NC DMV Permit Test Practice
This flashcard set covers fundamental traffic rules and safety guidelines, including right-of-way at intersections, safe following distances, speed limits, hydroplaning risks, and proper passing distance for mopeds. It’s useful for new drivers and those preparing for driving tests.
When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the vehicle:
to the right has the right of way
Key Terms
When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the vehicle:
to the right has the right of way
The faster you drive on a highway, you will need ______ to stop your vehicle.
more following distance
Hydroplaning starts at speeds as low as:
30 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the acceptable speed limit in cities and towns is:
35 mph
To pass a moped while driving, you must stay at least:
2 feet to the left
What does this sign indicate?
Stop sign ahead
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the vehicle: | to the right has the right of way |
The faster you drive on a highway, you will need ______ to stop your vehicle. | more following distance |
Hydroplaning starts at speeds as low as: | 30 mph |
Unless otherwise posted, the acceptable speed limit in cities and towns is: | 35 mph |
To pass a moped while driving, you must stay at least: | 2 feet to the left |
What does this sign indicate? | Stop sign ahead |
When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind or ahead with its flashing lights on, you must: | drive to the right hand curb or edge of the road |
North Carolina's seat belt law requires _________ to wear seat belts. | the driver and all passengers |
You should not park your vehicle within: | 25 feet of the curb line of an intersecting street |
This two-headed arrow-marked sign means that: | You are allowed to go straight or left |
This regulatory sign cautions the driver to not make: | a turn |
_________ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that you cannot see using the mirrors. | Blind spots |
Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are: | avoiding an obstruction, turning left, and passing another vehicle |
Before pulling out from a right-side parallel parking space, you must: | check for approaching traffic and give a left turn signal |
This sign represents: | hill ahead |
This diamond-shaped sign indicates: | ending of divided highway |
This pennant is located on the left side of the road and indicates that: | no vehicles are allowed to pass |
This warning sign indicates: | a school zone ahead |
Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways? | single, solid yellow lines |
Drivers must use headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is: | 400 ft or less |
Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: | when driving in a lane set aside for left turns |
This sign is: | an informational sign for a hospital |
The flagger on the road warns drivers of: | construction on the road ahead |
Black on orange signs on a highway identify: | specific information and directions to drivers in work zones |
What type of headlight beams should you use when following within 200 feet of another vehicle at night? | low beams |
Passing is illegal on any curve or hill where the driver cannot see at least: | 500 ft ahead |
The best way to handle a curve is to: | slow down before entering the curve |
While driving on a highway, you must maintain a safe following distance using _________ under normal conditions. | the two-second rule |
Which of the following statements regarding cell phone usage while driving is NOT true? | It is always better to use text messaging instead of placing a call. |
This diamond-shaped warning sign indicates to drivers that: | road ahead is slippery when wet |
A yellow and black "RR" sign indicates that you are approaching a: | railroad crossing |
When you are moving through an intersection with a green signal and a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal, the first thing to do is: | give a warning with your horn |
When entering the interstate, use _________ until your vehicle's speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely. | the acceleration lane |
An NC driver above 21 years of age will have his/her license revoked if his/her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measures _____ or more '. | .08% |
When a school bus is stopped on a two-lane roadway with its flashing red lights on, drivers approaching from both directions must: | stop their vehicles |
A red arrow at an intersection indicates that: | the turning traffic must stop |
When you want to make a turn, the turn signal must be given at least _________ before the turn during normal daylight hours. | 100 feet |
If you run through a red light in the intersection, you will be given _________ against your driving record. | 3 points |
What does this traffic sign mean? | You are leaving a divided roadway and entering a two way highway |