North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. Who should not ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger side airbag? A healthy adult. All of the listed answers. An elderly person Infants in rear-facing child safety seats.

2. If you become angry or upset, you should: Control your emotions while driving. Park the car and cool down before driving on. Speed up so you can reach your final destination faster. Choose any of the above options.

3. A rectangular-shaped sign is: School crossing sign. Railroad crossing sign. Stop sign. Speed limit sign.

4. Which of these is true about other drivers? Drivers always obey traffic signs and signals. Drivers using turn signals always turn in the direction indicated. Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Drivers operating larger vehicles are safer drivers.

5. Who must be wearing a seat belt in a moving vehicle? All occupants in the vehicle. It is not required by law to wear a seat belt. Only occupants under the age of 18 Only the occupants in the front seat. Only the driver.

6. When you are towing a trailer: You must not drive faster than 45 mph. The trailer must not swerve from side to side at any speed. You must have special permission from the state to do so. All of the above.

7. At night, slow down and always: Use your dome light to help you see your speedometer. Use your high beams until other drivers dim their lights. Use sunglasses to reduce glare from headlights Use high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles.

8. You may continue carefully through a yellow light if: There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane. There are no pedestrians crossing. You are turning right. You are within the intersection.

9. Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol The amount of food in the stomach. The body weight of an individual. How much time passes between drinks All 3 choices.

10. When applying for which of the following must the dmv provide notice that it is required to register with the sheriff's office in their county of residence if the applicant is a sex offender: A driver's license. A learners permit. An identification card All of the answers listed.

11. When can you drive using only your parking lights? 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. Under no circumstances. On foggy days when visibility is low. On rainy days when visibility is low.

12. Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: Make a left turn. Enter a private driveway. Pass other vehicles. All of the above.

13. The adopt-a-highway program involves civic groups, businesses, or social and family groups picking up litter over a two-mile stretch of highway how many times per year? 12 times. 8 times. 4 times 2 times. 6 times.

14. Before backing up, you should: Turn your head and look through the rear window. Flash your lights. Rely on your mirrors to see if it is clear to proceed. Open your door to see if it is clear to proceed.

15. What of the following is a requirement for transferring license plates? All of the answers are correct. Insurance coverage has been continuous. The plates must be transferred between vehicles of the same category Ownership must be in the same name.

16. Which of the following situations is ideal for overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right? When the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a right turn. When the vehicle you are passing is trying to change lanes. When the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn. None of the above.

17. Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks? Pedestrians, but only with the green walk signal. Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way. Motorcyclists always have the right-of-way.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. What type of headlight beams should you use when following within 200 feet of another vehicle at night? Emergency flashers. Low-beams. Either low- or high-beams. High-beams.

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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.