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2026 North Carolina Permit Test 10
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QUESTION 1 / 25
You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
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B
Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
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C
Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Drivers should check their mirrors approximately every:
Choose one answer below.
A
10 seconds.
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B
15 seconds.
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C
30 seconds.
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D
60 seconds.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-flagger_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Pedestrians ahead.
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B
End of construction zone.
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C
School crossing ahead.
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D
Flagger ahead.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When driving on slippery roads, you should:
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A
Use alternate routes.
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B
Drive as you would on dry roads.
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C
Increase your following distance.
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D
Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?
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A
Black letters or symbols on a white background
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B
Black letters or symbols on a yellow background
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C
White letters or symbols on a blue background
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D
White letters or symbols on a green background
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:
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A
Turn off the engine.
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B
Lock the ignition and remove the key.
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C
Set the parking brake.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:
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A
The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
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B
The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
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C
One driver may continue driving without stopping.
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D
One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/arizona-four_way_intersection.png
Choose one answer below.
A
A steep grade is ahead.
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B
You must turn left ahead.
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C
Do not enter.
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D
A four-way intersection is ahead.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.
Choose one answer below.
A
Yellow
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B
White
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C
Red
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D
Black
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-shoulder_drop_off.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other.
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B
Damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder.
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C
Hydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it.
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D
Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
You may drive across a dashed white line:
Choose one answer below.
A
At any time.
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B
Only during daylight hours.
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C
When it is safe to change lanes.
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D
Only when passing a motorcycle.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Signs that are colored orange are:
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A
Work zone signs.
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B
Regulatory signs.
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C
School zone signs.
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D
Guide signs.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Crossbuck signs indicate:
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A
Railroad crossings.
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B
School zones.
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C
No passing zones.
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D
Hospitals.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When two vehicles arrive to an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules?
Choose one answer below.
A
The car approaching from the right has the right-of-way.
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B
The car approaching from the left has the right-of-way.
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C
The car in which the driver sounds his horn first has the right-of-way.
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D
The car that is traveling the fastest has the right-of-way.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rev your engine to warn the children that you are moving.
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B
Sound your horn so the children will hear you.
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C
Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.
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D
Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When approaching an accident scene, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your attention on your driving.
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B
Keep moving.
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C
Stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If you experience a tire blowout:
Choose one answer below.
A
Take your foot of the gas.
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B
Do not immediately use your brakes.
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C
Gradually slow down and pull off the side of the road.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What should you do when you see this sign? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-railroad_crossing(2).png
Choose one answer below.
A
Look for a train station ahead.
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B
Signal before going any further.
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C
Slow down and yield for trains.
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D
Stop.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your seat belt
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B
The steering wheel
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C
Your rearview mirror
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D
Your seat
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When driving in winter weather, drivers should allow for at least ____ the normal stopping distance.
Choose one answer below.
A
Three times
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B
Two times
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C
Five times
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D
10 times
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Many crashes are caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.
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B
Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.
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C
Drivers yielding the right-of-way.
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D
Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are moving faster than the bicycle.
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B
The bicycle always has the right-of-way.
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C
Oncoming traffic may not see you pull out to pass the bicycle.
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D
The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of food in the stomach
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B
The body weight of an individual
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C
How much time passes between drinks
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D
All three choices
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If you accumulate seven points on your driver license, which of the following may happen?<br> I. You are required to file proof of financial responsibility.<br> II. You can have three points deducted if you complete a driver improvement clinic.
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A
I only
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B
II only
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C
Both I & II
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D
Neither I nor II
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What does an orange-colored sign indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
The start of a no passing zone.
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B
A railroad crossing is ahead.
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C
A school zone is ahead.
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D
The presence of construction work.
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