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2026 North Carolina Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 25
While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
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B
Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
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C
Slam on your brakes and stop.
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D
Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:
Choose one answer below.
A
That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.
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B
That wet roads can cause hydroplaning.
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C
To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.
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B
Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.
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C
Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Reach down and attempt to pull it up.
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B
Shift to park.
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C
Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.
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D
Turn the engine off.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When making a right turn on a green light, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain your normal driving speed.
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B
Stop and look for nearby police cars.
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C
Yield to pedestrians.
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D
Increase your normal driving speed.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-slippery_when_wet.png
Choose one answer below.
A
When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
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B
The road ahead winds a series of turns or curves.
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C
Traffic increases ahead.
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D
Steep grade ahead.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sound your horn.
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B
Wave your arms.
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C
Use your emergency lights.
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D
Flash your headlights.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:
Choose one answer below.
A
Through shallow water.
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B
More quickly.
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C
More slowly.
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D
Through deep water.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
Choose one answer below.
A
Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
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B
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
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C
Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
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D
Keeps other drivers alert.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When driving in rain, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use low beam headlights.
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B
Use high beam headlights.
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C
Use parking lights.
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D
Use no lights.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:
Choose one answer below.
A
Long enough to unload packages.
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B
To avoid conflict with other traffic.
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C
To discharge passengers.
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D
For less than five minutes.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
On a wet or icy road.
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B
On paved highways.
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C
When driving at night.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull off the road.
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B
Signal to the other driver when it is safe for them to pass.
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C
Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.
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D
Speed up.
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QUESTION 14 / 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
Choose one answer below.
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 15 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-stop.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop.
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B
Side road.
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C
Two-way left turn.
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D
Farm machinery.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What is the meaning of this sign? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-traffic_signal_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
The traffic signal ahead is displaying a red light.
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B
The traffic signal ahead is broken.
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C
The traffic signal ahead is displaying a green light.
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D
There is a traffic signal ahead.
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QUESTION 17 / 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.
A
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 18 / 25
Hydroplaning is usually caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Excessive stops.
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B
Sudden stops.
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C
Sudden turns.
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D
Excessive speed.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign. Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-no_passing_zone2.png
Choose one answer below.
A
No passing zone
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B
Wrong way
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C
Railroad crossing
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D
Stop
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slam on your brakes.
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B
Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop.
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C
Keep driving normally.
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D
Turn on your emergency flashers and continue driving.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Regulatory signs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are placed in every location where there is a present danger.
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B
Indicate what a driver must or must not do.
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C
Are diamond-shaped and yellow or green.
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D
May warn drivers that they are approaching a school zone.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.
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B
Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.
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C
Go through as soon as the train passes.
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D
Go through when one of the tracks is free.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When may a driver stop on railroad tracks?
Choose one answer below.
A
If they are crossing and their car is not yet able to entirely clear the tracks.
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B
If it doesn't sound like there are any trains nearby.
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C
Never.
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D
If the gate is not lowered.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
While backing, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on your mirrors.
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B
Flash your lights.
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C
Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.
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D
Turn your head and look through the rear window.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.
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B
Simply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.
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C
Calling a taxi.
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D
Doing any of the above.
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