding a curve

which statements concerning speed limits for cars in NC is correct

the speed limit outside the city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted

two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway indicate

no passing from either direction

which statements concerning speed limits on the open road in NC correct

speed limits depend on the conditions; weather, road, and skill of the driver

when rounding a curve a car tends to

move outside the curve

when rounding a sharp curve you should do which of the following?

lower your speed as you approach the curve

the driver of the truck going downhill with a curve should do the following

use a lower gear

a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means

slow down and proceed with caution

a diamond shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following hazards

deer crossing

a diamond shaped traffic sign means

slow down and drive with care

what should you do when you begin to skid

turn the steering wheel in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding

a driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following

make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency

a flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following

stop, check traffic, proceed when clear

roads are likely to be especially slick

after it has begun to rain or drizzle

when driving through heavy fog you should

slow down

when driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use

low beam headlights

driving without wearing the correct corrective lenses is the same as

driving without a license

the percent of highway deaths caused by drunks

50%

which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct

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

to reduce speed while going down a steep hill you should do which of the following

use a lower gear

if you wish to pass the car on a two lane road, you should do which of the following

sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead and give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention

passing on the right is legal on which of the following

a 4 lane highway with 2 lanes in each direction

when backing you car you should do which of the following

travel less than 10 mph

accidents occur most frequently at which of the following

intersections

if your vehicle hydroplanes, you should

take your foot off the brake

the 5 sided signs warns of

school zone or school crossing

if your vehicle is in a skid, turn your steering wheel in the

same direction as the rear of the car is moving

farm equipment vehicles are

legally entitled to travel most nc roads

3 vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection . Car A wants to make a left turn and is across from car b. car b is ahead of car c and both are in the same lane traveling in the same direction and want to proceed straight through

to car b only

if you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions b/c of trees or buildings, you should

stop at the intersection and move forward slowly