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2026 North Carolina Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 25
An "End school zone" sign indicates:
Choose one answer below.
A
That the speed limit is 20 mph.
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B
The beginning of a reduced speed zone.
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C
The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians.
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D
The end of a reduced speed zone.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
At a light rail intersection, always:
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A
Look both ways before crossing tracks.
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B
Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.
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C
Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
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D
All of these.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:
Choose one answer below.
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That drivers should come to a complete stop.
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B
That an action is forbidden.
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C
That some drivers should yield to other drivers.
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D
That drivers should drive under the speed limit.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/hawaii-right_lane_ends.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Narrow bridge ahead.
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B
Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.
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C
Industrial area.
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D
Freeway on-ramp ahead.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Drowsy drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should drink strong black coffee to stay awake.
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B
Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.
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C
Can stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.
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D
Are usually only older drivers.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
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B
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
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C
May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.
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D
May drive straight through the intersection.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/washington-warning.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Warns you about conditions on or near the road.
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B
Helps direct you to cities and towns ahead.
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C
Tells you about traffic laws and regulations.
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D
Tells you about road construction ahead.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If you stop along the road at night:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn off all your lights.
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B
Use your parking lights only.
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C
Use your headlights only.
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D
Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A yellow light that flashes on and off means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.
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B
Stop and wait for a green light.
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C
Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.
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D
Slow down and proceed with caution.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-divided_highway_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep right.
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B
Keep left.
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C
Pass with caution.
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D
No passing.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:
Choose one answer below.
A
As long as you aren't driving.
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B
If you are riding in the back seat.
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C
If you are riding in the back of a pick-up truck.
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D
Under no circumstances.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to beat the red light.
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B
Apply the brakes sharply to stop.
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C
Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.
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D
Be prepared to stop before the intersection.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:
Choose one answer below.
A
In curves and on hills.
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B
Next to churches and schools.
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C
At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.
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D
On freeway on-ramps.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Roads become very slippery:
Choose one answer below.
A
When it has been raining for an hour or more.
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B
The day after it rains.
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C
For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rainstorm.
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D
Right after the rain has stopped.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
This sign tells you that: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-winding_road.png
Choose one answer below.
A
No turns are allowed on this road.
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B
The road narrows ahead.
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C
There are a series of curves ahead.
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D
The road may be slippery when wet.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:
Choose one answer below.
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 17 / 25
The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down before entering the exit ramp.
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B
Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.
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C
Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.
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D
Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A license will be suspended for ____ for a first-time conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit.
Choose one answer below.
A
One week
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B
Two weeks
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C
30 days
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D
One year
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.
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B
Can be ticketed.
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C
Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.
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D
Will have their bicycle impounded.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
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B
Keep a steady pace.
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C
Stay in the driver's blind spot.
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D
Honk to let them know you are there.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You may be assigned to a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate ____ points on your license.
Choose one answer below.
A
Seven
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B
Five
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C
Three
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D
Two
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If you come to a roadway covered in water, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive until you think the water is too deep.
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B
Turn around and find another way to go.
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C
Drive through, as it is unlikely the standing water will become too deep.
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D
Walk out into the water to determine its depth.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Your blind spot is the area of the road:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot see without moving your head.
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B
Directly behind your vehicle.
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C
You see in your rearview mirror.
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D
You see in your side mirror.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull onto the shoulder.
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B
Split the difference.
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C
Let the car pass and then pass the bike.
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D
Pass the bike quickly.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.
Choose one answer below.
A
Broken white
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B
Double solid yellow
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C
Solid yellow
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D
Solid white
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