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2026 North Carolina Permit Test 7
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?
Choose one answer below.
A
It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
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B
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
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C
Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not proceed until the children wave to you.
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B
Watch for children walking along the side of the road.
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C
Accelerate quickly.
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D
Turn on your emergency flashers.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not cross the centerline.
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B
Flash your lights at oncoming traffic.
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C
Use the shoulder.
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D
Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-stop.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down or stop.
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B
Stop, if necessary.
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C
You must come to a complete stop.
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D
Drive with caution and be ready to stop.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?
Choose one answer below.
A
When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic
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B
When in heavy traffic in a construction zone
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C
Only when driving in rural areas.
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D
When driving under adverse weather conditions
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QUESTION 6 / 25
To check your blind spot before changing lanes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Look into the left side mirror.
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B
Look into the right side mirror.
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C
Look into the rearview mirror.
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D
Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Drivers should use headlights when:
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Visibility is 400 feet or less.
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B
Driving between sunset and sunrise.
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C
It is raining.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
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B
Stop only if other cars are also approaching the intersection.
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C
Stop only if other cars are already within the intersection.
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D
Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/hawaii-pedestrian_crossing.png
Choose one answer below.
A
School ahead.
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B
School crossing.
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C
Pedestrian crossing.
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D
Construction workers on or near the roadway.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not affect driving abilities.
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B
Help maintain driver alertness.
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C
Are distracting activities.
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D
Are not distracting activities.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.
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B
Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.
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C
Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop.
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B
Call the police.
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C
Determine if anyone is injured.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
The posted speed limit shows: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/district-of-columbia-speed_limit_25.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Only a recommended driving speed.
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B
The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.
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C
The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.
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D
The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.
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B
Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.
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C
Turn into the middle lane.
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D
Turn into any lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.
Choose one answer below.
A
White
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B
Red
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C
Black
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D
Yellow
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
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B
Take the right-of-way.
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C
Proceed normally.
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D
Drive away quickly.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?
Choose one answer below.
A
After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic
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B
After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed
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C
After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection
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D
After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When changing lanes on a highway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal a lane change.
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B
Check your rearview and outside mirrors.
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C
Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:
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A
They are more difficult to see than cars.
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B
They rarely use their headlights.
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C
Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
Choose one answer below.
A
Whoever started moving last
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B
The driver
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C
Whoever is slower
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D
The pedestrian
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QUESTION 21 / 25
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
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A
0.05 percent.
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B
0.08 percent.
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C
0.02 percent.
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D
0.1 percent.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
This sign is used to warn drivers: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-lane_ends_merge_left(2).png
Choose one answer below.
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That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left.
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B
That the road curves ahead.
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C
About upcoming intersections.
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D
About road construction.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
Choose one answer below.
A
Either one
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B
The vehicle on the left
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C
The vehicle on the right
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D
Neither
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QUESTION 24 / 25
From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-center_turn_lane.png
Choose one answer below.
A
You may make left turns.
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B
You may make U-turns.
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C
You may pass slow-moving traffic.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:
Choose one answer below.
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Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.
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B
Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.
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C
Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.
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D
Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.
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