North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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Category: NC2 - General

When driving through heavy fog, you should:

A. Turn on your bright lights

B. Slow down.

C. Follow the car in front you closely.

D. Turn on your parking lights.

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - 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: NC DMV Handbook

The maximum speed for school activity buses is __________ mph.

A. 35

B. 45

C. 55

D. 65

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

If convicted of speeding in a school zone _________ points will be placed against your driving license.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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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

When rounding a curve, a car tends to:

A. Speed up.

B. Move to the inside of the curve.

C. Stay in the center of the lane.

D. Move to the outside of the curve.

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

If convicted of Illegal Passing _________ points will be placed against your driving license.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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Category: NC DMV Handbook

If convicted of running through a red light _________ points will be placed against your driving license.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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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

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: NC2 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

Is it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol?

A. Yes, absolutely.

B. No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol.

C. Yes, if you drink it black and without sugar.

D. Yes, if you take a cold shower as well.

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Category: NC2 - General

If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the following?

A. Open a window or vent to let in fresh air.

B. Pull-over to a safe place on the road or rest area.

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

In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?

A. License plate lights.

B. Courtesy lights.

C. Fender lights.

D. Backup lights.

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Category: General Question

In the intersection, you see a green arrow pointing to the left, you can:

A. Go in any direction

B. Make a protected turn left

C. Make a turn left or go straight

D. Turn left only if there are no vehicles coming from the opposite direction

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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. Yield Sign

C. Stop Sign

D. Railroad Crossing Sign

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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. Yield Sign

C. Regulatory Sign

D. Rail Road Crossing Sign

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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

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: 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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Category: NC2 - Traffic Signs

What color are typical signs in highway work zones?

A. Red

B. White

C. Orange

D. Green

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Category: General Question

What does the broken yellow center line on a road mean?

A. You are in a no passing zone

B. Passing on the left with due care is allowed

C. Reduce your speed ahead

D. No turns are allowed

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Category: General Question

This road sign below means:

A. Stop if traffic is approaching

B. Three-way intersection

C. Crossroad

D. Railroad crossing

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Category: General Question

One of the rules of defensive driving is

A. Look straight ahead as you drive

B. Stay alert and keep your eyes moving.

C. Expect that other drivers will make up for your errors.

D. Be confident that you can avoid danger at the last minute.

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Category: General Question

Drivers who eat and drink while driving

A. Have no driving errors

B. Have trouble driving slow

C. Are better drivers because they are not hungry

D. Have trouble controlling their vehicles

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