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2026 North Carolina Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 25
You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:
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A
There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.
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B
There are pedestrians crossing.
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C
You are turning right.
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D
You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/washington-hill.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Watch for trucks.
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B
Do not pass trucks.
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C
Truck parking area ahead.
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D
Steep downgrade ahead.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:
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When the train has passed.
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B
Under no circumstances.
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C
When the lights have stopped flashing.
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D
When other drivers drive around the gates.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-yield.png
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A
Drive with caution and be ready to slow down.
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B
Do not drive in this lane.
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C
You must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way.
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D
Slow down, be prepared to stop, and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:
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A
You are able to clearly see the road ahead.
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B
You can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic.
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C
Your vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
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A
Less dangerous.
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B
No more or less dangerous.
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C
More dangerous.
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D
Easier on your eyes.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Downward-facing triangular signs:
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A
Indicate school zones.
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B
Tell drivers to yield.
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C
Indicate construction zones.
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D
Indicate railroad crossings.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:
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A
Stop and look for a train.
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B
Slow down and look for a train.
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C
Look for a train, then speed up.
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D
Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Crosswalks are:
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A
Always indicated by vertical pavement markings.
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B
Always indicated by horizontal pavement markings.
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C
Either indicated by pavement markings or are not marked at all.
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D
Always unmarked.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Don’t follow other cars too closely because:
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A
You may not see the road between the cars.
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B
You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.
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C
You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.
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D
You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:
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A
Cars overheat more quickly at night.
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B
Visibility is reduced in the dark.
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C
It is more likely to be raining at night.
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D
You are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:
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A
Regulatory signs.
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B
Warning signs.
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C
Information signs.
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D
Guide signs.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
It is best to keep a space cushion:
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A
Only in back of your vehicle.
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B
Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.
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C
Only in front of the vehicle.
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D
On all sides of the vehicle.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:
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A
Pull next to the driver and yell at them.
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B
Let it go.
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C
Flash your high beams at the driver.
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D
Get back at the other driver by cutting them off.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A good rule to remember for passing is:
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A
Pass on the right whenever possible.
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B
Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.
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C
Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.
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D
Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:
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A
Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.
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B
Drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.
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C
Allow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.
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D
Pass using the same lane as the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A bad driving habit.
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B
A good driving habit.
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C
Unnecessary.
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D
Not necessary if you use the rearview mirror.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?
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A
Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.
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B
Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.
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C
Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.
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D
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A telltale sign of a drunk driver is:
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A
They are weaving between lanes.
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B
They are driving more slowly than the normal traffic flow.
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C
They are making quick and sudden stops.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:
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A
Straight ahead.
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B
Over your shoulder.
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C
At the center of the road
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D
To the right edge of the road.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be ready to drive faster than the train.
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B
Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.
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C
Look for a way around any lowered gates.
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D
Assume no trains are nearby and continue driving normally.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A steady yellow light at an intersection means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Go.
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B
Yield to other cars.
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C
Slow down and prepare to stop.
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D
Stop.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
At an intersection with a yield sign, you should: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/washington-yield.png
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A
Always stop before entering the intersection.
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B
Yield just to the traffic on the right.
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C
Yield just to the traffic on the left.
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D
Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When entering a street from a driveway, you:
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A
Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.
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B
Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.
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C
Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.
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D
Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Drivers should try to see ____ ahead on the road.
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A
Three seconds
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B
Five seconds
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C
Eight seconds
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D
10 to 15 seconds
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