North Carolina permit test study guide
All 177 North Carolina-specific questions in our bank, including 143 handbook-scenario extras, each with its correct answer and a plain-English explanation. These are original questions grounded in official NCDMV rules — not a dump of a competitor's file.
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1. In North Carolina's graduated licensing system, how long must a teen have held a limited learner's permit issued by the Division before becoming eligible for a limited provisional license?
- A six months
- B at least nine months
- C twelve months
- D eighteen months
Correct answer: B. A person may obtain a limited provisional license if the person has held a limited learner's permit issued by the Division for at least nine months. Testers invent leftover North Carolina six-month courtesy.
2. Before moving from Level 1 to Level 2 in North Carolina, how much practice driving must be documented in the required driving log?
- A 40 hours, with 5 at night
- B 50 hours, all in daylight
- C 60 hours, including at least 10 at night
- D 100 hours, including 30 at night
Correct answer: C. North Carolina's driving log must show at least 60 hours behind the wheel, 10 of them at night, and no more than 10 hours may count in any week. Spreading practice over months builds real skill — think sixty and ten.
3. During the first six months after a North Carolina Level 1 limited learner permit is issued, when may the permit holder drive with a supervising driver?
- A Only between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.
- B Only between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- C Only between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
- D At any hour of the day or night
Correct answer: A. For the first six months, North Carolina limits new Level 1 permit holders to supervised driving between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.; after that, supervised driving is allowed anytime. Daylight-first practice lowers risk — remember five-to-nine before nighttime.
4. A 16-year-old with a North Carolina Level 2 limited provisional license is driving without a supervising driver. How many passengers under 21 from outside the driver's household may ride along?
- A Three, if everyone wears a seat belt
- B Two, if both are classmates
- C As many as there are seat belts
- D Only one, with a narrow exception for a student going to or from school
Correct answer: D. Unsupervised Level 2 drivers in North Carolina may carry just one under-21 passenger from outside their household; one extra is allowed only when driving a student directly to or from school. Fewer teen passengers means fewer distractions.
5. Who qualifies as a supervising driver for a North Carolina limited learner permit holder?
- A Any licensed driver at least 18 years old
- B A parent, grandparent, guardian, or approved adult licensed for at least five years
- C Any relative who owns the vehicle
- D A commercial driving instructor only
Correct answer: B. North Carolina requires the supervising driver to be a parent, grandparent, guardian, or an adult the parent or guardian approves, licensed for at least five years. Five years of experience means seasoned judgment sits beside the beginner.
6. Under North Carolina law, a 17-year-old driver's phone rings while the car is moving. Which use of the phone is legal?
- A Answering a friend's call about weekend plans
- B Reading a text from a coach
- C Calling a parent or legal guardian
- D Choosing songs in a music app
Correct answer: C. North Carolina bans all mobile phone use by drivers under 18 while the vehicle is moving, except calls to emergency services or to a parent, legal guardian, or spouse. If it isn't an emergency or your parents, it waits.
7. You fail the written knowledge test for a regular Class C license at a North Carolina driver license office. When can you try again?
- A The same afternoon
- B After 90 days
- C After 30 days
- D After seven calendar days
Correct answer: D. North Carolina makes applicants who fail the knowledge or driving test for a regular Class C license wait seven calendar days to retest. Use the week to restudy the handbook — one week, one better attempt.
8. In North Carolina, illegally passing a stopped school bus that is loading students carries a minimum fine of how much?
- A $250
- B $500
- C $1,250
- D $2,500
Correct answer: B. Passing a stopped school bus in North Carolina is a Class 1 misdemeanor with a minimum $500 fine, and judges cannot soften it with a prayer for judgment. Hitting someone raises it to a felony — flashing reds mean stop.
9. What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus on North Carolina roads?
- A 35 mph
- B 40 mph
- C 45 mph
- D 55 mph
Correct answer: C. School buses in North Carolina may never exceed 45 mph, while school activity buses are capped at 55 mph. Big vehicles full of children need extra stopping room — pace yourself patiently behind a bus.
10. Unless a different limit is posted, what is the speed limit on North Carolina highways outside municipal corporate limits?
- A 45 mph
- B 55 mph
- C 65 mph
- D 70 mph
Correct answer: B. Outside city and town limits, North Carolina's default speed limit is 55 mph unless signs say otherwise. Higher limits exist only where posted after engineering studies. No sign outside town? Treat it as fifty-five.
11. A driver stopped in North Carolina willfully refuses the required breath or blood test. Besides an immediate 30-day revocation, what does the DMV impose?
- A An additional revocation of at least 12 months
- B Nothing further if charges are dropped
- C A 60-day revocation only
- D Just a written warning
Correct answer: A. Refusing a required breath or blood test in North Carolina brings an immediate 30-day revocation plus an additional minimum 12-month revocation by the DMV. Even without a DWI conviction, the refusal itself costs your license for a year.
12. How long is a driver's license revoked after a first conviction for driving while impaired (DWI) in North Carolina?
- A 30 days
- B 6 months
- C 1 year
- D 4 years
Correct answer: C. A first DWI conviction in North Carolina brings a mandatory one-year license revocation; a second within three years costs four years, and repeat offenses can mean permanent loss. One bad decision, twelve months off the road.
13. Where does North Carolina law allow an open container of an alcoholic beverage while a car travels on the highway?
- A Nowhere in the passenger area of the vehicle
- B In the front cup holder if it belongs to a passenger
- C Anywhere, as long as the driver is sober
- D In the back seat with an adult passenger
Correct answer: A. North Carolina prohibits transporting an open container of any alcoholic beverage in a vehicle's passenger area and bars drivers from drinking anything alcoholic while driving. If the seal is broken, it doesn't ride with the people.
14. A school bus stops with flashing red lights on a North Carolina divided highway with a raised median. Who must stop?
- A All traffic in both directions
- B Oncoming traffic only
- C No one, because medians make stopping optional
- D Only traffic traveling in the same direction as the bus
Correct answer: D. On a North Carolina road divided by a median or physical barrier, only vehicles following the school bus must stop; oncoming traffic continues. On undivided roads, everyone stops. Barrier between you and the bus? Proceed carefully.
15. You are driving on a multilane North Carolina highway and see a patrol car stopped on the shoulder with its warning lights flashing. What does the state's Move Over law require?
- A Stop behind the patrol car until waved on
- B Change into a lane away from it, or slow to a safe speed if you cannot
- C Flash your headlights and maintain speed
- D Sound your horn while passing
Correct answer: B. North Carolina's Move Over law makes you leave the lane nearest a stopped emergency or service vehicle showing warning lights, or slow to a safe speed when changing lanes is impossible. Violations cost $250 — give workers room.
16. Which agency administers the learner's-permit knowledge test in North Carolina?
- A N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV)
- B The Federal Highway Administration
- C The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- D The US Department of Education
Correct answer: A. In North Carolina, driver licensing — including the permit knowledge test — is run by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV). Federal agencies write guidance and fund programs, but they do not hand you a North Carolina permit. When in doubt, start at the NCDMV site.
17. You need to confirm a North Carolina permit rule you saw on a practice site. What is the authoritative place to check?
- A The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) website or official North Carolina driver handbook
- B A random social-media reel with no date
- C A forum post from 2014
- D Any paid app's splash screen
Correct answer: A. Practice sites, including this one, can be wrong or out of date. North Carolina's NCDMV publishes the handbook and the current rule. If two sources disagree, the official North Carolina page wins. Date-stamp what you read.
18. Who writes the official new-driver (graduated licensing) rules that apply on North Carolina roads?
- A North Carolina's N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) and North Carolina law
- B A national driving school franchise
- C Wikipedia editors
- D Your insurance agent's blog
Correct answer: A. GDL hours, night limits, and passenger rules are North Carolina law, explained by the NCDMV. A school or insurer may summarize them, but they are not the source. Learn the North Carolina version, not a generic US version.
19. What does the NCDMV officially call the North Carolina permit written exam?
- A Knowledge test (written test covering traffic laws and safe driving practices; oral versions available on request)
- B The federal interstate qualifying exam
- C The commercial learner permit skills pad
- D The motorcycle only road course
Correct answer: A. The NCDMV names the North Carolina exam the Knowledge test (written test covering traffic laws and safe driving practices; oral versions available on request). Informal names like permit test or written test point at the same test. Use the official name when you book or look up retake rules.
20. Where is the official North Carolina driver handbook published?
- A By the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) at its official handbook URL
- B Only as a paid paperback with no public copy
- C Exclusively inside a third-party app store listing
- D It is not published; testers invent questions
Correct answer: A. The NCDMV publishes the North Carolina handbook for free. That book is the source the knowledge test is written from. Our questions are original study items grounded in those rules, not a substitute for reading the handbook.
21. What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in North Carolina?
- A 15
- B 14
- C 18
- D 21
Correct answer: A. North Carolina lets you apply for a learner's permit at 15, according to the NCDMV. You still have to pass the knowledge and vision screens and meet any parent-consent rules. Age opens the door; it does not skip the test.
22. What passing score does the NCDMV publish for the North Carolina Knowledge test (written test covering traffic laws and safe driving practices; oral versions available on request)?
- A 80%
- B 50%
- C 40%
- D 99%
Correct answer: A. You need 80% to pass the North Carolina Knowledge test (written test covering traffic laws and safe driving practices; oral versions available on request). Percentages feel abstract until you miss a cluster of signs. Train above the line so test-day nerves do not drop you under 80%.
23. For a driver 21 or older in North Carolina, the per-se BAC limit is:
- A 0.08%
- B 0.12%
- C 0.15%
- D 0.20%
Correct answer: A. North Carolina sets the adult per-se limit at 0.08%. That is a legal line, not a recommendation to drink up to it. Impairment starts earlier, and North Carolina can still charge you for unsafe driving below the number.
24. Drivers under 21 in North Carolina are over the youth alcohol limit at which level?
- A any detectable amount
- B 0.08%
- C 0.10%
- D 0.15%
Correct answer: A. North Carolina uses a zero-tolerance style rule for under-21 drivers: any detectable amount. Adult limits do not apply to a teen permit holder. If you are under 21 in North Carolina, treat alcohol and keys as incompatible.
25. Unless a sign posts another limit, the usual residential or city default in North Carolina is:
- A 35 mph (inside municipal corporate limits unless otherwise posted)
- B 55 mph
- C 70 mph
- D 15 mph unless signed
Correct answer: A. North Carolina's typical unposted residential / city default is 35 mph (inside municipal corporate limits unless otherwise posted). School zones and work zones drop lower. If houses line the street and no sign argues, start at 35 mph (inside municipal corporate limits unless otherwise posted) and watch the next plaque.
26. What is the highest posted highway speed limit in North Carolina?
- A 70 mph
- B 25 mph
- C 15 mph
- D 100 mph
Correct answer: A. North Carolina's highest posted highway limit is 70 mph. Most stretches are lower, and work zones or weather can cut it further. Do not assume every freeway in North Carolina is signed at the state maximum.
27. Can you take the official North Carolina Knowledge test (written test covering traffic laws and safe driving practices; oral versions available on request) from home on the internet?
- A No. The NCDMV gives the Knowledge test (written test covering traffic laws and safe driving practices; oral versions available on request) in person, not as a take-home web exam
- B Yes, anyone may take it on a phone in bed
- C Yes, but only on social media
- D Yes, and a screenshot of a practice test counts
Correct answer: A. The NCDMV administers the North Carolina Knowledge test (written test covering traffic laws and safe driving practices; oral versions available on request) in person. Practice tests online are study tools, not the official exam. Show up with the documents the NCDMV lists, and do not expect a home browser to replace the office test.
28. Which fee listing matches what the NCDMV currently publishes for a North Carolina permit or license application?
- A $25.50 for a Level 1 limited learner permit (ages 15-17), paid when applying at a driver license office.
