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2026 North Carolina Permit Test 19
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QUESTION 1 / 25
A speed limit is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions.
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B
The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.
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C
The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-low_ground_railroad_crossing.png
Choose one answer below.
A
No passing zone.
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B
Winding road.
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C
Pedestrian crossing.
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D
Low ground railroad crossing.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep driving until you see the vehicle.
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B
Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.
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C
Slow down. Don't stop until you see it.
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D
Speed up and turn at the next intersection.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside of cities and towns is:
Choose one answer below.
A
25 mph.
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B
35 mph.
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C
45 mph.
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D
55 mph.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When driving slower than 45 mph, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.
Choose one answer below.
A
20 feet
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B
50 feet
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C
100 feet
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D
300 feet
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
On an incline.
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B
At an intersection.
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C
At a stop sign.
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D
At a toll plaza.
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QUESTION 7 / 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 8 / 25
You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
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B
Turn either right or left, since the road is blocked ahead.
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C
Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.
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D
Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.
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B
Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.
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C
Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.
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D
Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A license will be suspended for ____ for a second conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit.
Choose one answer below.
A
60 days
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B
30 days
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C
10 days
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D
One week
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should depend on road signs to find your way.
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B
Should plan your trip in advance.
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C
Only have to know generally where your destination is.
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D
Should always choose the most direct route.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When you see this black and yellow sign, it means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-directional_arrow_right.png
Choose one answer below.
A
The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
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B
That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right.
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C
Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.
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D
There is a crossroad to your right.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.
Choose one answer below.
A
White
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B
Blue
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C
Green
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D
Orange
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QUESTION 14 / 25
In urban areas, about ____ people killed in traffic accidents are pedestrians.
Choose one answer below.
A
One out of every six
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B
Five out of every eight
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C
Two out of every five
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D
One out of every ten
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Flashing red lights
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B
Flashing yellow lights
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C
White lines on the side of the road
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D
White arrows in the middle of the lanes
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QUESTION 16 / 25
You may cross double solid yellow lines:
Choose one answer below.
A
To pass a slow-moving truck.
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B
To turn into a driveway.
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C
To pass another car.
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D
Under no conditions.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-no_turn.png
Choose one answer below.
A
No U-turn.
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B
No turning.
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C
No left turn.
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D
No right turn.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Blow your horn.
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B
Slam on your brakes.
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C
Turn on your four-way flashers.
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D
Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:
Choose one answer below.
A
The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.
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B
The car on the left has the right-of-way.
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C
The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.
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D
The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hand_signal_down.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn left.
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B
Turn right.
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C
Stop.
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D
Start up.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:
Choose one answer below.
A
The right lane.
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B
The lane closest to your previous lane.
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C
Either lane.
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D
Neither lane.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A single broken white 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 23 / 25
This road sign indicates: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/florida-exit_speed.png
Choose one answer below.
A
The maximum safe speed for a residential area.
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B
The maximum safe speed for an expressway exit.
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C
The maximum safe speed for an expressway entrance.
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D
The maximum safe speed for a work zone.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
Choose one answer below.
A
On the main road, just before the exit lane.
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B
Once you see a toll booth.
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C
Once you have moved into the exit lane.
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D
When you first see the exit sign.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the rear tires against the curb.
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B
Keep the front tires straight ahead.
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C
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
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D
Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.
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