NC Permit Practice Test

Are you preparing to take the real North Carolina state DMV’s written knowledge test? Well, then maybe it’s time to sharpen up your know-how in our North Carolina (NC) permit practice test and see if you have what it takes to pass the actual test! Think you know all your North Carolina-specific road signs, the rules of the road, or how to drive properly? Well, our North Carolina (NC) permit practice test here aims to help you study and prepare for the real test…

/20

0 votes, 0 avg

North Carolina Permit Practice Test

1 / 20

1) What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane on a wet road in North Carolina?

A) Brake hard immediately

B) Ease off the gas and steer straight

C) Speed up to regain traction

D) Steer in the opposite direction of the skid

2 / 20

2) What should you do if you encounter a pedestrian in a crosswalk with no traffic signals in North Carolina?

A) Flash your lights to signal the pedestrian

B) Honk to alert the pedestrian

C) Speed up to pass before they cross

D) Yield and wait for the pedestrian to cross

3 / 20

3) What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers aged 21 and over in North Carolina?

A) 0.10%

B) 0.08%

C) 0.02%

D) 0.05%

4 / 20

4) What is the maximum speed limit in residential areas in North Carolina unless otherwise posted?

A) 35 mph

B) 40 mph

C) 30 mph

D) 25 mph

5 / 20

5) What is the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways in North Carolina unless otherwise posted?

A) 55 mph

B) 70 mph

C) 65 mph

D) 60 mph

6 / 20

6) In North Carolina, how far must you park from a fire hydrant?

A) 15 feet

B) 10 feet

C) 20 feet

D) 5 feet

7 / 20

7) What is the penalty for driving without insurance in North Carolina?

A) No penalty unless involved in an accident

B) A warning

C) Fines, license suspension, and vehicle registration revocation

D) Only a fine

8 / 20

8) How far must you park from a fire hydrant in North Carolina?

A) 10 feet

B) 15 feet

C) 20 feet

D) 5 feet

9 / 20

9) When must headlights be used in North Carolina?

A) From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is reduced

B) From dawn to dusk

C) Only on rural roads

D) Only in foggy conditions

10 / 20

10) In North Carolina, how far ahead should you look when driving in urban areas?

A) 3 to 4 seconds

B) 10 to 12 seconds

C) 15 to 20 seconds

D) 5 to 6 seconds

11 / 20

11) In North Carolina, what should you do if you encounter a blind pedestrian with a white cane at a crosswalk?

A) Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross

B) Honk to alert the pedestrian

C) Flash your lights to signal the pedestrian

D) Continue driving if they are not in your lane

12 / 20

12) What is the penalty for driving without a valid driver's license in North Carolina?

A) Points on your license only

B) No penalty if over 18

C) A fine and possible vehicle impoundment

D) A warning only

13 / 20

13) In North Carolina, what is the minimum safe following distance behind a motorcycle?

A) 3 seconds

B) 1 second

C) 4 seconds

D) 2 seconds

14 / 20

14) What does a red circle with a white horizontal line in the center indicate?

A) Stop ahead

B) No parking zone

C) Do not enter

D) No U-turn

15 / 20

15) In North Carolina, what is the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage?

A) Fines, points on your license, and possible jail time

B) License suspension only

C) A warning and small fine

D) No penalty if the damage is minor

16 / 20

16) In North Carolina, what should you do if you are being tailgated?

A) Move to the right and let the tailgater pass

B) Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater

C) Brake suddenly to warn the tailgater

D) Slow down and make the tailgater stop

17 / 20

17) In North Carolina, what is the minimum age for obtaining a learner's permit?

A) 15 years old

B) 16 years old

C) 14 years old

D) 17 years old

18 / 20

18) In North Carolina, when must you use your windshield wipers and headlights?

A) Only in rural areas

B) Anytime you use your windshield wipers due to adverse weather

C) Only during heavy rain

D) Only at night

19 / 20

19) In North Carolina, what should you do if you see a yellow traffic signal?

A) Continue at the same speed

B) Speed up to clear the intersection

C) Stop if it is safe to do so

D) Ignore it

20 / 20

20) In North Carolina, what must you do if you see a school bus with flashing red lights?

A) Honk to alert the bus driver

B) Pass slowly if no children are present

C) Only stop if you are driving behind the bus

D) Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing

Your score is

The average score is 85%

Anonymous feedback

While we’ve spent a lot of creating, preparing, and curating this permit practice test and optimized for the actual DMV written knowledge test, we’re not 100% perfect all of the time.

So, if you notice anything off or incorrect, either with the questions or answers, with our practice test here, feel free to contact us and let us know that we need to fix it.

You can contact us either via our Contact Us page, or by sending an email straight to our inbox: [email protected]

NC Permit Practice Test

Search DMV Locations