- B There is never a fee in North Carolina
- C $2 cash only, no card, nationwide
- D A $400 federal permit surcharge paid to NHTSA
Correct answer: A. The NCDMV lists this North Carolina amount: $25.50 for a Level 1 limited learner permit (ages 15-17), paid when applying at a driver license office.. Fees change, and extras like photos or late replacements can stack. Confirm the number on the official fee page the day you go, and bring an accepted payment type.
29. If you fail the North Carolina Knowledge test (written test covering traffic laws and safe driving practices; oral versions available on request), which statement matches the NCDMV's published retake rule?
- A Applicants who do not pass the knowledge test or the driving test for a regular Class C license may retake the failed test after seven calendar days.
- B You are banned from driving in North Carolina for life
- C You may retake it immediately with no limits, forever, for free, at any kiosk
- D The NCDMV never allows a second try
Correct answer: A. North Carolina's published retake rule is: Applicants who do not pass the knowledge test or the driving test for a regular Class C license may retake the failed test after seven calendar days. Use the wait to restudy the handbook chapters you missed. Showing up unprepared a second time just spends another attempt.
30. What does the NCDMV publish about languages for the North Carolina knowledge test?
- A NCDMV states the knowledge test is offered in different languages, with oral tests available upon request for applicants who have difficulty reading; it does not publish a specific language list online.
- B English only in every office, with no exceptions listed
- C Latin and Esperanto only
- D The test is offered as a mime exam with no written language
Correct answer: A. Language options in North Carolina: NCDMV states the knowledge test is offered in different languages, with oral tests available upon request for applicants who have difficulty reading; it does not publish a specific language list online. Ask at the office or on the NCDMV site when you schedule, because not every location stocks every language every day. Bring an interpreter only if the NCDMV says that is allowed.
31. When may a North Carolina Level 2 limited-provisional driver operate without a supervisor, besides a direct trip to or from work?
- A From 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- B Anytime after 12 months on Level 1
- C From 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. only
- D Sunrise to noon only
Correct answer: A. Level 2 unsupervised driving is limited to 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., or a direct trip to or from work. Night trips still need a supervising driver. Holding Level 1 for a year does not unlock all-night solo driving.
32. Of North Carolina's 60-hour Level 1 driving log, how many hours must be at night?
- A 10 hours
- B Night hours are optional
- C 30 hours
- D 2 hours
Correct answer: A. NCDMV's Level 1 log is 60 hours and 10 of them after dark. A 60-hour daytime-only sheet does not finish the requirement, and the permit must still be held at least nine months.
33. How long must a North Carolina teen hold a Level 2 license with no moving or seat-belt violations before Level 3?
- A Six months
- B One month
- C Until age 18 with no time minimum
- D Two years
Correct answer: A. Level 3 requires six violation-free months on Level 2. A clean month is not enough, and passenger and night rules stay in force until that step is earned.
34. A North Carolina Level 2 driver may carry how many non-household passengers under 21?
- A One
- B Three after 9:00 p.m.
- C None until Level 3
- D Any number if they wear seat belts
Correct answer: A. Level 2 caps non-household passengers under 21 at one. Household members are treated differently, but packing the back seat with friends still violates the statute.
35. Inside a North Carolina city, what speed applies if no sign is posted?
- A 35 mph
- B 25 mph on every block
- C 45 mph
- D 15 mph
Correct answer: A. Municipal streets default to 35 mph unless posted otherwise. Assuming every city block is 25 mph is a common miss; school zones and business districts can be lower when signed.
36. How close to a fire hydrant or fire-station entrance may you park in North Carolina?
- A No closer than 15 feet
- B No closer than 10 feet
- C No closer than 50 feet
- D Against the hydrant if hazards are on
Correct answer: A. North Carolina forbids parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or an entrance to a fire station, and also bans parking on a crosswalk, sidewalk, or bridge and on the paved travel portion of a highway. Fifteen feet covers both the hydrant and the firehouse drive.
37. A North Carolina signal shows a red arrow. What must turning traffic do?
- A Stop
- B Turn after a rolling pause
- C Treat it like a flashing yellow
- D Follow the circular green in the next lane
Correct answer: A. North Carolina says a red arrow means turning traffic must stop. A yellow arrow warns that a protected green arrow is about to end. Do not treat a red arrow as a circular red that allows a right turn after stopping.
38. When does North Carolina law require headlights, besides sunset to sunrise?
- A When visibility is 400 feet or less
- B When visibility is a mile or less
- C Never in daylight fog
- D Only in work zones
Correct answer: A. North Carolina requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is 400 feet or less. That 400-foot trigger is shorter than states that use 500 or 1,000 feet. If you cannot see four football fields, the lights belong on.
39. May you park on the paved travel lane of a North Carolina highway?
- A No. Parking on the paved or primary-travel portion is banned
- B Yes, with hazards on
- C Yes, after 10 p.m.
- D Yes, if you stay in the car
Correct answer: A. North Carolina lists the paved or primary-travel portion of any highway as a no-parking place, along with crosswalks, sidewalks, and bridges. Pull fully off the travel lane. A car sitting in the through lane is a crash waiting for fog.
40. How must vehicles in a North Carolina funeral procession be marked, and who obeys the first signal?
- A Every vehicle must have headlights on, and hazard signals too if equipped; the lead vehicle must obey all traffic-control devices
- B Only the last car uses headlights
- C No marking is required
- D Anyone may join if they turn headlights on
Correct answer: A. North Carolina says every vehicle in a funeral procession must have its headlights on, and the hazard warning signals must also be on if so equipped. The operator of the lead vehicle must comply with all traffic-control devices. Other drivers should not cut through the marked line.
41. You are driving 45 mph or more in North Carolina and plan to turn. How far ahead must you signal?
- A At least the last 200 feet before turning
- B A car length
- C Only after you start the turn
- D 100 feet is always enough at any speed
Correct answer: A. North Carolina says if you are driving 45 mph or more, signal at least the last 200 feet before turning. The faster you are driving, the farther ahead you should signal. That 200-foot high-speed figure is longer than the usual 100-foot city rule testers quote elsewhere.
42. A North Carolina school bus is stopped for passengers. Who must stop on a four-lane road that has a median, or on a four-lane road with a center turning lane?
- A Only traffic following the bus; two-lane roads and four-lane roads with no median still require a stop from both directions
- B Every North Carolina road from both directions, including across a median
- C Only trucks
- D Only after 4 p.m.
Correct answer: A. North Carolina requires both directions to stop on a two-lane road, on a two-lane road with a center turning lane, and on a four-lane road without a median. On a divided highway of four or more lanes with a median, or on a four-or-more-lane road with a center turning lane, only traffic following the bus must stop.
43. A North Carolina signal shows a flashing yellow arrow for your turn. What may you do?
- A Turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians; a solid green arrow is the protected turn
- B Turn immediately; opposing traffic is held
- C Wait for a circular green only
- D Treat it as a solid red arrow
Correct answer: A. North Carolina’s flashing-yellow-arrow head means the indicated turn is allowed, but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A solid green arrow is the protected movement. A solid red arrow means stop; no turns are allowed until it changes.
44. A North Carolina flashing yellow signal (circular, not the arrow) is showing. What should you do?
- A Treat it as a warning sign: slow down and proceed with caution
- B Treat it as a stop sign
- C Treat it as a protected green
- D Wait for a circular red first
Correct answer: A. North Carolina says the flashing yellow signal has the same meaning as a warning sign. Slow down and proceed with caution. The flashing yellow arrow head is the turn-lane version already in the bank and still requires a yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
45. When a North Carolina railroad warning is active, how far from the nearest rail must you stop?
- A Within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail, then go only when you can do so safely
- B With your bumper on the rail
- C At least 100 feet in every town
- D Only if you can see the locomotive
Correct answer: A. North Carolina says when any of the listed railroad warnings apply, the driver shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail and shall not proceed until it is safe. Those warnings include a lowered gate, a flagger, or a train approaching within about 1,500 feet and sounding a signal.
46. A deer is near a North Carolina road. What speed and following-distance habit does the handbook recommend?
- A Slow down; a deer hit at 35 mph is far less deadly than at 55 or more, and leave extra following space
- B Speed up so the animal has less time in the lane
- C Honk and hold your speed
- D Only trucks need to slow
Correct answer: A. North Carolina says a slower speed gives you and the animal more time to react. A deer hit at 35 mph has a much lower fatality rate than at 55 or more — for the deer and for the driver. Increase following distance so you can stop without a chain reaction.
47. When may you pass a bicyclist on a North Carolina road, and what does the handbook call the safest way?
- A Only with abundant clearance and no oncoming traffic; the safest way is to change lanes
- B Anytime you can miss the rider by inches on a North Carolina two-lane
- C Only after you honk
- D Never; North Carolina bans passing bikes
Correct answer: A. North Carolina says you may pass a bicyclist only when there is abundant clearance and no oncoming traffic in the opposing lane. The safest way is to change lanes. Do not pass a cyclist inside a roundabout. Testers squeeze past in the same lane. In North Carolina, take a real gap or take the next lane.
48. How do you make a U-turn in a North Carolina roundabout?
- A Travel a full circle, then exit; in a multi-lane circle stay in the left lane and do not change lanes inside
- B Stop in the island and reverse
- C Use the truck apron as a North Carolina shortcut
- D Exit right and then back across
Correct answer: A. North Carolina’s roundabout diagram uses a full circle to make a U-turn. In a multi-lane roundabout you stay in the left lane to go straight, turn left, or U-turn, and you do not change lanes while you are in the circle. Testers cut across to the first right. Ride the circle all the way around.
49. You are already circulating in a multi-lane North Carolina roundabout. May you change lanes to reach your exit?
- A No; choose the correct lane before you enter and stay in it until you exit
- B Yes, if you signal inside the North Carolina circle
- C Yes, after you tap the horn
- D Only trucks may change lanes
Correct answer: A. North Carolina says to observe signs and pavement markings and choose the appropriate lane before entering a multi-lane roundabout. Typically the right lane exits right; the left lane goes straight, left, or U-turns. Do not change lanes while in the roundabout. Testers still weave inside the circle. Pick the lane on the way in.
50. A North Carolina hybrid beacon at a mid-block crosswalk or emergency-station driveway is flashing red after a steady red. What must you do?
- A Stay stopped until pedestrians or emergency vehicles clear, then after a complete stop you may go while it flashes red
- B Treat the North Carolina flash like a green arrow
- C Speed up because the North Carolina beacon is turning off
- D Wait in the North Carolina crosswalk until it goes dark
Correct answer: A. North Carolina hybrid beacons stay dark until a pedestrian or emergency-response worker activates them. They flash yellow, go steady yellow, then steady red while people cross or emergency vehicles exit. Then they flash red: remain stopped until those users clear, come to a complete stop, and only then may you move. Testers roll the North Carolina flash. Stop-then-go after the crossing is the sequence.
51. A North Carolina center lane is reserved for two-way left-turn movements. When may you use it to pass or to merge into traffic?
- A You may not; a North Carolina two-way left-turn lane is reserved for left turns only
- B Anytime the North Carolina dashes look faded
- C To pass on a North Carolina four-lane if you signal
- D As a North Carolina acceleration lane from a driveway
Correct answer: A. North Carolina reserves that special center lane exclusively for two-way left-turn movements in both directions. It must not be used for passing another vehicle or for merging into traffic. Testers camp in a North Carolina two-way left-turn stripe to overtake. Left turns only.
52. How close may you park to a stopped North Carolina emergency vehicle that is investigating a crash, and how close to fire trucks answering an alarm?
- A No closer than 100 feet to the North Carolina emergency vehicle, and no closer than one block to fire trucks responding to an alarm
- B A North Carolina mirror’s width if your hazards are on
- C Fifteen feet, the usual North Carolina hydrant guess
- D Against the North Carolina bumper if you leave a note
Correct answer: A. North Carolina says do not park within 100 feet of an emergency vehicle that has stopped to investigate an accident or give assistance, and do not drive or park closer than one block from fire trucks responding to a fire alarm. Testers invent a 15-foot hydrant number. One hundred feet from the scene, one block from the fire response.
