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2026 North Carolina Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?
Choose one answer below.
A
It helps driving skills but harms your judgement.
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B
It harms both driving skills and judgement.
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C
It has no effect on either driving skills or judgement.
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D
It has no effect on judgement but it harms driving skills.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:
Choose one answer below.
A
Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
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B
Frequent rest stops.
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C
Too much sleep the night before your trip.
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D
Short trips on expressways.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Always signal when:
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A
Changing lanes.
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B
Pulling into or out of a parking space.
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C
Pulling into traffic from an alley or parking area.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
This sign shows one type of: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/maryland-t_intersection_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Right turn.
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B
Intersection.
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C
Lane change.
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D
Road curve.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Drivers who eat and drink while driving:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make no driving errors.
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B
Have trouble driving slowly.
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C
Are better drivers because they are not hungry.
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D
Have trouble controlling their vehicles.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is loose.
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B
Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.
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C
Is hidden beneath the seat.
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D
Keeps the seat belt buzzer or light from operating.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When you need to change lanes, it is important to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.
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B
Check your blind spot.
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C
Make sure the lane is clear before entering.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
You must stop at a railroad crossing when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Directed to do so by a flagger.
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B
It is controlled by a stop sign.
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C
Flashing red signals and gates are present and operating.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Worn or bald tires:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can make turning more difficult.
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B
Are likely to hydroplane.
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C
Can increase your stopping distance.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-yield.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
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B
Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
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C
Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
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D
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When driving on an interstate:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.
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B
You should always use cruise control.
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C
Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.
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D
You should change lanes often.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Traffic signs and pavement markings:
Choose one answer below.
A
Must always be obeyed.
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B
Are merely suggestions.
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C
Must be followed only when there is other traffic.
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D
Must be followed only when a police officer is present.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear your seat belt.
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B
Limit your driving to weekdays.
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C
Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.
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D
Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Anything that requires you to ____ could cause you to crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Take your eyes off the road
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B
Take your hands off the wheel
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C
Take your attention away from the task of driving
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A steady green light at an intersection means that you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Must slow down and prepare to stop.
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B
Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding.
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C
May drive through the intersection if the road is clear.
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D
May not turn right.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Before switching on the ignition, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts.
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B
Be sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.
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C
Be sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts.
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D
Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.
Choose one answer below.
A
Your horn
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B
Your headlights
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C
Hand signals
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D
Your emergency flashers
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit in your car and wait for help.
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B
Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.
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C
Sound your horn at passing motorists.
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D
Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/arkansas-merging_traffic.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Cars in right lane must slow down.
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B
No left turn.
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C
Merge.
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D
Pass only in the right lane.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When approaching railroad tracks, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop.
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B
Speed up to cross the tracks before the gate is lowered.
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C
Try to drive around a lowered gate.
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D
Not pay attention to how many tracks there are to cross.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You are involved in an accident. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop immediately.
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B
Help the injured.
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C
Call the police.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
This is a ____ sign. Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-yield.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop
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B
Wrong way
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C
Yield
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D
Do not enter
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QUESTION 23 / 25
At a four-way stop:
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.
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B
The driver to arrive last has the right-of-way.
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C
One driver should continue driving without stopping.
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D
One driver should wave the other drivers ahead.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
To prevent hydroplaning, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
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B
Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.
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C
Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Drinking alcohol and driving is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A minor traffic safety problem.
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B
A serious traffic safety problem.
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C
Safe if you have only had a few drinks.
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D
Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.
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