North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. What should you do if you are one of the first persons to come upon the scene of a collision? Notify the local police. Move your vehicle off the travel portion of the roadway. Stop. get medical help for the injured All of the above.

2. Reference markers are mile markers placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway. they convey information to drivers about The condition of the interstate. Oncoming expressways. The posted speed limits on the road Their location on the interstate for navigation and emergency situations.

3. If you run through a red light in the intersection, you will be given ____ against your driving record. 1 point. 4 points. 3 points. 2 points.

4. When you want to pass a large truck in the center of 3 lanes, it is best to pass: Quickly on the left and move ahead of it. Very slowly on the left and move ahead of it. Very quickly on the right and move ahead of it. Very slowly on the right and stay in your lane.

5. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you: Are changing lanes. Are making a turn. Are slowing down or stopping. Have your emergency brake on.

6. Hydroplaning starts at speeds as low as 45 miles per hour. 40 miles per hour. 30 miles per hour. 50 miles per hour.

7. 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.

8. ____line(s) mean that passing is not allowed in either direction. One broken and one solid yellow. A broken white. Solid double yellow. A broken yellow.

9. 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.

10. When traveling behind a motorcycle: Allow at least 4 seconds of following distance. Allow a following distance of at least 2 car lengths. Allow at least 2 seconds of following distance. Allow a following distance of at least 4 motorcycle lengths.

11. A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means: Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching. Look both ways as you cross the intersection. Always come to a full stop at the intersection. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them: To run out in front of you without looking. To know when it is safe to cross. To stop at the curb before crossing the street. Not to cross unless they are with an adult.

15. It is best not to drive in the fog, but if you must do so, you should use: Low-beam lights. High beam lights. Fog lights only. Windshield wipers.

16. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track: Stop on the railroad track and watch for another train. Go through when one of the tracks is free. Wait until you have a clear view of both tracks. Go through as soon as the train passes.

17. What type of sign is rectangular in shape and comes in green, brown or blue? A construction sign. A reduced speed ahead sign. A warning sign An informational sign. A stop sign.

18. What required documents are needed when applying for a driver's license for the first time? All of the answers listed. Proof of date of birth. Proof of your full name Proof of your north carolina address. Social security number.

19. 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.

20. You may pass if the line dividing two lanes is a ____ line. Broken white. Double solid yellow. Solid yellow. Solid white.

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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.