North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. Seatbelts are not effective: When traveling faster than 40 mph. At slow speeds. In the city. Seat belts are always effective.

2. 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.

3. When in travel lanes on the roadway: You may make a u-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway. You may stop to let out passengers. Don't stop for any reason. keep moving until you can safely pull off the road You may stop to look up an address.

4. At the end of most entry ramps on a freeway, you will find ____ that allows you to increase your speed. A deceleration lane. An acceleration lane. A slow lane. An access ramp.

5. What does a solid yellow arrow on a traffic light signal indicate? Left turns are allowed and there is no need to yield, simply proceed with caution. Be ready to stop. You have less than ten seconds to make your left turn Left turns are allowed but first you must yield. Stop as there are no turns allowed.

6. If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving Drink coffee before driving. Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking. Take a cold shower before driving Stop drinking one-half hour before driving.

7. What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway? Yellow with black letters. Black with white letters. Red with white letters Green with white letters.

8. The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets and highways. these indicate A) the road is narrowing. B) there is an obstruction on the roadway. Neither a) nor b) Either a) or b).

9. What should you do if a vehicle is crossing the center lane and you are in danger? Do whatever you can to avoid running off the road. Keep to the left. Reduce your speed immediately Jerk the wheel roughly. Speed up and try to get out of the way.

10. You should not sound the horn in the following situation To signal the driver ahead about your intention to pass. To greet another driver. In an emergency situation. When a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal.

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

12. If your address changes from that on your driver's license, you must notify the division within how many days? January 2, 2018 November 3, 2017 October 4, 2017 September 18, 2017

13. A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means: Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching. Look both ways as you cross the intersection. Always come to a full stop at the intersection. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

14. When backing out of an angled parking space, you should always move slowly and: Look at your rearview mirror. Look over your right shoulder. Have someone outside of the vehicle direct you.

15. 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.

16. North carolina's seat belt law requires ____ to wear seat belts. The driver and front seat passengers. Only the driver and passengers under 16. The driver and rear seat passengers. The driver and all passengers.

17. Alcohol causes Slower judgment. All of the above. Poor judgment. Loss of concentration.

18. 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.

19. How far away from a fire hydrant must you park? At least 10 ft. At least 15 ft. At least 20 ft. More than 30 ft. At least 5 ft.

20. Minimum speed signs are designed to Keep traffic flowing smoothly. Show current local road conditions. Test future traffic signal needs Assure pedestrian safety.

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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.