North Carolina Practice Permit 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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When approaching a railroad crossing, you must look:
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For approaching trains .
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For a red flashing light.
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For a lowered gate.
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All of the above.
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2.
If you are in the lane marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY:
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You must turn left.
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You must turn right.
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You are the only driver in the lane who MUST turn in the direction of the arrow.
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You are the only driver in the lane who can turn left.
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3.
Streets and highways are most slippery:
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On the day before it starts to rain.
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Just after it starts to rain.
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While it is raining.
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When it's been raining for one hour or more.
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4.
This sign means:
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No passing zone ahead.
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Narrow bridge ahead. Slow down and drive with caution.
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Do not enter if your vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign.
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None of the above.
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5.
A flashing yellow light:
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Warns drivers to proceed with caution.
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Is used at dangerous intersections.
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Can be found before reaching a sharp curve.
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All of the above.
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