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2026 North Carolina Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?
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A
Tomato juice and lime
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B
Hot coffee
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C
Fresh air
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D
Only time
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QUESTION 2 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-sharp_turn_slow_down.png
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A
Sharp turn ahead, slow down.
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B
Work crew ahead.
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C
Side road.
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D
Playground ahead.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:
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A
The person driving the car.
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B
Passengers when they are on a long drive.
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C
All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.
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D
All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.
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B
Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.
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C
Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.
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D
Pass the bus before its door opens.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:
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A
Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.
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B
Stop if a police officer is nearby.
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C
Treat the intersection like a four-way stop.
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D
Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:
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A
Give the vehicle extra space.
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B
Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver.
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C
Avoid following the driver's example.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/Idaho-crossroad.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Railroad crossing ahead.
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C
Intersection ahead.
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D
Four-way stop ahead.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A diamond-shaped sign is a:
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A
Road hazard sign.
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B
Interstate route sign.
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C
School crossing sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:
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A
At an intersection with a stop sign.
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B
Where there is a red light.
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C
When a traffic officer orders you to stop.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:
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A
Try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.
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B
Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you.
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C
Speed up as he or she is passing you.
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D
Block the passing lane.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When may you text while driving?
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A
If you can text without looking at your phone.
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B
Under no circumstances.
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C
If you are using voice-to-text.
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D
If you only look away from the road for a moment.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
To change lanes you should:
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A
Check your mirrors and signal, then change lanes.
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B
Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.
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C
Signal, check your mirrors, and change lanes.
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D
Signal and change lanes.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When driving in fog, you should use your:
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A
Low beam headlights.
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B
High beam headlights.
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C
Parking lights.
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D
Hazard flashers.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Who is required to wear a seat belt in a moving vehicle?
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A
Only the driver
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B
Only front seat passengers
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C
Only back seat passengers
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D
All of the vehicle's occupants
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:
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A
Read the labels on the drug before driving.
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B
Drink alcohol instead.
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C
Continue to drive regardless of any warning labels.
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D
Drive only during daylight hours.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard immediately.
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B
Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.
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C
Maintain your current speed and steer straight.
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D
Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:
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A
Alcohol.
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B
Any medication.
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C
A lack of sleep.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When you see this sign, it means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-warns_of_sharp_turn_or_curve_in_direction_of_arrow.png
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A
There is an object on the roadway.
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B
Traffic is coming from the right.
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C
The road is curving sharply to the left.
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D
There is a merge point ahead.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
In which of the following ways can alcoholic beverages affect you?
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A
It slows your reaction time.
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B
It gives you a feeling of false confidence.
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C
It impairs your thinking ability.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase their speed.
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B
Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down.
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C
Ask the emergency worker if they need help.
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D
Move to the lane closest to the stationary vehicle.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:
Choose one answer below.
A
If a stop sign is posted.
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B
If a crossing gate is lowered.
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C
If the crossing lights are flashing.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
At a school crossing sign, you should: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/washington-school_crossing.png
Choose one answer below.
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Always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.
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B
Watch for children and be ready to stop.
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C
Always sound your horn when you see children.
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D
Be ready to help children crossing the street.
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QUESTION 23 / 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 24 / 25
If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Go to the next exit.
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B
Make a U-turn through the median.
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C
Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.
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D
Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop where you are.
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B
Pull over to the right and stop.
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C
Speed up to get out of the way.
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D
Slow down.
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