Practice test 2 of 10 — North Carolina permit test

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1. Question 1: B. Insurance costs go up

   Insurance costs usually go up a lot after a conviction for driving under the influence.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Penalties

2. Question 2: A. A lane whose direction changes at set times

   Double broken yellow lines usually mark a reversible lane, where the direction of travel changes at set times.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

3. Question 3: A. Dirt and glare make it harder to see

   A dirty windshield adds glare and makes it harder to see, most of all at night.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

4. Question 4: B. Let it finish its turn before you go

   Vehicles still in the intersection when the light changes must be allowed to clear it before you go.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Signals and right of way

5. Question 5: D. Expect others to make mistakes and be ready

   Defensive driving means you expect other drivers to make mistakes and are ready to avoid them.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving

6. Question 6: B. You cannot see what is over the top

   You cannot see past the top of a hill, so slow down in case a car or object is stopped on the other side.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

7. Question 7: D. Blind spots where the driver cannot see you

   No zones are the large blind spots around a truck where the driver cannot see you.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Large trucks and buses

8. Question 8: D. Stop and wait for the green light

   A steady red ramp meter means stop and wait for the green light; on green you go down the ramp and merge onto the freeway.

   Handbook: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings — Ramp Meter Traffic Signals

9. Question 9: C. Keep your speed low and watch for children

   In neighborhoods children may run into the street, so keep your speed low and watch closely.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Special speed zones

10. Question 10: A. People may be crossing the road ahead

    This pedestrian crossing sign warns that people may be crossing. Slow down and yield to anyone in the crosswalk.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

11. Question 11: B. A railroad crossing ahead

    The letters RXR painted on the road warn of a railroad crossing ahead.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

12. Question 12: B. A school zone or school crossing

    The five-sided, house-shaped sign is used for a school zone or a school crossing.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

13. Question 13: B. They may start to cross, watching for turning cars

    The walking person means people may start to cross, but they should still watch for cars that are turning.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

14. Question 14: B. From the first work zone sign to the last

    It is unlawful to exceed the posted work zone limit, and the work zone runs from the first sign that marks its start to the last sign that marks its end.

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Your Driving — Hazardous Driving: Work Zones

15. Question 15: A. To speed up to match highway traffic

    Use the acceleration lane to get up to the speed of highway traffic so you can merge smoothly.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Highway driving

16. Question 16: D. No, only in an emergency

    Parking anywhere in the right of way of an interstate is banned except in marked parking areas or in an emergency.

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Your Driving — Parking

17. Question 17: D. You, the driver making the U-turn

    The handbook says U-turning traffic "should yield to opposing right turning traffic" when both have a green arrow, so you yield.

    Handbook: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings — Traffic Signals

18. Question 18: D. Wait until they have crossed

    Treat a person in a wheelchair like any person walking. Stop and wait until they have crossed.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Pedestrians

19. Question 19: D. Slowly, watching for people

    Drive slowly in a parking lot and watch for people walking and cars backing out.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parking lots

20. Question 20: D. Not start, but finish if already crossing

    A flashing don't walk or raised hand means do not start to cross; those already crossing should finish.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

21. Question 21: C. 4 years

    A second DWI conviction with a prior offense within three years brings a mandatory revocation of 4 years.

    Handbook: Chapter 2: Alcohol and the Law — Driving While Impaired

22. Question 22: A. 1/16 inch

    A tire is unsafe if it is worn to the cord, has tread separation, or has less than 1/16 inch of tread depth.

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Your Driving — Vehicle Equipment: Tires

23. Question 23: C. Stop and let them cross before entering

    Crosswalks are often placed just before a roundabout entry. Yield to people crossing before you enter.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Roundabouts

24. Question 24: A. Let the cyclist pass, then turn

    Yield to the cyclist in the bike lane. Let them go by, then make your turn behind them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

25. Question 25: B. Count the seconds to reach a point it passed

    Pick a fixed point such as a sign. When the car ahead passes it, count the seconds until you reach it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance