North Carolina permit test practice

What should a driver do when a hybrid beacon begins flashing red after vehicles have already stopped?

1. AVehicles must remain stopped there until the beacon goes completely dark
2. BVehicles may begin moving after coming to a complete stop, once pedestrians or emergency vehicles have clearedCorrect
3. CVehicles should proceed immediately without stopping a second time
4. DVehicles must wait there until the beacon turns to a solid green

Why: During the flashing red phase, vehicles must remain stopped, but after first coming to a complete stop and once the intersection is clear, they may begin moving.

What shape is the stop sign, and what colors does it use?

1. AA four-sided square sign, black lettering on white
2. BA triangular sign, red lettering on white
3. CAn eight-sided (octagon) sign, white lettering on redCorrect
4. DA five-sided (pentagon) sign, white lettering on red

Why: The stop sign is an eight-sided octagon with the word STOP printed in white on a red background.

Within what distance range must a driver stop from the nearest rail when required to stop at a railroad crossing?

1. AWithin 100 feet, but not less than 50 feet, from the nearest rail
2. BWithin 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest railCorrect
3. CExactly 25 feet from the nearest rail
4. DWithin 10 feet of the nearest rail

Why: North Carolina law requires stopping within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

At a railroad crossing, which traffic has the right of way over all other highway traffic, including police, fire, and ambulance vehicles?

1. AEmergency vehicles responding to a call
2. BWhichever vehicle arrives at the crossing first
3. CThe trainCorrect
4. DSchool buses only

Why: The handbook states trains have the right-of-way over all highway traffic, including police, fire, and ambulance emergency vehicles.

When leaving an interstate highway, how should a driver typically slow down for the exit?

1. ASlow down to the posted exit speed while still in the main travel lane
2. BSignal well in advance and, without slowing down early, enter the deceleration laneCorrect
3. CCome to a brief stop at the very start of the exit ramp itself
4. DUse the emergency flashers continuously throughout the entire exit

Why: The handbook instructs drivers to signal their turn well in advance and, without slowing down beforehand, enter the deceleration lane before reducing speed.

Why might flashing turn signals be hard to see in the late afternoon or early morning?

1. AFlashing signals automatically dim during daylight hours
2. BSunlight interferes with the electrical wiring of the signal
3. CDrivers are generally required to use hand signals during those hours instead
4. DThe lenses may reflect sunlight, making it difficult to tell if they are flashingCorrect

Why: In late afternoon and early morning, the sun can reflect off turn signal lenses, making it difficult to tell whether they are flashing.

How much fast-moving water can float a car or cause it to turn over, according to the handbook?

1. A3 inches
2. B12 inchesCorrect
3. C24 inches
4. D6 inches

Why: The handbook reports that 12 inches of fast moving water can float a car or cause it to turn over.

Under North Carolina law, how are bicycles classified for purposes of traffic laws?

1. AAs pedestrians, subject only to the same rules that govern crosswalks
2. BAs exempt from all traffic laws whenever riding within a bike lane
3. CAs vehicles, meaning bicyclists must obey the same traffic laws as other drivers, including DWI lawsCorrect
4. DAs motor vehicles, meaning a bicyclist must hold a valid driver license

Why: State law considers bicycles to be vehicles, and bicyclists must obey the same traffic laws as other drivers, including DWI laws.

What happens if a provisional licensee (under 18) is convicted of driving after or while consuming any amount of alcohol or drugs?

1. AA 30-day suspension
2. BA one-year license revocationCorrect
3. CA written warning only
4. DA fine with no license action

Why: For a provisional licensee, a conviction for driving after or while consuming any amount of alcohol or drugs results in a one-year license revocation.

What additional fee is charged during inspection for a vehicle with after-factory window tinting?

1. A$30
2. B$10Correct
3. C$5
4. D$16.75

Why: Vehicles with after-factory window tinting are charged an additional $10 fee as part of the vehicle inspection.