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North Carolina DMV Driver
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Category: NC2 - General

Which traffic is required to stop if a school bus makes a passenger stop in the far right lane on a five-lane street?

A. All lanes of traffic.

B. Lanes going in the same direction as the school bus.

C. Lanes going in the opposite direction of the bus.

D. Turning lane only.

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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

What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway?

A. Yellow with black letters.

B. Black with white letters.

C. Red with white letters.

D. Green with white letters.

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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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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

Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when:

A. They are driving with their peer as a passenger

B. They are driving with adult passengers

C. They are driving with teenage passengers

D. They are driving without any passengers

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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. Stop Sign

D. Railroad Crossing Sign

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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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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

This "Keep Right" sign means:

A. Drive to the right or stay in the Right Lane.

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: NC2 - General

Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?

A. A driver is sent a warning letter when they get 4 points within 3 years.

B. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose their license.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: NC2 - General

When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?

A. Walk on the left, facing traffic.

B. Keep your back to oncoming traffic.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: NC2 - General

Studies have shown that under normal conditions the chance of a car being involved in an accident on an interstate highway is greater if the driver:

A. Maintains a steady speed.

B. Travels considerably below the posted speed limit.

C. Travels at the posted speed limit.

D. Maintains his position relative to cars in front and behind him in his lane.

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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

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

Drivers who eat and drink while driving

A. Have no driving errors

B. Have trouble driving slow

C. Are better drivers because they are not hungry

D. Have trouble controlling their vehicles

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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

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 - 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: NC2 - General

Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?

A. Middle-aged drivers.

B. Slow drivers.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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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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