53. When does North Carolina add an extra penalty for speeding in a highway work zone?
- A When a sign at the beginning of the North Carolina work zone lists that extra penalty; it is added to any other speeding penalties
- B Anytime orange North Carolina cones appear
- C Only at night on a North Carolina interstate
- D Never; North Carolina work-zone tickets stay the same
Correct answer: A. North Carolina makes it unlawful to drive faster than the posted work-zone speed. A highway work zone runs from the first beginning sign to the last ending sign. An extra speeding penalty applies if a sign at the beginning lists that penalty, and it stacks on the regular speeding penalties. Testers invent an automatic North Carolina double at the first cone. The listed plaque is what adds the extra amount.
54. How close to an intersecting North Carolina street may you park when that corner has a curb?
- A No closer than 25 feet from the curb line of the intersecting North Carolina street
- B Twenty feet, a number copied from other North Carolina neighbors
- C Against the North Carolina crosswalk if flashers are on
- D Fifteen feet, the North Carolina hydrant number
Correct answer: A. North Carolina forbids parking within 25 feet of the curb line of an intersecting street, or within 15 feet of the intersecting right-of-way lines if there is no curb. Testers reuse the common 20-foot crosswalk figure. Twenty-five feet is the North Carolina curb-line buffer, separate from the 15-foot hydrant and fire-station pair.
55. Outside a North Carolina city or town, how close may you follow fire apparatus answering an alarm, and how close may you drive or park after it stops?
- A No closer than 400 feet behind that North Carolina apparatus unless you are on official business, and no closer than 400 feet from where it stopped
- B One North Carolina car length if flashers are on
- C Fifteen feet, the North Carolina hydrant number
- D The same one-block North Carolina city rule, even on rural roads
Correct answer: A. North Carolina General Statute 20-157 uses one block inside a city or town, but outside corporate limits it forbids following fire apparatus closer than 400 feet, or driving or parking within 400 feet of where that apparatus stopped, unless you are on official business. Testers reuse the in-town one-block figure on every rural North Carolina road. Four hundred feet is the countryside pair, separate from the 100-foot crash-scene extra.
56. You park on the shoulder of a North Carolina public highway. What sight distance does North Carolina require?
- A Approaching North Carolina drivers must clearly see the vehicle from 200 feet in both directions, and it must not obstruct the normal movement of traffic
- B A view from 50 North Carolina feet only
- C Any North Carolina shoulder if flashers are on
- D Ten remaining North Carolina feet, copied from a Maine rule
Correct answer: A. North Carolina General Statute 20-161 says you may not park or leave a vehicle standing on the shoulder of a public highway unless approaching drivers can clearly see it from 200 feet in both directions and it does not obstruct the normal movement of traffic. Testers treat any North Carolina shoulder as a free rest bay. Two hundred feet both ways is the North Carolina shoulder-sight figure, separate from the 200-foot high-speed signal extra.
57. You park or stop a vehicle on a North Carolina highway at night. What lights must show, and how far must they be seen?
- A A white or amber light visible 500 feet to the front of that North Carolina vehicle, and a red light visible 500 feet to the rear
- B Parking lights only, if the North Carolina hydrant is clear
- C No lights if North Carolina flashers are on
- D A view from 50 North Carolina feet only
Correct answer: A. North Carolina General Statute 20-134 says a vehicle parked or stopped on a highway at the times headlights are required must show a white or amber light visible 500 feet to the front and a red light visible 500 feet to the rear. A local ordinance may drop those lamps only where there is enough light to reveal a person at 200 feet. Testers leave a dark North Carolina car on the pavement. Five hundred feet front and rear is the North Carolina parked-lamp pair, separate from the 200-foot shoulder-sight extra.
58. When may you park in a designated fire lane in a North Carolina shopping-center or mall lot?
- A Only while actually loading or unloading supplies or merchandise, and the North Carolina vehicle must not be left unattended
- B Anytime North Carolina flashers are on
- C After 9 p.m. in any North Carolina mall aisle
- D Whenever the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. North Carolina General Statute 20-162 forbids parking or standing in a designated fire lane, including fire lanes in shopping-center or mall lots and other public vehicular areas. A narrow carve-out lets a driver park temporarily in a shopping-center or mall fire lane only while loading or unloading supplies or merchandise, and the vehicle may not be left unattended. Testers leave a North Carolina cart-run car in the red lane. Stay with the vehicle, separate from the 15-foot hydrant and fire-station pair.
59. May you park on the roadway side of a vehicle already parked on a North Carolina street?
- A No; North Carolina lists parking on the roadway side of another vehicle as double parking
- B Yes, if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina block
- D Yes, if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The North Carolina Driver Handbook’s no-parking list includes parking on the roadway side of another vehicle, which it calls double parking. Testers squeeze alongside a North Carolina curb car to “just run in.” The travel lane stays a travel lane, separate from the shopping-center fire-lane extra.
60. When may you park within the right of way of a North Carolina interstate highway?
- A Only in a designated North Carolina parking area, or in an emergency
- B Anytime North Carolina flashers are on
- C After 9 p.m. on any North Carolina shoulder
- D Whenever the North Carolina hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The North Carolina Driver Handbook forbids parking anywhere within the right of way of an interstate highway except in designated parking areas or in cases of emergencies. Testers treat a North Carolina interstate shoulder as leftover stall space. Designated lots or a true emergency are the only carve-outs, separate from the double-parking extra.
61. On a two-way North Carolina street, which side must you park on?
- A The right side of that North Carolina road, except on a one-way street
- B The left North Carolina curb if flashers are on
- C Either North Carolina curb after 9 p.m.
- D The North Carolina travel lane if the hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook says to always park on the right side of the road, except on one-way streets. Testers leave a North Carolina car facing traffic on a two-way. Right-side parking is the default, separate from the interstate designated-parking extra.
62. May you park on a North Carolina sidewalk?
- A No; North Carolina lists a sidewalk with a crosswalk or bridge among the places you may not park
- B Yes, if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina walk
- D Yes, if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook’s parking list includes a crosswalk, sidewalk, or bridge. Testers treat a North Carolina walk as leftover stall space. The walk stays for people, separate from the right-side extra.
63. May you park on a North Carolina bridge?
- A No; North Carolina lists a bridge with a crosswalk or sidewalk among the places you may not park
- B Yes, if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina span
- D Yes, if the North Carolina hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook’s parking list includes a bridge with a crosswalk or sidewalk. Testers treat a North Carolina span shoulder as leftover stall space. The structure stays a travel way, separate from the sidewalk extra.
64. May you park in a North Carolina space designated for handicap or disabled use without a handicap plate or disability placard?
- A No; North Carolina requires a handicap license plate or a disability parking placard on that vehicle
- B Yes, if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina lot
- D Yes, if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook forbids parking in spaces designated for handicap or disabled use unless the vehicle displays a handicap license plate or a disability parking placard. Testers leave an unmarked North Carolina car “just for a minute.” The stall stays reserved, separate from the bridge extra.
65. May you park at a North Carolina intersection or in front of a driveway?
- A No; North Carolina lists an intersection or the front of a driveway among the places you should not park
- B Yes, if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. in a North Carolina box
- D Yes, if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook lists an intersection or the front of a driveway among the places you should not park. That in-the-box and driveway-front ban is a different line from the 25-foot curb-line extra. Testers pinch a North Carolina driveway “just to run in.” Leave the opening, separate from the sidewalk extra.
66. May you park on a North Carolina crosswalk?
- A No; North Carolina lists a crosswalk, with a sidewalk or a bridge, among the places you should not park
- B Yes, if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina zebra
- D Yes, if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook lists a crosswalk, sidewalk, or bridge among the places you should not park. That on-the-zebra ban is a different line from the 25-foot intersecting-street extra. Testers sit on a North Carolina crossing “just to run in.” The crossing stays clear, separate from the driveway extra.
67. May you drive a motor vehicle over a North Carolina fire hose?
- A No; North Carolina says never drive a motor vehicle over a fire hose
- B Yes, if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. at a North Carolina fire
- D Yes, if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook says never drive a motor vehicle over a fire hose. Testers straddle a North Carolina hose “just to get by.” The hose stays a water line, separate from the one-block fire-truck extra.
68. A North Carolina bicyclist is going straight in a bike lane or path while you want to turn right at the intersection. What crash should you watch for?
- A A right-hook crash; that North Carolina rider going straight can meet a motorist who turns right across the bike lane
- B Only a North Carolina hydrant crash if flashers are on
- C Only an after-9 p.m. North Carolina railroad crash
- D No extra look if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook says that when a bicycle lane or bike path travels on or next to the roadway, you should watch bicyclists as you approach and move through an intersection, because a rider going straight can crash with a motorist who is turning right. Testers hook a North Carolina bike at the corner. Straight-through first, separate from the three-foot pass extra.
69. In falling North Carolina temperatures, which places often freeze first?
- A North Carolina shady spots, bridges, and overpasses are often the first to freeze
- B Only the North Carolina travel lane if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina city street
- D Only if the North Carolina hydrant is iced
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook’s snow-and-ice chapter says to watch for shady spots, bridges, and overpasses because those places are often the first to freeze as the temperature drops. Testers treat a North Carolina span like dry blacktop. The span ices first, separate from the bike-lane extra.
70. Where may a North Carolina bicyclist choose to ride on a public road?
- A In a North Carolina bicycle lane, on a paved shoulder, or in an all-purpose travel lane, based on the upcoming road and conflicts
- B Only the North Carolina gutter if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D Only if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook says bicyclists may choose to ride in bicycle lanes, on paved shoulders, or in all-purpose travel lanes, based on existing and upcoming roadway conditions, a desire to avoid hazards, and potential conflicts with right-turning traffic. Testers force a North Carolina rider into the gutter. Any of those places is allowed, separate from the right-hook extra.
71. Why does North Carolina warn that a bicyclist may be hard to see even in daylight?
- A North Carolina bicycles are narrow and typically operate at the right of the lane, so they can be obscured
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D Only if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook says bicyclists can be expected on all roads except where expressly prohibited, and that bicycles are narrow and typically operate at the right of the lane, so they may be obscured and difficult to detect. Testers glance once down the North Carolina centerline. Look to the right edge, separate from the freeze-first extra.
72. Who must wear an approved bicycle helmet on a North Carolina road?
- A All North Carolina bicycle riders and passengers under age 16, and they must sit on a saddle seat
- B Only North Carolina adults if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina path
- D Only if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook says all bicycle riders and passengers under age 16 must wear an approved protective bicycle helmet and must be seated on a saddle seat. Testers skip the age cutoff. Under 16 is the North Carolina helmet leftover, separate from the right-hook extra.
73. How far must a North Carolina bicycle’s night lights or reflectors be visible?
- A A front light visible at least 300 feet and a red rear light or reflector visible at least 200 feet on that North Carolina road
- B Fifty North Carolina feet if flashers are on
- C Ten North Carolina feet after 9 p.m.
- D Any North Carolina glow if the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook says that at night a bicycle must have a light on the front visible for at least 300 feet and a red light or reflector on the rear visible for at least 200 feet. Testers invent a North Carolina no-light rule. Three hundred and two hundred are the leftover pair, separate from the under-16 helmet extra.
