North Carolina Permit Practice Test 2

Correct answer: Showing the driver was appreciably impaired by alcohol or drugs, OR that the BAC was 0.08 or more

DWI can be proven two ways: by showing the driver’s physical or mental faculties were appreciably impaired by alcohol, drugs, or both; or by showing a BAC of 0.08 or more (0.04 for a commercial vehicle).

Correct answer: Be accompanied by a person licensed for that vehicle who is seated beside the permit holder

A learner permit holder must, while operating a motor vehicle over the highways, be accompanied by a person who is licensed to operate that type of vehicle and is seated beside the permit holder.

Correct answer: 10 mph

Back very slowly — no more than 10 mph — because a vehicle is harder to control and to stop while it is moving in reverse.

Correct answer: $1,000

You are required by law to report immediately any crash involving injury or death, or total property damage of $1,000 or more. Failing to report can lead to prosecution and license suspension.

Correct answer: The driver turning left must yield to the oncoming vehicle going straight

When one driver is going straight and the other wants to turn left across their path, the driver who wants to turn must give the proper signal and wait until the turn can be made safely. The driver going straight has the right of way.

Correct answer: Unlawful for all drivers on a public street, highway, or public vehicular area

It is unlawful for any driver to use a cell phone to send email or text messages while operating a vehicle on a public street, highway, or public vehicular area.

Correct answer: A front light visible for at least 300 feet and a rear red light or reflector visible for at least 200 feet

At night a bicycle must have a front light visible for at least 300 feet and a red rear light or reflector visible for at least 200 feet.

Correct answer: After a complete stop, unless a sign says NO TURN ON RED, yielding to traffic and pedestrians

A steady red circular signal means STOP. Unless a "NO TURN ON RED" sign is posted, a right turn may be made after a complete stop, yielding to other traffic and to pedestrians using or about to cross at the intersection.

Correct answer: About 211 feet

Even with ideal conditions, if you are traveling 55 mph your vehicle requires approximately 211 feet to stop completely.

Correct answer: Check mirrors, check your blind spot over your shoulder, signal, then change lanes

To change lanes: check the side and rear-view mirrors; check over your shoulder to be certain the blind spot is clear; signal your intended movement in advance; and then proceed with changing lanes.

Correct answer: 0.04 or more

For a commercial motor vehicle the impairment threshold is a BAC of 0.04 or more — half the 0.08 limit that applies to ordinary drivers.

Correct answer: A regular or commercial license with a motorcycle endorsement, or a motorcycle learner permit

A person must have a regular or commercial license with a motorcycle endorsement, or a motorcycle learner permit, before being entitled to operate a motorcycle on public roads. A Class C license alone is not enough.

Correct answer: On the right side of the road

Always park on the right side of the road, except on one-way streets where parking on the left may be allowed.

Correct answer: Move each vehicle out of the travel lane onto the shoulder if it can be driven safely

If there are no injuries or fatalities and a vehicle can be driven safely, move it out of the travel lane onto the shoulder to prevent further crashes.

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and yield to traffic on the through street before proceeding

At a stop sign you must come to a complete stop and yield to the traffic on the through street. Do not move ahead or turn until you can proceed safely.

Correct answer: Not at all, except to call 911 in an emergency

Drivers under 18 may not use a cell phone or associated technology while the vehicle is in motion, except to call 911 in an emergency.

Correct answer: Under age 16

All bicycle riders and passengers under age 16 must wear an approved protective bicycle helmet and be seated on a saddle seat.

Correct answer: A stop sign

A flashing red signal has the same meaning as a stop sign: stop, and do not proceed until you can enter the intersection without interfering with approaching traffic.

Correct answer: Each additional mile per hour reduces your ability to control the vehicle

Driving at high speed is dangerous because each additional mile traveled per hour reduces the driver’s ability to control the vehicle and increases the likelihood that a crash will cause serious injury or death.

Correct answer: The lane you are changing to and the lane beyond it

On a highway with multiple lanes, check the lane you are changing to as well as the lane beyond it, to be certain that another vehicle is not planning to move into the same space.