North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. This warning sign indicates

A hospital zone ahead. A pedestrian crossing ahead. A public library ahead. A school zone ahead.

2. To avoid being in a truck or bus driver's blind spot and help them see, you should: Never pass them. Sound your horn. Avoid driving on either side and don't tailgate Flash your lights.

3. Which of the following happen(s) under the point system? I only. Neither i nor ii. Both i & ii. Ii only.

4. What does this image indicate?

An accident situation due to reduced following distance. A broken white line that allows passing. A broken white line that prohibits passing. A car making a u-turn.

5. Which of these is a legal u-turn? Over two sets of double yellow lines in the roadway. 150 feet away from a hill or curve. On a highway where there is a paved opening for a turn. 100 feet away from a hill or a curve.

6. Which of these is not safe driving practice? Maintaining a three-second following distance. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Keeping your low beam lights on during bad weather. Keeping a space-cushion around the vehicle.

7. When applying for which of the following must the dmv provide notice that it is required to register with the sheriff's office in their county of residence if the applicant is a sex offender: A driver's license. A learners permit. An identification card All of the answers listed.

8. Which of the following is an example of a recreational vehicle? A camper. A motor home. A travel trailer All of the answers listed.

9. Braking distance is affected by The speed your vehicle is traveling. All of the above. The condition of your brakes and tires. The condition of the pavement.

10. 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.

11. To help avoid crashes, you should: Communicate with other drivers on the road. Ignore other drivers on the road. Drive on side streets and back roads. Avoid driving during rush hour.

12. 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.

13. What should you do if you are one of the first persons to come upon the scene of a collision? Notify the local police. Move your vehicle off the travel portion of the roadway. Stop. get medical help for the injured All of the above.

14. If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you: Maintain your speed and take your right-of-way. Slow or stop your car to prevent an accident. Honk your horn to warn the other driver and maintain your speed. Accelerate so you can clear the dangerous area quicker.

15. Convictions that occur outside of north carolina ____. Add several points to your driver record in north carolina. Have no effect in north carolina. None of the listed answers May result in suspension or revocation of your license as if the convictions had occurred in north carolina.

16. The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are Air bag only. Lap and shoulder belt only. Combination lap/shoulder belt and air bag. No safety restraint.

17. It is illegal to enter an intersection when: You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side. The lane you want to enter is blocked. The light is yellow. The light is flashing yellow and you have not come to a complete stop first.

18. To avoid a collision, you should: Stay in your lane and brace for the accident. Move into the other vehicle's lane. Drive across the left lane to the left shoulder of the road Stop, turn, or speed up.

19. You want to go into a store to make a quick purchase. you should: Leave the car running and set the parking brake. Stop the engine and set the parking brake. Stop the engine, but set the parking brake only if on a slope. Leave the car running if you do not plan on being absent for longer than five minutes.

20. 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.

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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.