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2026 North Carolina Permit Test 13
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QUESTION 1 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-t_intersection.png
Choose one answer below.
A
All traffic must turn right.
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B
No right turn.
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C
All traffic must go straight ahead.
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D
A road joins from the right.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
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A flashing yellow light
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B
A flashing red light
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C
A solid yellow light
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D
A solid red light
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QUESTION 3 / 25
As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:
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A
Slows down your reactions.
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B
Makes you feel less confident.
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C
Begins to metabolize itself more quickly.
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D
Decreases the number of driving errors.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?
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A
Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.
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B
Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.
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C
Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.
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D
Stay near the right edge of your lane.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A speed restriction sign:
Choose one answer below.
A
May be ignored in rainy, snowy, or icy conditions.
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B
Has a triangular shape.
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C
Is blue with black lettering.
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D
Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Which of the following does not happen after drinking?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.
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B
Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.
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C
You are less alert.
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D
You calm down and can concentrate better.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Car drivers should know that large trucks:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have large blind spots.
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B
Can stop more quickly than passenger vehicles.
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C
Do not need more room to maneuver than passenger vehicles.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Larger vehicles have:
Choose one answer below.
A
Larger blind spots.
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B
Smaller blind spots.
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C
No blind spots.
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D
The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.
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B
Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.
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C
Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.
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D
Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
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B
Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.
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C
Cross these lines under no circumstances.
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D
Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
You may not park within ____ of a fire hydrant.
Choose one answer below.
A
10 feet
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B
15 feet
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C
30 feet
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D
45 feet
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QUESTION 12 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/washington-advance_warning_bicycles.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Watch for bicycles.
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B
Bicycles not allowed.
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C
Bicycle repair shop ahead.
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D
Bicycles have the right-of-way.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:
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A
Using the inside rearview mirror.
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B
Using the outside rearview mirror.
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C
Using both inside and outside rearview mirrors.
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D
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
You must yield for emergency vehicles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Under no circumstances.
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B
When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.
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C
Only when other vehicles yield.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as:
Choose one answer below.
A
Regulatory signs.
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B
Warning signs.
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C
Information signs.
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D
Guide signs.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?
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A
Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.
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B
Both lanes travel in the same direction.
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C
Drivers may not pass.
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D
Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
About ____ percent of crashes involve alcohol.
Choose one answer below.
A
10
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B
13
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C
18
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D
38
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QUESTION 18 / 25
This sign is a: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/washington-warning.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Service sign.
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B
Regulatory sign.
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C
Warning sign.
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D
Stop sign.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Which medications could have negative side effects that affect driving ability?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any medication.
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B
Headache medicine.
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C
Diet pills.
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D
Prescription medication.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Other drivers who are already in the intersection.
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B
Oncoming traffic.
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C
Pedestrians who are already in the intersection.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
Choose one answer below.
A
As long as an approaching train is not too close.
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B
If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.
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C
If you first look carefully in both directions.
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D
Under no circumstances.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.
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B
Continue driving straight. It is the bicyclist’s responsibility to get out of your way.
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C
Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.
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D
Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may only drive straight ahead.
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B
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
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C
You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.
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D
Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
About ____ of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.
Choose one answer below.
A
60 percent
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B
38 percent
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C
24 percent
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D
10 percent
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If you see this sign, you: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/hawaii-do_not_pass.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Must not pass another vehicle.
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B
May pass a slow-moving vehicle if you can do so quickly.
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C
May pass if you know the road ahead.
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D
May pass, but only at night.
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