NC DMV Speed Limits and Speed Management 2

Question 1

In North Carolina, driving at 80 mph or more can result in what automatic consequence regardless of the posted speed limit?

Accepted Answer

Immediate license revocation

Answer

NC law makes driving at 80 mph or more grounds for immediate license revocation, independent of what the posted limit is.

Question 2

Which of the following behaviors qualifies as 'aggressive driving' under North Carolina law when it involves speed?

Accepted Answer

Exceeding a speed limit of 55 mph or higher by more than 15 mph

Answer

NC defines aggressive driving to include exceeding a speed limit of 55 mph or higher by more than 15 mph, among other dangerous behaviors.

Question 3

On a curve in North Carolina where your sight distance ahead is limited, at what speed should you drive?

Accepted Answer

Slow enough to stop within your visible distance ahead

Answer

NC law requires a speed slow enough to stop within your visible distance ahead, which is especially important on curves with limited sight lines.

Question 4

When road conditions are hazardous due to rain or fog in North Carolina, what does the Basic Speed Law require you to do?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed below the posted limit if conditions make it necessary for safety

Answer

NC's Basic Speed Law requires driving at a speed safe for current conditions, which may mean traveling below the posted limit in rain or fog.

Question 5

On a multi-lane North Carolina highway, where should slower-moving vehicles travel?

Accepted Answer

In the right lane to allow faster vehicles to pass on the left

Answer

NC law requires slower traffic to keep right, allowing faster vehicles to overtake on the left to maintain smooth traffic flow.

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