North Carolina Permit Test Flashcards

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How can you get a duplicate driver's license?

Go to the DMV website.

What are the three reasons that a duplicate driver's license can be requested? (Select all that apply)

  • To replace a license/identification card that is defaced or damaged (correct)
  • To replace a lost or stolen license/identification card (correct)
  • To change a residence or mailing address (correct)
  • To apply for a learner's permit

What is the fee for the duplicate license and how do they get their duplicate license?

$13 and can be paid with debit/credit; it will be mailed to the customer at a later date.

When is the online driver license process available to drivers?

<p>Every other time they renew their license, allowed up to 6 months before the expiration date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do drivers go to renew their license?

<p>Online at the DMV website.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for the driver to receive their new license and how long does it stay valid?

<p>7-14 business days and is valid for 5-8 years depending on a driver's age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can drivers use the system to obtain their original license?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides using a car, what are some other ways of transportation?

<p>Walking, taking a bus in metropolitan areas, van services in smaller/rural cities, riding a bike, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Driving is a legal privilege and responsibility.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you do not have a valid driver's license, what is deemed illegal?

<p>To operate a motor vehicle on the streets and highways; to sit in the driver's seat while the engine is still running; to steer a motor vehicle while it's being pushed or towed by another vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long are office hours at DMVs and what days are they open?

<p>Most DMVs offer service from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In large cities and towns, the DMV is open on Mondays-Fridays and some are open Saturday morning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will you be tested on when getting your driver's license?

<p>Vision, knowledge of motor vehicle law, traffic signs, driving skill (on the road test).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Appointments for a driver's license examination can be made by?

<p>Contacting the local DMV office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Learners permits are offered to what age group?

<p>18 years and older.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a learner's permit?

<p>It authorizes the permit holder to drive a specific class/type of motor vehicle while in possession of a permit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In order for the permit holder to drive, what must happen?

<p>They must be accompanied by a person who is licensed to operate the vehicle being driven and is seated beside the permit holder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What testing is needed to obtain a permit?

<p>Vision, traffic signs, and knowledge of motor vehicle laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a motorcycle learner's permit, if the applicant is 16 years old but less than 18, what must they possess and complete?

<p>A full provisional license issued by the division and a parent/guardian's signature is required. They must complete the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course or the North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Education Program Basic Rider Course.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the applicant is 18 years or older, what must they possess?

<p>A full provisional license from the division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the motorcycle permit do?

<p>Allows the permit holder to operate a motorcycle without passengers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the motorcycle license valid until it needs to be renewed?

<p>12 months and may be renewed for one additional six-month period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the required testing for the motorcycle permit?

<p>Vision, traffic signs, and motorcycle knowledge test.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should applicants for a CDL class A, B, or C license study?

<p>The CDL handbook which can be found on the DMV website or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Applicants for a motorcycle endorsement or learner's permit should study what?

<p>The Motorcycle handbook.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you wear corrective lenses, they should be worn at all times. What is the penalty for not wearing them?

<p>It is the same as driving without a license, as it is a restriction on the license.</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The driver must always wear corrective lenses while driving if required.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Duplicate Drivers License

  • To obtain a duplicate driver's license, visit the DMV website.
  • Reasons for requesting a duplicate include loss or theft, change of address, or if the card is damaged.

Fees and Processing

  • The fee for a duplicate license is $13, payable by debit/credit; it will be mailed later.
  • The online renewal process is available every other time a driver renews their license, up to 6 months before expiration.

Renewal Process

  • Drivers can renew their license online at the DMV website.
  • New licenses are received within 7-14 business days and remain valid for 5-8 years depending on age.

License Restrictions

  • Original licenses cannot be obtained through the online system if restrictions exist, such as corrective lenses or medical examinations.

Transportation Alternatives

  • Alternatives to driving include walking, public transit (buses), van services in rural areas, and biking.
  • Driving is a legal privilege and a responsibility.
  • Operating a vehicle without a valid license is illegal, including in the driver's seat with the engine running or steering while being towed.

DMV Office Hours

  • Most DMV offices operate from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with varying hours, including Saturday mornings in larger cities.

Testing Requirements

  • Applicants must pass vision, knowledge of motor vehicle laws, traffic signs, and a practical driving skills test.

Learners Permit

  • Offered to individuals aged 18 and older, allowing them to drive with a licensed adult in the vehicle.
  • Testing includes vision, traffic signs, and motor vehicle laws.

Motorcycle Permits

  • Applicants aged 16 to under 18 need a provisional license and must complete safety courses; parental consent is required.
  • Those 18 or older must have a full provisional license.

Validity and Requirements of Motorcycle Permits

  • Motorcycle permits are valid for 12 months, with a possible 6-month renewal.
  • Required testing includes vision, traffic signs, and motorcycle knowledge.

CDL and Other Permits

  • Study the CDL handbook found on the DMV or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration websites for CDL class A, B, or C licenses.
  • Prospective motorcycle endorsement applicants should review the Motorcycle handbook.

Corrective Lenses

  • Corrective lenses must be worn at all times; failure to do so incurs the same penalty as driving without a license.

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