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Driving Laws and Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Under North Carolina law, at what age can a teen apply for a limited learner permit (Level 1) under the Graduated Driver Licensing program?

    Answer: 15 years old

    North Carolina's graduated licensing program allows teens to obtain a limited learner permit at age 15 after completing driver education.

  2. In North Carolina, what must a driver do when approaching a steady yellow traffic signal?

    Answer: Prepare to stop, as the light is about to turn red

    A steady yellow light warns that the signal is changing to red, so drivers should slow down and prepare to stop if it is safe.

  3. What does North Carolina law say about texting while driving?

    Answer: It is illegal for all drivers to manually enter or read text messages while driving

    NC law bans all drivers from manually texting or reading email/texts while the vehicle is in motion.

  4. In North Carolina, when is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?

    Answer: When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is room to pass safely on the roadway

    Passing on the right is permitted only when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is sufficient pavement to pass without leaving the roadway.

  5. Under NC law, what is required of all front-seat occupants in a moving vehicle?

    Answer: They must wear a seat belt

    North Carolina's seat belt law requires all drivers and front-seat passengers to wear seat belts, and rear passengers are covered as well.

  6. A driver in North Carolina refuses a chemical test after a lawful DWI arrest. What happens under the implied consent law?

    Answer: Their license is revoked for at least one year

    Under NC's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test after a DWI arrest results in an automatic license revocation of at least one year.

  7. In North Carolina, what should you do if you approach an intersection with a traffic signal that is completely dark due to a power outage?

    Answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

    When a traffic signal is not working, NC drivers must treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

Driving Laws and Regulations Flashcards — NC DMV Study Cards with Answers