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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).
What is the DMV penalty if you refuse a legal chemical test?
Your driver’s license is revoked for at least 12 months.
How many points trigger a possible Driver Improvement Clinic and 3-point reduction?
Accumulating 7 points on your driving record.
Which single conviction carries the highest point value in NC?
Passing a stopped school bus that is unloading children.
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.
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).
Roughly what percentage of highway deaths involve alcohol?
About 38 percent.
In city crashes, what fraction of people killed are pedestrians?
Two out of five fatalities are pedestrians.
Best side of the road to walk on at night without sidewalks?
Walk on the left, facing traffic.
Who has the right-of-way at an un-signaled intersection when a pedestrian is crossing?
The pedestrian.
Safest clothing choice when walking along a road at night?
Wear or carry something white (or reflective).
A safe driver frequently does what with mirrors?
Checks rear-view and side mirrors often.
If you feel sleepy on a long trip, what is a good first action?
Open a window or vent for fresh air.
Key tactic to avoid rear-end collisions?
Check your rear-view mirror often.
Studies show a serious traffic hazard is created by which drivers?
Drivers who travel well below the speed limit (slow drivers).
Default NC speed limit outside a city unless posted otherwise?
55 mph for passenger vehicles.
Default NC speed limit inside a city unless posted otherwise?
35 mph.
When rounding a curve, where does a car naturally tend to go?
Toward the outside of the curve.
Preferred method for controlling speed on a steep downhill grade?
Shift to and stay in a lower gear.
On a two-lane road, what signals should you give before passing?
Sound your horn and signal left (both actions).
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).
Maximum safe backing speed recommended?
No more than 10 mph.
Where do most traffic accidents occur?
At intersections.
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).
Primary type of crash on interstate highways?
Rear-end collisions.
How often should you plan rest stops on long interstate trips?
About every 100 miles.
Proper signal if breakdown forces you onto interstate shoulder?
Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.
Interstate crash risk rises for drivers who travel how?
Considerably below the posted speed limit.
Missed your exit on an interstate—what should you do?
Continue to the next exit.
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).
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).
When drizzle begins, what two precautions should you take?
Slow down because oil loosens and double your following distance.
Roads are slickest at what moment during rainfall?
Just after the rain or drizzle begins.
Best lights to use in heavy daytime snow?
Low-beam headlights.
Best traction on hard-packed snow is achieved by what?
Installing tire chains.
Proper gear selection for starting on a slippery surface with manual transmission?
Start in second (or a higher) gear.
First two steps if your brakes fail?
Shift to a lower gear and apply the emergency brake.
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.
Key safety step before changing a flat tire?
Block (chock) the wheels.
If your vehicle leaves the roadway onto the shoulder, your first action should be?
Gradually take your foot off the gas pedal.
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.
Meaning of a flashing red signal at an intersection?
Come to a complete stop (treat as a stop sign).
Meaning of a flashing yellow signal at an intersection?
Slow down and proceed with caution.
Shape and purpose of most warning signs such as deer crossing?
Diamond-shaped; alerts drivers to specific hazards.
Main background color of highway work-zone signs?
Orange.
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.
Requirement for bicycles involved in a crash with cars
Bicyclists are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.
Which light is mandatory on all NC vehicles?
A white license-plate light.
Squeaking when pressing the brake pedal usually means what?
Your brakes need to be checked (possible wear).
Every licensed motor vehicle must have what audible device?
A horn (only emergency vehicles may have sirens).
System that carries engine fumes to the rear of the car is called what?
The exhaust system.
A leaky exhaust must be fixed primarily because it may…
Allow dangerous fumes (carbon monoxide) to enter the vehicle cabin.
Max speed limit for a full-size NC public school bus?
45 mph.
Standard legal BAC in NC at which DWI is charged?
0.08 BAC; smaller amounts can still impair judgment.
If a driver under 21 is convicted of driving after drinking, penalty is…
One-year license revocation.
Immediate DMV consequence for refusing the chemical test?
30-day immediate revocation plus extra 12-month revocation (both).
Effect of combining alcohol with medication?
Alcohol and drugs can combine, producing unpredictable and dangerous effects.
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.
How does eating before drinking affect alcohol absorption?
Food slows the rate at which alcohol enters the bloodstream.