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2026 North Carolina Permit Test 6
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QUESTION 1 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-slippery_when_wet.png
Choose one answer below.
A
A left curve is ahead.
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B
A series of curves is ahead.
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C
An S-curve is ahead.
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D
The road will be slippery when wet.
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QUESTION 2 / 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
Choose one answer below.
A
Entrance to full parking lots.
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B
Entrance to road construction areas.
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C
Entrance to dead-end streets.
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D
Entrances from the wrong direction on one-way streets and expressway ramps.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A diamond-shaped sign is a:
Choose one answer below.
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 4 / 25
You may pass another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.
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B
By using the shoulder of the highway.
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C
If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
Choose one answer below.
A
High speeds
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B
Slow speeds
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C
Night drives
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D
Uphill inclines
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is:
Choose one answer below.
A
10 mph.
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B
35 mph.
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C
45 mph.
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D
65 mph.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
To enter a freeway:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.
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B
Signal and enter the freeway. Freeway traffic must yield.
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C
Drive slowly so you can check traffic.
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D
Always come to a complete stop first.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue to drive in a normal manner.
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B
Stop as quickly as you can.
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C
Speed up to get out of its way.
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D
Slow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
The “No zone” is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A term used to describe blind spots around a truck or bus.
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B
A special speed zone.
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C
A roadway with restrictions on vehicle stereo volume.
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D
The television show that replaced The Twilight Zone.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Driving at night requires increased caution because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Traffic moves faster at night.
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B
There is a larger volume of traffic at night.
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C
Drivers cannot see as well at night.
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D
Accidents occur more frequently at night.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.
Choose one answer below.
A
Flashing yellow
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B
Steady green
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C
Steady red
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D
Flashing red
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding in a vehicle, small children:
Choose one answer below.
A
May be safely held by a strong adult.
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B
Will be safe if they are standing on the floor in the back of the vehicle.
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C
Will not be hurt in an accident because they are small.
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D
Must never be allowed to ride while standing in the vehicle.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:
Choose one answer below.
A
You have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains.
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B
You may pass slower drivers while crossing the track.
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C
You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A good defensive driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drives slowly at all times.
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B
Looks out for the actions of other drivers.
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C
Travels at a constant speed.
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D
Only drives in familiar areas.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-sharp_right_turn.png
Choose one answer below.
A
One-way road.
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B
No right turn.
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C
Exit.
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D
Sharp right turn in the road ahead.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the right lane of the street.
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B
In the center of the street.
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C
In the left lane of the street.
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D
In the lane with the least traffic.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Always bring the car to a complete stop.
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B
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
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C
All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation.
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D
Increase your speed to get across the tracks quickly.
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QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 25
A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may never stop your vehicle there.
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B
You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.
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C
You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.
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D
You may stop to load or unload merchandise.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
An octagonal sign is always a:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed limit sign.
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B
Stop sign.
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C
Hospital sign.
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D
Railroad warning sign.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:
Choose one answer below.
A
The same thing as a stop sign.
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B
The traffic signal is broken.
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C
You do not have to come to a complete stop.
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D
Driving conditions are dangerous.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and proceed with care.
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B
Continue normally through the intersection.
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C
Stop and proceed when a green light appears.
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D
Stop and proceed when the way is clear.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sound your horn.
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B
Turn on your headlights.
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C
Reduce your speed.
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D
Check your mirrors and blind spots.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull completely off the road and stop.
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B
Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.
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C
Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.
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D
Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:
Choose one answer below.
A
Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.
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B
Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.
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C
Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.
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D
If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.
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