NC Driver Practice Test

North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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Category: General Question

When approaching a bicyclist from the rear you should slow down and:

A. Wait until it is safe to pass the bicyclist with at least three feet of clearance

B. Tap your horn to warn the bicyclist

C. Follow at least five feet behind the cyclist till it is safe to pass

D. Stay as far as possible in the right lane without hitting the cyclist

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Category: General Question

If you drive after drinking, you should be aware that the first thing alcohol affects is:

A. Your hearing

B. Your alertness

C. Your vision

D. Your judgement

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Category: General Question

A traffic light is red, but a police officer is telling you to go ahead anyway. What should you do?

A. Wait for the green light

B. Change lanes and drive slowly

C. Do as the officer tells you

D. Stop and wait for the officer to approach you

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Category: NC2 - General

If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do?

A. Park the car completely off the road.

B. Turn on the high-beam lights.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: General Question

Before you reach the intersection, when crossing railroad tracks in slow traffic, you should:

A. Sound your horn as you are crossing the tracks

B. Stop on the tracks until your light turns green

C. Stop between the crossing gates in case they close

D. Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

The maximum speed for school activity buses is __________ mph.

A. 35

B. 45

C. 55

D. 65

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Category: NC2 - General

When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at intersections where there are no traffic lights?

A. Only when he is alone.

B. If he holds out a white cane or has a guide dog with him.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

If a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously, there may be a problem with the __________ system.

A. Ignition

B. Steering

C. Brake

D. Suspension

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Category: NC2 - Traffic Signs

A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:

A. No right turn.

B. Yield the right-of-way.

C. No left turn.

D. Slow down and proceed with caution.

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Category: NC2 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

Which beverage contains more alcohol?

A. 12 ounces of beer (360ml).

B. 4 ounces of wine (150ml).

C. 1.5 ounces of spirits (45ml).

D. They all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ml) of alcohol.

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Category: General Question

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights

A. Red, yellow, green

B. Red, green, yellow

C. Green, red, yellow

D. Green, yellow, red

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Category: Drugs & Alcohol

What is one of the effects of alcohol on the driver's eyes?

A. The eyes scan very actively.

B. The eyes tend to stare at a point.

C. The eyes notice better motions on the sides.

D. The eyes catch very early other drivers' mistakes.

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Category: NC2 - General

If you have to come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes, you should:

A. Use your parking brake.

B. Put the brake on hard.

C. Apply the brake in short hard jabs.

D. Pump the brake pedal lightly

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - The sign below means?

A. Truck crossing

B. Road narrows, right lane ends

C. Divided highway ahead

D. Hill ahead

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

If convicted of failure to report an accident _________ points will be placed against your driving license.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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Category: General Question

If your tires are not inflated to the pressure recommended by the manufacturer, it may cause:

A. Low gas mileage

B. Uneven tire wear

C. Improper steering

D. All of the above

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Category: General Question

When you hear the siren or see the flashing red light of a closely approaching emergency vehicle, and you are not in the intersection, you should:

A. Drive slowly in the right lane until it has passed

B. Speed up so that you can stay ahead of it

C. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

D. Choose any of the above options

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Category: General Question

What should be done if you experience brake failure while driving?

A. Look for an area to slow down and stop after downshifting

B. Stop off the road and raise an alarm

C. Keep pumping the brake pedal quickly

D. Any/All of the above

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Category: General Question

A green arrow showing at the same time as the red traffic light means:

A. Vehicles going in the direction shown by the arrow must stop

B. Do not go in the direction of the arrow until the traffic light turns green

C. You may go in the direction of the arrow.

D. Road closed ahead, go in the direction of the arrow

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

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

A. 25

B. 35

C. 45

D. 55

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

If convicted of reckless driving _________ points will be placed against your driving license.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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Category: Blank Road Signs

DMV Sign Recognition: The following is an example of which type of sign?

A. Stop Sign

B. Yield Sign

C. Warning Sign

D. Railroad Crossing Sign

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Category: Blank Road Signs

DMV Sign Recognition: The following is an example of which type of sign?

A. Stop Sign

B. Do Not Enter Sign

C. Yield Sign

D. No Parking Sign

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Category: General Question

The sign below means:

A. Crossroad or Intersection

B. First aid station

C. Church

D. Railroad crossing

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - The sign below means:

A. All traffic must turn right

B. Side road

C. All traffic must go straight ahead

D. No right turn

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North Carolina DMV Driver Practice Exam

North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam