North Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. This warning sign indicates

A hospital zone ahead. A pedestrian crossing ahead. A public library ahead. A school zone ahead.

2. You must stop when you see a: Flashing red light. Steady yellow light. Yellow arrow. Flashing yellow light.

3. Minimum speed signs are designed to Keep traffic flowing smoothly. Show current local road conditions. Test future traffic signal needs Assure pedestrian safety.

4. Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean Passing is not permitted in either direction. Pedestrian crossing ahead. Passing is permitted in either direction. Railroad crossing ahead.

5. 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.

6. A driver license is required for which of the following? Neither i nor ii. Both i & ii. Ii only. I only.

7. Hydroplaning can occur in what depth of water? One 4th of an inch. One eighth of an inch. Two inches. One half of an inch. One inch.

8. If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by Five times. Two times. Three times 4 times.

9. You must be between this age range to apply for a limited learner permit in the state of north carolina? 14-17 years of age. 15-18 years of age. 16-19 years of age 18-21 years of age. 17-20 years of age.

10. If you are being tailgated, you should: Brake quickly. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you. Increase your following distance. Honk your horn and use your emergency indicators.

11. 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.

12. When sharing the road with a trolley or light rail vehicle: Remember they are loud and move slowly like freight trains. Always pass a light rail vehicle or trolley slowly on the right. Never turn in front of an approaching trolley or light rail vehicle. Always honk your horn to greet the driver.

13. A sign with an orange background and black letters indicates A guide sign. A construction zone sign. A service sign A regulatory sign.

14. When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, a motorist must yield to Vehicles turning right. Oncoming traffic. Vehicles on the right Traffic behind.

15. If your vehicle breaks down and you need assistance, you should tie this color cloth to the left door handle or radio antenna? Black. Blue. Orange White. Red.

16. To control your speed on steep downgrades, you should Use a higher gear. Apply your brakes continuously. Press the accelerator hard Use a lower gear.

17. 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.

18. You may not pass another vehicle except When your lane is separated by a broken yellow line. When there is a school bus on the same roadway with flashing lights. On the right shoulder of the highway When you are within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.

19. If you are under 18 years of age and applying for a driver's license or learner's permit, you must submit which of the following documentation: A driving eligibility certificate. Any of the answers listed. Proof of graduation from high school Proof of ged completion.

20. 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.

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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.