North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should Apply hand brakes. Change gears. Ease your foot off the gas pedal. Ease your foot off the brake pedal.

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. Which of the following is not a true statement regarding railroad crossings? Never start to cross if there is not room for your vehicle on the far side. Drivers must yield to crossing trains. It is wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks It is always important to check for more than one track before crossing.

4. A steady green light at an intersection means that you: May not turn right. May drive through the intersection if the road is clear. Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding. Must slow down and prepare to stop.

5. When you are moving through an intersection with a green signal and a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal, the first thing to do is Stop your vehicle and allow the pedestrian to cross. Confront the pedestrian. Give a warning with your horn Let him/her cross the intersection.

6. You should not sound the horn in the following situation To signal the driver ahead about your intention to pass. To greet another driver. In an emergency situation. When a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal.

7. In order to be visible, a bicycle must have a red light or reflector on the rear visible for a distance of at least how many feet? 100 ft. 200 ft. 250 ft. 300 ft. 50 ft.

8. This red octagonal image in the sign with an arrow means that

You should be prepared to stop ahead. You must make a right turn ahead. You must not enter the roadway ahead. You are entering a work zone ahead.

9. Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are Passing another vehicle. Avoiding an obstruction. Turning left Doing any of these.

10. If your car has air bags, you should use your seatbelt: Only on the freeway. At all times. Unless you are only driving within city limits. Only when you are driving over 35 mph.

11. If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, you must ____ to let those behind you know your intentions. Change lanes quickly. Switch on your emergency lights. Blow your horn. Tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

12. It is illegal to enter an intersection when: You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side. The lane you want to enter is blocked. The light is yellow. The light is flashing yellow and you have not come to a complete stop first.

13. In order to apply for a license, who must show proof of residency in north carolina? All applicants, even if they have applied before, must do so. All first time customers must do so. None of the listed answers No applicants need to show proof of residency.

14. When slowing down or stopping, you must A) use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you if your vehicle's signals don't work. B) use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you. Do both a) and b) Do either a) or b).

15. You are at a red traffic signal. the traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. you should: Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering. Move ahead only if you can go around the other vehicles safely. Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear. Honk your horn to warn other drivers of your presence and then enter the intersection.

16. A safe speed to drive your car Is the posted speed limit. Is less than the posted speed limit. Depends on the weather and road conditions Depends on the mechanical skill of the driver.

17. To pass a moped while driving, you must stay at least Two feet to the left. Three feet to the left. Two feet to the right. One foot to the right.

18. 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.

19. After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror. Have put your turn signal on. Have turned your headlights on See the other car's headlights come on.

20. Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days: On the high-beam setting. So other drivers can see you. To warn others of bad conditions. Only in combination with emergency lights.

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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.