NC Driver Practice Test

North Carolina DMV Driver
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Category: NC2 - General

Two vehicles approach an intersection going in opposite directions with no signs or traffic lights. There is also a pedestrian waiting to cross the street and is walking in the same direction as Car 1. Car 1 wants to proceed straight through the intersection. Car 2 wants to make a left turn. In this situation, the right-of-away belongs to:

A. Driver of Car 1 only.

B. Driver of Car 2 only.

C. Pedestrian only.

D. Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian.

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Category: NC2 - General

In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?

A. Drive cautiously and use your brakes often.

B. Check your rear-view mirrors often.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: General Question

Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by

A. The person driving the car.

B. Passengers when they are on a long drive.

C. All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.

D. Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car.

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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: Traffic Signs

A steady yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:

A. Continue driving with caution.

B. Yield to other cars.

C. The traffic signal is about to turn red.

D. Stop.

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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

A diamond-shaped traffic sign means:

A. No left turn.

B. Come to a full stop.

C. Yield the right-of-way.

D. Slow down and drive with care.

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Category: General Question

If your turn signals fail, you should use __________ to indicate you are turning.

A. Your horn

B. Your headlights

C. Hand signals

D. Your emergency flashers

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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

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: NC2 - General

Your brakes need checking if:

A. There is a strong smell of gasoline in the car.

B. The engine stalls at stop lights.

C. Light gusts of wind make the car difficult to control.

D. There is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal.

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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: 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

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: NC2 - General

As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following?

A. Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner.

B. Hold your arm straight out the window.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: General Question

Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?

A. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is 65 mph.

B. The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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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: Road Signs

Sign - The sign below means:

A. Crossroad or Intersection

B. First aid station

C. Church

D. Railroad crossing

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Category: NC2 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

Which of the following statements is false?

A. A heavier person has to ingest more alcohol than a lighter person to reach the same blood alcohol content.

B. A heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person.

C. If two persons drink at the same speed, the heavier person will need longer to reach the same blood alcohol concentration.

D. A heavier person needs to drink more than a lighter person because alcohol mixes with the body fluids. Obviously, a heavier person has more body fluids than a lighter person.

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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 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: 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: 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: NC2 - General

Highway accidents occur most frequently:

A. On hills.

B. On curves.

C. At intersections.

D. On bridges.

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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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North Carolina DMV Driver Practice Exam

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