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NC Permit Study Guide

WRITTEN BY JAY TOMLIN.

Terri:
I liked this study guide so much that I wanted to add it here to help all of our students.
Please visit Jay's original site - linked below for his user added questions/answers/tips and latest updates!
This study guide will help you GREATLY in passing the NC Permit Test as it covers all major topics of the DMV Handbook.

Link Source: jaytomlin.com

NC PERMIT TEST STUDY GUIDE:

To obtain a North Carolina driver's license you must pass a written exam consisting of 25 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must answer
at least 20 questions correctly. There are several different versions of the test, but they all use the same basic pool of questions.

Memorize the brief list of facts below, especially the bold parts, and you should do fine. This is not a complete list of questions or a cheat-sheet,
just an aide to help you.

  • In densely packed snow you should...use chains or snow tires.
  • If you must drive during heavy snow or fog, use your... low-beam headlights.
  • Alcohol-related highway deaths account for... 38% of all traffic fatalities.
  • If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may... attend a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct three points from your driving record.
  • The traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points (5) to your driving record is... passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children.
  • "Secondary roads" are roads where... hills are more likley to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp than on primary roads.
  • Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is... 35 miles per hour.
  • To have a revoked driver license restored, you must... visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
  • When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same, the right of way belongs to... the car on the right.
  • If a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously, there may be a problem with the... suspension system.
  • If you experience a breakdown, you should... pull over to the side of the road and raise the hood of your car.
  • To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should... use the two-second rule.
  • If you take any medication before you drive, you should... find out what effect the medicine has.
  • If you are planning a long road trip, you should... stop and rest every 100 miles.
  • Before passing another vehicle, you should... look ahead to ensure that there is enough room for you to pass.
  • When driving down a very steep hill, you should... shift into a lower gear to control your speed.
  • If you run off the side of the road, you should... gradually take your foot off the gas pedal.
  • When travelling on rural highways, farm equipment usually... travels at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph.
  • If you are driving into a circle you should... yield to cars already in the circle.
  • If you are in a crash, you should... move your car off of the road.
  • School buses are required to... stop at all railroad crossings.
  • In city traffic, you should... be alert for drivers who make quick stops.
  • Truckers have serious blind spots into which cars can disappear from view.
  • Unless there is a sign indicating no turn on red, you can turn right on red... after stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely.
  • For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires... a one-year driver license revocation.
  • Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least... 0.08 percent.
  • When aproaching a road that is blocked from view you should... stop and proceed with caution.
  • Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly... every 10 seconds.
  • If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning?.. 200 ft.
  • If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should... continue to the next intersection, then turn.
  • The most common type of accident on a highway is a rear-end collision
  • When driving behind someone... you should not use your high beams
  • To dry wet brakes, gently apply the brakes
  • "Don't hang out in the No zone" refers to not being... in truckers' blind spots
  • When approaching a railroad crossing... slow down and prepare to stop
  • If you pull up to a red arrow, the turning lane is the only lane that should stop
  • if you are a pedestrian walking along side the road at night, you should carry or wear something white
  • Use high beams When driving on a highway and no car is approaching
  • Slippery roads are most likely to occur when It has just begun to drizzle or rain
  • When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road Wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution
  • Large trucks (tractor trailers) Have large blind spots to the side and rear
  • When preparing to make a right-hand turn Turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road
  • A "shoulder check" is A quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes
  • When you get tired on a long trip, you should Stop and rest
  • When taking a long trip, you should Plan to stop and rest every 100 miles


Terri:
The best way to pass the NC Permit Test is to read the entire DMV Handbook which is available on this site or you can ask your local DMV for a FREE copy in either English or Spanish. Learn the rules of the road, get that permit and we'll be here 7 days a week ready to let you practice in one of our commercial school vehicles. As you're behind the wheel we explain the rules of the road, introduce you to sound defensive driver practices, help you gain experience, skill and find a new life of freedom with the NC License in hand! So, get ready to drive yourself to the beach, vacation, be able to find new jobs working the hours YOU want, live/work off the bus routes and go anywhere/anytime you want ... FREEDOM. No more standing in the cold or rain waiting for a bus or can't find a way to work! Keep in mind that learning a new skill will also prepare you for new jobs/careers in the many fields of transportation. Learning a new skill is always a great choice!