NC Driver Practice Test

North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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Category: General Question

When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side you may pass

A. Only in an emergency

B. If you are on an expressway

C. If traffic is clear

D. Only at an intersection

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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: 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: 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

On a two-way highway, you are allowed to drive on the left half of the roadway when

A. There is a double yellow center line

B. It is safe to pass, and passing is allowed

C. You are approaching a corner at which you intend to turn left

D. There is a solid line on your side of the center line

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Category: NC2 - General

Roads are likely to be especially slick:

A. Just after they have been paved.

B. Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle.

C. After it has been raining for several hours.

D. In exceptionally cold, dry weather.

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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: Traffic Signs

If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:

A. Fully stop, then proceed when safe.

B. Fully stop before entering the intersection and let all other traffic go first.

C. Slow down or stop if necessary.

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Category: NC2 - General

Which of the following statements about horns and sirens is/are correct?

A. Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn.

B. Only law enforcement and emergency vehicles may have sirens.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: NC2 - General

The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following:

A. Use a lower gear.

B. Pump the brakes when reaching the curve.

C. Brake firmly and steadily going.

D. Speed up slightly on the curve to maintain control of the truck.

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

Which statement is true regarding passing farm equipment in a no-passing zone?

A. It is illegal to pass.

B. You may pass if there is no oncoming traffic.

C. You may pass if the farm equipment driver waves you by.

D. You may pass on on the left-hand side of the road.

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Category: NC2 - General

A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it:

A. Wastes gas and oil.

B. Causes the engine to run hot.

C. May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car.

D. Makes the engine hard to start and likely to stall.

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Category: General Question

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

A. Under no circumstances

B. When you can clearly see in both directions

C. When the gate does not seem to be working correctly

D. When you think you can drive through before it comes down

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Category: NC2 - General

A safe driver does which of the following?

A. Watches the side of the road over the hood to stay in line.

B. Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.

C. Drinks coffee while driving at night to stay alert.

D. Keeps 2 car lengths between his/her car and the next car on the expressway.

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Category: NC2 - General

When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following?

A. Drive in a lower gear.

B. Keep in the right lane.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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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 - 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: General Question

If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should:

A. Use your emergency brake

B. Look over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot

C. Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times

D. Get ready to blow your horn

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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: 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: 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 judgement

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Category: NC2 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?

A. A drunken person.

B. More than 1 car.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: General Question

To avoid accidents, drivers should communicate with each other by:

A. Signaling when changing lanes/direction, slowing down or stopping

B. Using their horns in emergencies and when really necessary

C. Using emergency flashers/flares/signs as needed

D. All of the above

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Category: NC2 - General

When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following?

A. Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area.

B. Scheduling some hours of night driving to avoid heavy traffic.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: General Question

The sign below means:

A. Low place in the road

B. Soft shoulders

C. Watch for pedestrians

D. Come to a complete stop

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North Carolina DMV Driver Practice Exam

North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam