NC DMV 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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This sign means:

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Vehicles with disabled parking permits have the right-of-way.
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Parking spaces are reserved for individuals with valid disabled parking permits.
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Roundabout ahead.
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Lanes are reserved for carpool vehicles or vehicles transporting people with disabilities.
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When passing a bicyclist, you should:
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Honk to warn them of your intentions.
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Maintain a safe distance to avoid startling them.
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Wait until you are on a road with two lanes in the same direction before completing the pass.
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Speed up.
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If a driver’s left hand and arm are extended upward, it means:

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The driver plans to turn right.
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The driver plans to pull to the side of the road.
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The driver wants you to pass.
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The driver wishes to stop the vehicle.
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4.
You are stopped at a railroad crossing and the train has just passed. You should:
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Pull aside to have a better view and then cross the tracks.
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Start to cross the tracks.
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Look to see if another train is coming, then cross the tracks if it is safe to do so.
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Wait 15 seconds, then cross the tracks.
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You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:
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If there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction.
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If the vehicle ahead is turning left.
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Under no circumstances.
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If the road is wide enough for both vehicles to pass safely.
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When turning, drivers should:
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Accelerate sharply to complete the turn quickly.
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Increase their speed to improve stability.
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Check traffic in all directions.
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Always move to the right lane.
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7.
If you are riding a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and a separate shoulder belt, to wear your seat belt correctly you must:
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Only use the shoulder belt.
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Use both the lap and shoulder belt.
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Only use the lap belt.
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None of the above.
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8.
To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching vehicle:
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Don't look directly into the oncoming headlights, look toward the right edge of your lane.
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Stay focused on the center line on the road.
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Wear sunglasses to shield your eyes from the bright lights.
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Flash your high beams.
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A red and white triangular sign means:
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Bring your vehicle to a complete halt.
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You are entering a School Zone.
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Slow down and be prepared to stop to give vehicles crossing your path the right of way.
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Do not enter the one-way street.
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