North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of the following lines permits the passing of other vehicles? A solid white line. A broken white line. A single solid yellow line. A double solid yellow line.

2. To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you must Increase your speed. Steer right toward the shoulder or curbline. Keep your steering wheel straight Steer left toward the median.

3. You should use your headlights at night and when else? When visibility is less than 1,000 ft. When visibility is less than 400 ft. When visibility is less than 600 ft. When visibility is less than 800 ft.

4. Before changing lanes, drivers should Check the speed and look over shoulder toward the rear. Check side mirrors and look into rearview mirror. Check behind and look into side mirrors Check mirrors and look over shoulder toward the rear.

5. When applying for your driver's license what may you also do with your voter registration? All of the answers listed. Apply to run for office. Collect $200 Submit your voting ballot. Apply or make changes to your voter registration.

6. If you want to park downhill and there is no curb, which way do you turn your front wheels? Towards the road. Parallel to the road. Towards the side of the road. Either way, since there is no curb.

7. 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.

8. If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should Apply hand brakes. Change gears. Ease your foot off the gas pedal. Ease your foot off the brake pedal.

9. Which of these statements is true about keeping children safe in vehicles? Babies should not ride in the front seat of vehicles. Children under one year and over 20 lbs should ride buckled up in the front seat. The back seat is generally not the safest place in the car for all children 12 years and younger. Child car seats are not required if you drive slowly.

10. Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. if it is absolutely necessary, you may: Make room by forcing your way into a small gap. Reverse and exit the highway through the entrance ramp. Drive onto a freeway shoulder until a gap appears. Stop before merging with freeway traffic.

11. 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.

12. You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: Must ride facing oncoming traffic. Are entitled to share the road with you. Have the right-of-way.

13. If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks? Fresh air. Hot coffee. Time. Tomato juice and lime.

14. When slowing down or stopping, you must A) use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you if your vehicle's signals don't work. B) use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you. Do both a) and b) Do either a) or b).

15. If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should: Steer right, blow your horn, and brake. Steer left, blow your horn, and brake. Steer right, blow your horn, and accelerate. Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake.

16. Blocking an intersection during rush hour traffic is: Not permitted unless some of the cross traffic can get around you. Not permitted under any circumstances. Not permitted unless you have the right-of-way. Permitted if you are riding a motorcycle.

17. A driver may pass on the right of another vehicle in which of these situations? When the motor vehicle ahead is making or about to make a right turn. When passing on a hill or curve. When the motor vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn. When entering a tunnel or bridge.

18. What does this image indicate?

An accident situation due to reduced following distance. A broken white line that allows passing. A broken white line that prohibits passing. A car making a u-turn.

19. A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must: Drive carefully without stopping. Stop before entering the intersection. Merge to the right. Slow down at the light.

20. 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.

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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.