74. When may you pass a bicycle or moped on a marked North Carolina no-passing stretch?
- A When that North Carolina rider is going the same way, is not turning left or signaling a left, and you leave at least four feet or completely enter the left lane
- B Anytime North Carolina flashers are on
- C Anytime after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina curb
- D Anytime the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. North Carolina General Statute 20-150(e) lets a driver pass a bicycle or moped on a marked no-passing stretch when the slower vehicle is going the same way, the faster vehicle leaves at least four feet or completely enters the left lane, and the slower operator is not making or signaling a left turn. Testers invent a North Carolina ban on every yellow-line bike pass. Four feet or the full left lane is leftover from the abundant-clearance extra.
75. When must a North Carolina motorist signal so a bicyclist can read that move?
- A When turning, changing lanes, stopping, or suddenly decreasing speed on that North Carolina road
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D Never, if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official NCDOT bicycle-and-pedestrian law lists G.S. 20-154 as the leftover signal rule: a driver must signal when turning, changing lanes, stopping, or suddenly decreasing speed so other traffic, including a bicyclist, can read the move. Testers treat a silent North Carolina lane-change as leftover courtesy. Signal first, leftover from the four-foot no-passing extra.
76. You are leaving or entering a North Carolina alley, building entrance, private road, or driveway that crosses a sidewalk. Who goes first when a bicyclist is approaching on that sidewalk or walkway?
- A Yield to that North Carolina pedestrian or sidewalk bicyclist before you cross
- B Go first if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Go first after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina path
- D Go first if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. North Carolina General Statute 20-173 says the driver of a vehicle emerging from or entering an alley, building entrance, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, or person riding a bicycle, approaching on any sidewalk or walkway extending across that alley, building entrance, road, or driveway. Testers treat a North Carolina sidewalk bike as leftover curb. Driveway-sidewalk yield leftover from the motorist-signal extra.
77. When must a North Carolina bicycle passenger under 16 ride in a separate restraining seat?
- A When that North Carolina passenger weighs less than 40 pounds or is less than 40 inches tall, and the passenger can keep an erect seated position
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina path
- D Never, if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. North Carolina General Statute 20-171.9 says a parent or guardian of a person under 16 shall not knowingly permit that person to be a bicycle passenger unless the passenger can keep an erect seated position and, if the passenger weighs less than 40 pounds or is less than 40 inches in height, is properly seated in and secured to a restraining seat. Testers treat a leftover North Carolina handlebar toddler as courtesy. Forty-pound or 40-inch leftover from the under-16 helmet extra.
78. When may bicyclists race on a North Carolina highway?
- A Only when State or local authorities have approved that North Carolina racing event under conditions that keep participants, spectators, and other highway users reasonably safe and that avoid unreasonable interference with traffic
- B Anytime North Carolina flashers are on
- C Anytime after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D Anytime the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. North Carolina General Statute 20-171.2 says bicycle racing on the highways is prohibited except as authorized in that section, and that a racing event is not unlawful when State or local authorities have approved it on a highway under their jurisdiction under conditions that assure reasonable safety for participants, spectators, and other highway users and that prevent unreasonable interference with traffic flow. Testers invent a leftover North Carolina open-highway criterium. Approved-race leftover from the 40-pound restraining-seat extra.
79. How does North Carolina treat a person riding an animal or driving an animal-drawn vehicle on a highway?
- A That North Carolina rider or driver follows the same traffic-law duties that apply to a vehicle driver, except rules that by their nature cannot apply
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D Only if the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. North Carolina General Statute 20-171 says every person riding an animal or driving any animal drawing a vehicle upon a highway shall be subject to the provisions of the Article applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Testers treat leftover North Carolina horse traffic as courtesy. Animal leftover from the racing extra.
80. When may a North Carolina court waive a first helmet or restraining-seat fine?
- A On a first North Carolina conviction, after proof that the parent or guardian has obtained a protective bicycle helmet or restraining seat and intends to use it whenever required
- B Anytime North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D Anytime the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. North Carolina General Statute 20-171.9 leftover says that on a first conviction the court may waive the civil fine upon satisfactory proof that the person responsible has purchased or otherwise obtained a protective bicycle helmet or a restraining seat and uses and intends to use it whenever required. Testers invent a leftover North Carolina jail term. First-conviction waiver leftover from the 40-pound restraining-seat extra.
81. What civil ten-dollar fine can follow a North Carolina child bicycle-safety violation?
- A A North Carolina violation can bring a civil fine of up to ten dollars, inclusive of assessments and court costs
- B Anytime North Carolina flashers are on
- C Anytime after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D Anytime the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official North Carolina statute 20-171.9 leftover sets a civil fine of up to ten dollars, inclusive of assessments and court costs, for a child bicycle-safety violation. Testers invent North Carolina thousand-dollar criminal fines. Ten-dollar leftover from the first-conviction waiver extra.
82. Does a North Carolina helmet or restraining-seat violation prove negligence?
- A A North Carolina helmet or restraining-seat violation does not constitute negligence or liability per se
- B Anytime North Carolina flashers are on
- C Anytime after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D Anytime the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official North Carolina statute 20-171.9 leftover says violation of the child bicycle-safety article is not to be considered negligence or contributory negligence, and it does not establish liability per se. Testers invent automatic North Carolina crash liability. No-negligence leftover from the ten-dollar extra.
83. What seven hundred fifty watt motor does North Carolina use for an electric assisted bicycle?
- A A North Carolina electric assisted bicycle has operable pedals and a motor of no more than seven hundred fifty watts whose motor-only speed is no more than twenty miles per hour
- B Anytime North Carolina flashers are on
- C Anytime after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D Anytime the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official North Carolina statute 20-4.01 leftover defines an electric assisted bicycle as a bicycle with two or three wheels, a seat or saddle, operable pedals, and an electric motor of no more than seven hundred fifty watts whose motor-only maximum speed is no more than twenty miles per hour. Testers invent North Carolina motorcycle-size motors. Seven-fifty leftover from the no-negligence extra.
84. What ANSI or Snell standard must a North Carolina helmet meet?
- A A North Carolina protective bicycle helmet must meet ANSI or Snell bicycle-helmet standards
- B Anytime North Carolina flashers are on
- C Anytime after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D Anytime the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official North Carolina statute 20-171.8 leftover defines a protective bicycle helmet as headgear that meets or exceeds ANSI or Snell bicycle-helmet standards. Testers invent North Carolina baseball-cap helmets. ANSI-Snell leftover from the 750-watt extra.
85. What restraining seat does North Carolina child bicycle-safety law use?
- A A North Carolina restraining seat is a seat separate from the operator saddle, fastened to the frame, that protects the passenger from moving parts
- B Anytime North Carolina flashers are on
- C Anytime after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D Anytime the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official North Carolina statute 20-171.8 leftover defines a restraining seat as a seat separate from the saddle seat for the operator, fastened to the bicycle frame, that is designed to keep the passenger in place and protect the passenger from the moving parts of the bicycle. Testers invent North Carolina shared-saddle seats. Restraining-seat leftover from the ANSI-Snell extra.
86. What tricycle does North Carolina treat as a child bicycle?
- A A North Carolina tricycle is a three-wheel nonmotorized device designed as a toy for one child under six whose seat is no more than two feet from the ground
- B Anytime North Carolina flashers are on
- C Anytime after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D Anytime the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official North Carolina statute 20-171.8 leftover defines a bicycle with trainer wheels or a tricycle as a nonmotorized three-wheel device designed as a toy for a single child under the age of six, with a seat no more than two feet from the ground. Testers invent North Carolina Class 3 tricycles. Tricycle leftover from the restraining-seat extra.
87. What vehicle type is a North Carolina bicycle or electric assisted bicycle?
- A A North Carolina bicycle or electric assisted bicycle is deemed a vehicle for Chapter 20
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-4.01(49) on ncleg.gov says for the purposes of this Chapter bicycles and electric assisted bicycles shall be deemed vehicles. Testers invent leftover North Carolina never-a-vehicle courtesy. Bicycle-is-vehicle leftover from the prior extra.
88. What rights does a North Carolina highway bicyclist or electric-assisted-bicycle rider have?
- A A North Carolina highway bicyclist or electric-assisted-bicycle rider has the same Chapter 20 duties as a vehicle driver except rules that cannot apply
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-4.01(49) on ncleg.gov says every rider of a bicycle or an electric assisted bicycle upon a highway shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter applicable to the driver of a vehicle except those which by their nature can have no application. Testers invent leftover North Carolina no-vehicle-duties courtesy. Same-rights leftover from the prior extra.
89. Does a North Carolina electric assisted bicycle count as a motor vehicle?
- A A North Carolina electric assisted bicycle is not a motor vehicle unless another Chapter 20 rule says otherwise
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-4.01(23) on ncleg.gov says motor vehicle means every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle designed to run upon the highways which is pulled by a self-propelled vehicle. Except as specifically provided otherwise, this term shall not include mopeds or electric assisted bicycles. Testers invent leftover North Carolina always-a-motor-vehicle courtesy. E-bike-not-motor-vehicle leftover from the prior extra.
90. What traffic-law skip may an approved North Carolina bicycle race use?
- A An approved North Carolina highway bicycle race may, by agreement with the approving authority, skip otherwise applicable traffic laws if traffic control keeps every highway user safe
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-171.2(c) on ncleg.gov says by agreement with the approving authority, participants in an approved bicycle highway racing event may be exempted from compliance with any traffic laws otherwise applicable thereto, provided that traffic control is adequate to assure the safety of all highway users. Testers invent leftover North Carolina ignore-every-rule courtesy. Race-exempt leftover from the prior extra.
91. Which machines does a North Carolina motorcycle definition leave out?
- A A North Carolina motorcycle definition leaves out electric assisted bicycles and mopeds
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-4.01(23)h on ncleg.gov says motorcycles are saddle vehicles designed to travel on not more than three wheels, including autocycles, motor scooters, and motor-driven bicycles, but excluding electric assisted bicycles and mopeds. Testers invent leftover North Carolina e-bike-is-a-motorcycle courtesy. Motorcycle-not-ebike leftover from the prior extra.
92. Which machine stays outside a North Carolina motor-driven bicycle definition?
- A A North Carolina motor-driven bicycle definition leaves out an electric assisted bicycle
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-4.01(23)i on ncleg.gov says a motor-driven bicycle is a two or three wheel vehicle with a steering handle, one or two saddle seats, pedals, and a motor that cannot propel it faster than 20 miles per hour on the level, and that term shall not include an electric assisted bicycle. Testers invent leftover North Carolina e-bike-is-motor-driven courtesy. Motor-driven-not-ebike leftover from the prior extra.
93. Which machines stay outside a North Carolina moped definition?
- A A North Carolina moped is a vehicle other than a motor-driven bicycle or electric assisted bicycle
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-4.01(23)j on ncleg.gov says a moped is a vehicle, other than a motor-driven bicycle or electric assisted bicycle, with two or three wheels, no external shifting device, and a motor that does not exceed 50 cubic centimeters and cannot propel it faster than 30 miles per hour on the level. Testers invent leftover North Carolina e-bike-is-a-moped courtesy. Moped-not-ebike leftover from the prior extra.
94. What counts as a North Carolina bicycle in the child bicycle safety and racing part?
- A A North Carolina bicycle in that part is a nonmotorized vehicle with two or three wheels tandem, a steering handle, one or two saddle seats, and pedals, or an electric assisted bicycle
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-171.1 on ncleg.gov says as used in that part, a bicycle is a nonmotorized vehicle with two or three wheels tandem, a steering handle, one or two saddle seats, and pedals by which the vehicle is propelled, or an electric assisted bicycle as defined in G.S. 20-4.01(7a). Testers invent leftover North Carolina e-bike-never-a-bike courtesy. Bicycle-defined leftover from the prior extra.
95. What counts as a North Carolina electric personal assistive mobility device?
- A A North Carolina electric personal assistive mobility device is a self-balancing nontandem two-wheeled device designed to transport one person, with a propulsion system that limits its maximum speed to 15 mph or less
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-4.01(7b) on ncleg.gov says an electric personal assistive mobility device is a self-balancing nontandem two-wheeled device, designed to transport one person, with a propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of the device to 15 miles per hour or less. Testers invent leftover North Carolina any-hover-board courtesy. Epamd-defined leftover from the prior extra.
