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…

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North Carolina Permit Practice Test

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1) In North Carolina, what should you do if you are involved in an accident that causes injury?

A) Move the injured person

B) Call 911, offer assistance, and stay on the scene

C) Leave the scene to get help

D) Wait for the other driver to call for help

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2) What should you do if you encounter a work zone in North Carolina?

A) Drive closely behind the vehicle in front of you

B) Honk your horn to alert workers

C) Slow down and obey the posted speed limit

D) Speed up to get through the zone quickly

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3) What should you do if you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light in North Carolina?

A) Stop completely before proceeding

B) Slow down and proceed with caution

C) Speed up to get through the intersection

D) Turn right immediately

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4) What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black “T” indicate?

A) No turns allowed

B) Dead-end street

C) Traffic signal ahead

D) T-intersection ahead

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5) In North Carolina, when must you use your low-beam headlights?

A) When driving at night

B) Only when there are no streetlights

C) Only on highways

D) During fog, rain, or snow

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6) In North Carolina, when can you turn right on a red light?

A) Only after coming to a complete stop and checking for traffic

B) Only during daylight hours

C) Right turns on red are prohibited

D) Anytime, without stopping

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

A) Brake hard immediately

B) Speed up to regain traction

C) Ease off the gas and steer straight

D) Steer in the opposite direction of the skid

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8) In North Carolina, when are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?

A) Only on highways

B) Only when driving under 25 mph

C) When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn

D) Never, passing on the right is illegal

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9) What does a yellow sign with a curving arrow and a car with squiggly lines behind it mean?

A) Road narrows

B) Slippery when wet

C) Winding road ahead

D) Sharp curve ahead

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10) In North Carolina, how far must you stay behind an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing?

A) 100 feet

B) 500 feet

C) 200 feet

D) 300 feet

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11) When must headlights be used in North Carolina?

A) From dawn to dusk

B) From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is reduced

C) Only in foggy conditions

D) Only on rural roads

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12) In North Carolina, what is the penalty for fleeing the scene of an accident involving personal injury?

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

B) License suspension only

C) No penalty if no damage occurred

D) A warning and fine only

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13) In North Carolina, when must you stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing?

A) Only in school zones

B) Always, even if approaching from the opposite direction, unless the road is divided by a median

C) Never, unless the bus is moving

D) Only if you are traveling in the same direction as the bus

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

A) 10 feet

B) 5 feet

C) 20 feet

D) 15 feet

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15) What should you do if you approach a railroad crossing with flashing lights and lowered gates in North Carolina?

A) Stop and wait for the gates to lift and the lights to stop flashing

B) Drive around the gates if no train is coming

C) Honk your horn to alert the train

D) Continue driving slowly if the train is far away

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16) In North Carolina, when should you use your low-beam headlights instead of high beams?

A) Only when there are no streetlights

B) Only on highways

C) When driving in rural areas

D) When driving in fog, rain, or snow

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

A) 14 years old

B) 15 years old

C) 17 years old

D) 16 years old

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

A) 70 mph

B) 60 mph

C) 55 mph

D) 65 mph

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

A) 15 feet

B) 10 feet

C) 5 feet

D) 20 feet

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20) What is the minimum safe following distance in North Carolina?

A) 3 seconds

B) 2 seconds

C) 4 seconds

D) 1 second

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