North Carolina CAR DMV Practice Test 2

After an accident, do not move the injured unnecessarily. Unskilled handling can make serious injuries out of minor ones. Keep the injured warm until skilled help arrives. If there is severe bleeding, attempt to stop the flow of blood with direct pressure.

Fog can greatly reduce your ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, drive cautiously and at reduced speeds. Do not use high beam headlights. Low beams better illuminate the road and objects ahead in foggy conditions.

Unless a posted sign prohibits it, you may turn right or left at a steady green light. When turning, you must yield to other vehicles and pedestrians within the intersection.

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.

The only time a vehicle should enter the center lane is at a point where the vehicle will have time to slow down or stop in order to make a safe left turn maneuver. The center lane should never be used as a passing lane or as a through-traffic lane.

This sign is placed at the beginning of one-way streets and ramps to indicate that you must not continue driving in your current direction.

A yield sign means that you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection or roadway you are entering.

Crashes often occur when one driver does not see another vehicle or when a driver does something unexpected. Communicate with other drivers on the road to help prevent traffic crashes.

You should always be cautious when passing a bicycle because the cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road. Always be particularly careful when driving near bicyclists.

This sign prohibits U-turns. Do not make a U-turn where this sign is posted.

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside of cities and towns is 55 mph. If a different speed limit is posted, you should follow that speed limit.

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

Eight-sided traffic signs warn drivers that they must stop and yield the appropriate right-of-way at an intersection. Drivers may proceed when it is safe to do so.

Yellow lines are used in the center of the road to separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

To check your blind spot, glance over your shoulder in the direction that you want to move.

This sign warns of an upcoming winding road with three or more curves.

A flashing red traffic light has the same meaning as a stop sign. You must stop, yield the right-of-way, and go once it is safe.

In North Carolina, points will accumulate against your driving record if you are convicted of certain traffic infractions. You will have five points added against your license if you pass a stopped school bus or if you are driving aggressively.

When intending to back up, always check behind your vehicle before getting in. Children and small objects are difficult to see from the driver’s seat. While backing, turn your head so you can see through the rear window. Do not depend only on your mirrors or sensors.

You may cross a single broken line to pass or change lanes as long as you can do so safely and without interfering with traffic.

You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger, stop sign, or warning devices, such as gates or flashing lights. Not all railroad crossings are equipped with such devices. It is against the law to drive around lowered railroad crossing gates.

When two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way. Once the vehicle on the right has safely passed through the intersection, the other driver may proceed.

If you accumulate seven points on your license, you may be assigned to a driver improvement clinic, for which there is a $65 fee. Upon satisfactory completion of the clinic, three points are deducted from your record.

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.

This advisory speed sign indicates the maximum safe speed for a highway exit (in this example, 30 mph).

A "No stopping" sign means you can only stop to obey a traffic signal, to obey a police officer, or to prevent a conflict with another vehicle.

An eight-sided sign always means "stop." You must come to a complete stop and wait for any vehicles or pedestrians to clear the way before proceeding.

Because a large vehicle, such as a truck or bus, has large blind spots to its sides and rear, avoid driving alongside such a vehicle and do not tailgate one.

White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Dashed lines indicate that drivers directly next to the line are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

As alcohol builds up in your system, it will slow your reactions, make you feel more confident, and cause you to make more errors.

This sign indicates that the right lane on a multilane roadway ends ahead. Traffic in the right lane must merge left.

Pavement can become very slippery within the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rainstorm because the rain causes oil in the asphalt to rise to the surface of the road. This problem becomes even worse in hot weather. The heat combined with the water causes more oil to rise to the road surface.

Situations where motorists are required to stop include approaching intersections with stop signs, approaching intersections where a red light is either flashing or illuminated, or any time when a traffic officer orders your vehicle to stop.

When you wish to change lanes or make a turn, signal to inform other motorists of your intentions. Signals should be activated at least 100 feet before you make the turn when you are driving at speeds under 45 mph. Continue signaling until you have completed the turn or lane change.

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to an upcoming traffic signal. They should be prepared to respond to a yellow light, red light, and/or cross traffic.

When on a roadway with two or more lanes, you should make room for entering vehicles. If there is no one driving next to you, move over one lane.

Stop before the stop line or crosswalk at any intersection that is controlled by a stop sign. If there is a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection and proceed when it is safe to do so.