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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many days do new NC residents have to get a license? | 60 days |
| How many days do you have to change your license after changing your name or address? | 60 days |
| What two services are offered at the DMV? | Voter registration and organ donor |
| What is the legal drinking age? | 21 |
| What BAC results in a DWI? | 0.08% |
| What BAC is considered impaired for commercial drivers? | 0.04% |
| What happens after the first DWI? | License suspension for a year |
| What happens if you refuse a chemical test? | License suspended for 12 months |
| How many points can be removed by attending a driver improvement clinic? | 3 points |
| How many points can result in license suspension? | 12 points |
| How many points are given for passing a stopped school bus? | 5 points |
| How many points are given for aggressive driving? | 4 points |
| How many points are given for reckless driving? | 4 points |
| How many points are given for running a stop sign or red light? | 3 points |
| How many points are given for littering? | 1 point |
| How long can you lose your license for driving 15 over the speed limit in a 55 mph zone? | 30 days |
| Where should a child safety seat be places? | In the back seat |
| How fast can an airbag deploy? | Up to 200 mph |
| How much hotter can the inside of a car become during the summer? | 40-50 degrees f |
| Which direction should pedestrians face? | Toward traffic |
| What do blind pedestrians use? | White canes and service animals |
| Where should you stop for a stopped school bus? | Behind the bus |
| When do most farm equipment crashes occur? | When the equipment is turning left |
| When is driving on the left side of the road legal? | On one-way streets and while passing |
| How far does it take to stop at 55mph? | About 211 feet |
| What is the maximum speed in town unless otherwise posted? | 35 mph |
| What is the maximum speed outside of town? | 55 mph |
| What is the maximum speed on the interstate? | 70 mph |
| What is the maximum speed for a school bus? | 45 mph |
| What should you do before entering a curve? | Brake before the curve |
| What should you check before changing lanes? | Signal, mirrors, and blind spot |
| Which side of the road should you usually park on? | Right side |
| How far should you park from a fire hydrant? | 15 feet |
| How far should you park from a corner? | 25 feet |
| Where do most crashes occur? | The intersection |
| Where are rear-end collisions most common? | On interstates |
| Where is the acceleration lane located? | At the end of an entrance ramp |
| Where is the deceleration lane located? | At the beginning of the exit ramp |
| What does a Crossbuck sign mean? | Railroad crossing |
| What does an RR sign mean? | Railroad crossing ahead |
| How far can you see with low beams? | 75 feet |
| How far can you see with high beams? | 200 feet |
| What does ABS stand for? | Anti-lock brake system |
| What system removes harmful engine fumes? | The exhaust system |
| What might cause a vehicle to sway or bounce? | A faulty suspension system |
| How far before a turn should you signal? | 100 feet |
| If the speed limit is 45 mph or higher, how far before a turn should you signal? | 200 feet |
| How much farther does it take to stop on slippery roads? | 2-10 times farther |
| At what speed can hydroplaning begin? | 30 mph |
| What should you do if your brakes fail? | shift to a lower gear and use the emergency brake |
| Which way should you turn the steering wheel during a skid? | In the direction of the skid |
| What should you do if your car breaks down? | Raise the hood and use a white cloth or emergency flashes |
| What does a yellow traffic light mean? | Caution; the light is about to turn red |
| What does a flashing red light mean? | Stop |
| What does a flashing yellow light mean? | Proceed with caution |
| What do yellow lines separate? | Opposite directions of traffic |
| What do white lines separate? | Traffic moving in the same direction |
| What following-distance rule should you use? | The 2-second rule |
| Who has the right-of-way in a traffic circle? | Vehicle already in the circle |
| At a four-way stop, who goes first? | The vehicle on the right or the vehicle that arrived first |
| How fast should you back up? | No faster than 10 mph |