North Carolina CAR DMV Practice Test 13

To slow down on a slippery road, you should first take your foot off the gas pedal. If you need to slow down even more, gently apply a slow, steady pressure to your brake pedal.

This sign indicates a merge ahead. It warns that two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are about to become one.

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign tells drivers that they may encounter traffic coming from the opposite direction.

When you leave your vehicle unattended, you must stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove the key from the ignition, and set the parking brake.

White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass.

If there are two railroad tracks next to each other, watch for a second approaching train after one train passes. Do not begin to cross the tracks until you’re sure no train is approaching from either direction on either track.

On a traffic signal arranged vertically, red is always on top and green on the bottom. When arranged horizontally, red is always on the left and green on the right.

Any eight-sided sign is a stop sign. At an intersection with a stop sign, you must stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic in the intersection. Wait for the intersection to clear before proceeding.

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means that passing is allowed from the lane on the side next to the broken line.

On narrow roads, you must allow vehicles traveling in the opposite direction at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road. Both vehicles must have adequate space in order for the drivers to safely pass one another.

If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto a low shoulder, you should reduce your speed without braking and very carefully turn back onto the pavement. Be aware of any nearby traffic when re-entering the road.

When you wish to change lanes or make a turn, signal to inform other motorists of your intentions. Signals should be activated at least 200 feet before you make the turn when you are driving at speeds faster than 45 mph. Continue signaling until you have completed the turn or lane change.

If a traffic light at an intersection is not functioning due to a power outage, yield to other drivers in the same manner as you would when approaching a four-way stop. When it is your turn, proceed through the intersection with caution.

Your horn should be used as a warning in situations where you think another driver or a pedestrian does not see you. For example, if a child begins to run into the street in front of your vehicle, you should sound your horn.

It is against the law to sit in the front seat of a running vehicle without a driver license. A person may also not sit in the front seat of a vehicle and steer while the vehicle is being pushed or towed.

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to potential bicycle cross traffic.

Crosswalks exist whether the lines are marked or unmarked. Drivers must stop behind the crosswalk to allow any pedestrians to cross.

This sign indicates that the road ahead curves to the right.

You must always yield to pedestrians who are in or about to enter a crosswalk. Be alert to pedestrians when driving across intersections or turning.

If you are driving 55 mph or faster and have exceeded the speed limit by 15 mph or more, and it is your first conviction for doing so, you will lose your license for at least 30 days. Penalties increase with subsequent violations.

To avoid the dangers of road rage, you should never take it personally if another driver cuts you off in traffic. Just let it go and continue driving safely.

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign tells drivers to be aware of potential traffic entering from an upcoming side road.

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers about an upcoming steep hill. They should adjust their speed accordingly to avoid brake damage or collision.

Driving while impaired or intoxicated is a serious traffic safety problem. Safe driving is not possible when you drink alcohol or take other drugs. Driving under the influence is dangerous both to you and to others on the road.

Refusal to cooperate with an officer who has requested a chemical test will result in the immediate revocation of your driver license for at least 30 days and an additional revocation by the DMV for at least 12 months.

If you are driving 55 mph or faster and have exceeded the speed limit by 15 mph or more, and it is your second conviction within a year, you will lose your license for at least 60 days. The suspension may be in addition to other criminal penalties.

Tractor-trailers take longer distances to stop than smaller cars traveling at the same speed. A fully loaded tractor-trailer may take almost 400 feet to come to a complete stop when driving at 55 mph.

Drinking and driving is both illegal and dangerous. About 38 percent of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.

Blind spots are areas that a driver cannot see without moving their head. They can be located to the sides of and behind a vehicle.

Your blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on how much alcohol you drink, how much time passes between drinks, and your weight. It is not affected by the type of alcoholic beverages you drink, your level of physical fitness, or how well you can "hold your liquor."

This sign indicates that a divided highway begins ahead. The road splits into two one-way roadways separated by a median or divider. You must keep to the right.

Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped with black markings on a yellow background. They alert drivers to upcoming hazards. This sign warns drivers that the right lane is ending or that the road is narrowing ahead.

Railroad crossings are always dangerous. Drivers should look and listen for an approaching train coming from either direction before proceeding across the tracks. Watch for signals indicating an approaching train and never proceed until you are certain it is safe to do so.

Two solid yellow lines down the center of a two-way road mean that neither lane of traffic may cross the lines, unless they are turning off of the roadway. A driver can cross double yellow lines when turning into or out of a driveway or entrance to a business. No passing is allowed over a solid yellow line.

This sign indicates that there is merging traffic entering from the right.

When you back up, turn your head and look back. Don’t rely on the rearview mirror.

You must approach all railroad crossings with extreme caution and cross only when you know that no train is coming from either direction. If there is a flagger at a crossing, you must obey all of their instructions.