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North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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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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Category: NC2 - General

The maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in North Carolina is:

A. 55mph

B. 45mph

C. 35mph

D. 25mph

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Category: General Question

This white sign means:

A. Drive to the right

B. Right turn yield

C. Slower traffic should move to the right

D. You must turn right at next intersection

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Category: Drugs & Alcohol

What is one of the effects of alcohol on the driver's eyes?

A. The eyes scan very actively.

B. The eyes tend to stare at a point.

C. The eyes notice better motions on the sides.

D. The eyes catch very early other drivers' mistakes.

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Category: General Question

The sign below means?

A. Truck crossing

B. Road narrows, right lane ends

C. Divided highway ahead

D. Hill ahead

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Category: Traffic Signs

At an intersection of two-way streets, after coming to a full stop at a red traffic light, a driver may:

A. Drive straight ahead if the way is clear

B. Turn left if the way is clear, unless otherwiseposted

C. Turn right if the way is clear, unless otherwise posted

D. All of the above

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Category: NC2 - General

Two vehicles approach an intersection going in opposite directions with no signs or traffic lights. There is also a pedestrian waiting to cross the street and is walking in the same direction as Car 1. Car 1 wants to proceed straight through the intersection. Car 2 wants to make a left turn. In this situation, the right-of-away belongs to:

A. Driver of Car 1 only.

B. Driver of Car 2 only.

C. Pedestrian only.

D. Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian.

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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

What should you do when you begin to skid?

A. Turn the steering while in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding.

B. Reduce pressure on the gas pedal.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: General Question

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights

A. Red, yellow, green

B. Red, green, yellow

C. Green, red, yellow

D. Green, yellow, red

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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: Traffic Signs

You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:

A. The other side of the road is a solid line.

B. Your side of the road is a broken line.

C. The other side of the road is a broken line.

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Category: General Question

When roads are slippery, you should:

A. Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle

B. Stop and test the traction of your tires while going up hills

C. Avoid making fast turns and fast stops

D. Refrain from driving at all costs

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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 circun1stances

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: 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 - This white sign means:

A. Drive to the right

B. Right turn yield

C. Slower traffic should move to the right

D. You must turn right at next intersection

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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: NC2 - General

If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should:

A. Shift quickly into a lower gear.

B. Brake with heavy constant pressure.

C. Apply the emergency brake.

D. Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually.

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Category: NC2 - General

A car that pitches and tosses in normal driving and leans heavily to the side in turns is likely to have trouble in which of the following systems?

A. Ignition.

B. Steering.

C. Brake.

D. Suspension.

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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 parking your vehicle facing uphill with a curb, you should point your front wheels:

A. Into the curb

B. Away from the curb

C. Either into or away from the curb

D. Straight ahead

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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

Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?

A. In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.

B. Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic accidents are teenagers.

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 for passenger cars and pickup trucks 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

When parking downhill and the curb is absent, your front wheels must be turned:

A. Towards the road

B. Parallel to the road

C. Towards the side of the road

D. In the direction of traffic

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