NORTH CAROLINA DMV WRITTEN TEST
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Anyone operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle on public roadways in North Carolina must have a driver license or learner's permit. Driver test requirements include a vision test, a traffic signs test, a knowledge test and a driving test. To pass the signs test, you must identify the traffic signs by color and shape and explain what each means. The North Carolina DMV written test is about road rules and safe driving practices. Everything you need to know is covered in the North Carolina Driver's Handbook. The NC DMV test consists of 33 questions. To pass the North Carolina DMV test, you are allowed to miss 2 of the 8 questions about road signs, and 5 of the 25 questions about road rules.
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A “no parking” sign means:
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You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers.
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Parking is only permitted if the driver remains in the vehicle.
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You may leave your vehicle unattended for less than five minutes.
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You may never stop your vehicle there.
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If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should:
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React as you would with a blowout.
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Turn on your emergency flashers and pull off the road.
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Pump your brake pedal to build pressure.
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Ease your foot off the gas pedal. Turn on your emergency flashers and allow your vehicle to come to a slow stop.
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3.
A detour sign is typically posted:
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To remind drivers that they must obey the directions of flaggers in a work area.
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If slow-moving construction equipment is on the road.
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When road work requires full closure of travel lanes in one direction.
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None of the above.
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4.
You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
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Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.
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Move to the left and stop immediately.
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Drive to the edge of the road and slow down.
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Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass.
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5.
Conviction for _____________ carries the highest number of points.
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passing a stopped school bus that is unloading children
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hit and run with property damage
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running through red light
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driving without a license
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6.
Your blind spot is the area of the road:
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You can't see in your rear or side-view mirrors.
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You can only see from your side-mirrors.
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You can't see ahead of you.
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That isn't illuminated by your headlights.
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7.
This road sign means:
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The road ahead curves right, then left.
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Left turns are prohibited.
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There is a detour ahead.
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The road ahead curves left, then right.
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When passing on a multi-lane highway:
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Be sure the passing lane is clear.
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Pass only on the right.
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There is no need to signal.
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Watch for oncoming traffic.
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9.
Never put an infant:
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In a child safety seat at night.
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In a rear-facing child safety seat in the front seat of a car that has a passenger air bag.
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In a car.
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In a forward-facing child safety seat in the back seat.
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