North Carolina DMV Permit Test Cheat Sheet

Flashcards for North Carolina DMV Permit Test Review

Broken Yellow Line

Pass if safe (two-way traffic)

Solid Yellow Line on Your Side

No passing

Broken + Solid Yellow Line

Pass only if broken line is on your side

Double Solid Yellow Lines

No passing in either direction

Broken White Line

Lane changes allowed (same direction)

Solid White Line

Stay in lane unless necessary

Pass on the right

Only if the vehicle ahead is turning left or on a one-way/multi-lane road

Passing Rule

Never pass on the right by driving off the pavement.

Shared Center Turn Lanes

Not for passing or continuous driving.

Parking Distance from Fire Hydrant

15 feet

Parking Distance from Crosswalk

20 feet

Parking Distance from Fire Station (same side)

20 feet

Parking Distance from Fire Station (opposite side)

75 feet

Parking Distance from Stop Sign / Signal

30 feet

Parking Distance from Railroad Crossing

50 feet

Parking Distance from Curb Line at Intersection

25 feet

Speed Limit in School Zone

25 mph

Speed Limit in City/Town

35 mph

Speed Limit Outside City

55 mph

Stopping Distance at 55 mph

~225 feet

Stopping Distance Rule

Doubling speed quadruples stopping distance

Headlight Mandatory Time

From sunset to sunrise

Other times Headlights are required

Using windshield wipers / In fog, rain, or low visibility (less than 400 ft)

Mopeds

Not allowed on interstates

Moped Riders

Riders must wear helmets

Passing Bicycles

Leave at least 4 feet of space

Right-of-Way at 4-way stops

First come, first go

Right-of-Way

Yield to the right if arriving simultaneously

Right-of-Way

Yield to pedestrians at crosswalks

When turning left

Yield to oncoming traffic