96. Where may a North Carolina electric personal assistive mobility device operate?
- A A North Carolina electric personal assistive mobility device may operate on public highways posted 25 mph or less, sidewalks, and bicycle paths
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-175.6(c) on ncleg.gov says an electric personal assistive mobility device may be operated on public highways with posted speeds of 25 miles per hour or less, sidewalks, and bicycle paths. Testers invent leftover North Carolina freeway-segway courtesy. Epamd-where leftover from the prior extra.
97. Who must a North Carolina electric personal assistive mobility device operator yield to?
- A A North Carolina electric personal assistive mobility device operator on a sidewalk, roadway, or bicycle path must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other human-powered devices
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-175.6(c) on ncleg.gov says a person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device on a sidewalk, roadway, or bicycle path shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other human-powered devices. Testers invent leftover North Carolina walkers-yield-to-it courtesy. Epamd-yield leftover from the prior extra.
98. What rights does a North Carolina electric personal assistive mobility device operator have?
- A A North Carolina electric personal assistive mobility device operator has all rights and duties of a pedestrian, including the rights and duties in Part 11
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-175.6(c) on ncleg.gov says a person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device shall have all rights and duties of a pedestrian, including the rights and duties set forth in Part 11 of that Article. Testers invent leftover North Carolina driver-rights courtesy. Epamd-ped-rights leftover from the prior extra.
99. May a North Carolina municipality ban electric personal assistive mobility devices?
- A A North Carolina municipality may regulate the time, place, and manner of operation but shall not prohibit their use
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-175.6(d) on ncleg.gov says municipalities having jurisdiction over public streets, sidewalks, alleys, bridges, and other ways of public passage may by ordinance regulate the time, place, and manner of the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices, but shall not prohibit their use. Testers invent leftover North Carolina town-total-ban courtesy. Epamd-local leftover from the prior extra.
100. Must a North Carolina electric personal assistive mobility device be registered?
- A A North Carolina electric personal assistive mobility device is exempt from registration and certificate of title
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-51(14) and 20-175.6(b) on ncleg.gov say the following shall be exempt from the requirement of registration and certificate of title, including electric personal assistive mobility devices as defined in G.S. 20-4.01(7b), and 20-175.6(b) points to that exemption. Testers invent leftover North Carolina segway-plates courtesy. Epamd-papers-skip leftover from the prior extra.
101. How may a North Carolina bicycle rider signal a right turn?
- A A North Carolina bicycle rider may extend the right hand and arm horizontally, forefinger pointing, from beyond the right side
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-154(b1) on ncleg.gov says notwithstanding the left-side right-turn signal rule in subsection (b), an operator of a bicycle may signal an intention to make a right turn by extending the hand and arm horizontally, with the forefinger pointing, from beyond the right side of the bicycle. Testers invent leftover North Carolina left-arm-only courtesy. Right-signal leftover from the prior extra.
102. What helmet duty does a North Carolina parent or legal guardian have for a person under 16 on a bicycle?
- A A North Carolina parent or legal guardian may not knowingly permit that person to operate or be a passenger unless the person wears a good-fit protective bicycle helmet fastened securely with the straps
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-171.9(a) on ncleg.gov says it is unlawful for any parent or legal guardian of a person below the age of 16 to knowingly permit that person to operate or be a passenger on a bicycle unless at all times when the person is so engaged he or she wears a protective bicycle helmet of good fit fastened securely upon the head with the straps of the helmet. Testers invent leftover North Carolina parent-skip-helmet courtesy. Parent-helmet leftover from the prior extra.
103. What counts as a North Carolina bicycle in the child bicycle-safety article?
- A A North Carolina bicycle in that article is a human-powered two-tandem-wheel machine built to carry one or more persons on saddle seats by pedaling, and the term also covers a human-powered pedal machine with more than two wheels used on a public roadway, public bicycle path, or other public right-of-way, and the term leaves out a tricycle
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-171.8(1) on ncleg.gov says in the child bicycle-safety article a bicycle is a human-powered vehicle with two wheels in tandem designed to transport, by the action of pedaling, one or more persons seated on one or more saddle seats on its frame; the term also covers a human-powered pedal vehicle with more than two wheels used on a public roadway, public bicycle path, or other public right-of-way, and the term leaves out a tricycle. Testers invent leftover North Carolina any-three-wheel-toy courtesy. Child-safety-bicycle leftover from the prior extra.
104. Who counts as a North Carolina bicycle operator in the child bicycle-safety article?
- A A North Carolina operator is a person who travels on a bicycle seated on a saddle seat from which that person is meant to pedal and can pedal
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-171.8(2) on ncleg.gov says an operator is a person who travels on a bicycle seated on a saddle seat from which that person is intended to and can pedal the bicycle. Testers invent leftover North Carolina standing-handlebar-rider courtesy. Operator-defined leftover from the prior extra.
105. Who counts as a North Carolina bicycle passenger in the child bicycle-safety article?
- A A North Carolina passenger is a person who travels on a bicycle in any way except as an operator
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-171.8(4) on ncleg.gov says a passenger is a person who travels on a bicycle in any manner except as an operator. Testers invent leftover North Carolina only-a-child-in-a-trailer courtesy. Passenger-defined leftover from the prior extra.
106. Where do North Carolina child bicycle-helmet and restraining-seat rules apply?
- A On a North Carolina public roadway, public bicycle path, or other public right-of-way
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-171.9 on ncleg.gov applies the child helmet and restraining-seat duties to any bicycle used on a public roadway, public bicycle path, or other public right-of-way. Testers invent leftover North Carolina street-only-helmet courtesy. Helmet-seat-where leftover from the prior extra.
107. What seated position must a North Carolina under-16 bicycle passenger be able to keep?
- A A North Carolina under-16 bicycle passenger must be able to keep an erect seated position
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-171.9(b)(1) on ncleg.gov says a parent or legal guardian may not knowingly permit a person under 16 to be a bicycle passenger unless that person is able to maintain an erect, seated position on the bicycle. Testers invent leftover North Carolina lying-on-the-top-tube courtesy. Erect-seated leftover from the prior extra.
108. Where must a North Carolina under-16 bicycle passenger sit when that passenger is over the forty-pound and forty-inch cutoffs?
- A Alone on a North Carolina saddle seat, as on a tandem bicycle
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-171.9(b)(2) on ncleg.gov says except for the restraining-seat case, an under-16 bicycle passenger must be properly seated alone on a saddle seat, as on a tandem bicycle. Testers invent leftover North Carolina shared-operator-saddle courtesy. Saddle-seat-alone leftover from the prior extra.
109. Does a North Carolina vehicle include an electric personal assistive mobility device or a personal delivery device?
- A A North Carolina vehicle term leaves out an electric personal assistive mobility device and a personal delivery device
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-4.01(49) on ncleg.gov says the vehicle term shall not include an electric personal assistive mobility device or a personal delivery device. Testers invent leftover North Carolina segway-is-a-car courtesy. Vehicle-excludes-epamd leftover from the prior extra.
110. Does a North Carolina vehicle include a mobility device built for a person with a mobility impairment?
- A A North Carolina vehicle term leaves out a device built and meant to move a person with a mobility impairment or to enhance mobility, usable inside and outside a building including on sidewalks, and limited by design to 15 mph when used by that person
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-4.01(49) on ncleg.gov says the vehicle term shall not include a device which is designed for and intended to be used as a means of transportation for a person with a mobility impairment, or who uses the device for mobility enhancement, is suitable for use both inside and outside a building, including on sidewalks, and is limited by design to 15 miles per hour when the device is being operated by a person with a mobility impairment, or who uses the device for mobility enhancement. Testers invent leftover North Carolina wheelchair-is-a-car courtesy. Mobility-device-not-vehicle leftover from the prior extra.
111. What public right-of-way does a North Carolina child-safety article cover besides a roadway or bicycle path?
- A A North Carolina other public right-of-way is any right-of-way other than a public roadway or public bicycle path that is under the jurisdiction and control of this State or a local political subdivision and is designed for use and used by vehicular and or pedestrian traffic
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-171.8(3) on ncleg.gov says other public right-of-way means any right-of-way other than a public roadway or public bicycle path that is under the jurisdiction and control of this State or a local political subdivision of the State and is designed for use and used by vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. Testers invent leftover North Carolina private-drive-only courtesy. Other-row leftover from the prior extra.
112. What is a North Carolina public bicycle path in the child-safety article?
- A A North Carolina public bicycle path is a right-of-way under the jurisdiction and control of this State or a local political subdivision for use primarily by bicycles and pedestrians
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-171.8(6) on ncleg.gov says a public bicycle path means a right-of-way under the jurisdiction and control of this State or a local political subdivision of the State for use primarily by bicycles and pedestrians. Testers invent leftover North Carolina any-dirt-track courtesy. Path-defined leftover from the prior extra.
113. What is a North Carolina public roadway in the child-safety article?
- A A North Carolina public roadway is a right-of-way under the jurisdiction and control of this State or a local political subdivision for use primarily by motor vehicles
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-171.8(7) on ncleg.gov says a public roadway means a right-of-way under the jurisdiction and control of this State or a local political subdivision of the State for use primarily by motor vehicles. Testers invent leftover North Carolina any-alley courtesy. Roadway-defined leftover from the prior extra.
114. When must a North Carolina highway vehicle show headlamps and rear lamps?
- A A North Carolina vehicle on a highway shall show the required lighted headlamps and rear lamps from sunset to sunrise or when there is not enough light to clearly see a person 400 feet ahead, subject to the 20-134 parked-vehicle exemption
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-129(a) on ncleg.gov says every vehicle upon a highway within this State shall be equipped with lighted headlamps and rear lamps as required for different classes of vehicles, and subject to exemption with reference to lights on parked vehicles as declared in G.S. 20-134, during the period from sunset to sunrise, or when there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible any person on the highway at a distance of 400 feet ahead. Testers invent leftover North Carolina daylight-only-lamps-are-enough courtesy. Lamp-hours leftover from the prior extra.
115. Must a North Carolina driver light lamps when weather wipers run?
- A A North Carolina driver shall also light those lamps when windshield wipers are in use because of smoke, fog, rain, sleet, or snow, or when weather cuts clear sight of persons and vehicles to less than 500 feet; intermittent wipers in misting rain, sleet, or snow are excepted, and a violation is a five-dollar infraction with no license or insurance points
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-129(a)(4) on ncleg.gov says lamps are also required when windshield wipers are in use as a result of smoke, fog, rain, sleet, or snow, or when inclement weather or environmental factors severely reduce the ability to clearly discern persons and vehicles on the street and highway at a distance of 500 feet ahead, except when windshield wipers are used intermittently in misting rain, sleet, or snow. A violation is an infraction with a five-dollar fine and no court costs, license points, insurance points, or premium surcharge. Testers invent leftover North Carolina wipers-never-trigger-lamps courtesy. Wiper-lamps leftover from the prior extra.
116. How many headlamps must a North Carolina car carry?
- A A North Carolina self-propelled motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, road machinery, or farm tractor shall have at least two headlamps in good operating condition with at least one on each side of the front
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-129(b) on ncleg.gov says every self-propelled motor vehicle other than motorcycles, road machinery, and farm tractors shall be equipped with at least two headlamps, all in good operating condition with at least one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle. Testers invent leftover North Carolina one-center-headlamp-is-enough courtesy. Car-heads leftover from the prior extra.
