North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. The flagger on the road warns drivers of An emergency vehicle ahead. An event ahead. Construction on the road ahead. A rest area ahead.

2. What should you do if your vehicle is skidding? Hit the accelerator. Pump your anti-lock brakes. Turn the wheel sharply to the left. Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding. Turn the steering wheel in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding.

3. When you see the letters 'rr' painted on the pavement, you are approaching A road repair zone. A closed road. A curve on the right A railroad crossing.

4. If you are about to overtake a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must Slow down and let the vehicle pass first. Alert the oncoming vehicle to slow down. Alert the bicycle rider about the oncoming vehicle Speed up and quickly pass the bicycle.

5. Drivers under the age of 18 must have how many hours of behind the wheel instruction? 4 5 7 6 8

6. While driving on a highway, you must maintain a safe following distance using ____ under normal conditions. The one-second rule. The three-second rule. The 4-second rule. The two-second rule.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. Which of the following hand signals would a driver use to indicate that s/he is turning left? Left hand and arm straight out, keeping hand and arm still. Left hand and arm up, keeping hand and arm still. Right hand and arm up, keeping hand and arm still. Left hand and arm down, keeping hand and arm still.

10. Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning Flashing red lights. Flashing yellow lights. White lines on the side of the road. White arrows in the middle of the lanes.

11. If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by: Taking a cold shower. Waiting several hours. Drinking several cups of coffee.

12. ____ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that you cannot see using the mirrors. Zero spots. No drive zones. Blind spots. No-spots.

13. On a 4-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks The right edge of the pavement. The center of the roadway. The end of the roadway The left edge of the pavement.

14. Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is incorrect? At an uncontrolled t-intersection, the vehicle on the through street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street. Drivers must yield to pedestrians at unmarked intersections. Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic Vehicles entering or crossing a roadway from a private driveway must yield to all oncoming vehicles.

15. If a car ahead of you has stopped at a crosswalk, you should: Stop and then proceed when safe. Change lanes, look carefully, and pass. Slow down, look both ways, and proceed. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

16. 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.

17. To check your blind spot before changing lanes: Look into the rearview mirror. Look into the left side mirror. Look into the right side mirror Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

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. When waiting to make a left turn, you should give the right-of-way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction: Until at least two vehicles have passed. Until dangerously close cars have passed. Until all of the cars have passed. Until your traffic signal starts changing to red, then you have to make a turn even if there are vehicles in the intersection.

20. You may never park On a one-way street. At the entrance of a building. In a crosswalk Within 50 feet of a fire hydrant.

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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.