North Carolina DMV 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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Air bags are meant to _________ seat belts.
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work with
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fix
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replace
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protect
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2.
Work zone signs mean that:
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Road construction is occurring ahead.
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The area is restricted to workers only.
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You're approaching a high-traffic area.
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The road is completely closed.
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3.
This road sign means:
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Winding road ahead
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Slippery road ahead
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Traffic increases ahead
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Steep grade ahead
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This sign warns that:
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The pavement ends.
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Traffic must merge left.
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The bridge ahead is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time.
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Traffic must merge right.
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5.
If one of your tires blows out, you should:
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Use your brakes immediately.
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Sound your horn.
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Focus on steering your vehicle off the road safely.
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None of the above.
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