NC Driver Practice Test

North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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Category: NC2 - General

When driving through heavy fog, you should:

A. Turn on your bright lights

B. Slow down.

C. Follow the car in front you closely.

D. Turn on your parking lights.

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Category: General Question

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: NC DMV Handbook

If convicted of reckless driving your driving license will be suspended for __________ year(s).

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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Category: General Question

This sign below means?

A. No U-Turn

B. No left turn

C. No right turn

D. No turning

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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

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: NC2 - General

How often is a vehicle inspection required?

A. One time every year.

B. One time every two years.

C. One time every three years.

D. Never

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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: NC DMV Handbook

If convicted of passing a stopped school bus _________ points will be placed against your driving license.

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

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Category: General Question

A green arrow showing at the same time as the red traffic light means:

A. Vehicles going in the direction shown by the arrow must stop

B. Do not go in the direction of the arrow until the traffic light turns green

C. You may go in the direction of the arrow.

D. Road closed ahead, go in the direction of the arrow

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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: 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

If convicted of failure to stop for a siren _________ points will be placed against your driving license.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

Which of the following are warning signs that indicate driver drowsiness.

A. Can't remember the last few miles driven.

B. Hitting the rumble strip, or drifting out of your lane.

C. Yawning repeatedly.

D. All of the above.

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

If convicted of speeding in a school zone _________ points will be placed against your driving license.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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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: NC DMV Handbook

Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following?

A. Turning on the brake heater.

B. Driving a short distance, and applying a light pressure on the brake pedal.

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: NC DMV Handbook

What happens if a driver is convicted of DWI while their license is revoked for an earlier DWI conviction?

A. Their car may be seized and sold.

B. They may be imprisoned.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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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: General Question

Before making a left or right turn, you should signal for at least

A. 50 feet

B. 100 feet

C. 300 feet

D. 400 feet

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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: 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

When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use:

A. Parking lights.

B. Low-beam headlights.

C. Four-way flashers.

D. High-beam headlights.

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

If convicted of watching, betting on or loaning a car for prearranged racing your driving license will be suspended for __________ year(s).

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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North Carolina DMV Driver Practice Exam

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Practice Exam