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North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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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 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

Is it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol?

A. Yes, absolutely.

B. No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol.

C. Yes, if you drink it black and without sugar.

D. Yes, if you take a cold shower as well.

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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: General Question

One of the rules of defensive driving is

A. Look straight ahead as you drive

B. Stay alert and keep your eyes moving.

C. Expect that other drivers will make up for your errors.

D. Be confident that you can avoid danger at the last minute.

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Category: NC2 - General

In which of the following situations should you use your low beams?

A. At night in the city.

B. In foggy or misty weather.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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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: Drugs & Alcohol

What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability?

A. Marijuana

B. An allergy medicine

C. A cold remedy

D. All of the above

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Category: NC2 - General

Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is correct?

A. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.

B. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for a school activity bus is 25 mph.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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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: 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: 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 - 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 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: NC2 - General

If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following?

A. Make a U-turn.

B. Go on to the next exit.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: Traffic Signs

You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:

A. The other side of the road is a solid line.

B. Your side of the road is a broken line.

C. The other side of the road is a broken line.

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?

A. Wait for the revocation period to end and start driving again.

B. Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.

C. Apply for a new license without any additional requirements.

D. Take a defensive driving course and automatically receive a restored license.

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Category: General Question

If you drive after drinking, you should be aware that the first thing alcohol affects is:

A. Your hearing

B. Your alertness

C. Your vision

D. Your judgment

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Category: NC2 - Traffic Signs

When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?

A. An emergency vehicle is approaching.

B. The officer's signal is in conflict with a traffic signal.

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: General Question

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: 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: NC2 - General

If you should have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do which of the following?

A. Brake firmly as soon as you notice the blowout.

B. Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: NC2 - General

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with:

A. A muffler.

B. 4-ply tires.

C. Mud guards.

D. Shoulder harnesses.

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Category: General Question

You may drive across a sidewalk to:

A. Avoid driving over a speed bump

B. Enter or exit a driveway or alley

C. Make a U-turn

D. Pass a traffic jam

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Category: General Question

When approaching another vehicle from the rear at night, you must dim your bright headlights within:

A. 100 feet of the other vehicle

B. 200 feet of the other vehicle

C. 300 feet of the other vehicle

D. 600 feet of the other vehicle

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