North Carolina Permit Test: Speed Limits Practice Questions

Correct answer: 35 mph

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is 35 mph in cities and towns.

Source: Chapter 4 — Your Driving: Basic Driving Skills and Rules

Correct answer: 55 mph

Maximum limits: 35 in cities and towns, 55 outside cities and towns, 70 on interstates.

Source: Chapter 4 — Your Driving: Basic Driving Skills and Rules

Correct answer: 70 mph

The maximum speed limit for interstates is 70 mph.

Source: Chapter 4 — Your Driving: Basic Driving Skills and Rules

Correct answer: About 211 feet

Even in ideal conditions, at 55 mph a vehicle needs approximately 211 feet to stop.

Source: Chapter 4 — Your Driving: Basic Driving Skills and Rules

Correct answer: One moving considerably below the posted limit

Studies show a vehicle going considerably below the posted limit is much more likely to be in a crash than one at normal speed.

Source: Chapter 4 — Your Driving: Basic Driving Skills and Rules

Correct answer: Slow down before entering so you don't need to brake in the curve

Slow before the curve, then gradually increase speed to keep traction as you round it.

Source: Chapter 4 — Your Driving: Basic Driving Skills and Rules

Correct answer: At least 5 to 10 mph slower

Drive at least five to 10 mph slower on wet pavement, and double your normal following distance.

Source: Chapter 4 — Your Driving: Hazardous Driving

Correct answer: By more than half

Reduce speed by more than half on packed snow and slow to a crawl on ice.

Source: Chapter 4 — Your Driving: Hazardous Driving

Correct answer: No, and an added penalty applies if posted at the start of the zone

It is unlawful to exceed the work zone limit, and an extra penalty applies if a sign at the start lists it.

Source: Chapter 4 — Your Driving: Hazardous Driving

Correct answer: The extreme right lane, unless passing or turning left

When slower than the posted limit on a multi-lane highway, use the extreme right lane except to pass, turn left or avoid an obstruction.

Source: Chapter 4 — Your Driving: Basic Driving Skills and Rules