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- Based on official North Carolina Driver's manual
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You must meet a series of requirements to obtain a driver’s license in North Carolina. Among other requirements, you must be at least 16 years old and pass four official tests: a vision test, a traffic signs test, a written knowledge test on driving theory, and a driving (road) test of your driving skills.
If you’re under 18, you must obtain a learner’s permit before you may apply for a provisional license (the next step in graduated licensing for teens). Your permit will allow you to practice driving under supervision. You must be at least 15 years old for a permit. The vision, traffic signs, and knowledge tests must also be passed for a permit. If you’re at least 18 years old, a learner’s permit is optional (should you need supervised driving practice before taking the driving skills test).
All questions on the North Carolina DMV written test and traffic signs test are based on the North Carolina DMV driver’s manual (North Carolina DMV Handbook (NC Driver's Manual) 2025).
This test is the second of our five North Carolina Permit Practice Tests. These tests are intended to help aspiring drivers like you pass the DMV knowledge test and road signs test on their first try. All five permit practice tests are multiple choice. You must choose the best or most complete answer for each question. Like the official knowledge and signs tests, these practice tests are up to date as of March 2025 and based on the official North Carolina driver’s manual.
Our AI Assistant can help you with any practice test question. If a practice question stumps you, ask the AI Assistant to elaborate or give you a hint. You can also ask your own questions about driving. If you still miss the question, the AI assistant will give you the correct answer and an explanation.
We have also created two quick references (“cheat sheets”): “The Top 100 Most Common US DMV Questions” and “The 121 Most Common US Road Signs Questions.” These are the questions most likely to appear on your knowledge and traffic signs tests, respectively. Each question is listed with the correct answer, which you should study and memorize.
However, what about the big test day itself? Are you afraid you might forget something essential or freeze up? To help, we created our own North Carolina Permit Test Study Guide. It covers how to prepare your mind and body for the tests, what documents you must take with you, and what fees you may have to pay – plus a couple of tips on taking multiple-choice tests.
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- When passing another vehicle, do NOT _________ until the way is clear.
- To enter an interstate highway, use the acceleration lane to _________ until your vehicle's speed matches that of highway traffic.
- It is safest to drive _______ of your lane.
- When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
- If an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you should
- Which of the following right-of-way rules is FALSE?
- On multilane roads, you should avoid driving alongside other vehicles because
- If vehicles from another roadway are merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, you should
- Where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, what does a double solid yellow line mark?
- If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, what should you do?
- While crossing railroad tracks, AVOID
- According to the North Carolina Driver’s Handbook, about ______ of every five persons killed in urban traffic accidents are pedestrians.
- Which of the following statements about roundabouts is FALSE?
- You can avoid panic stops by
- You drive up to an intersection and you see a yield sign. You must
- Which of the following statements about lane markings is true?
- If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle
- If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left, what should you do?
- When you see a solid yellow center line on your side of the road, you must
- What does this sign mean?
- Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems ahead is part of
- When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must NOT
- When driving in icy conditions, it is recommended to _____ for better traction.
- When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid
- What does a flashing yellow arrow signal mean?
- On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks
- Rumble strips use vibration and sound to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are
- A single solid white line across the road at an intersection means that you must _________ for a traffic signal or sign.
- If you are driving down a steep downgrade, you should
- Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is FALSE?
- According to the North Carolina Driver Handbook, what percentage of traffic fatalities have involved the consumption of alcohol?
- You should NOT sound your horn
- What does this sign mean?
- Diagonal yellow stripes painted on some streets and highways indicate
- The letters "RR" painted on the pavement indicate that you are approaching
- What does this sign mean?
- What does this sign mean?
- You may pass another vehicle on the right
- What does this sign indicate?
- You may pass another vehicle if there is __________ next to your lane.
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