NC Driver Practice Test

North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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Category: NC2 - General

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

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

B. Brake in the sharpest part of the curve.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - A rectangular-shaped sign is

A. School crossing sign

B. Railroad crossing sign

C. Stop sign

D. Speed limit sign

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Category: General Question

A green arrow pointing to the left on a traffic light means you may:

A. Turn left or continue going straight

B. Turn in that direction only after you stop

C. Make a protected turn in that direction

D. Make a turn even if it may cause an accident, since you have the right-of-way

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Category: NC2 - General

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

A. Use a lower gear.

B. Drive in a zigzag pattern.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: General Question

What does the broken yellow center line on a road mean?

A. You are in a no passing zone

B. Passing on the left with due care is allowed

C. Reduce your speed ahead

D. No turns are allowed

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Category: General Question

When parking downhill and the curb is absent, your front wheels must be turned:

A. Towards the road

B. Parallel to the road

C. Towards the side of the road

D. In the direction of traffic

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Category: General Question

When you see this sign, you must

A. Stop completely, check for pedestrians, and crossing traffic

B. Slow down without coming to a complete stop

C. Stop completely and wait for a green light

D. Slow down and check for traffic

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Category: NC2 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?

A. There are no effects.

B. There are no measurable effects.

C. If you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace.

D. It neutralizes the effects of alcohol.

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Category: NC2 - General

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

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

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

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B

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Category: NC2 - Traffic Signs

What is the main color for signs in highway work zones?

A. Red

B. White

C. Orange

D. Green

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - This sign below means?

A. No U-Turn

B. No left turn

C. No right turn

D. No turning

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Category: NC2 - General

If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?

A. Watch the road ahead to avoid looking at the lights of the other car.

B. Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: General Question

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

A. Under no circumstances

B. When you can clearly see in both directions

C. When the gate does not seem to be working correctly

D. When you think you can drive through before it comes down

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Category: Traffic Signs

Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

A. A steady red light

B. A policeman

C. A stop sign

D. A flashing red light

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Category: NC2 - General

When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are:

A. Slowing down for a turn.

B. Traveling on a road with no median.

C. Going downhill.

D. Following another car.

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Category: NC2 - General

If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should:

A. Go to the next intersection and turn there.

B. Back up and move into the correct lane for turning.

C. Wait until all other cars have cleared the intersection and turn.

D. Signal the driver in the car beside you that you intend to turn in front of him.

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Category: NC2 - General

Roads are likely to be especially slick:

A. Just after they have been paved.

B. Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle.

C. After it has been raining for several hours.

D. In exceptionally cold, dry weather.

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Category: NC2 - General

Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?

A. One on which snow has become packed.

B. One that has just been paved.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: NC2 - General

If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following?

A. Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle.

B. Switch on the parking lights.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: General Question

A green arrow showing at the same time as a 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 with caution

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

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

DWI Laws requires a driver who is convicted of a second DWI:

A. To attend alcohol safety schools

B. To serve a jail sentence.

C. To obtain a substance abuse assessment prior to the reinstatement of driving privileges.

D. All of the above.

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Category: General Question

The sign below means:

A. A blasting zone

B. An intersection

C. A crosswalk

D. A railroad crossing

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Category: NC2 - General

In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?

A. License plate lights.

B. Courtesy lights.

C. Fender lights.

D. Backup lights.

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Category: NC2 - General

Four vehicles approach an intersection with a 4 way stop at the same time. Car B is ahead of Car A and both are in the same lane and want to proceed straight across. Car C is across the intersection from Car B and wants to proceed straight as well. Car D is to the right of Car B and wants to make a right turn. Which car must yield?

A. Car A.

B. Car B.

C. Car C.

D. Car D.

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Category: General Question

When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side you may pass

A. Only in an emergency

B. If you are on an expressway

C. If traffic is clear

D. Only at an intersection

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North Carolina DMV Driver Practice Exam

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Practice Exam