North Carolina DMV Test Questions

Flashcards of questions typically asked by North Carolina’s DMV in the learner’s license (car) test

In densely packed snow you should…\n\n

use chains or snow tires.\n\n

If you must drive during heavy snow or fog, use your…\n\n

low-beam headlights.\n\n

Alcohol-related highway deaths account for…\n\n

38% of all traffic fatalities.\n\n

If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may…\n\n

attend a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct three points from your driving record.\n\n

The traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points (5) to your driving record is…\n\n

passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children.\n\n

\"Secondary roads\" are roads where…\n\n

hills are more likely to be steeper and curves are likely to be sharper than on primary roads.\n\n

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is…\n\n

35 miles per hour.\n\n

To have a revoked driver license restored, you must…\n\n

visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.\n\n

When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same, the right of way belongs to…\n\n

the car on the right.\n\n

If a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously, there may be a problem with the…\n\n

suspension system.\n\n

If you experience a breakdown, you should…\n\n

call a law enforcement officer.\n\n

To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should…\n\n

use the two- second rule.\n\n

If you take any medication before you drive, you should…\n\n

find out what effect the medicine has.\n\n

If you are planning a long road trip, you should…\n\n

stop and rest every 100 miles.\n\n

Before passing another vehicle, you should…\n\n

look ahead to ensure that there is enough room for you to pass.\n\n

When driving down a very steep hill, you should…\n\n

shift into a lower gear to control your speed.\n\n

If you run off the side of the road, you should…\n\n

gradually take your foot off the gas pedal.\n\n

When travelling on rural highways, farm equipment usually…\n\n

travels at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph.\n\n

If you are driving into a circle you should…\n\n

yield to cars already in the circle.\n\n

If you are in a crash, you should…\n\n

immediately call the law enforcement officer.\n\n

School buses are required to…\n\n

stop at all railroad crossings.\n\n

In city traffic, you should…\n\n

be alert for drivers who make quick stops.\n\n

Truckers have serious blind spots into which cars can disappear from view. This area is called…\n\n

No zone\n\n

Unless there is a sign indicating no turn on red, you can turn right on red…\n\n

after stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely.\n\n

For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires…\n\n

a one-year driver license revocation.\n\n

Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least…\n\n

0\.08 percent.\n\n

When approaching a road that is blocked from view you should…\n\n

stop and proceed with caution.\n\n

Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly…\n\n

every 10 seconds.\n\n

If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning?…\n\n

200 ft.\n\n

If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should…\n\n

continue to the next intersection, then turn.\n\n

The most common type of accident on a highway is…\n\n

a rear-end collision\n\n

When driving behind someone…?\n\n

you should not use your high beams\n\n

How do you dry wet brakes?\n\n

gently apply the brakes\n\n

\"Don't hang out in the No zone\" refers to not being…\n\n

in truckers' blind spots\n\n

When approaching a railroad crossing…\n\n

slow down and prepare to stop\n\n

If you pull up to a red arrow …?\n\n

the turning lane is the only lane that should stop\n\n

if you are a pedestrian walking alongside the road at night …?\n\n

you should carry or wear something white\n\n

When do you use high beams?\n\n

When driving on a highway and no car is approaching\n\n

Slippery roads are most likely to occur when …?\n\n

It has just begun to drizzle or rain\n\n

When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road …?\n\n

Wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution\n\n

Large trucks (tractor trailers) what kind of blind spots?\n\n

Have large blind spots to the side and rear\n\n

When preparing to make a right-hand turn…\n\n

Turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road\n\n

A \"shoulder check\" is…?\n\n

A quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes\n\n

When you get tired on a long trip, you should…?\n\n

Stop and rest\n\n

If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy?\n\n

You watch the tail-lights\n\n

Which of the following is true about pedestrians?\n\n

In the city, 2 out of 5 people killed in a car crash are pedestrians.\n\n

What should you do while entering in curve…?\n\n

slow down before entering the curve.\n\n

While parking the car in downhill where will you place the front wheel?\n\n

Towards the curb.\n\n

Signal test -- if you see any sign of circular orange color then…?\n\n

\"CAUTION, Signal is about to turn RED\"\n\n

Speed limit unless posted on highways, Speed limit unless posted in city, Speed limit unless posted outside city\n\n

Speed limit outside city is correct.\n\n

At an intersection without traffic lights who has the right of way?\n\n

The pedestrian\n\n

In bad weather how far of a distance should you keep…?\n\n

\"we have to keep a safe distance while following car\".\n\n

Where would it be dangerous to drive very slow?\n\n

When you have just passed the crest of a hill!\n\n

On a freeway if u miss an exit what would u do??\n\n

Take the next exit.\n\n

Under the point system…\n\n

a driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.\n\n

A driver will lose his or her license if he or she is convicted of…\n\n

speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone.\n\n

If a person refuses to take the chemical test…\n\n

the license may be immediately revoked for TWELVE months\n\n

If the solid yellow line is on your side of the road and there is a dotted yellow next to it on the other side it means….?\n\n

that u are not allowed to cross to the left for passing\n\n

What do you do if you have break failure?\n\n

Shift into a lower gear, release the clutch pedal (for manual transmissions) and apply the emergency brake.\n\n

