North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. If you have a BAC of .10%, you are ____ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober. 3 5 7 10

2. What is a warning sign of an impending blowout? A squealing noise. A loud whistling sound. The engine stops The car begins to swerve. An alarm goes off.

3. What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood) There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving. You cannot be arrested for drunk driving. Your driver's license will be taken away None of these choices.

4. If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should: Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding. Slow down gradually by easing the gas, and not applying the brakes. Accelerate to gain better traction.

5. 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.

6. When do most crashes with farm equipment occur? All of the listed answers are correct. During daylight hours. None of the listed answers are correct On paved roads. On a clear day with good weather.

7. If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle As close to the center of the road as possible. As far away from the yellow line as possible. As far away from traffic as possible. As far away from the curb as possible.

8. Which of these statements is true about road construction zones You are responsible for the safety of the road workers. Slow down only if you think workers are present. Fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones. None of the above.

9. A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates to the driver that The left-turn signal is about to change to red. He/she must increase speed. Oncoming traffic is stopped, and he/she may turn left None of the above.

10. Following too closely behind a vehicle is also known as Sidegating. Tailgating. Defensive driving. Aggressive driving.

11. If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must Adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge. Ignore the merging traffic since you have the right-of-way. Change lanes immediately Sound horn to let the merging traffic know you are there.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. If you are being tailgated, you should: Brake quickly. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you. Increase your following distance. Honk your horn and use your emergency indicators.

15. 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.

16. At an intersection controlled by a stop sign, if you can't get a good view of cross-street traffic when you stop behind the white top bar painted on the pavement, you should: Wait 5 seconds, then proceed. Sound your horn before proceeding. Put down your windows, listen for traffic, and then proceed. Pull forward slowly, check for traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when clear.

17. If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side During the daytime when other drivers can see you. When the traffic light at the closest intersection turns red. When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles If you use your 4-way flasher first.

18. What is the minimum fine if convicted of littering from a motor vehicle if it is your first offense? 100 250 150 500 200

19. You must use high-beam lighting in all of the following situations, except In fog, snow, or heavy rain. On unfamiliar roads. When there may be people along the side of the road In construction areas.

20. Which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road? Two solid lines between opposing lanes of traffic mean either side can pass. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes. Where there is both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may pass if the solid line is on your side A dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may not cross the line.

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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.