North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus? 35 mph. 40 mph. 45 mph 50 mph. 55 mph.

2. Traffic fatalities are ____ at night compared to daytime. About the same. About twice as high. About 3 to 4 times as high. About five to six times as high.

3. You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass Regardless of your direction. Only if it is following you. None of the above. Only if it approaching.

4. When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must Slow down and change your lane position. Not proceed through the road or intersection. Slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles Slow down and take a detour.

5. Which of these statements is not true about road workers? Road working equipment is painted orange. Fines are doubled for some violations committed in construction zones. White signs tell you of closed lanes and roadwork ahead. All of the above.

6. If you are between 18 and 65 years of age, your license will expire on your birthday, this many years after issuance? September 4, 2027 September 4, 2019 September 4, 2021 September 4, 2022 September 4, 2025

7. Drivers about to pass others should be especially careful of pedestrians and vehicles entering the road at: Crossroads, intersections and junctions. Railroad crossings and stations. Shopping center entrances and exits. All of the above.

8. What should you do if a vehicle is crossing the center lane and you are in danger? Do whatever you can to avoid running off the road. Keep to the left. Reduce your speed immediately Jerk the wheel roughly. Speed up and try to get out of the way.

9. To change lanes you should Check your mirrors, signal, and change lanes. Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, and change lanes. Signal and change lanes Signal, check your mirrors, and change lanes.

10. Solid yellow lines separate: The center lane from other traffic. Bicycle lanes from regular traffic. Traffic lanes on one-way streets. Vehicles going in opposite directions.

11. On a divided highway, ____indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you. A black line. A solid or broken yellow line. A red line. A solid or broken white line.

12. When in travel lanes on the roadway: You may make a u-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway. You may stop to let out passengers. Don't stop for any reason. keep moving until you can safely pull off the road You may stop to look up an address.

13. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines. Black. White. Yellow. Red.

14. If your vehicle breaks down, you should: Pull off of the road as far as possible, while still visible. Turn on 4-way flashers and open your hood (if not wet out). Place emergency flares/signs 100 feet around your vehicle. All of the above.

15. Which of the following must you obey over the other three A steady red light. A flashing red light. A policeman A stop sign.

16. If you are traveling during ideal conditions at 55 mph, how many feet will your vehicle require to stop completely? 100 ft. 211 ft. 55 ft. 111 ft. 200 ft.

17. Which of these statements is true about slippery road surfaces? Bridges and overpasses freeze last. Pavements are not slippery the first few minutes after it starts raining on a hot day. On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice. Hydroplaning can only happen to trucks.

18. When taking any medicine, you should: Consult your doctor about the effects before driving. Have someone follow you home. Keep your window open and drive more slowly.

19. A speed limit is None of the above. The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions. The maximum legal speed you can travel on the road under ideal conditions. The minimum legal speed you can travel on the road under ideal conditions.

20. At night bicycle must be equipped with a light on the front visible for how many feet? 100 ft. 300 ft. 75 ft. 200 ft. 50 ft.

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To operate a motorcycle in North Carolina, you must have an endorsement on your current driver's license or a motorcycle learner's permit. Licenses are issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You can apply for a learner's permit at age 16. You can apply for a motorcycle endorsement if you currently have a full provisional, regular, or commercial driver's license. A motorcycle permit or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pay the fees, and pass the vision screening, the motorcycle knowledge exam, and the traffic signs test. Minors will also need to successfully complete a motorcycle safety course. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pay the fees, and pass the vision screening, the knowledge exam, the traffic signs test, and the motorcycle rider skills test.

Tests are scheduled through the DMV. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions on traffic laws and safe driving practices. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The traffic signs test examines your ability to identify signs by shape, color, and meaning. You must score at least 80 percent to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to handle normal and hazardous traffic situations. If you fail a test, you may have to wait between one and five days to retest.