North Carolina Traffic Regulations
1. Although sometimes called by different names, a gouge mark is..?
Answer: A deep mark or indentation in the roadway caused by a vehicle’s contact with the
surface, typically from a crash or impact.
2. Final resting position of a vehicle can be defined as:
Answer: The position where a vehicle comes to rest after a crash or collision.
3. Induced damage is damage caused by ________
Answer: External forces such as another vehicle, object, or environmental condition that causes
a vehicle to be damaged.
4. A child less than 8 years of age and between 40 and 80 pounds may be restrained solely
__________________ only if no seating position is available that is equipped with a lap and
shoulder belt to properly secure the weight appropriate child restraint system.
Answer: In a booster seat.
5. Who is exempt from the driver's license requirement?
Answer: Typically, drivers of farm equipment or military personnel operating vehicles under
specific conditions may be exempt. (This depends on specific North Carolina exemptions.)
6. Contact damage is damage caused by _______ that is not part of the vehicle itself
Answer: An external object, another vehicle, or a roadside feature that impacts the vehicle.
,7. Which of the following best describes an intangible reference point in traffic
enforcement?
A fixed location on the roadway that is easily identifiable by all drivers
A point established by the officer that is measured from a physical landmark
A temporary marker used to indicate a traffic violation
A location determined by GPS coordinates
7. Which of the following best describes an intangible reference point in traffic
enforcement?
Answer: A point established by the officer that is measured from a physical landmark.
8. What is the required action if a law enforcement officer seizes a license plate for
being expired?
Answer: Report to DMV within 48 hours.
9. What is the initial appearance of a tire mark created during an impeding skid?
Answer: Extremely light striations or markings.
10. Tires that rotate freely but slide to the side; indicates driving too fast and an
intent to steer rather than stop are ____ marks?
Answer: Scuff marks.
Set 2
1. How many points will you get on your license if you pass a stopped school bus?
o A. 3 points
o B. 5 points
, o C. 4 points
o D. 6 points
Answer: 5 points
2. After a person establishes residence in North Carolina, the person may operate on a
license valid in another state for up to:
o A. 60 days
o B. 30 days
o C. 15 days
o D. 90 days
Answer: 60 days
3. What criteria must be met for a collision to be classified as a 'reportable crash' in
North Carolina?
o A. The crash must involve at least two vehicles and result in property damage exceeding
500 dollars.
o B. The total estimated damage must be 1500 dollars or more; or a crash involving serious
injury.
o C. The total estimated damage must be 1000 dollars or more; or a crash involving death,
or injury.
o D. The crash must occur on a public highway and involve a commercial vehicle.
Answer: The total estimated damage must be 1000 dollars or more; or a crash involving
death, or injury.
1. Although sometimes called by different names, a gouge mark is..?
Answer: A deep mark or indentation in the roadway caused by a vehicle’s contact with the
surface, typically from a crash or impact.
2. Final resting position of a vehicle can be defined as:
Answer: The position where a vehicle comes to rest after a crash or collision.
3. Induced damage is damage caused by ________
Answer: External forces such as another vehicle, object, or environmental condition that causes
a vehicle to be damaged.
4. A child less than 8 years of age and between 40 and 80 pounds may be restrained solely
__________________ only if no seating position is available that is equipped with a lap and
shoulder belt to properly secure the weight appropriate child restraint system.
Answer: In a booster seat.
5. Who is exempt from the driver's license requirement?
Answer: Typically, drivers of farm equipment or military personnel operating vehicles under
specific conditions may be exempt. (This depends on specific North Carolina exemptions.)
6. Contact damage is damage caused by _______ that is not part of the vehicle itself
Answer: An external object, another vehicle, or a roadside feature that impacts the vehicle.
,7. Which of the following best describes an intangible reference point in traffic
enforcement?
A fixed location on the roadway that is easily identifiable by all drivers
A point established by the officer that is measured from a physical landmark
A temporary marker used to indicate a traffic violation
A location determined by GPS coordinates
7. Which of the following best describes an intangible reference point in traffic
enforcement?
Answer: A point established by the officer that is measured from a physical landmark.
8. What is the required action if a law enforcement officer seizes a license plate for
being expired?
Answer: Report to DMV within 48 hours.
9. What is the initial appearance of a tire mark created during an impeding skid?
Answer: Extremely light striations or markings.
10. Tires that rotate freely but slide to the side; indicates driving too fast and an
intent to steer rather than stop are ____ marks?
Answer: Scuff marks.
Set 2
1. How many points will you get on your license if you pass a stopped school bus?
o A. 3 points
o B. 5 points
, o C. 4 points
o D. 6 points
Answer: 5 points
2. After a person establishes residence in North Carolina, the person may operate on a
license valid in another state for up to:
o A. 60 days
o B. 30 days
o C. 15 days
o D. 90 days
Answer: 60 days
3. What criteria must be met for a collision to be classified as a 'reportable crash' in
North Carolina?
o A. The crash must involve at least two vehicles and result in property damage exceeding
500 dollars.
o B. The total estimated damage must be 1500 dollars or more; or a crash involving serious
injury.
o C. The total estimated damage must be 1000 dollars or more; or a crash involving death,
or injury.
o D. The crash must occur on a public highway and involve a commercial vehicle.
Answer: The total estimated damage must be 1000 dollars or more; or a crash involving
death, or injury.
