NORTH CAROLINA DMV WRITTEN 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 using roundabouts or traffic circles, you should:
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Enter a traffic circle to the right, but steer to the left (in a counterclockwise direction).
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Yield to any traffic in the circle.
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Slow down as you approach the circle.
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All of the above.
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To prevent hydroplaning, you should:
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Apply your brakes firmly.
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Slow down.
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Steer toward the shoulder of the road.
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Drive closer to the vehicle in front of you.
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If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you intend to change direction.
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your horn
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your emergency flashers
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your voice
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hand signals
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A good rule for passing is:
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Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.
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Try to get to the front of any line of slow moving traffic as soon as possible.
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Always remember to flash your lights and sound your horn to alert the other drivers that you are about to pass.
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Pass on the right whenever possible.
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When you see this sign, you should stop and:
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Wait for a signal allowing you to proceed.
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Proceed when someone gives you the right-of-way.
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Wait for a green light.
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Yield to vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles.
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You must yield the right-of-way when:
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You are entering a roundabout.
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You see an ambulance without the siren on.
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You are exiting a roundabout.
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None of the above.
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7.
What does this ‘Soft Shoulder’ sign indicate?
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The dirt on the side of the road is soft.
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Drive on the shoulder if you have soft tyres.
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Drivers should leave the pavement immediately.
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None of the above.
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On rainy, snowy or foggy days, you should turn on your windshield wipers and:
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Turn on your air conditioning.
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Come to a complete stop.
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Use your headlights so other drivers can see you.
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Pump your brakes when driving on wet pavement.
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This road sign means:
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Low clearance.
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Prepare to stop.
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Yield the right-of-way.
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Side road.
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