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2026 North Carolina Permit Test 15
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:
Choose one answer below.
A
The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
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B
The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.
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C
Drivers must make hand motions to communicate with each other.
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D
One driver should proceed without stopping.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Highway markings:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are usually not important.
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B
Are only found in construction zones.
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C
Provide information for drivers.
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D
Are usually red and blue in color.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/Idaho-traffic_signal_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Roundabout ahead.
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B
No passing zone.
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C
Left turn yield on green.
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D
Traffic signal ahead.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Follow the directions indicated by the traffic light.
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B
Follow the directions given by the officer.
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C
Honk at the officer.
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D
Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is used only on one-way streets.
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B
Has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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C
Means that you may proceed, but only if the green arrow is accompanied by a circular green light.
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D
Points the way to an airport.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.
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B
Get off the highways as quickly as possible.
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C
Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.
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D
Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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B
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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C
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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D
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have done as much as you can.
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B
Must stay until the police arrive.
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C
Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.
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D
May go on your way.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Before turning left, it is important to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sound your horn.
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B
Yield to oncoming vehicles.
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C
Swing to the right side of your lane.
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D
Wait until oncoming traffic has a red light.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-intersection_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Crossroad ahead.
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B
Flagger ahead.
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C
Lane ends.
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D
Turn right or go straight.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down at the light.
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B
Drive carefully without stopping.
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C
Merge to the right.
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D
Stop before entering the intersection.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When changing lanes you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Check your side and rearview mirrors.
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B
Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.
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C
Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.
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D
Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?
Choose one answer below.
A
Allergy medicine
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B
Marijuana
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C
Cold remedies
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D
All of these choices
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QUESTION 14 / 25
You must stop for a school bus:
Choose one answer below.
A
That is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it.
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B
When it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing.
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C
If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.
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D
Whenever the driver waves at you.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull to the right and stop.
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B
Pull to the right and slow down.
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C
Pull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.
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D
Stop and let the emergency vehicle pass.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
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B
Signal and keep your wheels straight.
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C
Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.
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D
Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.
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B
Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.
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C
Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.
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D
Ignore them.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Orange.
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B
Red.
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C
Green.
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D
Brown.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down until it passes you.
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B
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
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C
Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.
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D
Merge into the right lane and continue driving.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
The fastest a driver should drive when backing up is:
Choose one answer below.
A
25 mph.
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B
20 mph.
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C
10 mph.
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D
15 mph.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Call the police immediately.
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B
Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.
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C
Flash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong.
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D
Use a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
You must yield to other drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
When entering a street from a garage or alley.
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B
When they are on a road to your left and you have reached an unmarked intersection at the same time.
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C
When your traffic signal is a green arrow.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A driver license is required for which of the following?<br> I. Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running.<br> II Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.
Choose one answer below.
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 24 / 25
A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:
Choose one answer below.
A
Has the right-of-way.
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B
Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
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C
May force their way into traffic.
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D
Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
This sign is a warning that you are approaching: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-railroad_crossing.png
Choose one answer below.
A
An intersection.
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B
A crosswalk.
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C
A railroad crossing.
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D
A blasting zone.
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