Question 1

DWI

Accepted Answer

Driving While Impaired, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Question 2

Speed Limit

Accepted Answer

Maximum allowable speed for a particular road or area.

Question 3

No Standing

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from stopping except to expeditiously drop off or pick up passengers.

Question 4

Yield

Accepted Answer

Give the right-of-way to another vehicle or pedestrian.

Question 5

Right of Way

Accepted Answer

The legal right to proceed first in traffic or at an intersection.

Question 6

No Parking

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from parking at the specified location.

Question 7

No U-Turn

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from making a U-turn at the specified location.

Question 8

HOV Lane

Accepted Answer

High Occupancy Vehicle lane, reserved for vehicles with multiple occupants.

Question 9

DUI

Accepted Answer

Driving Under the Influence, operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Question 10

School Zone

Accepted Answer

Area near schools where speed limits are reduced during specified hours.

Question 11

Roundabout

Accepted Answer

A circular intersection where traffic flows in a counterclockwise direction.

Question 12

Work Zone

Accepted Answer

Area where road construction or maintenance is taking place.

Question 13

No Passing Zone

Accepted Answer

Area where passing is prohibited due to limited visibility or road conditions.

Question 14

Traffic Signal

Accepted Answer

Device that regulates traffic flow with colored lights or signs.

Question 15

No Entry

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from entering the specified area or roadway.

Question 16

School Bus Stop

Accepted Answer

Designated area where school buses pick up or drop off students.

Question 17

Stop Sign

Accepted Answer

Eight-sided sign that requires drivers to come to a complete stop.

Question 18

Merge

Accepted Answer

Combining two or more lanes into one.

Question 19

Yield Sign

Accepted Answer

Triangular sign that requires drivers to yield the right-of-way.

Question 20

Pedestrian Crosswalk

Accepted Answer

Designated area for pedestrians to cross the road safely.

Question 21

No Turn on Red

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from making a right turn on a red traffic signal.

Question 22

One-Way

Accepted Answer

Traffic flow restricted to one direction on a particular roadway.

Question 23

Blind Spot

Accepted Answer

Area around a vehicle that is not visible in the driver's mirrors.

Question 24

Speeding

Accepted Answer

Driving above the posted speed limit.

Question 25

No Horn Honking

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from sounding the horn in the specified area.

Question 26

Railroad Crossing

Accepted Answer

Intersection where a railway line crosses a road.

Question 27

Right Turn Only

Accepted Answer

Allowed to make only right turns at the specified intersection or lane.

Question 28

Hand Signal

Accepted Answer

Manual gestures used to communicate with other drivers.

Question 29

No Turn Left

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from making a left turn at the specified location.

Question 30

Distracted Driving

Accepted Answer

Operating a vehicle while engaged in other activities that divert attention.

Question 31

Crosswalk

Accepted Answer

Marked area for pedestrians to cross a road.

Question 32

No Right Turn

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from making a right turn at the specified location.

Question 33

Seat Belt

Accepted Answer

Safety device worn by occupants of a vehicle to prevent injury in case of a collision.

Question 34

No Parking Zone

Accepted Answer

Area where parking is prohibited at all times.

Question 35

Green Light

Accepted Answer

Indicates that vehicles can proceed if the intersection is clear.

Question 36

Red Light

Accepted Answer

Indicates that vehicles must stop until the light turns green.

Question 37

Stop-and-Go Traffic

Accepted Answer

Traffic conditions where vehicles repeatedly come to a stop and start.

Question 38

No Stopping

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from stopping at the specified location.

Question 39

Freeway

Accepted Answer

High-speed divided highway with multiple lanes and limited access points.

Question 40

No Turn Around

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from making a complete turn to travel in the opposite direction.

Question 41

Lane Markings

Accepted Answer

Lines on the road that indicate lane boundaries and traffic flow.

Question 42

No Parking Anytime

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from parking at the specified location at any time.

Question 43

HOV

Accepted Answer

High Occupancy Vehicle, a vehicle carrying a specified number of occupants.

Question 44

Brake Failure

Accepted Answer

Malfunction or failure of the braking system in a vehicle.

Question 45

Yield to Pedestrians

Accepted Answer

Drivers must give the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the road.

Question 46

Construction Zone

Accepted Answer

Area where road construction or repairs are taking place.

Question 47

No Left Turn

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from making a left turn at the specified location.

Question 48

HOV Only

Accepted Answer

Lane reserved exclusively for high occupancy vehicles.

Question 49

Road Sign

Accepted Answer

Traffic sign used to convey important information or regulations to drivers.

Question 50

No Passing

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from overtaking or passing other vehicles.

Question 51

Divided Highway

Accepted Answer

Roadway with a physical barrier separating traffic moving in opposite directions.

Question 52

Emergency Vehicle

Accepted Answer

Vehicle used by law enforcement, fire departments, or medical services in emergencies.

Question 53

Yellow Light

Accepted Answer

Indicates that the traffic signal is about to change from green to red.

Question 54

Flashing Red Light

Accepted Answer

Functions as a stop sign, requiring drivers to come to a complete stop.

Question 55

Handicap Parking

Accepted Answer

Designated parking spaces for individuals with disabilities.

Question 56

School Zone Speed Limit

Accepted Answer

Reduced speed limit enforced in school zones during specified hours.

Question 57

Uncontrolled Intersection

Accepted Answer

Intersection without traffic signals or signs, requiring drivers to yield to the right.

US North Carolina Driver's Permit Test Flashcards