NC DMV permit test

You may cross a double solid yellow lines...

when making turns.

This sign means

no right turn

When driving in rain, you must

use low beam headlights

If the driver's left arm and hand arm extended upward, that means the driver plans to...

turn right.

This sign means (one arrow pointed up, one arrow pointed down)

Two-way traffic ahead

This sign is a warning that you are approaching

railroad crossing

When driving at speeds of 45 mph or faster, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.

200 feet

When exiting a highway, you show slow down

once you have moved into the exit lane.

When merging onto a freeway it is best to

accelerate to the speed of traffic

a red flashing light has the same meaning as

a stop sign

this road sign means

The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left.

downward facing triangle signs

Tell drivers to yield.

your ability to stop is affected by

The condition of the road

when driving slower than 45 mph, signal to turn at...

100 feet.

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

lanes are moving in opposite directions, and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so

to enter the freeway...

Signal, yield, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.

this road sign means:

merge

A license will be suspended for ____ for a first-time conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit.

30 days.

driving at night requires extra caution because...

drivers cannot see as well at night

a passenger in a moving vehicle is prohibited to

have an open alcohol container.

if your car begins to skid, turn the steering wheel...

in the direction you want to go.

a leaky exhaust system is dangerous because

it can caues carbon monoxide poisoning

what color are pavement markings that separate traffic moving in opposite directions?

Yellow

when approaching an accident scene, you should

Keep your attention on your driving, keep moving, and stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not arrived.

You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

in the left lane of the street

What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

black letters on a yellow background

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means

drivers next to the broken line are permitted to pass

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:

slow down and prepare to stop if necessary

When driving near a motorcycle, motorists should

communicate especially well

The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

stop

this sign means

Steep downgrade ahead

this sign means

roundabout ahead

if your license is suspended for a third time due to the point system, it will revoked for

12 months

To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:

over your left shoulder

this sign means

slippery when wet

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

high speeds

If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

not cross until the train has completely passed

What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

yield the right of way to traffic and pedestrians

while backing, you should

Turn your head and look through the rear window

If you are driving down a steep downgrade, you should

shift into low gear

If an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you should

focus on retaining control of your vehicle

When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid

hydroplaning

You may pass another vehicle if there is __________ next to your lane.

broken white line

Diagonal yellow stripes painted on some streets and highways indicate

narrowing or obstruction of a road

What does this sign indicate?

a flagger ahead

It is safest to drive _______ of your lane.

center

What does this sign mean?

Prepare to stop ahead

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

the vehicle moving uphill

According to the North Carolina Driver's Handbook, about ______ of every five persons killed in urban traffic accidents are pedestrians.

2

You should NOT sound your horn

to greet another driver.

Use your horn when necessary to warn pedestrians or other drivers of possible trouble. However, don't use your horn unnecessarily or unreasonably.

Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is FALSE?

At a T-section without signs or signals, the vehicle on the road must yield to the terminating road.

The reverse is actually what is true.

Which of the following statements about lane markings is true?

a solid white line between lanes of traffic means you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to switch

When passing another vehicle, do NOT _________ until the way is clear

return to the original lane

According to the North Carolina Driver Handbook, what percentage of traffic fatalities have involved the consumption of alcohol?

38%

If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle

far from traffic as possible

Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems ahead is part of

defensive driving

On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks

left edge of the pavement

You may pass another vehicle on the right

If the vehicle is in a left turn lane

Where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, what does a double solid yellow line mark?

the center of the road

On multilane roads, you should avoid driving alongside other vehicles because

someone may crowd your lane

What does a flashing yellow arrow signal mean?

you may turn in the direction of the arrow but only after you yield to approaching vehicles

A single solid white line across the road at an intersection means that you must _________ for a traffic signal or sign.

stop behind the line

When driving in icy conditions, it is recommended to _____ for better traction

use chains

Which of the following statements about roundabouts is FALSE?

always enter roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island

While crossing railroad tracks, AVOID

stopping or shifting gears

When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must NOT

weave from lane to lane

Rumble strips use vibration and sound to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are

approaching a stop sign or signal

When you see a solid yellow center line on your side of the road, you must

not pass

If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left, what should you do?

slow down and let the vehicle pass first

Which of the following right-of-way rules is FALSE

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left.

If a bicycle on your right reaches an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time as you do, you should

yield to the bicycle

Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to

guide drivers into certain traffic lanes

On a multilane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use

the right lane

Where there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to

go faster or turn left

Backing up is not allowed on interstate highways EXCEPT for

emergency vehicles

On a roadway with three or more lanes in the same direction, the leftmost lane is intended to be used for

for passing slower vehicles

On steep mountain grades, __________ are built to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers or passengers.

escape ramps

On a highway, the left lane should be used

passing slower vehicles

passing slower vehicles

If another driver is tailgaiting you, the best course of action is to

slow down and keep right

When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to

all traffic coming in the opposite direction

To turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you must start the turn

from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks when a train is approaching, what should you do?

evacuate

The distance that your vehicle travels from the time that you recognize a hazard to the time that you start to brake is called

the reaction distance

Disabled persons who display their placards can park at a _______ curb.

blue curb

A solid white line next to your lane means

you should stay in your lane

You may pass a vehicle on the right in all of the following situations EXCEPT

you are in a left turn lane

Where there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use

the right lane, except when passing or making a left turn

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, what should you do?

keep right and dont increase your speed

You are at a stop sign, waiting to turn right. A vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on. What should you do?

wait until the vehicle actually starts to turn before starting your turn

When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching _________ must obey the posted speed limit.

a school zone

Shared center lanes are reserved for _________ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.

making left turns

If you are parallel parked on the right side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.

signal a left turn and look over left shoulder

Except where prohibited, you should use the three-point turn to

turn around on a narrow street

This is a 'Road Shoulder Much Higher Than Road Surface' road sign.

false

this is an upcoming side road sign

true

this is a blinkers only sign

false

this sign warns the drivers that they should not leave the pavement

true

this road sign means ''beginning of an alternate road ahead''

true

this road sign means 'road entering curve ahead'

true

this is a ''curves on the road'' sign

true