NC Drivers Written Test

In densely packed snow you should...

use chains or snow tires

if you must drive during heavy snow for fog, use your...

low-beam headlights

alcohol-related highway deaths account for...

38% of traffic fatalities

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

attend a driver improvement clinic to deduct 3 points from your driving record

the traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points (5) to your driving record is...

passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children

"secondary roads" are roads where...

hills are more likely to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp

unless otherwise posted, the speed limits in cities and towns is...

35mph

to have a revoked driver's license restored you must...

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

when 3 vehicles reach 4-way stop at the same time, the right of way belongs to...

the car on the right

if a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously, there may be something wrong with the...

suspension system

if you experience a breakdown, you should...

call a law enforcement officer

to maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car infront of you, you should use...

the two second rule

if you take any medication before your drive, you should...

find out what effect the medicine has

if you are planning a long road trip you should...

stop and rest every 100 miles

before passing another vehicle, you should

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

when driving down a very steep hill, you should..

shift into a lower gear to control your speed

if you run off the side of the road, you should..

gradually take your foot off the gas pedal

when traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually..

travels at its max speed of 15-20 mph

if you are driving into a circle you should...

yield to cars already in the circle

if you are in a crash, you should...

move your car off of the road

school buses are required to...

stop at all railroad crossings

in city traffic, you should...

be alert for drivers who are quick to make stops

when school bus stops for passengers, all traffic from both directions must stop on..

2 lane roadways with a center turning lane

defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly ..

every 10 sec

if going 45 mph, how far ahead should you signal before turning?

200 ft

if you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should...

continue to the next intersection, then turn

the most common type of accident on a highway is...

a rear-end collision

when driving behind someone...

you should not use high beams

to dry wet brakes…

gently apply brakes

"don't hang out in the no zone" refers to not being...

in truckers' blind spots

when approaching a railroad crossing...

slow down and prepare to stop

if you pull up to a red arrow...

the turning lane is the only one that should stop

if you are a pedestrian walking along the side of the road at night, you should...

carry or wear something white

use high beams when...

driving on a highway and no car is approaching

slippery roads are most likely to occur when..

it has just begun to rain

when traveling behind a farm vehicle on a 2 lane road...

wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution

large trucks (tractor trailers) have serious...

blind spots to the side and rear into which cars can disappear from view

when preparing to make a right hand turn..

turn on your turn signal and approach the right hand side of the road

a "shoulder check" is...

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

when you get tired on a long trip, you should...

stop and rest

unless there is a sign indicating a no turn on red, you can turn right on red...

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

for any underage person who helps another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires...

a one year driver license suspension

your license will be revoked immediately if your BAC is at least

.08 percent

when approaching a road that is blocked from view you should...

stop and proceed with caution

when encountering road work you should....

stay with the pace of traffic

a total of 38% of road accidents are caused by....

drunken driving