Permit Practice Test Part 2

Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?

• Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65 mph.

• The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph.

• Both

• Neither

Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct?

• The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise posted.

• The speed limit inside a city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.

• Both

• Neither

Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is correct?

• Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.

• Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25 mph.

• Both

• Neither

When rounding a curve, a car tends to

• Speed up.

• Move to the inside of the curve.

• Stay in the center of the lane.

• Move to the outside of the curve.

When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following?

• Stay as far to the left of your lane as possible.

• Brake in the sharpest part of the curve.

• Both

• Neither

The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following:

• Use a lower gear.

• Use a lower gear.

• Brake firmly and steadily going.

• Speed up slightly on the curve to maintain control of the truck.

To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?

• Use a lower gear.

• Drive in a zigzag pattern.

• Both

• Neither

If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?

• Sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead.

• Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention.

• Both

• Neither

Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?

• A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction.

• On a one-way street.

• Both

• Neither

When backing your car, you should do which of the following?

• Move at no more than 1 0 mph.

• Keep both hands on the steering wheel.

• Both

• Neither