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If you refuse to take a chemical test when requested by an officer, what will happen?
If you refuse to take a chemical test when requested by an officer, what will happen?
Revoke your driver license.
If it has not previously been suspended, your license will be suspended for accumulating ____ within a three-year period.
If it has not previously been suspended, your license will be suspended for accumulating ____ within a three-year period.
12 Points.
If it has been previously suspended and reinstated, your license will be suspended for accumulating ____ points within a three-year period.
If it has been previously suspended and reinstated, your license will be suspended for accumulating ____ points within a three-year period.
Eight.
When may you text while driving?
When may you text while driving?
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Who is required to wear a seat belt in a moving vehicle?
Who is required to wear a seat belt in a moving vehicle?
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When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway, what should drivers do?
When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway, what should drivers do?
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When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a center turning lane on a three-lane roadway, what must drivers do?
When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a center turning lane on a three-lane roadway, what must drivers do?
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When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, what should drivers do?
When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, what should drivers do?
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside of cities and towns is _____.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside of cities and towns is _____.
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on interstates is _____.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on interstates is _____.
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During normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of ____.
During normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of ____.
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The fastest a driver should drive when backing up is ____.
The fastest a driver should drive when backing up is ____.
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Drivers should try to see ____ ahead on the road.
Drivers should try to see ____ ahead on the road.
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Drivers should check their mirrors approximately every ____.
Drivers should check their mirrors approximately every ____.
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When driving at speeds of 45 mph or faster, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.
When driving at speeds of 45 mph or faster, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.
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A license will be suspended for ____ for a first-time conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit.
A license will be suspended for ____ for a first-time conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit.
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A license will be suspended for ____ for a second conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit.
A license will be suspended for ____ for a second conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit.
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A vehicle must pass a safety inspection ____.
A vehicle must pass a safety inspection ____.
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If possible, before beginning down a steep hill, you should?
If possible, before beginning down a steep hill, you should?
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You must have a driver license to?
You must have a driver license to?
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Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by an officer will result in?
Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by an officer will result in?
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If your license has been suspended for a third time due to the point system, it will be suspended for ____.
If your license has been suspended for a third time due to the point system, it will be suspended for ____.
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You may be required to attend a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate ____ against your license.
You may be required to attend a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate ____ against your license.
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You will have ____ added to your driving record for passing a stopped school bus.
You will have ____ added to your driving record for passing a stopped school bus.
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About ____ of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.
About ____ of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.
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In urban areas, about ____ people killed in traffic accidents are pedestrians.
In urban areas, about ____ people killed in traffic accidents are pedestrians.
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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ____.
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ____.
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Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):
Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):
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Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
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You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?
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You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:
You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:
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You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:
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To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:
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You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
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You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
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Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
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When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:
When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:
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If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:
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When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
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A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should:
A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should:
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If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
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A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
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You drive defensively when you:
You drive defensively when you:
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Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:
Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:
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You should use your horn when:
You should use your horn when:
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If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
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Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
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You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
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You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:
You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:
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Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
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You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
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You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
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A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the 'Don't Walk' signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:
A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the 'Don't Walk' signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:
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A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?
A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?
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A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:
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An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
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You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:
You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:
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You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:
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On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:
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There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:
There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:
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When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?
When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?
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When should you yield your legal right-of-way?
When should you yield your legal right-of-way?
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There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
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While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:
While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:
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If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:
If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:
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You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
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You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:
You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:
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When making a right turn on a green light, you must:
When making a right turn on a green light, you must:
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When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:
When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:
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If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
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While backing, you should:
While backing, you should:
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To help prevent crashes, you should:
To help prevent crashes, you should:
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If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.
If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.
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Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
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If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:
If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:
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If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:
If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:
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If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
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To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:
To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:
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The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
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When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
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If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:
If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:
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It is best to keep a space cushion:
It is best to keep a space cushion:
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Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
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Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
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When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.
When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.
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Drive below the posted speed limit when:
Drive below the posted speed limit when:
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The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:
The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:
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Your ability to stop is affected by:
Your ability to stop is affected by:
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To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
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When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
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When driving on slick roads, you should:
When driving on slick roads, you should:
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When driving on slippery roads, you should:
When driving on slippery roads, you should:
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Roads freeze quickly when they are:
Roads freeze quickly when they are:
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What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?
What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?
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What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
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A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:
A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:
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At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:
At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:
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When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:
When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:
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When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
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Study Notes
License Suspension and Points
- Refusal to take a chemical test leads to license revocation.
- Accumulating 12 points within three years results in license suspension if it hasn't been previously suspended.
- License suspension occurs at 8 points if there has been a prior suspension and reinstatement.
- A third suspension due to points results in a 12-month suspension.
Driving Conduct and Safety
- Texting while driving is prohibited at all times.
- All vehicle occupants must wear seat belts.
- Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights; otherwise, you may proceed if on the opposite side of a divided highway.
- Maintain a minimum following distance of two seconds in normal traffic and weather conditions.
Speed Limits and Driving Behaviors
- Default speed limit outside cities is 55 MPH, while on interstates it is 70 MPH.
- Proper signaling is required 200 feet before a turn at speeds above 45 MPH.
- The maximum backing speed should be 10 MPH; anticipate a 10-15 second vision ahead while driving.
Emergency and Defensive Driving
- Yield to pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes at all times.
- If an emergency vehicle is approaching with sirens and lights, pull right and stop.
- When passing an emergency vehicle, vacate the nearest lane or slow down.
Parking and Maneuvering
- When parking downhill with no curb, turn front wheels right; uphill, turn them left.
- Always stop and check for all tracks before crossing multi-track railroad crossings.
- Move to the right lane when faster-moving traffic is behind you.
Hazard Awareness and Reaction
- Communicate with other road users to prevent crashes; use mirrors and glance over shoulders before lane changes.
- Anticipate children running in front of vehicles in play areas.
- If feeling fatigued, the best course of action is to stop driving.
Traffic Signals and Procedures
- A red arrow means no turn in that direction until green.
- Proceeding through intersections with a pedestrian still crossing is mandatory before moving on.
- Always yield when necessary to prevent collisions, including during flashing "Don't Walk" signals for pedestrians.
Alcohol and Driving
- Driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal for adults over 21, with alcohol-related fatalities accounting for 38% of traffic deaths.
- To lower BAC, time must allow the body to rid itself of alcohol; no immediate method exists for rapid clearance.
Road Conditions and Adaptation
- Adjust driving behavior when following another vehicle, particularly motorcycles, to allow extra space.
- On slippery surfaces, increase following distances and reduce turn speeds.
- Scan the roadway continuously for potential hazards, especially on slick or frozen roads.
Legal Responsibilities and Emergency Situations
- Drivers must show proof of insurance during citations or accidents.
- Using hand signals is necessary if turn signals fail.
- Pull to the right and stop completely for emergency vehicles using sirens.
General Driving Skills
- Use low beams in fog, rain, or snow for better visibility.
- Stay aware of large trucks making wide turns and adjust your speed accordingly when passing them.
- Adjust driving speed based on road conditions, weather, and traffic situations, slowing down before entering curves.
Important Reminder
- Always manage speed and distance for safety—slow down before curves, maintain space cushions, and do not assume other drivers will make space when you are passing.
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Test your knowledge of North Carolina DMV rules with these flashcards. Learn important information about driver license suspension, chemical tests, and point systems. Perfect for anyone preparing for the DMV exam in NC!