117. When must a North Carolina motorcycle keep its headlamps lighted?
- A A North Carolina motorcycle shall have at least one and not more than two headlamps, and those headlamps shall be lighted at all times while the motorcycle is in operation on highways or public vehicular areas; the motorcycle term leaves out autocycles, which follow the motor-vehicle lamp rules
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-129(c) on ncleg.gov says every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one and not more than two headlamps. The headlamps on a motorcycle shall be lighted at all times while the motorcycle is in operation on highways or public vehicular areas. For purposes of this section, the term motorcycle shall not include autocycles. Autocycles shall be subject to the requirements under this section for motor vehicles. Testers invent leftover North Carolina daytime-moto-headlamps-are-optional courtesy. Moto-always-on leftover from the prior extra.
118. How far must a North Carolina rear lamp and plate lamp show?
- A A North Carolina motor vehicle, attached trailer or semitrailer, or last drawn vehicle shall show originally equipped rear lamps or the equivalent with a red light plainly visible 500 feet to the rear, and a rear or separate lamp shall light the rear number plate with white light readable from 50 feet
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-129(d) on ncleg.gov says every motor vehicle, and every trailer or semitrailer attached to a motor vehicle and every vehicle which is being drawn at the end of a combination of vehicles, shall have all originally equipped rear lamps or the equivalent in good working order, which lamps shall exhibit a red light plainly visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of 500 feet to the rear. One rear lamp or a separate lamp shall illuminate the rear number plate with a white light so it can be read from a distance of 50 feet to the rear. Testers invent leftover North Carolina any-dim-tail-glow-is-enough courtesy. Rear-500 leftover from the prior extra.
119. When may a light North Carolina trailer skip a rear lamp?
- A A North Carolina trailer weighing less than 4,000 pounds, or a 20-51(6) trailer weighing less than 6,500 pounds, need not carry a rear lamp if it carries two approved red reflectors at least three inches in diameter that stay visible for at least 500 feet when approached by undimmed headlights at night on an unlighted highway
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-129(d) on ncleg.gov says it shall not be necessary for a trailer weighing less than 4,000 pounds, or a trailer described in G.S. 20-51(6) weighing less than 6,500 pounds, to carry or be equipped with a rear lamp, provided such vehicle is equipped with and carries at the rear two red reflectors of a diameter of not less than three inches, approved by the Commissioner, each visible for at least 500 feet when approached by a motor vehicle displaying lawful undimmed headlights at night on an unlighted highway. Testers invent leftover North Carolina any-farm-trailer-may-run-dark courtesy. Light-trailer leftover from the prior extra.
120. When must a North Carolina motorcycle keep its rear lamps lighted?
- A A North Carolina motorcycle rear lamps shall be lighted at all times while the motorcycle is in operation on highways or public vehicular areas
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-129(d) on ncleg.gov says the rear lamps of a motorcycle shall be lighted at all times while the motorcycle is in operation on highways or public vehicular areas. Testers invent leftover North Carolina daytime-moto-tails-are-optional courtesy. Moto-rear-on leftover from the prior extra.
121. What night lamps must a North Carolina farm tractor show on a highway?
- A A North Carolina farm tractor operated on a highway at night must have at least one white lamp visible 500 feet from the front and at least one red lamp visible 500 feet to the rear, or two red rear reflectors each at least four inches in diameter may replace the red lamp
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-129(f) on ncleg.gov says farm tractors operated on a highway at night must be equipped with at least one white lamp visible at a distance of 500 feet from the front of the tractor and with at least one red lamp visible at a distance of 500 feet to the rear of the tractor. Two red reflectors each having a diameter of at least four inches may be used on the rear of the tractor in lieu of the red lamp. Testers invent leftover North Carolina a-dark-tractor-may-use-the-shoulder courtesy. Farm-night leftover from the prior extra.
122. How many stop lamps must a post-1970 North Carolina car have?
- A A North Carolina person may not sell or operate on the highways a motor vehicle manufactured after December 31, 1970, unless it has stop lamps, one on each side of the rear; a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle manufactured after December 31, 1955, needs one rear stop lamp; the lamps shall show red or amber visible at least 100 feet to the rear in normal sunlight and actuate with the service brake
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-129(g) on ncleg.gov says no person shall sell or operate on the highways of the State any motor vehicle manufactured after December 31, 1970, unless it shall be equipped with stop lamps, one on each side of the rear of the vehicle. No person shall sell or operate on the highways any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle manufactured after December 31, 1955, unless it shall be equipped with a stop lamp on the rear. The stop lamps shall emit, reflect, or display a red or amber light visible from a distance of not less than 100 feet to the rear in normal sunlight, and shall be actuated upon application of the service (foot) brake. Testers invent leftover North Carolina one-shared-brake-light-is-enough courtesy. Stop-1970 leftover from the prior extra.
123. How must a North Carolina spot lamp be aimed?
- A A North Carolina motor vehicle may have no more than two spot lamps, except a motorcycle may have no more than one; every lighted spot lamp shall be aimed and used when approaching another vehicle so no part of the beam is directed left of the highway center or more than 100 feet ahead, and no spot lamp shall be used on the rear; motorcycle here leaves out autocycles
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-130(a) on ncleg.gov says any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed two spot lamps, except that a motorcycle shall not be equipped with more than one spot lamp, and every lighted spot lamp shall be so aimed and used upon approaching another vehicle that no part of the beam will be directed to the left of the center of the highway nor more than 100 feet ahead of the vehicle. No spot lamps shall be used on the rear of any vehicle. For purposes of this section, the term motorcycle shall not include autocycles. Testers invent leftover North Carolina a-rear-searchlight-is-legal courtesy. Spot-aim leftover from the prior extra.
124. May a North Carolina driver use a highway light bar?
- A A North Carolina person may not drive a motor vehicle on the highways while using a light bar lighting device, except strobing light bars and except the 20-130(d) modulated-headlamp vehicles and vehicles listed in 20-130.1(b); a light bar is a bar-shaped device of multiple lamps stronger than the 20-130(c) 25-candlepower limit
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-130(f) on ncleg.gov says excluding vehicles described in subsection (d) and vehicles listed in G.S. 20-130.1(b), no person shall drive a motor vehicle on the highways of this State while using a light bar lighting device. This subsection does not apply to or otherwise restrict use of a light bar lighting device with strobing lights. A light bar lighting device means a bar-shaped lighting device comprised of multiple lamps capable of projecting a beam of light at an intensity greater than that set forth in subsection (c). Testers invent leftover North Carolina any-truck-light-bar-is-legal courtesy. Light-bar leftover from the prior extra.
125. What must a North Carolina driver do before leaving a vehicle unattended?
- A A North Carolina person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall not permit it to stand unattended on a public highway or public vehicular area without first stopping the engine, effectively setting the brake, and, when standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-163 on ncleg.gov says no person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended on a public highway or public vehicular area without first stopping the engine, effectively setting the brake thereon and, when standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway. Testers invent leftover North Carolina an-idling-empty-car-is-fine courtesy. Unattended leftover from the prior extra.
126. Who has the right-of-way when two North Carolina vehicles reach an intersection at the same time?
- A A North Carolina vehicle to the right has the right of way
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says when two vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the vehicle to the right has the right of way. A vehicle with the right-of-way may move straight ahead or, if legal and after signaling, turn right or left. Even with the right-of-way, be careful to avoid hitting other vehicles and pedestrians. Testers invent leftover North Carolina take-the-box-because-you-arrived-from-the-busier-street courtesy. Same-time-right-has-row leftover from the prior extra.
127. Who must wait when one North Carolina driver goes straight and the facing driver wants to turn left?
- A A North Carolina driver who wants to turn left shall wait until the turn can be made safely, because the driver traveling straight ahead has the right of way
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says when two facing vehicles approach an intersection at the same time, both drivers can move straight ahead or turn right. If one driver is going straight while the other wants to turn left, the driver who wants to turn must wait. The driver who wants to turn left must give the proper signal and wait until the turn can be made safely. The driver traveling straight ahead has the right of way. Testers invent leftover North Carolina cut-across-the-through-car-because-you-signaled courtesy. Facing-left-must-wait leftover from the prior extra.
128. What must a North Carolina driver do when a work-zone Flagger sign appears?
- A A North Carolina driver shall stay alert and be prepared to stop for a flagger wearing an orange vest who uses a STOP/SLOW paddle to stop traffic or allow traffic to proceed
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook work-zone section on ncdot.gov says the Flagger sign warns drivers of construction or maintenance on the road ahead where a flagger wearing an orange vest is stationed to control traffic. The flagger uses a STOP/SLOW paddle to either stop traffic or allow traffic to proceed. When you see the Flagger sign, stay alert and be prepared to stop. That paddle rule is separate from the already-shipped railroad-flagger 15-to-50-foot stop question. Testers invent leftover North Carolina the-orange-vest-is-only-a-hint courtesy. Flagger-stay-alert leftover from the prior extra.
129. Must a North Carolina driver yield to a train at a crossbuck-only crossing?
- A A North Carolina driver shall always yield to a train even when the crossing only has a crossbuck and no lights or gates
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook railroad crossing rules on ncdot.gov say vehicles must always yield to a train even when the crossing only has a crossbuck and no lights or gates. When flashing red lights are used with crossbuck signs, you must stop, just as you would stop for any flashing red traffic signal. That crossbuck yield is separate from the already-shipped 15-to-50-foot active-warning stop question. Testers invent leftover North Carolina roll-over-the-bare-crossbuck-if-you-do-not-see-lights courtesy. Rail-yield-crossbuck leftover from the prior extra.
130. What must a North Carolina driver do when exiting a private driveway?
- A A North Carolina driver shall stop and yield to all other vehicles and pedestrians
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says when exiting a private driveway, stop and yield to all other vehicles and pedestrians. That all-traffic yield is separate from the already-shipped 20-173 sidewalk-bicycle yield extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina roll-out-and-hope-they-brake courtesy. Driveway-stop-yield-all leftover from the prior extra.
131. What must a North Carolina driver do at an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions?
- A A North Carolina driver shall stop and then move forward slowly and cautiously
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says at unmarked intersections where it is hard to see in all directions, stop and then move forward slowly and cautiously. That hard-to-see stop is separate from the already-shipped same-time right-has-row extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina creep-through-blind-corners-without-stopping courtesy. Unmarked-hard-to-see-stop-then-creep leftover from the prior extra.
132. Who must a North Carolina driver yield to at a roundabout?
- A A North Carolina driver shall yield to any vehicles or bicyclists already in the roundabout, and those already in the circle need not yield to approaching vehicles
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook roundabout section on ncdot.gov says drivers yield to any vehicles or bicyclists already in the roundabout. Everyone using the roundabout moves in a counterclockwise direction, and those already in it do not yield to approaching vehicles. That circulating yield is separate from the already-shipped do-not-change-lanes-inside question. Testers invent leftover North Carolina barge-into-the-occupied-circle courtesy. Roundabout-yield-circulating leftover from the prior extra.
133. What must a North Carolina driver do when leaving a roundabout?
- A A North Carolina driver shall use turn signals when exiting and yield to pedestrians using the crosswalk
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook roundabout section on ncdot.gov says drivers should use turn signals when exiting and yield to pedestrians using the crosswalk at the roundabout. That exit-signal yield is separate from the already-shipped U-turn full-circle question. Testers invent leftover North Carolina cut-the-crosswalk-to-seize-the-exit courtesy. Roundabout-exit-signal-yield-peds leftover from the prior extra.
134. What must a North Carolina driver do at a stop sign?
- A A North Carolina driver shall come to a complete stop and yield to traffic on the through-street before moving or turning
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says when you approach an intersection with 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. That octagon yield is separate from the already-shipped driveway-stop and unmarked-intersection extras. Testers invent leftover North Carolina roll-the-octagon-if-the-through-road-looks-empty courtesy. Stop-sign-complete-stop-yield-through-street leftover from the prior extra.
