NC Driver Practice Test

North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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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

Your brakes need checking if:

A. There is a strong smell of gasoline in the car.

B. The engine stalls at stop lights.

C. Light gusts of wind make the car difficult to control.

D. There is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal.

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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 rectangular-shaped sign is

A. School crossing sign

B. Railroad crossing sign

C. Stop sign

D. Speed limit sign

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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: 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: 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: Blank Road Signs

DMV Sign Recognition: The following is an example of which type of sign?

A. Stop Sign

B. Do Not Enter Sign

C. Yield Sign

D. No Parking Sign

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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: 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 - 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: NC DMV Handbook

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

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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Category: General Question

You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. You should:

A. Speed up to get through the intersection

B. Stop and not turn under any circumstances

C. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears

D. Go through the intersection since you have the right-ofway

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - 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

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: NC2 - General

A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:

A. Driving without a license.

B. Passing a stopped school bus.

C. Failing to yield the right-of-way.

D. Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.

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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: General Question

The sign below means?

A. You must turn left or right

B. You are approaching a T-intersection

C. The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway

D. Designates an overpass above a divided highway

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Category: NC2 - General

When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?

A. Put the vehicle in neutral gear.

B. Block the wheels.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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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: 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: NC2 - General

Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?

A. They must ride their bicycles facing traffic.

B. They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: NC2 - General

When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?

A. The driver can be required to file proof of financial responsibility.

B. The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.

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: 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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North Carolina DMV Driver Practice Exam

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Practice Exam