NC Driver Practice Test

North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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Category: NC2 - Traffic Signs

What color are typical signs in highway work zones?

A. Red

B. White

C. Orange

D. Green

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

If convicted of hit and run (property damage only) _________ points will be placed against your driving license.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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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: NC DMV Handbook

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is __________ mph in cities and towns.

A. 25

B. 35

C. 45

D. 55

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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: NC DMV Handbook

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is __________ mph outside cities and towns.

A. 25

B. 35

C. 45

D. 55

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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: 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

A broken white center line on the roadway means:

A. No turns are allowed

B. Reduce your speed ahead

C. You are in a no passing zone

D. You may change lanes with due care

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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: NC DMV Handbook

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is __________ mph in cities and towns.

A. 25

B. 35

C. 45

D. 55

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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: 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: 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

If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should:

A. Shift quickly into a lower gear.

B. Brake with heavy constant pressure.

C. Apply the emergency brake.

D. Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually.

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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 - The sign below means:

A. Crossroad or Intersection

B. First aid station

C. Church

D. Railroad crossing

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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: NC DMV Handbook

If convicted of following too closely _________ points will be placed against your driving license.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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Category: NC2 - General

Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?

A. In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.

B. Pedestrians killed are mostly young adults.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: NC2 - General

The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highways is:

A. A sideswipe collision.

B. Running off the road.

C. A rear-end collision.

D. A head-on collision.

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Category: NC2 - General

When backing your car, you should do which of the following?

A. Move at no more than 10 mph.

B. Keep both hands on the steering wheel.

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: Road Signs

Sign - This sign means:

A. Slow down, children at play

B. Watch for pedestrians crossing the roadway

C. Pedestrians stay on sidewalk

D. Come to a complete stop ahead

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

The maximum speed in cities and towns is __________ mph.

A. 25

B. 35

C. 45

D. 55

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North Carolina DMV Driver Practice Exam

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