135. Who has the right-of-way at a North Carolina intersection without traffic signals?
- A A North Carolina pedestrian in a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk formed by imaginary lines from the sidewalks has the right of way
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says at intersections without traffic signals, pedestrians have the right of way if they are in marked crosswalks or in unmarked crosswalks formed by imaginary lines extending from the sidewalks across the streets. That crosswalk yield is separate from the already-shipped driveway-sidewalk bicycle extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina take-the-gap-if-the-walker-is-only-in-an-unmarked-crosswalk courtesy. Peds-uncontrolled-marked-or-unmarked-crosswalk leftover from the prior extra.
136. Who must a North Carolina driver yield to when a pedestrian crosses on a green signal?
- A A North Carolina pedestrian crossing with a green signal has the right of way over all vehicles, including those turning across that pedestrian path
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says when crossing with a green signal, pedestrians have the right of way over all vehicles, including those turning across the paths of the pedestrians. That green-path yield is separate from the already-shipped uncontrolled-crosswalk duty. Testers invent leftover North Carolina cut-the-green-crosswalk-because-you-have-the-ball courtesy. Peds-green-including-turning-vehicles leftover from the prior extra.
137. What must a North Carolina driver do when an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights and a siren?
- A A North Carolina driver shall drive to the right-hand curb or edge, stop completely, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed or a traffic officer directs the driver to move
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says as the emergency vehicle approaches from ahead or behind, drive to the right-hand curb or edge of the road and stop completely. Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed, or until directed to move by a traffic officer. That pull-over duty is separate from the already-shipped 100-foot parking buffer regular question. Testers invent leftover North Carolina keep-rolling-in-the-left-lane-and-wave-the-truck-around courtesy. Emergency-pull-right-remain-stopped leftover from the prior extra.
138. What must a North Carolina driver do on a circular green signal?
- A A North Carolina driver may proceed cautiously straight through or turn, and turning vehicles shall yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says a circular green signal means you are permitted to proceed cautiously straight through or make a turn. Turning vehicles must yield the right of way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. That turn-yield on circular green is separate from the already-shipped pedestrians-crossing-with-a-green-signal extra and the already-shipped flashing-yellow-arrow regular question. Testers invent leftover North Carolina cut-across-on-green-without-looking courtesy. Circular-green-turning-yield-oncoming-and-peds leftover from the prior extra.
139. What must a North Carolina driver do at a circular yellow signal?
- A A North Carolina driver shall stop for the circular yellow unless too close to stop safely, then drive cautiously through
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says a circular yellow signal means caution and shows that the signal is about to turn red. Stop for a yellow signal unless you are too close to the intersection to stop safely; in that case, drive cautiously through the intersection. Never speed up for a yellow signal to beat the red signal. That steady circular yellow is separate from the already-shipped circular flashing-yellow regular question. Testers invent leftover North Carolina gun-it-to-beat-the-red courtesy. Circular-yellow-stop-unless-too-close leftover from the prior extra.
140. When may a North Carolina driver turn right on a steady red circular signal?
- A A North Carolina driver may turn right after a complete stop unless a sign bans the turn, and shall yield to other traffic and pedestrians
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says a steady red circular signal means stop. Unless a sign says no turn on red, a right turn can be made after coming to a complete stop. All vehicles turning right shall yield the right of way to other traffic and pedestrians using the intersection and to pedestrians in reasonably close proximity who are starting to cross. That right-after-stop is separate from the already-shipped hybrid-beacon flashing-red regular question. Testers invent leftover North Carolina roll-the-red-corner-if-the-block-looks-empty courtesy. Right-on-red-after-stop-yield-traffic-and-peds leftover from the prior extra.
141. What must a North Carolina driver do when a signal turns yellow or red while a pedestrian is still in the street?
- A A North Carolina driver shall allow that pedestrian to finish the crossing safely
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says if a traffic signal changes to yellow or red while any pedestrian remains in the street, drivers must allow the pedestrian to complete the crossing safely. That finish-the-cross duty is separate from the already-shipped pedestrians-crossing-with-a-green-signal extra and the already-shipped unmarked-crosswalk extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina cut-off-the-walker-when-your-light-turns courtesy. Allow-ped-to-finish-crossing-after-yellow-or-red leftover from the prior extra.
142. What does a North Carolina green arrow mean?
- A A North Carolina driver has a protected move and may cautiously enter to make the movement shown by the arrow
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says a green arrow means you have a protected movement and are permitted to cautiously enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the arrow. U-turning traffic should yield to opposing right turning traffic when both movements have their green arrow. That protected arrow is separate from the already-shipped circular green regular question. Testers invent leftover North Carolina cut-across-on-the-arrow-without-looking courtesy. Green-arrow-protected-cautiously-enter-for-shown-move leftover from the prior extra.
143. What does a North Carolina yellow arrow mean?
- A A North Carolina driver shall treat the yellow arrow as the end of the protected green arrow that is about to change to a circular green, a circular red, or a red arrow
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says a yellow arrow indicates that the protected green arrow signal is about to turn to a regular circular green signal, circular red signal, or red arrow signal. That ending-protection arrow is separate from the already-shipped circular yellow regular question. Testers invent leftover North Carolina cut-the-arrow-after-it-goes-yellow courtesy. Yellow-arrow-protected-ending-to-circular-or-red-arrow leftover from the prior extra.
144. Who does a North Carolina arrow control when an arrow and a circular signal are shown together?
- A A North Carolina arrow controls turning traffic and the circular signal controls through traffic
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says when arrow and circular signals are both displayed, turning traffic is controlled by the arrow signals and through traffic is controlled by the circular signals. If no arrow is displayed, both through and turning traffic are controlled by the circular signals. That combo split is separate from the already-shipped flashing yellow arrow regular question. Testers invent leftover North Carolina ignore-the-arrow-and-follow-only-the-ball courtesy. Combo-arrow-controls-turns-circular-controls-through leftover from the prior extra.
145. What must a North Carolina driver do when a traffic light has malfunctioned?
- A A North Carolina driver shall treat the intersection as if stop signs control every approach, unless an officer or another working device is directing traffic
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says when approaching an intersection with a traffic light that has malfunctioned due to a power outage or another problem, approach and proceed as though stop signs control all approaches. That does not apply if a law enforcement officer or another authorized person is directing traffic, or if another type of traffic control device is in operation. That dark-box all-way stop is separate from the already-shipped hybrid beacon regular question. Testers invent leftover North Carolina blast-the-dark-box-if-the-street-looks-empty courtesy. Dark-or-malfunction-treat-as-all-way-stop leftover from the prior extra.
146. What must a North Carolina driver do at a flashing red traffic signal?
- A A North Carolina driver shall treat that flashing red signal as a stop sign and shall stop and skip moving until the driver can enter the intersection without interfering with approaching traffic
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says the flashing red signal has the same meaning as the stop sign: stop and do not proceed to move until you can enter the intersection without interfering with approaching traffic. That circular flash-red stop is separate from the already-shipped flashing yellow extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina treat-the-flashing-red-as-a-yield-and-roll courtesy. Flashing-red-same-as-stop-sign leftover from the prior extra.
147. What must a North Carolina driver do at a ramp meter showing circular red?
- A A North Carolina driver facing that circular red ramp meter shall stop and wait for green
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says a ramp meter signal is used to control traffic entering a freeway from an interchange entrance ramp. When a ramp meter is displaying a circular red display, vehicles facing the red light must stop. That ramp-meter red is separate from the already-shipped intersection malfunction extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina treat-the-ramp-meter-red-as-a-merge-anyway courtesy. Ramp-meter-circular-red-must-stop leftover from the prior extra.
148. What may a North Carolina driver do at a ramp meter showing circular green?
- A A North Carolina driver facing that circular green ramp meter may proceed to merge onto the freeway
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says when a ramp meter is displaying a circular green display, a vehicle facing the green display may proceed to merge onto the freeway. That ramp-meter green is separate from the already-shipped ramp-meter red extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina treat-the-ramp-meter-green-as-a-stop courtesy. Ramp-meter-circular-green-may-merge leftover from the prior extra.
149. What may a North Carolina driver do when a ramp meter is dark?
- A A North Carolina driver may proceed without stopping and enter the freeway by merging or yielding as normal conditions allow
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says when the ramp meter display is dark or not emitting a red or green display, a vehicle may proceed without stopping and enter the freeway by merging or yielding as normal conditions allow. That dark-meter rule is separate from the already-shipped ramp-meter green extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina treat-the-dark-ramp-meter-as-a-hard-stop courtesy. Ramp-meter-dark-proceed-without-stopping leftover from the prior extra.
150. What area is a North Carolina highway work zone?
- A A North Carolina highway work zone is the area between the first sign that indicates the beginning of a work zone and the last sign that indicates the end of a work zone
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says a highway work zone is the area between the first sign that indicates the beginning of a work zone and the last sign that indicates the end of a work zone. That span cue is separate from the already-shipped work-zone speeding-penalty regular question. Testers invent leftover North Carolina treat-the-zone-as-over-after-the-first-cone courtesy. Work-zone-first-sign-to-last-sign leftover from the prior extra.
151. How can a North Carolina driver identify a highway work zone?
- A A North Carolina highway work zone can be identified by unique orange warning signs with black letters reserved strictly to identify work zones
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says a highway work zone can be easily identified by unique orange warning signs immediately preceding the work zone. The orange signs with messages in black letters are reserved strictly to identify work zones. That orange-id cue is separate from the already-shipped first-to-last-sign extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina treat-orange-as-optional-if-the-crew-looks-gone courtesy. Black-on-orange-signs-identify-work-zones leftover from the prior extra.
152. What devices guide a North Carolina driver through a work zone?
- A A North Carolina barricade, cone, drum, or flagger is used to guide and direct drivers safely through the area
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says traffic control devices such as barricades, cones, drums, flaggers, etc. are used in work zones to guide and direct drivers safely through the area. That guide cue is separate from the already-shipped orange-id extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina hold-the-closed-lane-until-the-last-cone courtesy. Barricades-cones-drums-flaggers-guide-and-direct leftover from the prior extra.
153. What may advance work-zone signs require a North Carolina driver to do?
- A A North Carolina driver may need to shift to another lane after black-on-orange signs convey that message far in advance
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says advance work zone signs may require you to take some action like shifting your vehicle to another lane. When you are required to take action, black-on-orange signs will convey the message far in advance, so you will have enough time to take the action. That advance-shift duty is separate from the already-shipped flagger-paddle extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina wait-until-the-last-cone-to-change-lanes courtesy. Advance-orange-signs-shift-lanes-far-in-advance leftover from the prior extra.
154. What does a North Carolina street or highway work zone warn a driver about?
- A A North Carolina work zone warns of construction or maintenance activities on or adjacent to the road used by vehicles
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says a street or highway work zone warns of construction or maintenance activities that are on or adjacent to the road used by vehicles. That location cue is separate from the already-shipped first-sign-to-last extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina treat-shoulder-crews-as-off-the-road courtesy. Work-zone-warns-of-construction-or-maintenance-on-or-adjacent leftover from the prior extra.
155. What can a North Carolina work zone do even when traffic still flows?
- A A North Carolina work zone may still contain activities that draw attention or distract a driver even when it does not block the normal traffic flow
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says the work zone may or may not actually interfere with the normal traffic flow, but it will usually contain activities that may tend to draw the driver's attention or otherwise distract a driver from traffic. That distract cue is separate from the already-shipped orange-id extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina keep-cruising-if-both-lanes-are-open courtesy. Work-zone-may-not-interfere-but-can-distract leftover from the prior extra.
156. What must a North Carolina driver be ready to do in a work zone?
- A A North Carolina driver shall stay alert and be prepared at all times to react safely to unexpected conditions
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says it is very important to stay alert in work zones and to be prepared at all times to react safely to unexpected conditions. That ready-to-react duty is separate from the already-shipped flagger-paddle extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina relax-if-the-first-cone-looks-far courtesy. Stay-alert-and-react-to-unexpected-conditions leftover from the prior extra.
