North Carolina DMV 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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If a police officer directs you to drive through a red light, you must:
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Wait for the green light.
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Drive through the red light as directed.
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Stop at the red light and ignore the officer.
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Make a right turn.
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When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:
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Before you start to cross, you need to make sure there is space to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.
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You have the right of way and do not need to check for trains.
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You may pass slower drivers crossing the track.
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All of the above.
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3.
A solid yellow line to the right of a broken yellow center line means:
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You are on a shared lane.
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Vehicles may cross these lines when changing lanes.
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Passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane, except when turning left.
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Drivers are traveling on reversible lanes.
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This sign means:
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Narrow road ahead.
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Series of curves ahead.
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No turns are allowed on this road.
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The road may be slippery when wet.
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5.
The best way to deal with a tailgater is to:
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Speed up to increase your following distance.
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Slow down gradually or change lanes and allow the tailgater to pass you.
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Brake suddenly, then tap your brakes lightly.
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Reduce your speed to give the tailgater more space behind you.
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