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North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - This sign below means?

A. No U-Tum

B. No left tum

C. No right tum

D. No turning

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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: NC2 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

Where does alcohol tend to concentrate more?

A. In the heart.

B. In the brain.

C. In the leg muscles.

D. In the chest.

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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

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: 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

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: NC DMV Handbook

The maximum speed limit for interstates is __________ mph.

A. 50

B. 60

C. 70

D. 80

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Category: General Question

Who is responsible for knowing how your medications affect your driving?

A. You

B. Your doctor

C. Your pharmacist

D. The DMV clerk

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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

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

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: NC2 - General

A driver license is required for the following?

A. Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running.

B. Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.

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: NC DMV Handbook

A person has been convicted of DWI for the 4th time in 7 years.

A. 1 year driver license suspension.

B. 3 year driver license suspension.

C. Mandatory permanent driver license revocation.

D. None of the above,

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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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Category: General Question

What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing

A. You may pass if no children are on the road.

B. You may not pass while the red lights are flashing.

C. You may pass if you are facing the front of the bus.

D. You may not pass if it is on the other side of a divided highway.

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Category: NC2 - Traffic Signs

A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards?

A. A railroad crossing.

B. A deer crossing.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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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 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

You can be prosecuted in a criminal court of law if you are driving under the influence of a prescribed medication.

A. True

B. False

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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: 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 you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?

A. Walk on the left, facing traffic.

B. Keep your back to oncoming traffic.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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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: General Question

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

A. Road hazard sign

B. Interstate route sign

C. School crossing sign

D. Speed limit sign

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