NC Driver License & Road Rules Lecture Review

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These flashcards review the essential North Carolina driving laws, safe-driving practices, right-of-way rules, speed limits, signals, vehicle maintenance, and alcohol-related penalties covered in the lecture notes.

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When do you need a North Carolina driver’s license?

To operate either a motor vehicle or a motorcycle on public roads (both A and B).

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What is the DMV penalty if you refuse a legal chemical test?

Your driver’s license is revoked for at least 12 months.

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How many points trigger a possible Driver Improvement Clinic and 3-point reduction?

Accumulating 7 points on your driving record.

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Which single conviction carries the highest point value in NC?

Passing a stopped school bus that is unloading children.

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At what speed offense will your license be revoked (example: 75 mph in 55 mph zone)?

Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone results in loss of license.

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What two things must you do to have a revoked NC license restored?

Visit an NCDMV office, pay a restoration fee, and re-apply (both required).

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Roughly what percentage of highway deaths involve alcohol?

About 38 percent.

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In city crashes, what fraction of people killed are pedestrians?

Two out of five fatalities are pedestrians.

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Best side of the road to walk on at night without sidewalks?

Walk on the left, facing traffic.

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Who has the right-of-way at an un-signaled intersection when a pedestrian is crossing?

The pedestrian.

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Safest clothing choice when walking along a road at night?

Wear or carry something white (or reflective).

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A safe driver frequently does what with mirrors?

Checks rear-view and side mirrors often.

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If you feel sleepy on a long trip, what is a good first action?

Open a window or vent for fresh air.

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Key tactic to avoid rear-end collisions?

Check your rear-view mirror often.

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Studies show a serious traffic hazard is created by which drivers?

Drivers who travel well below the speed limit (slow drivers).

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Default NC speed limit outside a city unless posted otherwise?

55 mph for passenger vehicles.

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Default NC speed limit inside a city unless posted otherwise?

35 mph.

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When rounding a curve, where does a car naturally tend to go?

Toward the outside of the curve.

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Preferred method for controlling speed on a steep downhill grade?

Shift to and stay in a lower gear.

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On a two-lane road, what signals should you give before passing?

Sound your horn and signal left (both actions).

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When is passing on the right legal?

On a four-lane highway with two lanes each way or on a one-way street (both situations).

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Maximum safe backing speed recommended?

No more than 10 mph.

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Where do most traffic accidents occur?

At intersections.

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At a four-way stop reached simultaneously, which identical-lane car must yield?

The car behind another car in the same lane (Car A yields to Car B).

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Primary type of crash on interstate highways?

Rear-end collisions.

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How often should you plan rest stops on long interstate trips?

About every 100 miles.

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Proper signal if breakdown forces you onto interstate shoulder?

Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.

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Interstate crash risk rises for drivers who travel how?

Considerably below the posted speed limit.

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Missed your exit on an interstate—what should you do?

Continue to the next exit.

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Two situations when low-beam headlights should be used instead of high beams?

At night in the city and in fog or mist (use low beams in both).

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If an oncoming driver fails to dim headlights, what should you do?

Look ahead/right of the road and flick your lights once or twice (both actions).

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When drizzle begins, what two precautions should you take?

Slow down because oil loosens and double your following distance.

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Roads are slickest at what moment during rainfall?

Just after the rain or drizzle begins.

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Best lights to use in heavy daytime snow?

Low-beam headlights.

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Best traction on hard-packed snow is achieved by what?

Installing tire chains.

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Proper gear selection for starting on a slippery surface with manual transmission?

Start in second (or a higher) gear.

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First two steps if your brakes fail?

Shift to a lower gear and apply the emergency brake.

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If you have a tire blowout at high speed, what is the first thing to do?

Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle straight—do NOT brake hard.

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Key safety step before changing a flat tire?

Block (chock) the wheels.

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If your vehicle leaves the roadway onto the shoulder, your first action should be?

Gradually take your foot off the gas pedal.

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To correct a skid, how should you steer and throttle?

Turn the wheel in the direction the rear of the car is skidding and ease off the gas.

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Meaning of a flashing red signal at an intersection?

Come to a complete stop (treat as a stop sign).

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Meaning of a flashing yellow signal at an intersection?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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Shape and purpose of most warning signs such as deer crossing?

Diamond-shaped; alerts drivers to specific hazards.

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Main background color of highway work-zone signs?

Orange.

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Special right-of-way consideration for a blind pedestrian is granted when?

When the pedestrian holds a white cane or is guided by a dog.

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Requirement for bicycles involved in a crash with cars

Bicyclists are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.

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Which light is mandatory on all NC vehicles?

A white license-plate light.

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Squeaking when pressing the brake pedal usually means what?

Your brakes need to be checked (possible wear).

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Every licensed motor vehicle must have what audible device?

A horn (only emergency vehicles may have sirens).

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System that carries engine fumes to the rear of the car is called what?

The exhaust system.

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A leaky exhaust must be fixed primarily because it may…

Allow dangerous fumes (carbon monoxide) to enter the vehicle cabin.

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Max speed limit for a full-size NC public school bus?

45 mph.

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Standard legal BAC in NC at which DWI is charged?

0.08 BAC; smaller amounts can still impair judgment.

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If a driver under 21 is convicted of driving after drinking, penalty is…

One-year license revocation.

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Immediate DMV consequence for refusing the chemical test?

30-day immediate revocation plus extra 12-month revocation (both).

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Effect of combining alcohol with medication?

Alcohol and drugs can combine, producing unpredictable and dangerous effects.

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Equal alcohol content comparison among standard drink sizes?

12 oz beer, 4 oz wine, and 1.5 oz spirits each contain about 0.6 oz of alcohol.

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How does eating before drinking affect alcohol absorption?

Food slows the rate at which alcohol enters the bloodstream.