North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. If there is a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway, you: May turn left into a private driveway. Are on a one-way street. Are in a center left turn lane. May cross it to overtake slow moving vehicles.

2. Pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes must: Be given the right-of-way at corners only. Be given the right-of-way at all times. Cross at intersections with traffic controls only. Never cross without being assisted by other pedestrians.

3. What is a warning sign of an impending blowout? A squealing noise. A loud whistling sound. The engine stops The car begins to swerve. An alarm goes off.

4. Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways? Single solid yellow lines. Double solid red lines. Single solid white lines. Double solid white lines.

5. Why should drivers and passengers adjust seat headrests in motor vehicles? It helps people relax, relieving the stress of driving. It helps people avoid and reduce the severity of neck injuries. It lets people maintain their hair styles. Tired people can prop up their heads, helping them stay alert.

6. Aggressive drivers Run stop signs, speed, tailgate, weave in and out of traffic, make improper lane changes, honk. Are high risk drivers. All of the above. Take out their frustrations on other motorists.

7. What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol. The alcohol will help the medicine cure the cold. The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol No effect, they are different substances.

8. Where should you start your u-turn on a street with two lanes in each direction? Always use the center left turn lane. The left lane. The right lane. Any available lane.

9. If you accidentally pass your exit on an expressway, you must Back up and return to the exit. Make a u-turn and return to the exit. Continue to the next exit Reduce your speed and move into the rightmost lane.

10. If your vehicle breaks down, you should: Pull off of the road as far as possible, while still visible. Turn on 4-way flashers and open your hood (if not wet out). Place emergency flares/signs 100 feet around your vehicle. All of the above.

11. Convictions that occur outside of north carolina ____. Add several points to your driver record in north carolina. Have no effect in north carolina. None of the listed answers May result in suspension or revocation of your license as if the convictions had occurred in north carolina.

12. In order to apply for a license, who must show proof of residency in north carolina? All applicants, even if they have applied before, must do so. All first time customers must do so. None of the listed answers No applicants need to show proof of residency.

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

14. If you're temporarily living out of state, you can renew your driver's license through the mail. the license will expire ____ after returning to north carolina, or on the date shown on the license (depending on which comes first). September 4, 2018 March 4, 2018 October 4, 2017 November 3, 2017

15. When should you yield right of way to pedestrians? Always. At intersections. Once a day Only when in a crosswalk. Never.

16. What is a safety zone? An empty space next to the freeway dividers. A space set aside for pedestrians. The median strip on a divided highway. A space around your vehicle that allows you to react to driving hazards.

17. What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus? 35 mph. 40 mph. 45 mph 50 mph. 55 mph.

18. The road edge on the right side is marked by a ____ line. Broken white. Solid yellow. Solid white. Broken yellow.

19. Unless posted , a u-turn cannot be made in a Business district. Residential district.

20. If you always let other drivers go ahead of you at intersections, you are most likely: Improving traffic flow. Causing traffic delays. Effectively using defensive driving techniques.

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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.