North Carolina DMV Practice Test 3

This sign means:

No U-turn.

What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

This road sign means:

Right turns are not permitted.

You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

• Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you known that there is no train coming.

• Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.

• Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.

If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.

Counter-clockwise right-of-way.

You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:

Pull over to the right and stop.

Distracted driving is:

Extremely risky behavior.

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

A flashing yellow arrow indicates that left turns are allowed in the direction of that arrow.

When approaching railroad tracks, you should:

Look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop.

When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a center turning lane on a four-lane roadway, drivers:

May continue driving.

A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.

You may drive across a dashed white line:

When it is safe to change lanes.

What is a “No zone?”

The blind spot of a large vehicle.

In urban areas, about ____ people killed in traffic accidents are pedestrians.

Two out of every five.

This road sign means:

You must come to a complete stop.

You will lose your license if you are convicted of:

Driving at speeds higher than 75 mph.

You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:

Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.

While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph.” This means:

That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.

A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. This shows that:

The road will get narrower.

This sign means:

No U-turn.

What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

Green with white letters.

This sign means:

Steep downgrade.

When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.

You are involved in an accident. You should:

• Stop immediately.

• Help the injured.

• Call the police.

The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgement:

Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

Slow down and yield the right-of-way to the other traffic.

This sign means:

Traffic signal ahead.

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

Sound your horn.

This sign means:

The highway ahead is undergoing maintenance.

Construction and maintenance signs are ________ colored and are used to notify drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work areas.

Orange.

A license will be suspended for ____ for a second conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph or above the speed limit.

60 days.

The sign with this shape and color is a ___ sign.

No passing zone.

A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:

You may only drive in the direction of the green arrow.

What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

• Allergy medicine

• Marijuana

• Cold remedies

This sign means:

Traffic signal.

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.

If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:

Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.

While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?

Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving them sufficient space.