FREE NC-BLET Motor Vehicle Law and Traffic Enforcement Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to North Carolina G.S. 20-140, a person is guilty of reckless driving if they drive a vehicle on a highway or public vehicular area:

Accepted Answer

Carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others.

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Exceeding the posted speed limit by 10 mph.

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Without a valid driver's license.

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While using a mobile phone in a school zone.

Question 2

Under North Carolina's seat belt law (G.S. 20-135.2A), who is required to be properly restrained in a motor vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The driver and all passengers.

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Only the driver and front seat passengers.

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Only passengers under the age of 16.

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Only the driver.

Question 3

A child who is under age 8 and weighs less than 80 pounds must be properly secured in which of the following when being transported in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

A weight-appropriate child passenger restraint system.

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The front seat with a standard seat belt.

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The back seat with a lap belt only.

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Any seat as long as they are with an adult.

Question 4

Under G.S. 20-141, driving a vehicle on a highway at a speed of 82 mph in a 65 mph zone is classified as what?

Accepted Answer

A Class 3 Misdemeanor and a 30-day license revocation.

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A simple infraction with a monetary fine.

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A Class 2 Misdemeanor.

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Aggressive Driving.

Question 5

A person who drives a motor vehicle on a highway without ever having been issued a driver's license by the DMV is guilty of what offense?

Accepted Answer

No Operator's License (NOL).

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Driving While License Revoked (DWLR).

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Failure to Carry License.

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Operating a vehicle with an expired registration.

Question 6

In North Carolina, what is the legal limit for light transmission for window tinting on the front side windows of a passenger vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Must allow more than 35% of light to pass through.

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No tint is allowed.

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Must allow more than 50% of light to pass through.

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Must allow more than 20% of light to pass through.

Question 7

According to North Carolina law, which of the following vehicles is legally permitted to display a blue light on a public highway?

Accepted Answer

A publicly owned law enforcement vehicle.

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A privately owned vehicle of a volunteer firefighter.

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A public utility vehicle during an emergency.

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A tow truck responding to a call.