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North Carolina DMV Driver
Practice Exam

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Category: General Question

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:

A. Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching

B. Look both ways as you cross the intersection

C. Always come to a full stop at the intersection

D. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary

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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: General Question

Brakes that automatically stop a trailer if it breaks away from the towing vehicle are required on all trailers equal to or exceeding a weight of

A. 2,000 pounds

B. 3,000 pounds

C. 5,000 pounds

D. 10,000 pounds

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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: 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: NC2 - General

Roads are likely to be especially slick:

A. Just after they have been paved.

B. Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle.

C. After it has been raining for several hours.

D. In exceptionally cold, dry weather.

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Category: General Question

Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by

A. The person driving the car.

B. Passengers when they are on a long drive.

C. All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.

D. Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car.

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Category: General Question

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: NC2 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

What happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time?

A. Medication always cancels the effects of alcohol.

B. Alcohol always cancels the effects of medication.

C. Both may combine and have unpredictable effects.

D. There is no scientific evidence that it changes anything.

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Category: NC2 - General

As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following?

A. Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner.

B. Hold your arm straight out the window.

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: 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: Road Signs

Sign - This sign means:

A. Slow down, children at play

B. Watch for pedestrians crossing the roadway

C. Pedestrians stay on sidewalk

D. Come to a complete stop 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: 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: General Question

If your turn signals fail, you should use __________ to indicate you are turning.

A. Your horn

B. Your headlights

C. Hand signals

D. Your emergency flashers

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Category: General Question

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: NC2 - General

The system that carries harmful fumes from the engine to the rear of the car and releases them is called the:

A. Ignition system.

B. Fuel system.

C. Suspension system.

D. Exhaust system.

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Category: NC2 - General

When trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual transmission, you should do which of the following:

A. Start in second or high gear.

B. Accelerate rapidly.

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: 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

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. Increase your speed.

C. Both A and B.

D. Neither A nor B.

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Category: Road Signs

Sign - This sign means:

A. Slow down, children at play

B. Watch for pedestrians crossing the roadway

C. Pedestrians stay on sidewalk

D. Come to a complete stop ahead

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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: NC2 - Alcohol, Drugs, & Medications

Which of the following statements is false?

A. A heavier person has to ingest more alcohol than a lighter person to reach the same blood alcohol content.

B. A heavier person can eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person.

C. If two persons drink at the same speed, the heavier person will need longer to reach the same blood alcohol concentration.

D. A heavier person needs to drink more than a lighter person because alcohol mixes with the body fluids. Obviously, a heavier person has more body fluids than a lighter person.

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