North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. When you look ahead while driving, it is best to: Look beyond the car ahead of you. Look only at the back of the car ahead of you. Focus on the right side of your lane. Focus on the left side of your lane.

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

4. 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.

5. You see a car approaching from the rear, but when you check your mirror again before changing lanes, you no longer see it. you should: Turn your signal on and change lanes slowly. Look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot. Signal, honk your horn, and change lanes slowly. Accelerate to change lanes quicker.

6. Before pulling out from a right-side parallel parking space, you must Check for approaching traffic and give a left-turn signal. Check for approaching traffic and give a right-turn signal. Check for approaching traffic, but not give any turn signal. Turn on your emergency flashers.

7. A no parking sign at a certain location means You may never stop your vehicle there. You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers. You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle You may leave your vehicle unattended for less than 5 minutes.

8. Passing is illegal on any curve or hill where the driver cannot see at least 850 ft ahead. 500 ft ahead. 650 ft ahead. 750 ft ahead.

9. 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.

10. Before a motor vehicle can be licensed, proof of liability insurance coverage must be documented. what is the minimum amount of liability insurance required for all personal injuries in the event of a crash? $10,000 $100,000 $25,000 $50,000 $60,000

11. Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light? The driver. The pedestrian. Whoever is slower. Whoever started last.

12. When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must Not increase your speed. Not pass on the left using the oncoming traffic lane. Change your lane Stop your vehicle.

13. A flashing yellow light means that you should: Stop and proceed when a green light appears. Continue through if the way is clear. Slow down and proceed with care. Stop and proceed when the way is clear.

14. What is the fee for obtaining a certified copy of your driving record? 11 5 15 20 8

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. 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.

17. Traffic fatalities are ____ at night compared to daytime. About the same. About twice as high. About 3 to 4 times as high. About five to six times as high.

18. 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.

19. On a multilane road, if you see ____ on the side of your lane, you are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so. Two solid yellow lines. A solid yellow line. A dashed white line. A solid white line.

20. What is a common factor in the traffic deaths of teenage drivers? Slow reflexes. Fear of taking risks. Lack of driving skill. Driving too slow.

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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.