North Carolina Permit Test 2024

Is it illegal to sit in the driver’s seat while the engine is running without a license?

Yes

Is it illegal to steer a car while it’s being pushed/towed without a license?

Yes

Risk of being involved in a crash regarding alcohol increases at what percent?

0.05%

Refusing the breath test for a DWI results in…?

Revocation of license for 1 year

What is the punishment for your first DUI conviction?

1 year license suspension

What is the punishment for your second DUI conviction?

4 year license suspension

What is the punishment for your third DUI conviction?

Permanent license suspension if priors happened in less than 5 years

What is the punishment for your fourth DUI conviction?

Permanent license suspension if priors happened in less than 7 years

What is the punishment for having a BAC of 0.15% or higher?

Ignition interlock on car

What is the punishment for a 1st offense DUI conviction those under 21?

1 year license suspension

5 points

Passing stopped school bus, aggressive driving

4 points

Reckless driving, hit and run (property damage, following too closely/tailgating, driving on wrong side of road, illegal passing, failure to yield right of way to bikes and pedestrians

3 Points

Running through stop sign or red light, speeding beyond 55mph, failure to yield right of way, failure to stop for siren, no or expired drivers license, driving through safety zone, no liability insurance, failure to report accident, speeding in school zone

2 points

Failure to restrain child in seatbelt, any other moving violations

1 point

Littering

What results in revocation of your license for 30 days?

Going 15+mph over a 55mph speed limit

1 year license revocation

Manslaughter, death by vehicle, assault with vehicle, failure to give aid, attempt to use fake id for license, speeding to avoid arrest, refusal of breath test, two charges of reckless driving

3 year license revocation

Racing, betting/watching/loaning car for a race

90 days, $600

Failure to yield right of way and injuring someone

How long does it take for a vehicle to travel the length of a football field at 55mph?

3.7 sec

If you are tired while driving, what should you do?

Find a place to park and rest for 15-45 min

When is it appropriate to use your phone?

In an emergency situation while you’re in a safe time or place

Can over the counter medication affect your driving?

Yes

What percentage of traffic fatalities involve alcohol?

38%

What sobers a driver?

Time

What is the chance of being killed/injured in a car crash?

1 out of 3

Who must wear seatbelts?

Everyone

What are the chances an unrestrained child will die in a crash?

7 out of 10

How fast does an airbag come out of the dashboard?

At 200mph

How much hotter can the inside of a car get rather than outside?

40-50 degrees

Should you always yield to pedestrians?

Yes

If a pedestrian is walking through an intersection while there’s a green light, what should you do?

Sound your horn, let them pass

What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus?

45 mph

Which hours are school buses most likely to be out?

7-9am, 2-4pm

What should you do when a school bus is stopped and the lights are flashing?

Stop

When are you allowed to keep driving if a school bus is stopped?

If you’re in a road lane with 4 lanes with a median separation/turning lane and you’re not following the bus

If an emergency vehicle is flashing and approaching your way, what should you do?

Pull over to the right, stop

Do not park within ____ft of an emergency vehicle that has stopped and is investigating an accident/giving assistance

100

If an officer is behind you and is trying to stop you what should you do?

Pull over to the right and stop

If an officer is behind you and is trying to stop you but there’s no safe place to pull over, what should you do?

Put on your flashers, reduce speed, find place to stop

If a police officer has stopped you, should you leave your car?

No

When do most crashes involving farm equipment occur?

On a clear day, during daylight hours, on dry and paved roads

Most crashes with farm equipment happen when…?

The farm equipment is turning left

Does farm equipment seem faster or slower?

Slower

Can you drive between vehicles in a funeral procession?

No

Should you attempt to pass a funeral procession?

No

Which side of the road are you allowed to drive on?

Right

When is it legal to drive on the left side of the road?

When passing or on one way streets

In a multi-lane highway, which lane is for vehicles moving slower than the speed limit?

Right

Stopping distance

Point from where brakes are applied to when the vehicle actually stops

Are stopping distances longer or shorter at higher speeds?

Longer

Reaction distance

Point from where you detect a hazard, then apply the brake

Why is driving fast dangerous?

Vehicle is hard to control, you’re more likely to crash and injure/kill someone

Why is driving too slow dangerous?

Other drivers might try to take risks to pass you or you can build up traffic

The ____ second rule

2

Unless posted, what is the speed limit for cities and towns?

35mph

Unless posted, what is the speed limit outside cities and towns?

55mph

Unless posted, what is the speed limit for interstates?

70mph

What’s the best way to handle a curve?

Slow down before entering, gradually increase speed, turn prior to the road turn, keep right

If you encounter a curve while going downhill, what should you do?

Shift to a lower gear, brake earlier

A passing driver must pass __ft of the left of the vehicle being passed

2ft

Passing is illegal while on a hill where the driver can’t see ____ft ahead

500ft

If there’s a solid yellow line on your side, can you pass?

No

Why is passing on the right dangerous?

You’re in the other driver’s blind spot

Can you pass on the right on a highway when there’s 2 lanes of traffic going in the same direction?

Yes

Can you pass on the right on a one way street with traffic going in the same direction?

Yes

Can you pass on the right if the vehicle being passed is in a left turn lane and you’re in a right turn lane?

Yes

If you’re being passed, what should you do?

Help the passing driver; slow down or maintain steady speed

When pulling out from a parallel parking space, which direction should you signal and which shoulder should you look over?

Left signal, left shoulder

Are you allowed to park within 25ft of an intersecting street?

No

You are not allowed to park ___ft of a fire hydrant

15ft

Where do crashes most frequently occur?

In intersections

1/3 of fatal crashes occur at

intersections

Vehicle A arrives at an intersection before Vehicle B; who has the right of way?

Vehicle A

Vehicle A (on the left) and B (on the right) arrive at an intersection at the same time; who has the right of way?

Vehicle B

If Vehicle A wants to turn while Vehicle B is going straight, who must wait?

Vehicle A

Can you change lanes while moving straight ahead through an intersection?

No

When exiting a driveway, should you yield or continue?

Yield

Why are roundabouts safer?

They reduce congestion and lower chances of crashes

In a roundabout, can you make a right turn?

No

Do roundabouts move clockwise or counter clockwise?

Counterclockwise

Can you pass a bicyclist in a roundabout?

No

When approaching a railroad, you must stop within ___ft

50ft

A train traveling at 55mph takes how long to stop?

Over a mile

When is it safe to move after a train has passed?

When the red flashing lights stop

What color lights are railroad crossing lights?

Red

Regarding railroads, what is the Blue Sign?

Railroad Emergency Notification System

If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks, what should you do?

Get out

Why is leaving space around your vehicle a good idea?

It leaves a margin of safety around you

How do you know if you’re in another car’s blind spot?

If you can’t see the inside rear view mirror of their car

Faster speeds means

Greater stopping distance

When entering the interstate, use the __________ until your vehicle’s speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely;

Acceleration lane

If your car breaks down what should you do?

Move off the road, tie a white cloth to the left handle or radio antenna, raise the hood (at night, turn on flashers)

If you’re on an interstate and are moving in the wrong direction, what should you do?

Pull over to the right, turn around, go in right direction

If you miss your exit on an interstate, what should you do?

Head to the next exit

How far away can high beam headlights see?

200ft

How far away can low beam headlights see?

75ft

Taillights should be visible from

500ft

With ABS, should you pump the brake or press firmly down?

Press firmly down

How far ahead do good drivers try to see?

10-15 sec ahead