NORTH CAROLINA PERMIT PRACTICE 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 you see a no passing zone sign:
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You may not pass vehicles ahead of you in your lane.
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You should prepare to pass slower vehicles.
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You must pull off the road and come to a complete stop.
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You should prepare to accelerate and pass quickly.
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2.
This road sign means:

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Four-lane highway ahead.
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One-way street.
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Divided highway ahead.
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Divided highway ends.
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3.
Which of the following is the only way to lower your BAC?
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Exercising.
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Taking a cold shower.
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Drinking coffee.
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Letting time pass after your last drink.
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4.
On roadways, bicyclists are considered:
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A distraction.
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Defensive drivers.
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Vehicles.
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A hazard.
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Drivers must yield to pedestrians:
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Under no circumstances.
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When pedestrians are crossing within a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
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Always.
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By slowing down and making sure they are being seen by pedestrians.
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6.
When driving in fog:
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Turn on your low beams.
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Drive the speed limit.
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Turn on your hazard lights.
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Do not drive over 10 MPH.
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7.
A speed limit is the __________ speed at which a vehicle may legally travel on the road under ideal conditions.
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maximum
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minimum
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suggested
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None of the above.
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8.
This road sign means:

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Stop sign ahead.
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Curve ahead.
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Reduction in lanes.
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Merge right.
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9.
Many crashes are caused by:
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driving too fast for conditions.
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frequently checking mirrors and blind spot.
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maintaining a 4-second following distance between your vehicle and any vehicle in front of you.
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yielding the right of way.
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