rules of the road and signs
What sign is a standard stop sign and how many sides does it have?
An octagon (8 sides).
What is the minimum age required to obtain a Level 1 Limited Learner Permit in North Carolina?
15 years old.
When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled 4-way intersection at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
The vehicle on the right.
What is the standard recommended following distance rule under normal dry driving conditions?
The 3-Second Rule
How many points are accumulated on an NC driver's license before a suspension warning or Driver Improvement Clinic option may occur?
In North Carolina unless otherwise posted what is the default speed limit inside cities and towns?
35 mph.
How many months must a driver hold a Level 1 Limited Learner Permit before applying for a Level 2 Limited Provisional License?
At least 12 months.
Are you permitted to make a right turn on a red light in North Carolina after coming to a complete stop?
Yes unless a sign prohibiting "No Turn on Red" is posted.
What phenomenon occurs when tires lose traction and ride on top of a thin film of water?
Hydroplaning.
How many points are added to your driver's license for passing a stopped school bus discharging children in NC?
What does a solid yellow traffic line on your side of the center line indicate?
Passing is prohibited (No Passing Zone).
During the first 6 months of holding a Level 1 Permit what are the allowed hours of driving?
5:00 AM to 9:00 PM only
What must drivers do when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights or sirens approaches from behind or ahead on a two-lane road?
Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes.
If your vehicle starts to skid, in which direction should you turn the steering wheel?
Turn in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding (or where you want the front of the car to go).
Under North Carolina’s Implied Consent Law, what happens if you refuse to take a chemical test (breathalyzer/blood) when suspected of a DWI?
Automatic revocation of your driver's license for at least 30 days by DMV plus 1 year by court.
What is the maximum speed limit for a standard school bus carrying children in North Carolina?
45 mph.
Under a Level 2 Limited Provisional License, how many passengers under age 21 are allowed in the vehicle when not accompanied by a supervising driver?
Only one passenger under 21.
What does the North Carolina "Move Over Law" require you to do when passing a stopped emergency vehicle or tow truck on the roadside of a multi-lane highway?
Move over at least one lane away from the stopped vehicle, or slow down significantly if changing lanes is unsafe
What area around a large commercial truck or semi where the driver cannot see you in their mirrors is called?
The No Zone or blind spots.
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers age 21 or older operating a standard non-commercial passenger vehicle in NC?
0.08%.
Under North Carolina law when are you required to turn on your headlights besides nighttime?
Whenever visibility is less than 400 feet, or whenever windshield wipers are in continuous use due to rain, snow, or fog.
How many total logged driving hours (including night driving hours) are required to move from Level 1 to Level 2 in NC?
60 total hours (with at least 10 hours driven at night).
When turning left at an intersection with a solid green light (not a green arrow) who yields right-of-way?
The turning driver must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right.
What is the legal BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) limit for drivers under the age of 21 in North Carolina?
0.00%
How many points are assigned for aggressive driving on an NC non-commercial license?
5 points.