North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. A driver's license can be renewed anytime within ____ days of expiration. 180 200 It may be renewed at any time 250 days. 220 days.

2. Before a motor vehicle can be licensed, proof of liability insurance coverage must be documented. what is the minimum amount of liability insurance required for all personal injuries in the event of a crash? $10,000 $100,000 $25,000 $50,000 $60,000

3. Before turning, you should: Increase your speed. Use your signal. Change lanes. Turn the wheel.

4. Which of the following statements is true regarding making turns? Start from the lane closest to where you want to go. Start from the lane farthest to where you want to go. Always start from the rightmost lane Always start from the leftmost lane.

5. 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.

6. You must yield for emergency vehicles: None of the above. Only when other vehicles yield. When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren. Never.

7. Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high. They are properly secured. The tailgate of the truck is closed. The driver has at least 3 years of driving experience.

8. When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross: As soon as the train has passed your roadway. Only when the train is completely out of sight. Only when you can see clearly in both directions. Only if it is not raining.

9. If you are stopped by a police officer, you should: Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car. Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to approach you. Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window. Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car.

10. Who should not ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger side airbag? A healthy adult. All of the listed answers. An elderly person Infants in rear-facing child safety seats.

11. How many miles per hour does an airbag come out of the dashboard? 100 mph. 200 mph. 50 mph 75 mph. 25 mph.

12. Which of the following scenarios would it be unsafe to pass? All of the answers listed. Curve or hill with less than 500 feet of visibility. Intersections On a road with a double-solid yellow line. Railroad crossings.

13. 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.

14. You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. you should: Speed up to get through the intersection. Stop and not turn under any circumstances. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears. Go through the intersection since you have the right-of-way.

15. This sign with a red circle means

The left lane is closed ahead. A left turn is not permitted. The right lane is closed ahead A right turn is not permitted.

16. Which of these is a good way to spot driving hazards? Focus on the vehicle ahead. Focus on your inside mirrors. Scan ahead of your vehicle. Always use your high-beam headlights.

17. It is important for bicyclists to go ____ of traffic. Against the flow. Faster than the speed of traffic. With the flow None of the listed answers.

18. 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.

19. If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must Try to move to the left side of the road. Try to increase the speed to control your vehicle. Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight Try to stop your vehicle on the road.

20. The 'implied consent law' says you have agreed to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood: Whenever you drive in the state. On the advice of any attorney. Only if ordered by a court. Only if you were observed breaking the law.

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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.