North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: Change lanes and maintain your current speed. Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead. Slow down because the lane ends ahead. Speed up to avoid rubbernecking.

2. For males between the ages of ____ and ____, a license or id card application serves as consent to be registered with the selective service. 1418 1521 1821 1825

3. If your vehicle breaks down and you need assistance, you should tie this color cloth to the left door handle or radio antenna? Black. Blue. Orange White. Red.

4. 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.

5. Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content) The breathalyzer is a test of a person's bac. A chemical test for BAC is needed for an alcohol conviction. Bac levels are reduced by a person's physical fitness After drinking, coffee or a cold shower will lower your bac.

6. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines. Black. White. Yellow. Red.

7. To enter a freeway: Signal, yield, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving. Make a complete stop before entering the freeway. Drive slowly so you can check traffic Signal and enter the freeway. freeway traffic must yield.

8. Which of these is true about other drivers? Drivers always obey traffic signs and signals. Drivers using turn signals always turn in the direction indicated. Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Drivers operating larger vehicles are safer drivers.

9. Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you: Drive close to the large truck's left front wheel. Cannot see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors. Follow no closer than ten feet behind the large truck. All of the above.

10. When driving near road construction zones, you should Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking. Step on your brakes just before you pass the construction zone. Slow down to watch the construction as you pass. Honk your horn to warn the workers that you are approaching.

11. Which of these statements is true about keeping children safe in vehicles? Babies should not ride in the front seat of vehicles. Children under one year and over 20 lbs should ride buckled up in the front seat. The back seat is generally not the safest place in the car for all children 12 years and younger. Child car seats are not required if you drive slowly.

12. What is the cost for receiving a special identification card? 10 20 5 35 25

13. If a traffic light is broken or not functioning you should: Stop and wait for it to be repaired. Stop and wait for a police officer to arrive. Continue as if it were a 4-way stop sign. Continue as you normally would.

14. If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must Slow down and proceed with caution. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed. Cross the tracks at your own risk. Find an alternative route across tracks.

15. Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: Make a left turn. Enter a private driveway. Pass other vehicles. All of the above.

16. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. that shows that There is an intersection just ahead. You are approaching a construction area. You will be required to turn left just ahead. The road will get narrower.

17. If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when An approaching train is not moving fast enough to be a danger. There is room for your vehicle on the other side. At least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks. No trains are in sight.

18. Which of the following is true of slippery roads? Shaded areas may have hidden ice spots that freeze first/dry last. Bridges and overpasses usually freeze before roads do. Wet leaves cause slipping, and wet ice is slicker than ice alone. All of the above.

19. Lanes of traffic moving in the opposite direction are divided by ____ lines. White. Red. Black. Yellow.

20. On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by Turning on your car radio. Slowing down so you can react better. Stopping at regular intervals for a rest Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.

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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.