NC Driver Practice Test

North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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Category: General Question

Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when:

A. They are driving with their peer as a passenger

B. They are driving with adult passengers

C. They are driving with teenage passengers

D. They are driving without any passengers

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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 - Traffic Signs

What is the main color for signs in highway work zones?

A. Red

B. White

C. Orange

D. Green

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Category: NC2 - General

To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?

A. Use a lower gear.

B. Drive in a zigzag pattern.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: General Question

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

A. Change lanes and maintain your current speed

B. Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead

C. Slow down because the lane ends ahead

D. Speed up to avoid rubbernecking

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

If convicted of prearranged racing with another motor vehicle on the high way your driving license will be suspended for __________ year(s).

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway?

A. Yellow with black letters.

B. Black with white letters.

C. Red with white letters.

D. Green with white letters.

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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

If convicted of failing to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian _________ points will be placed against your driving license.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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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: NC2 - General

If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?

A. Sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead.

B. Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B

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Category: NC2 - Traffic Signs

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following?

A. Slow down and proceed with caution.

B. Stop, only if it is necessary to yield the right-of-way.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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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: NC2 - General

Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?

A. A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction.

B. On a one-way street.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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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

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 - General

The best way to get good traction on hard packed snow is to:

A. Put chains on your tires.

B. Use snow tires.

C. Have lower than usual air pressure in your tires.

D. Carry heavy weights in your trunk.

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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

Three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection. Car A wants to make a left turn and is across the intersection from Car B. Car B is ahead of Car C and both are in the same lane traveling in the same direction and want to proceed straight through the intersection. The law gives the right-of-way:

A. To Car A Only.

B. To Car A and Then Car B.

C. To Car B and then Car A.

D. To Car B.

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Category: General Question

The sign below means:

A. All traffic must turn right

B. Side road

C. All traffic must go straight ahead

D. No right turn

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Category: General Question

When approaching a bicyclist from the rear you should slow down and:

A. Wait until it is safe to pass the bicyclist with at least three feet of clearance

B. Tap your horn to warn the bicyclist

C. Follow at least five feet behind the cyclist till it is safe to pass

D. Stay as far as possible in the right lane without hitting the cyclist

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - When you see this sign, you must

A. Stop completely, check for pedestrians, and cross traffic

B. Slow down without coming to a complete stop

C. Stop completely and wait for a green light

D. Slow down and check for traffic

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Category: NC2 - General

Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?

A. A driver is sent a warning letter when they get 4 points within 3 years.

B. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose their license.

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

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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North Carolina DMV Driver Practice Exam

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Practice Exam