North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. Which color line separates travel lanes for vehicles moving in the same direction? Gray. Orange. Yellow White. Red.

2. A student may lose his license if he receives a suspension for more than how many days? More than 10 days. More than 30 days. More than 15 days More than 2 days. More than 4 days.

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

4. 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.

5. You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. you should Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves. Get as close as possible to the other car. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

6. Who has the right-of-way when a vehicle approaches a pedestrian at an intersection with no crosswalks? The pedestrian. The pedestrian, but only when he/she has the green. The vehicle, but it should slow down. The vehicle, if it has the green.

7. What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood Increase the effects of both. Have no effect on driving ability. Reduce the effects of the drug or medicine Reduce the effects of the alcohol.

8. You should use your headlights at night and when else? When visibility is less than 1,000 ft. When visibility is less than 400 ft. When visibility is less than 600 ft. When visibility is less than 800 ft.

9. If you have had 3 beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your blood stream? One hour. Two hours. Three hours.

10. Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? Into the curb. Away from the curb. Parallel to the curb. Any way is fine.

11. Which of the following will help you avoid getting rear-ended? Signaling at least 100 feet before turning. Decreasing your following distance. Quickly pumping your brakes just before turning. Driving slower than other traffic.

12. Which of the following is true of traffic circles and roundabouts in north carolina? A roundabout is a specially designed intersection. Never make a right turn from an inside lane. All of the answers listed Traffic moves in a counterclockwise fashion. Traffic moves to the right.

13. Two sets of solid double yellow lines two feet or more apart: May only be crossed to enter a private driveway. Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed. Denote a lane for beginning or ending left-hand turns. Denote a center turn lane.

14. Which of the following is required to obtain a learner's permit? All of the listed answers. Have knowledge of motor vehicle laws. Recognize traffic signs Pass a vision test.

15. What is the basic speed law? Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. Never drive faster than the posted speed limits. Keep up with the flow of traffic. All of the above.

16. A red light with a green arrow means You must stop and proceed slowly, yielding to pedestrians. You must stop and wait until it turns yellow. You must stop at the signal, yielding to pedestrians You may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians.

17. The best way to handle a curve is to Gradually increase your speed before entering the curve. Begin to turn the vehicle just prior to the curve and quickly increase your speed. Slow down before entering the curve Stay on your side of the road and drive as far to the left as possible.

18. To see vehicles in your 'blind spots In your inside rearview mirror. In your side mirrors. Over your shoulders. Straight ahead.

19. Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are Passing another vehicle. Avoiding an obstruction. Turning left Doing any of these.

20. This diamond-shaped sign indicates

The ending of a divided highway. The beginning of two-way traffic. The beginning of a divided highway. The beginning of one-way traffic.

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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.