North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle ____ of your lane. In the center. On the right side. On the left side. In any part.

2. Driving under the influence of any drug that makes you drive unsafely is permitted: If it is not an illegal drug. If it is a prescription drug. Under no circumstances. As long as you drive slowly.

3. Tailgating is the practice of Making sharp lane changes. Crossing a rail gate. Following too closely Driving in blind spots.

4. On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'transit' are used for High-occupancy vehicles (hov) only. Bicycles only. Trucks only Buses only.

5. What do you need to provide in order to obtain a no fee id card? If you are formerly non citizen, provide proof of citizenship or naturalization. A valid social security number. All of the answers listed Proof of north carolina residency. Proof of age and identity.

6. ____ are the mobile devices that are often used on some roads to give drivers an advance warning of construction zones. Drums. Barricades. Vertical panels. Flashing arrow signs.

7. As the percentage of alcohol (bac) in your blood increases, you become: More intoxicated. More sober. More coordinated.

8. What does this sign indicate to a driver?

A curved road ahead. A sharp turn ahead. A crossroad ahead. The road is slippery when wet.

9. It is important to slow down: On narrow or winding roads. All of the above. When the road is wet or slippery. At intersections or railroad crossings.

10. Which of the following is true regarding safety belts? They need to be worn only when driving at high speed. They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents. Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river. They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents.

11. You are more likely to survive in the event of a car crash if you use ____ together. The shoulder belt and emergency lights. The lap and shoulder belts. The lap belt and a helmet. None of these.

12. For better visibility during rain, fog, and snow, you must keep your vehicle's____ on. Low beam headlights. Emergency lights. High beam headlights. All of the above.

13. What can name changes be completed with? A certified marriage certificate issued by a governmental agency. Documented proof from the courts or the register of deeds establishing that the name change was officially accomplished. Both a certified marriage certificate issued by a governmental agency and documented proof from the courts or the register of deeds establishing that the name change was officially accomplished Any document you have with your new name on it. A new social security card with your new name on it.

14. You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by Deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive. Doing any of the above. Simply saying ' no thanks, i'm driving' if someone offers you a drink. Calling a taxi.

15. A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must: Drive carefully without stopping. Stop before entering the intersection. Merge to the right. Slow down at the light.

16. What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges? Black letters or symbols on a white background. Black letters or symbols on a yellow background. White letters or symbols on a blue background White letters or symbols on a green background.

17. When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you: Must drive slower than other traffic. Should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway on-ramps. Must give the right-of-way to merging traffic. Must drive faster than other traffic.

18. When sharing the road with a trolley or light rail vehicle: Remember they are loud and move slowly like freight trains. Always pass a light rail vehicle or trolley slowly on the right. Never turn in front of an approaching trolley or light rail vehicle. Always honk your horn to greet the driver.

19. The driver and passengers of any vehicle moving forward must wear a proper seat belt at all times. which of the following is an exception to that rule? A driver or passenger with a medical or physical condition that prevents proper restraint from a seat belt. A motor vehicle not required to be equipped with safety seats by law. All of the answers listed A motor vehicle operated by a rural letter carrier of the united states postal service while in conjunction with his duties of delivering mail.

20. What is the correct hand signal for indicating a right turn? Hand and arm extended downward. Hand and arm extended backward. Hand and arm extended upward. Hand and arm extended outward.

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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.