North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. How old must a child be to ride in the open bed of a pick-up truck? 10 years old. 15 years old. 5 years old 16 years old. 18 years old.

2. You may drive in a bike lane: During rush hour traffic if bicycles are not present. No more than 200 feet before making right turn. Whenever bicycles are not present. Any time.

3. What does this road sign indicate?

Workers on or near the roadway. Mowing equipment ahead. Survey crew is at work. Flagman ahead.

4. Which of the following are rules regarding pedestrians? If a traffic signal changes to yellow or red while any pedestrian remains in the street, drivers must allow the pedestrian to complete the crossing safely. The law gives a blind pedestrian special consideration at an intersection where there are no traffic signals when the pedestrian extends a white cane, or a white cane with a red tip or has a guide dog. All of the answers listed Pedestrians crossing with special pedestrian signals have the right of way just like when crossing with a green light. When crossing with a green signal, pedestrians have the right of way over all vehicles, including those turning across the paths of the pedestrians.

5. Driving under the influence of any drug which makes you drive unsafely is: Permitted if a doctor or nurse administered it. Permitted if it is a diet pill or cold medicine. Against the law. Against the law, unless you carry the prescription with you.

6. You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement: If you are involved in an accident or stopped for a citation. Only if you are involved in an accident. Unless your vehicle has a net worth of less than $500. Only if are you are stopped for a citation.

7. If a person is crossing the street at a corner without crosswalks, you should: Take the right-of-way. Slow down and proceed with care. Let the person have the right-of-way. Stop 4 feet from the corner.

8. If you want to park downhill and there is no curb, which way do you turn your front wheels? Towards the road. Parallel to the road. Towards the side of the road. Either way, since there is no curb.

9. If you are unable to see the road ahead while driving through heavy rain or fog, and your wipers do not help, you should: Turn on your high-beams and continue driving. Pull off the road completely until visibility improves. Slow down and continue driving. Slow down, turn your emergency lights on and continue driving.

10. To avoid getting rear-ended by another vehicle in an emergency, you should: Turn your head and look over your shoulder. Check your rearview mirror often. Start braking early as a signal to the driver behind you. Drive with your left foot on the brake pedal at all times.

11. A flashing yellow light means that you should: Stop and proceed when a green light appears. Continue through if the way is clear. Slow down and proceed with care. Stop and proceed when the way is clear.

12. What does this sign indicate?

A day care. A park. A library. A school zone.

13. A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that The vehicle can travel faster than 25 mph. The vehicle cannot travel faster than 45 mph. The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph The vehicle must travel slower than 55 mph.

14. A student may lose his license if he receives a suspension for more than how many days? More than 10 days. More than 30 days. More than 15 days More than 2 days. More than 4 days.

15. When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, you must Keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits. Increase your speed beyond the posted speed limit to merge. Decrease your speed Stop and wait for the space to merge.

16. Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars: Until most cars have passed. That are more than 500 ft away. Unless they are turning right. Until it is safe to turn.

17. How many seconds of space should you have between the time the car in front of you passes a certain point to when your car reaches that point? September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017

18. To pass the signs test, you must be able to do what? Identify the traffic signs by color and shape and explain their meaning. Identify the traffic signs by color and shape. None of the listed answers Recognize at least a third of the signs presented.

19. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway. Stop with part of the car on the roadway to warn other drivers. Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

20. While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal? Reading a road map. Traveling slower than other traffic. Adjusting your outside mirrors. Listening to music through a set of dual headphones.

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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.