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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: General Question

If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of a block:

A. The pedestrian has the right-of-way

B. The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way

C. Vehicles have the right-of-way, but drivers must legally take care for the pedestrian safety

D. Drivers must honk the horn approaching the crosswalk, to urge the pedestrian to cross faster

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Category: General Question

When do roadways become slippery the most?

A. After it has been raining for awhile.

B. During a heavy downpour.

C. The first rain after a dry spell.

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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. Railroad Crossing Sign

D. Warning Sign

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Category: General Question

If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should:

A. Use your emergency brake

B. Look over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot

C. Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times

D. Get ready to blow your horn

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Category: NC2 - General

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

A. Use alternate routes

B. Drive as you would on dry roads

C. Increase your following distance

D. Avoid crossing bridges or intersections

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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 - This sign below means?

A. Entrance to full parking lots

B. Entrance to road construction areas

C. Entrance to dead-end streets

D. Wrong-way entrance on one-way streets and expressway ramps

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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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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

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: NC2 - General

When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should do which of the following?

A. Drive in a lower gear.

B. Keep in the right lane.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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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

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: NC2 - General

When driving in heavy traffic, you should do which of the following?

A. Watch out for drivers who make quick stops.

B. Yield to pedestrians only at marked crosswalks

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: NC2 - General

The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following:

A. Use a lower gear.

B. Pump the brakes when reaching the curve.

C. Brake firmly and steadily going.

D. Speed up slightly on the curve to maintain control of the truck.

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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

Which traffic is required to stop if a school bus makes a passenger stop in the far right lane on a five-lane street?

A. All lanes of traffic.

B. Lanes going in the same direction as the school bus.

C. Lanes going in the opposite direction of the bus.

D. Turning lane only.

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Category: General Question

Before you reach the intersection, when crossing railroad tracks in slow traffic, you should:

A. Sound your horn as you are crossing the tracks

B. Stop on the tracks until your light turns green

C. Stop between the crossing gates in case they close

D. Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed

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Category: Blank Road Signs

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

A. No Passing Zone Sign

B. Stop Sign

C. Railroad Crossing Sign

D. Regulatory Sign

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Category: NC2 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

Which one contains more alcohol?

A. 12 ounces of beer (360ml).

B. 4 ounces of wine (150ml).

C. 1.5 ounces of spirits (45ml).

D. They all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18ml) of alcohol.

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Category: General Question

If a school bus stops to unload children on a two-lane highway, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction are:

A. Not required to stop

B. Required to signal, then proceed with caution

C. Required to stop, then proceed with caution

D. Required to stop until the stop signal on the bus is withdrawn

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Category: NC2 - General

Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?

A. Reckless driving.

B. Hit and run with property damage.

C. Driving without a license.

D. Passing a stopped school bus unloading children.

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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: General Question

If your tires are not inflated to the pressure recommended by the manufacturer, it may cause:

A. Low gas mileage

B. Uneven tire wear

C. Improper steering

D. All of the above

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