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North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - The sign below means:

A. Turn at the next intersection

B. Divided highway ends

C. One-way street ahead

D. Road closed ahead

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - The sign below means

A. Bicycle rentals are available here

B. Children at play

C. Bikeway crosses roadway, watch for bicycles

D. Park entrance ahead, watch for cars

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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: 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

Following closely behind another vehicle:

A. Helps you avoid other driver’s blind spots

B. Is a common cause of rear-end accidents

C. Increases fuel efficiency

D. Is part of the standard driving test

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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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Category: NC2 - General

Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?

A. They must ride their bicycles facing traffic.

B. They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: Drugs & Alcohol

Which of these statements is true about driving and taking drugs?

A. Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.

B. Over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.

C. Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy.

D. All of the above

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Category: General Question

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

A. Change lanes and maintain your current speed

B. Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead

C. Slow down because the lane ends ahead

D. Speed up to avoid rubbernecking

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Category: NC2 - General

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

A. Use a lower gear.

B. Pump the brakes when reaching the curve.

C. Brake firmly and steadily going.

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

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Category: NC2 - General

If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?

A. Walk on the right-hand side with the traffic.

B. Wear or carry something white.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: NC2 - General

If you approach an intersection where there are no traffic lights/signs and a pedestrian is attempting to cross your path, who has the right-of-way?

A. The pedestrian.

B. The driver of the car.

C. No one.

D. Whoever reaches the intersection first.

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Category: General Question

This sign below means?

A. Entrance to full parking lots

B. Entrance to road construction areas

C. Entrance to dead-end streets

D. Wrong-way entrance on one-way streets and expressway ramps

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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

While driving, you see red reflectors in the pavement edge line, this indicated you are:

A. Approaching a stop sign.

B. In a no-passing zone.

C. Traveling in the wrong direction.

D. Approaching a busy intersection.

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

The maximum speed limit for interstates is __________ mph.

A. 50

B. 60

C. 70

D. 80

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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: 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: General Question

This road sign below means:

A. Stop if traffic is approaching

B. Three-way intersection

C. Crossroad

D. Railroad crossing

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Category: NC2 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

Where does alcohol tend to concentrate more?

A. In the heart.

B. In the brain.

C. In the leg muscles.

D. In the chest.

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Category: NC2 - General

A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it:

A. Wastes gas and oil.

B. Causes the engine to run hot.

C. May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car.

D. Makes the engine hard to start and likely to stall.

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Category: General Question

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

A. Road hazard sign

B. Interstate route sign

C. School crossing sign

D. Speed limit sign

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Category: General Question

When passing a bicyclist, you should

A. Blast your horn to alert the bicyclist

B. Move as far left as possible

C. Remain in the center of the lane

D. Put on your four-way flashers

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Category: General Question

The sign below means:

A. Two-lane road ahead, watch for oncoming vehicles

B. Road narrows ahead, prepare to merge right

C. Traffic merges with your lane ahead

D. Divided highway ahead

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Category: General Question

You can drive in a carpool lane if

A. You have the minimum number of passengers shown on the sign

B. You are driving an empty 15-passenger van

C. You want to pass the vehicle ahead

D. You are in a rush

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