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 25 questions. To pass the North Carolina DMV test, you are allowed to miss 3 of the 12 questions about road signs, and 2 of the 13 questions about road rules.
Updated for 2026 DMV 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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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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3.
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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4.
This yellow sign means:
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Side road on the right.
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Sharp right turn.
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Detour ahead to the right.
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Curve to the right.
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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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