Take 2026 North Carolina Permit Test 20

QUESTION 1 / 25

When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:

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AReturn to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed.✓BRemain in the left lane if you intend to turn left.✓CReturn to the right side of the roadway immediately.✓DDrive in either lane.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:

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AThe middle of the intersection.✓BThe right lane.✓CThe left lane.✓DAny lane.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

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AShould merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.✓BShould come to a complete stop.✓CMay turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.✓DHave the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

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AShould merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.✓BShould slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.✓CMay turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.✓DHave the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

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AIs never used as a traffic signal.✓BHas the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.✓CMeans that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.✓DTells drivers that a green arrow is about to be shown.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

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APassing on the left is permitted from either direction.✓BPassing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.✓CPassing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.✓DPassing is not allowed from either direction.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

This sign is used to prevent: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-one_way_traffic_do_not_enter.png

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AEntrance to full parking lots.✓BEntrance to road construction areas.✓CEntrance to dead-end streets.✓DEntrances from the wrong direction on one-way streets and expressway ramps.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-y_intersection.png

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AYour current roadway ends ahead.✓BYou must bear either right or left.✓CA four-way intersection is ahead.✓DA road joins from the right.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on interstates is:

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A70 mph.✓B55 mph.✓C45 mph.✓D35 mph.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hill_ahead.png

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ATrucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed.✓BHill ahead.✓CTruck stop ahead.✓DNo trucks allowed.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What is a "No zone?"

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AA designated no passing zone✓BA one-way traffic area✓CThe blind spot of a large vehicle✓DAn area designated for motor vehicles✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

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AStop and wait for the light to change.✓BMake a U-turn because the intersection is closed.✓CDrive carefully through the intersection.✓DPrepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When driving in fog:

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AUse your parking lights.✓BUse your low beams.✓CUse your high beams.✓DIt makes no difference which lights you use.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:

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ARegardless of your direction.✓BOnly if it is following you.✓COnly if it is approaching you from the opposite direction.✓DNone of the above.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:

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AFirmly apply your brakes.✓BTake your foot off the gas pedal.✓CApply your parking brake.✓DPump your brakes.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

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AYellow✓BRed✓CGreen✓DWhite✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway, drivers:

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AMay continue driving.✓BMust stop until the school bus begins moving.✓CMust stop until the stop arm is lifted.✓DMust stop until the lights stop flashing.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:

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AA solid red light.✓BA flashing yellow light.✓CA solid green light.✓DA flashing red light.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When changing lanes, you should:

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ARely on your mirrors.✓BBegin signaling as you move into the next lane.✓CSignal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.✓DAlways check your blind spot.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except:

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AYour body weight.✓BHow much you drink.✓CHow much time passes between drinks.✓DHow physically fit you are.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hand_signal_up.png

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ATurn left.✓BTurn right.✓CCome to a stop.✓DGo straight ahead.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

About 38 percent all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?<br>    I. Alcohol<br>    II. More than one car.

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AI only✓BII only✓CBoth I & II✓DNeither I nor II✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:

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ACheck your mirrors, signal, and look over your left shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.✓BCheck your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.✓CCheck your mirrors, signal, and look over both shoulders for other vehicles before changing lanes.✓DCheck your mirrors, signal, and change lanes.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?<br>    I. A warning letter is sent when you get four points within three years.<br>    II. If you get 12 points within three years, you may lose your license.

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AI only✓BII only✓CBoth I & II✓DNeither I nor II✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

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ASteering ability✓BBraking distance✓CReaction distance✓DPerception time✓

When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:

To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

This sign is used to prevent: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-one_way_traffic_do_not_enter.png

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-y_intersection.png

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on interstates is:

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hill_ahead.png

What is a "No zone?"

You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

When driving in fog:

You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:

If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway, drivers:

Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:

When changing lanes, you should:

Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except:

The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hand_signal_up.png

About 38 percent all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I. Alcohol<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;II. More than one car.

You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:

Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I. A warning letter is sent when you get four points within three years.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;II. If you get 12 points within three years, you may lose your license.

Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

About 38 percent all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?<br> I. Alcohol<br> II. More than one car.

Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?<br> I. A warning letter is sent when you get four points within three years.<br> II. If you get 12 points within three years, you may lose your license.