North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of the following is not an example of a warning sign? A school crossing sign. A stop sign. Slippery when wet sign Deer crossing sign. Cross road sign.

2. Which of these statements is not true about road workers? Road working equipment is painted orange. Fines are doubled for some violations committed in construction zones. White signs tell you of closed lanes and roadwork ahead. All of the above.

3. Do not make a u-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by Drivers on the right side of you. Drivers approaching from either direction. Drivers ahead of you Drivers stopped on the shoulder.

4. What does this arrow-marked sign mean?

You are approaching a left turn. A sharp left turn is ahead. A sharp u-turn is ahead You are approaching a right turn.

5. A ____ on a two-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to pass a vehicle if it is safe to do so. Solid white line. Solid yellow line. Left arrow mark. Broken yellow line.

6. When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must Apply the brakes as hard as you can. Quickly drive around the animal. Concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle Use the horn and proceed.

7. 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.

8. Before getting out of your car, after parking at a two-way street curb, you should: Make sure you are parked at least two feet from the curb. Turn your front wheels toward the curb. Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle. Turn your wheel away from the curb.

9. 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.

10. What does this warning sign represent?

Dangerous goods-carrying trucks are prohibited from going downhill. Trucks are not allowed on this route. Trucks with heavy loads are not allowed to go downhill There is a downhill ahead.

11. When you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must Clear the intersection quickly. Reduce your speed. Increase your speed Stop at the signal.

12. At an intersection of two-way streets, after coming to a full stop at a red traffic light, a driver may: Drive straight ahead if the way is clear. Turn left if the way is clear, unless posted. Turn right if the way is clear, unless posted. All of the above.

13. To make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in: The left lane. The lane further away from the curb. The lane closest to the curb. Any lane that is available.

14. If you are stopped, intending to turn left, but oncoming vehicles are approaching, you should: Turn immediately if there are no pedestrians nearby. Give the oncoming vehicles the right-of-way. Turn because you have the right-of-way. Keep driving, until you can find a safer place to make a turn.

15. Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: Only at controlled intersections. Whether or not a crosswalk is marked. Only when a crosswalk is painted on the street. Only when crossing on green signal.

16. If you are making a left turn, you must begin In the rightmost lane. In the leftmost lane. In the intersection In the center lane.

17. After passing your driver's license examination, you will be issued a temporary permit until your official driver's license arrives in the mail. how long is the temporary permit valid for? September 14, 2017 September 24, 2017 October 2, 2017 September 18, 2017 September 11, 2017

18. What does this sign indicate to a driver?

A curved road ahead. A sharp turn ahead. A crossroad ahead. The road is slippery when wet.

19. When making a turn, you must ____ your speed. Increase. Reduce. Maintain. Vary.

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

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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.