North Carolina

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Based on the official DMV driver’s manual

The Wright Brothers didn’t need a license to fly at Kitty Hawk, but if you want to drive to the Appalachians in North Carolina, you’ll need an operator’s license for a motor vehicle. Use our DMV practice tests to achieve success at the NC DMV, including learner’s permit and driver’s license tests that look and feel exactly like the real thing.

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How NC students are practicing (last 30 days)
Students practiced
13.6K
Number of unique learners who took at least one North Carolina practice test in the last 30 days.
Questions answered
736.7K
Total number of practice tests questions answered by North Carolina learners during the last 30 days.
Avg. session time
Median time a learner spends studying per session.
Weekend activity
-47% Average weekend activity is compared to weekdays; a lower value means less students study on weekends.
Peak time
1PM on Fri
The most active study hour and weekday, based on all North Carolina sessions over the past 30 days.
Study intensity rank
#3 nationwide
North Carolina’s position among all U.S. states, ranked by average session duration
Updated every 30 minutes from anonymized North Carolina learner sessions on Driving-Tests.org. Methodology & data freshness
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The essentials

Your journey begins here. These tests cover key concepts and essential knowledge. Let’s see where you’re at!

140 questions + Marathon
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The more complicated stuff

The rules of the road are abundant. This set of tests helps you master complex driving scenarios and every ambiguous road sign you’ll ever encounter.

330 questions + Marathon
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The things that could get you in trouble

If you thought the DMV was bad, traffic court may just be worse, so let’s not go there. Master the details here - maximize safety and sanity for everyone on the road.

93 questions + Marathon
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The exam simulator

Includes 25 random questions from all topics and all prep areas.

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The extra support

Now that you’ve got all this Driver’s Ed knowledge in your brain, let’s keep it fresh. Take these downloadable guides and references with you on-the-go. Brush up whenever you need.

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The Challenge Bank™
Your missed questions

Your personalized Challenge Bank™ automatically retests you on all your missed questions until you nail every single one. No shame - we all have weaknesses!

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Explore NC Driver's Handbook
Explore NC Driver's Handbook

Not your typical read — this interactive handbook is designed for engagement. Study anytime, anywhere: read, listen, chat with it or download for offline access.

End of theory exam preparation
Pass official DMV written exam

Once you reach this place with 80% Passing Probability, you will be ready to pass the official DMV written exam with ease and confidence.

Road exam preparation
From knowledge to Behind-the-wheel

Practice with our simulators to bridge the gap before your road test.

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IRL Road Simulators

Put concepts to reality with 360° road panoramas, real-time hazard identification, and adaptive decision-making exercises. Because cool, confident drivers help create safer roads for everyone.

123 questions + Exam Simulator
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