North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. To avoid panic stops, you must make sure you are Following other vehicles closely. Changing lanes quickly. Seeing hazards well in advance Applying brakes quickly.

2. A chemical test is used to measure Reaction time. Blood alcohol content. Vision. Driving ability.

3. When getting ready to change lanes, you should Check your rearview mirror. All of the above. Check your side view mirror. Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

4. On a divided highway, ____indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you. A black line. A solid or broken yellow line. A red line. A solid or broken white line.

5. A speed limit is None of the above. The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions. The maximum legal speed you can travel on the road under ideal conditions. The minimum legal speed you can travel on the road under ideal conditions.

6. 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.

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

8. If you are driving downhill and the downgrade is very steep, you must Shift to a lower gear. Turn on your headlights. Remove your seat belt Press hard on the gas pedal.

9. Where should you stop your vehicle when there is no limit line? At the corner. At the crosswalk. Just past the corner. At least 15 feet to the corner.

10. If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should: Use your emergency brake. Look over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot. Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times. Get ready to blow your horn.

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

12. If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side During the daytime when other drivers can see you. When the traffic light at the closest intersection turns red. When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles If you use your 4-way flasher first.

13. Passing farm equipment in a no passing zone is what? Illegal, and highly dangerous. Inadvisable, but permissible. Legal, and perfectly acceptable None of the listed answers.

14. 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.

15. When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow, which of the following is true? All vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you. All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights. You may turn in the direction the arrow is pointing without checking traffic. All of the above.

16. What should you not do in the event of a tire blowout while operating your motor vehicle? Apply force to the brakes quickly to immediately stop the vehicle. Slow your speed by taking your foot off the accelerator. Grip the steering wheel tightly to ensure you maintain control of the vehicle Move the vehicle to the side of the road as soon as it's safe to do so.

17. Driving under the influence of any drug that makes you drive unsafely is permitted: If it is not an illegal drug. If it is a prescription drug. Under no circumstances. As long as you drive slowly.

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

19. If you see red reflectors facing you in the pavement edge line, this means you are: Approaching a busy intersection. Approaching a stop sign. Facing traffic the wrong way. In a no-passing zone.

20. It is important for bicyclists to go ____ of traffic. Against the flow. Faster than the speed of traffic. With the flow None of the listed answers.

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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.