North Carolina DMV 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 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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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on interstates is:
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70 mph.
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35 mph.
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45 mph.
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55 mph.
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2.
This road sign indicates:
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The maximum speed limit.
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That you should limit your speed for the next 50 miles.
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The minimum speed limit.
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The recommended speed.
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3.
If you are continually being passed on the right, you should:
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Increase your speed immediately.
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Move to the left lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the right.
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Move to the right lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the left.
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Pull over to the right and stop until the road is clear.
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4.
This road sign means:
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Crossroad ahead.
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Roundabout ahead.
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Left lane must turn left.
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Left turn yield on green.
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5.
This road sign means:
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Natural reserve ahead.
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Deer crossing.
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Zoo ahead.
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Cattle crossing.
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