157. What escape room may a North Carolina work-zone driving area leave for a following driver?
- A A North Carolina work-zone driving area may be confined with no maneuvering space or escape route for a vehicle that unexpectedly approaches a slower vehicle ahead
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says in the work zone, driving areas may be confined, and there may be no maneuvering space or escape route for vehicles that unexpectedly approach a slow-moving vehicle ahead. That confined-space cue is separate from the already-shipped devices-guide extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina swing-around-the-slow-car-into-the-closed-lane courtesy. Work-zone-driving-areas-may-be-confined-with-no-escape-route leftover from the prior extra.
158. When should a North Carolina driver act on a work-zone sign?
- A A North Carolina driver shall take the action in time and shall skip waiting until the last minute
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says do not wait until the last minute to take action because the signs provide sufficient time for the driver to react without impeding traffic. That last-minute cue is separate from the already-shipped advance-orange-signs-shift-lanes-far-in-advance extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina hold-the-closing-lane-until-the-last-cone courtesy. Do-not-wait-until-the-last-minute-to-take-action leftover from the prior extra.
159. Who must a North Carolina driver be especially careful to look for on the road?
- A A North Carolina driver shall be especially careful to look for motorcycles and mopeds
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says drivers share the road with motorcycles and mopeds, and they must be especially careful to look for them. That look-for-two-wheelers cue is separate from the already-shipped motorcycle-definition extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina scan-only-for-cars-and-roll courtesy. Especially-careful-to-look-for-motorcycles-and-mopeds leftover from the prior extra.
160. How much lane space is a North Carolina motorcycle entitled to use?
- A A North Carolina motorcycle is entitled to the full width of its lane
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says motorcycles are entitled to the full width of their lane. To pass a motorcycle, you must change lanes and pass in the same manner as you would for a larger motor vehicle. That full-lane cue is separate from the already-shipped motorcycle-headlamp extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina squeeze-beside-the-bike-in-the-same-lane courtesy. Motorcycles-are-entitled-to-the-full-width-of-their-lane leftover from the prior extra.
161. How much room must a North Carolina driver leave when passing a cyclist?
- A A North Carolina driver shall leave enough room so the vehicle's windstream cannot cause the rider to lose control
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says you must leave any cyclist enough room when you pass so your vehicle's windstream cannot cause the rider to lose control. That windstream cue is separate from the already-shipped four-foot-pass-on-a-no-passing-stretch extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina clip-close-if-the-rider-looks-steady courtesy. Leave-any-cyclist-enough-room-when-you-pass-so-windstream-cannot-cause-loss-of-control leftover from the prior extra.
162. How often does a car share the crash with a North Carolina motorcycle?
- A A North Carolina driver shall remember about two-thirds of motorcycle crashes involve a car, and the car driver is usually at fault
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says about two-thirds of motorcycle crashes in North Carolina involve a car. In most of these crashes, the driver of the car is at fault. The driver usually claims they did not see the motorcycle. That two-thirds cue is separate from the already-shipped especially-careful-to-look-for-motorcycles-and-mopeds extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina blame-the-bike-if-the-gap-looks-wide courtesy. Two-thirds-of-motorcycle-crashes-involve-a-car-and-the-driver-usually-did-not-see leftover from the prior extra.
163. Why can a North Carolina driver miss a motorcycle or moped beside the vehicle?
- A A North Carolina driver shall remember mopeds and motorcycles are difficult to see and can be entirely hidden by blind spots
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says mopeds and motorcycles are difficult to see, and can be entirely hidden by your blind spots. That hidden-spot cue is separate from the already-shipped especially-careful-to-look-for-motorcycles-and-mopeds extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina skip-the-shoulder-check-if-the-mirror-looks-empty courtesy. Mopeds-and-motorcycles-can-be-entirely-hidden-by-blind-spots leftover from the prior extra.
164. When is a North Carolina motorcycle or moped even harder to see?
- A A North Carolina driver shall expect a motorcycle or moped to be even harder to see in many left-turn situations
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says in many left-turn situations it is even more difficult to see a motorcycle or moped. That left-turn-sight cue is separate from the already-shipped especially-careful-to-look-for-motorcycles-and-mopeds extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina cut-the-left-if-no-car-is-visible courtesy. Left-turn-situations-make-a-motorcycle-or-moped-even-harder-to-see leftover from the prior extra.
165. When must a North Carolina driver be especially watchful for motorcycles and mopeds?
- A A North Carolina driver shall be especially watchful while turning or changing lanes at intersections or entering the road from a driveway
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says be especially watchful for motorcycles and mopeds while turning or changing lanes at intersections or entering the road from a driveway. That turn-and-driveway cue is separate from the already-shipped especially-careful-to-look-for-motorcycles-and-mopeds extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina scan-only-the-through-lane-and-roll courtesy. Be-especially-watchful-for-motorcycles-and-mopeds-while-turning-changing-lanes-or-entering-from-a-driveway leftover from the prior extra.
166. Why is a North Carolina motorcyclist often seriously hurt in a crash?
- A A North Carolina driver shall remember the motorcycle offers little or no protection to the rider
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says because the motorcycle offers little or no protection to the rider, the motorcyclist often is seriously injured or killed. That protection cue is separate from the already-shipped two-thirds-of-motorcycle-crashes-involve-a-car extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina treat-the-bike-as-crash-proof-as-a-car courtesy. Motorcycle-offers-little-or-no-protection-and-the-rider-is-often-seriously-injured leftover from the prior extra.
167. How do many small motorcycles climb or hold speed for a North Carolina driver?
- A A North Carolina driver shall expect many small motorcycles do not accelerate rapidly and may fail to maintain speed uphill or against a headwind
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says many small motorcycles do not accelerate rapidly and may not maintain speed going uphill or against a headwind. That power-gap cue is separate from the already-shipped especially-careful-to-look-for-motorcycles-and-mopeds extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina expect-the-bike-to-match-car-speed-on-the-grade courtesy. Small-motorcycles-may-not-accelerate-rapidly-or-maintain-speed-uphill-or-against-a-headwind leftover from the prior extra.
168. How do motorcycle stopping distances compare with cars for a North Carolina driver?
- A A North Carolina driver shall expect most motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars, but stop more slowly with a second rider or on poor surfaces
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says stopping distances for motorcycles are also different. Most can stop more quickly than cars, but motorcycles stop more slowly when there is a second rider or when traveling on poor road surfaces where sudden braking could lead to a fall. That stop-gap cue is separate from the already-shipped especially-careful-to-look-for-motorcycles-and-mopeds extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina expect-the-bike-to-brake-exactly-like-a-sedan courtesy. Motorcycles-can-stop-more-quickly-than-cars-but-more-slowly-with-a-second-rider-or-on-poor-surfaces leftover from the prior extra.
169. What road conditions may make a North Carolina motorcyclist fall?
- A A North Carolina driver shall watch for sand, gravel, wet leaves, or water on the pavement
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says a cyclist traveling ahead of you could lose control when materials such as sand, gravel, wet leaves or water are on the pavement. Be aware of conditions that may cause a motorcyclist to fall. That surface-fall cue is separate from the already-shipped windstream-pass extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina draft-close-if-the-leaves-look-only-damp courtesy. Sand-gravel-wet-leaves-or-water-may-cause-a-motorcyclist-to-fall leftover from the prior extra.
170. What helmet must a North Carolina moped rider and passengers wear?
- A A North Carolina driver shall expect moped riders and all passengers to wear a helmet with a retention strap properly secured
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says moped riders and all passengers are required to wear a helmet with a retention strap properly secured. The helmet must be a type that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS 218). That moped-helmet cue is separate from the already-shipped under-16 bicycle helmet extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina treat-a-ball-cap-as-legal-moped-headgear courtesy. Moped-riders-and-all-passengers-must-wear-a-helmet-with-a-retention-strap-that-complies-with-FMVSS-218 leftover from the prior extra.
171. What does wobble or hesitation tell a North Carolina driver about a motorcyclist?
- A A North Carolina driver shall treat wobble, jerk, or hesitation as signs of a beginning cyclist and allow plenty of room
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says watch out for motorcycles that wobble or jerk while starting to move, or cyclists who hesitate while making traffic decisions. These are signs of a beginning cyclist, so allow plenty of room. That beginner-cue is separate from the already-shipped sand-gravel-wet-leaves-or-water-may-cause-a-motorcyclist-to-fall extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina draft-the-wobbling-bike-as-if-it-were-a-seasoned-rider courtesy. Watch-for-wobble-jerk-or-hesitation-as-signs-of-a-beginning-cyclist leftover from the prior extra.
172. How closely may a North Carolina driver follow a motorcycle or moped?
- A A North Carolina driver shall skip crowding the motorcycle or moped so there is reaction time
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says never crowd the motorcycle or moped. Following too closely does not allow enough reaction time in the case of an emergency. That gap cue is separate from the already-shipped motorcycle-offers-little-or-no-protection extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina draft-the-bike-bumper-to-bumper courtesy. Never-crowd-the-motorcycle-or-moped-following-too-closely leftover from the prior extra.
173. Why must a North Carolina driver leave extra room on metal surfaces?
- A A North Carolina driver shall leave plenty of space because steel bridge expansion joints, metal grating, and other metal surfaces are hazardous for cyclists
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says steel bridge expansion joints, metal grating on bridges and other metal surfaces are hazardous for cyclists. Leave plenty of space between yourself and the cyclist. That metal-deck cue is separate from the already-shipped sand-gravel-wet-leaves-or-water-may-cause-a-motorcyclist-to-fall extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina close-up-on-the-grate-if-the-bridge-looks-dry courtesy. Steel-bridge-expansion-joints-metal-grating-and-other-metal-surfaces-are-hazardous leftover from the prior extra.
174. Whom must a North Carolina driver yield to at a special pedestrian signal?
- A A North Carolina driver shall yield to walkers crossing with that special signal
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says pedestrians crossing with special pedestrian signals have the right of way just as they do while crossing with a green light. That signal-cue is separate from the already-shipped green-path yield extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina hold-pace-if-the-ball-is-green courtesy. Yield-to-walkers-crossing-with-special-pedestrian-signals leftover from the prior extra.
175. When must a North Carolina driver use the horn near a walker?
- A A North Carolina driver shall use the horn when a turn, stop, or start from a parked place may affect the walker
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says the law requires drivers to use the horn whenever a pedestrian may be affected by a turn, stop or start from a parked position. That horn-cue is separate from the already-shipped finish-the-cross extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina silent-roll-from-the-curb courtesy. Horn-when-a-turn-stop-or-start-from-parked-may-affect-a-walker leftover from the prior extra.
176. What must a North Carolina driver do if a walker keeps moving?
- A A North Carolina driver shall stop and yield even when the walker lacks the right-of-way
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says if the pedestrian does not stop, the driver must. Saving a pedestrian's life is always worth the driver's lost right of way. The safe driver yields right of way to a pedestrian whether the pedestrian is entitled to it or not. That life-cue is separate from the already-shipped green-path yield extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina hold-pace-if-they-lack-the-ball courtesy. Yield-even-if-the-walker-is-not-entitled leftover from the prior extra.
177. Where must a North Carolina driver watch for a walker beside parked cars?
- A A North Carolina driver shall watch for walkers who dart from between parked vehicles
- B Only if North Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a North Carolina interstate
- D If the North Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official North Carolina Driver Handbook on ncdot.gov says watch for parked vehicles that might be pulling out and pedestrians who might dart onto the street from between parked vehicles. That gap-cue is separate from the already-shipped imaginary-lines extra. Testers invent leftover North Carolina hold-pace-only-inside-the-paint courtesy. Watch-for-walkers-darting-from-between-parked-vehicles leftover from the prior extra.