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North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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Category: NC2 - General

When trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual transmission, you should do which of the following:

A. Start in second or high gear.

B. Accelerate rapidly.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: General Question

Unless otherwise stated, the speed limit for a passenger car on a two-lane highway is:

A. 35 miles per hour

B. 45 miles per hour

C. 55 miles per hour

D. 65 miles per hour

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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: Road Signs

Sign - 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: Road Signs

Sign - This white sign means:

A. Drive to the right

B. Right turn yield

C. Slower traffic should move to the right

D. You must turn right at next intersection

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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

Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)?

A. They are not allowed to drive on freeways

B. They are not allowed to exceed 35 mph

C. They must stop before crossing railroad tracks

D. They always have the right-of-way

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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

Who is responsible for knowing how your medications affect your driving?

A. You

B. Your doctor

C. Your pharmacist

D. The DMV clerk

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Category: General Question

When you enter a freeway, you should check traffic by using:

A. The inside and outside mirrors only

B. Only your rearview mirrors

C. All mirrors and turning your head

D. Only your left side-view mirror

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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

If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of a block:

A. The pedestrian has the right-of-way

B. The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way

C. Vehicles have the right-of-way, but drivers must legally take care for the pedestrian safety

D. Drivers must honk the horn approaching the crosswalk, to urge the pedestrian to cross faster

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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: 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 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: NC2 - General

Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct?

A. The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise posted.

B. The speed limit inside a city is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - 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: Traffic Signs

You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. You should:

A. Speed up to get through the intersection.

B. Stop and not turn under any circumstances.

C. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears

D. Go through the intersection since you have the right-of-way

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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: 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: NC2 - General

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

A. Use alternate routes

B. Drive as you would on dry roads

C. Increase your following distance

D. Avoid crossing bridges or intersections

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - The sign below means:

A. A Sharp turn to the right

B. Double curve, right then left

C. Double curve, left then right

D. Pavement ends

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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: General Question

The car behind you begins to pass you. You should:

A. Increase your speed so traffic will flow smoothly.

B. Pull to the right and stop so they can pass.

C. Maintain current speed or a slightly slower speed.

D. Blow your horn to allow them to pass.

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Category: NC2 - General

The system that carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the car and releases them is called the:

A. Ignition system.

B. Fuel system.

C. Suspension system.

D. Exhaust system.

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