Who has the right of way at an intersection?\n\n

When crossing with a green signal, pedestrians have the right-of-way over all vehicles, including those turning across the paths of the pedestrians.\n\n

As you approach a railroad crossing, you must…\n\n

slow your speed; keep alert; and watch for the railroad crossing signal.\n\n

When driving on the interstate how to you merge onto the highway?\n\n

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

There is a question about faulty mufflers and exhaust systems. The correct answer is…\n\n

A leak in the exhaust system can allow poisonous carbon monoxide gas to enter the passenger compartment of the car.\n\n

There is a question about why you need to check your tires. The correct answer is…\n\n

For safe driving and fuel economy, tires should have the right amount of air.\n\n

Where do most bicycle accidents occur?\n\n

IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS\n\n

What do you do if your car begins to skid?\n\n

TURN YOUR STEERING WHEEL IN THE SAME DIRECTION THAT THE REAR-END OF YOUR CAR IS GOING\n\n

What best characterizes a bike rider?\n\n

He is likely to sustain severe injuries when struck by a car.\n\n

A blind person ready to cross the road has the right of way if…?\n\n

if he has a white cane with a red tip or a guide dog.\n\n

The flashing red signal has the same meaning as the stop sign …?\n\n

Stop and do not proceed to move until you can enter the intersection without interfering with approaching traffic.\n\n

When a car is approaching you with full beam headlights on, what should you do?\n\n

Look straight in front of you, avoid looking at the car.\n\n

How can a truck driver see blind spots?\n\n

By looking over the shoulder.\n\n

A North Carolina driver's license is required if you…\n\n

are sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle with the motor running.\n\n

If you are caught driving while under the influence…\n\n

your license will be suspended.\n\n

What's the most likely time to have a bicycle accident?\n\n

Saturday at dusk (and yes, it's that specific).\n\n

When approaching a traffic light, if it changes to yellow…\n\n

proceed through cautiously.\n\n

What is the minimum and maximum fine for littering?\n\n

a minimum of $250 and maximum of $1,000 fine.\n\n

In bad weather you should…?\n\n

slow down and allow yourself extra following distance.\n\n

Slow driving can be dangerous in a…\n\n

city.\n\n

What is the maximum speed limit on all highways?\n\n

70 mph\n\n

Studies show that the most hazardous of all drivers and the cause for most number of accidents are?\n\n

Slow drivers\n\n

How can you avoid a rear end collision on the interstate?\n\n

Check your mirrors often.\n\n

Where do most crashes occur?\n\n

at the intersections (more 1/3 rd of all fatal crashes)\n\n

What to do when you see an emergency vehicle approaching?\n\n

drive to the right curb and stop completely.\n\n

You are in a curve and you can't see the oncoming traffic, what should you do?\n\n

should blow the horn.\n\n

You should inspect your vehicle every how many months?\n\n

12 months.\n\n

If you are going by car and a bicycle is in front of you and from the other side a car is coming and the road is very narrow, what should you do?\n\n

Slow your speed, let the other car pass and then safely pass the bicycle.\n\n

At a flashing yellow light don't stop completely only at…\n\n

flashing red do you stop\n\n

What to do when you have a flat tire?\n\n

move to car to SIDE, Answer was MOVE THE CAR …\n\n

when to adjust your rear view and side mirrors?\n\n

before starting to drive\n\n

When approaching an intersection and the traffic light turns yellow you should…\n\n

proceed with caution\n\n

If you come up to a blind intersection what should you do?\n\n

stop and look to make sure that no one is coming\n\n

If you drive under impaired condition what will happen?\n\n

License is suspended.\n\n

Why should you pay close attention on country roads?\n\n

Slow moving farm machinery may use the roads\n\n

On a highway if a vehicle breakdown forces you to stop…\n\n

raise the hood and move far off the road\n\n

In a construction zone, you should …?\n\n

keep with the pace of traffic unless otherwise directed.\n\n

Question about driving safely in snow. The answer was…\n\n

Drive at a slower speed.\n\n

If you want to change lanes you must …?\n\n

observe what other vehicles are doing in adjoining lanes.\n\n

Vehicles must be inspected EVERY how many MONTHS in NC?\n\n

12 MONTHS\n\n

If you wait an hour for each drink before riding…

Side effects from the drinking may still remain.\n\n