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 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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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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When you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light, you must:
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Slow and proceed with caution.
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Come to a complete stop, then proceed.
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Maintain your normal speed.
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All of the above.
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3.
Sudden wind gusts on highways:
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Are generally caused by dust and dirt blowing around.
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Can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicle.
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Only affect large vehicles.
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Can make drivers feel more in control of their vehicle.
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When they see a crossbuck sign, drivers:
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Must always come to a complete stop.
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Are legally required to yield the right of way to trains.
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Must slow down and wait for the red lights to flash.
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Must cross the intersection immediately.
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When approaching a construction zone, drivers should:
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Ignore any warning signs and maintain their current speed.
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Accelerate to get out of the way quickly.
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Honk their horn to alert construction workers of their presence.
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Slow down and adjust their driving behavior.
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Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
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After changing lanes.
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At any time.
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Just before changing lanes.
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Early enough so other drivers know your intention.
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7.
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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8.
Drinking alcohol and then driving is dangerous because it affects your:
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Judgment.
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Coordination.
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Reflexes.
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All the other answers are correct.
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9.
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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