Practice Test Geeks(NC DMV) North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test
← All NC DMV Flashcard Decks

Driving Laws and Regulations Flashcards

7 cards from real NC DMV practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 7 Driving Laws and Regulations flashcards as text

  1. Under North Carolina law, what is the maximum speed limit inside municipal corporate limits unless otherwise posted?

    Answer: 35 mph

    Unless posted otherwise, the statutory speed limit inside North Carolina city limits is 35 mph.

  2. A North Carolina driver is convicted of passing a stopped school bus. Which statement is accurate?

    Answer: It carries a heavy fine and five license points

    Passing a stopped school bus in NC carries a minimum $500 fine and five driver license points, with harsher penalties if someone is struck.

  3. In North Carolina, what must you do before entering a highway from a private driveway or alley?

    Answer: Stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians on the roadway and sidewalk

    Drivers entering a roadway from a driveway or alley must stop and yield to pedestrians and all approaching traffic.

  4. Under NC's child passenger safety law, children under what age must ride in the rear seat if the vehicle has an active front passenger airbag and a rear seat is available?

    Answer: Under 5 years old and weighing less than 40 pounds

    NC law requires children under age 5 and under 40 pounds to ride in the back seat when the vehicle has an active passenger-side front airbag and a rear seat is available.

  5. What does North Carolina law require if you are involved in a crash that causes injury or death?

    Answer: Stop immediately at the scene, render reasonable assistance, and report the crash

    NC law requires drivers involved in injury crashes to stop at the scene, help the injured, and notify law enforcement; leaving is a felony when injury occurs.

  6. In North Carolina, when may you legally turn right at a red traffic light?

    Answer: After coming to a complete stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits the turn

    Right turns on red are allowed in NC after a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and traffic, unless signage prohibits it.

  7. Under North Carolina law, how far in advance must you signal before turning on a highway where the speed limit is 45 mph or more?

    Answer: At least 200 feet

    On roads with limits of 45 mph or higher, NC drivers must signal continuously for at least 200 feet before turning.