Pass the North Carolina Permit Test the first time with our FREE North Carolina Practice Tests. Study real driving permit test questions from the DMV handbook!.
1. If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock, should you ever turn off the ignition while it is moving?
2. Tailgating other drivers:
3. A red light with a green arrow means
4. What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog, dust or precipitation occurs?
5. If a vehicle driver does not properly signal his or her movements to a motorcyclist, causing the motorcyclist to leave the road or change lanes, what are the consequences for the vehicle driver?
6. Which of the following would best improve traffic flow?
7. Hydroplaning is usually caused by:
8. To avoid a collision, you should:
9. A flashing yellow light means that you should:
10. This sign indicates
11. A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must ____ for a traffic signal or sign.
12. A child less than ____ and ____ must be secured in a child passenger restraint system when riding in a vehicle.
13. Which of the following is an example of distracted driving that can risk your safety?
14. When a traffic light turns green, should you go immediately?
15. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:
16. When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind or ahead with its flashing lights on, you must
17. When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not
18. You are required to wear your seat belt in a moving vehicle:
19. What should a driver obey when an officer is guiding the flow of traffic?
20. Which of the following is a step you should perform to handle a curve effectively?
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.
