Driving in North Carolina

Hey you.  Yes, YOU.  Don't just wander into the DMV and expect to pass the North Carolina Driver's Test first time, no sweat.  Seriously.  Study up.  These flash cards were created from content in the January 2012 NC Driver's Handbook.  Good luck and drive safe!

24 cards   |   Total Attempts: 192
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
Question 1
If your blood alcohol content (BAC) is _____ or more, your license will be revoked immediately for minimum of 30 days.

0.08 percent

Depending on your body type, that can be as little as two beers. Is it worth losing your license for 30 days?
Question 2
Underage drivers who are convicted of a driving offense with ANY amount of alcohol or drugs in their body will lose their license for _____.

1 year
Question 3
There's a rule about following another vehicle too closely. Note the location of the car in front of you. The time it takes you to reach that location should be more than _____.
Answer 3

2 seconds

And it's called The Two-Second Rule.
Question 4
The law requires the use of headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is _____ feet or less.

400 feet

If you can't see about the length of an average baseball homerun [400 feet] then turn on those headlights!
Question 5
About _____ percent of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.

38 percent

38 percent of all traffic FATALITIES involve alcohol.
Question 6
If it's raining and your windshield wipers are on ... must your headlights also be on?

ABSOLUTELY!

Motorists are required to use headlights whenever using windshield wipers due to inclement weather.
Question 7
If you're involved in a crash and you're late for work, can you just keep driving?

Only if you want to break the law.

After a crash, you must stop your vehicle immediately!
Question 8
Black-on-orange signs identify _____

Work Zones
Question 9
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is _____ in cities and towns.

35 mph

okay, I guess you got a hint with that question.
Question 10
The seat belt law indicates that just the driver needs to be buckled up. Correct?

NO

The driver and all passengers must have seat belts properly fastened.
Question 11
Is it okay to text or read text messages while driving?

NO

In fact, it's against the law.
Question 12
The Fender Bender Law. Here's the scene: it's just a minor, no-injury crash. What do you do?

Move your vehicle off to the shoulder.

(don't just leave it in the middle of the road)
Question 13
Can you just throw your fast food bag and drink cup out the window when no one's looking?

uh, that would be a NO

It's actually against the law to dispose of litter on public or private property unless you own that property. You could face fines, 1 point assigned to your driving record, and community service work. That doesn't sound like fun.
Question 14
Can you park on a highway?

NO
Question 15
NC Helmet Law.
Anyone riding a motorcycle or moped is required to wear a _____.

HELMET.

This includes all passengers, not just the motorcycle operator.

A helmet is also required for all children up to age 16 while riding a bicycle.