Permit Flashcards

(79 cards)

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In densely packed snow you should

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Use chains or snow tires

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If you drive during heavy snow or fog, use your

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Low-beam headlights

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Alcohol or related highway deaths account for

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38% of all traffic fatalities

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

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Attend a Driver Improvement clinic to deduct three points from your driving record

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

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Passing a stopped school bus that is unloading children

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“Secondary roads” are roads where

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Hills are more likely to be stepper and curves are likely to be sharper then on primary roads

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Unless posted otherwise the speed limit in cities and towns is

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35 miles per hour

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To have a revoked drivers license restored you must

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Visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and re apply for a license

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When three vehicles reach a 4 way stop at the same time, the right of way belongs to

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The car on the right

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If a vehicle sways freely leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously, there may be a problem with the

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Suspension system

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If you expirence a breakdown, you should call a

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Law enforcement officer

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To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should

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Use the two second rule

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If you take any medication before you drive, you should

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Find out what effects the medicine has on

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If you are planning a long road trip, you should

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Stop and rest every 100 miles

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Before passing another vehicle, you should

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

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When driving down a very steep hill, you should

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Shift into a lower gear to control your speed d

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If you run off the side of the road, you should

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Gradually take your foot off the gas pedal

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When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment

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Travels at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph

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If you are driving into a circle you should

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Held to cars already in the circle

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If you are in a crash, you should

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Immediately call the law enforcement officer

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School buses are required to

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Stop at all railroad crossings

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In city traffic, you should

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Be alert for drivers who make quick stops

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Truckers have serious ____ into which cars can diss aper from view

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Blind spots

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

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

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Your license will be revoked immediately if your BAC is at least
0.08%
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When approaching a road that is blocked from view you should
Stop and proceed with caution
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Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirror roughly
Every 10 seconds
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If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning
200ft
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If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so you should
Continue to the next intersection, then turn
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The most common type of accident on a highway is
A rear end collision
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when driving behind someone
You should not use your high beams
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To dry wet braked
Gently apply the brakes
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“Dont hang out in the No Zone” refers to not being
In truckers blind spots
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When approaching a railroad crossing
Slow down and prepare to stop
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If you pull up to a red arrow
The turning lane is the only lane that should stop
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If you are a pedestrian walking alongside the road at night
You should carry or wear something white
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Use high beams
Hen driving on a highway an no car is approaching
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Slippery roads are most likely to occur when
It has just began to drizzle or rain
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When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two lane road
Wait until the farm vehicle over to the side, then pass with caution
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Large trucks (tractor trailers)
Have large blind spots to the side and rear
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When preparing to make a right hand turn
Turn on your signal and approach the road
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A “shoulder check”
A quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes
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When you get tired on a long trip
You should stop and rest
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If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy.
You watch the tail lights
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Which of the following is true about pedestrians
2 out of 5 people killed in a car crash are pedestrians
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Wha should you do while entering a curve
SLOw done before entering the curve
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While parking the car in downhill where will you place the front wheel
Towards the curb
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Which of the following is true?
Speed limit unless posted outside of city is 55 MPH
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At an intersection without a traffic light, who has the right of way?
The pedestrian
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In bad weather
“We have to keep a safe distance while following car”
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Where would it be very dangerous to drive slow
When you have just passed the crest of the hill!
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On a freeway if you miss an exit what do you do?
Take the next exit
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Under the point system
A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose their license
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A driver will lose their license if they are convicted of
Speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone
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If a persons refuses to take the chemical test
The license may be revoked for 12 months (6 if your lucky)
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If the sold yellow line is on your side of the road and there is a dotted yellow next to it on the other side it means
That you are not allowed to cross the left for passing
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What do you do if you have break failure ?
Shift into lower gear, release the clutch pedal and apply te emergency brake Sum about lower gear
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As you approach a railroad crossing, you must
Slow your speed; keep alert; and watch for the railroad crossing
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When driving on the interstate how do you merge onto the highway?
Use the acceleration lane until your vehicles speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely
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Faulty muffler system
A leak in the exhaust system can allowe carbon monoxide poisoning
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why do you need to check tires?
For safe driving and fuel economy, tires should have the right amount of air
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Where do most bicycle accidents occur?
In residential areas
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What do you do if your car begins to skid?
Turn your steering wheel in the same direction that the rear end of your car is going
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What best characterizes a bike rider?
They are more likely sustain severe injuries when struck by a car
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The flashing red signal has the same meaning as the stop sign?
Stop and do not proceed to move until you can enter the intersection without interfering with approaching traffic
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When a car is approaching you with full beam headlights what should you do?
Avoid looking at the car, look straight ahead
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How can a truck driver see blind spots?
By looking over their shoulder
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A North Carolina drivers license is required if you
Are sitting in the drivers seat of a vehicle with the motor running
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If you are caught driving under the influence
Your license will be suspended
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What’s the most likely to have a bicycle accident?
Saturday at dusk
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When approaching a traffic light,
if it changes to yellow, proceed through cautiously
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Littering fne
$250-$1000
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In bad weather
You should slow down and allow yourself extra following distance
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Slow driving
Can be dangerous in cities
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What is the maximum speed limit on all highways?
70 mph
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Studies show that the most hazardous of all drivers and the cause for most number of accidents are
Slow drivers
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How can you avoid a rear end collision on the interstate?
Check mirrors often
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Where do most crashes occur
At the interstate
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Which of the following does not result in suspension of your license
Reckless driving