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Original questions based on the latest North CarolinaNC Driver Handbook Expert-reviewed by S. Litvintchouk, M.S. (MIT), Chief Educational Researcher

Free Online DMV Written Test Practice for North Carolina (2026)

Avg. pass rate on our NC tests: 38%.
Average pass rate for this test: 55%.
Easy
6 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>16%
80-89=>26%
70-79=>27%
60-69=>18%
<60%=>14%
Avg. first-try score: 75%
Perfect for:
Learner’s permit applicants
First‑time adult applicants

To obtain a North Carolina driver’s license, you must be at least 16 years old and pass four official tests: a vision test, traffic signs test, written knowledge test, and road skills test.

If you’re under 18, you must first obtain a learner’s permit (Level 1). Your permit allows supervised driving practice. You must be at least 15 for a permit, and you’ll need to pass the vision, traffic signs, and knowledge tests. If you’re 18 or older, a learner’s permit is optional – useful if you need supervised practice before the skills test.

All questions on the North Carolina DMV written test and traffic signs test come from the official driver’s manual (North Carolina DMV Handbook (NC Driver’s Manual) 2026). The written test has 25 multiple-choice questions – you need at least 20 correct (80%). The road signs test requires identifying signs by color and shape; you can miss no more than 2.

This is the second of our five North Carolina Permit Practice Tests, current for June 2026 and based on the official driver’s manual. Choose the best or most complete answer for each question. Our AI Assistant can give hints or explanations if you get stuck. We also offer a North Carolina Permit Test Study Guide covering documents, fees, and tips for the test day.

Free Online DMV Written Test Practice for North Carolina (2026)
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Tricky exam topics covered here:
NC hands-free law
Move over law
Highway Driving
Curves & Hills
Steering & Control
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North Carolina written test practice: quick facts

Use this second set to check pavement markings plus sharing the road after the first permit practice test

Questions
25 questions
Passing score
20 correct (80%)
Typical time
6 min
Best for
A second pass after Practice Test 1, especially for pavement markings plus sharing the road
Best next step
Review pavement markings plus sharing the road, then use Practice Test 3 to see if the misses disappear.

Can you take the North Carolina written driving test online?

This page is online practice, not the official DMV exam. Use it to check pavement markings plus sharing the road, then confirm the current NC testing option before relying on an at-home exam.

North Carolina Test 2 question mix: Pavement Markings, Sharing the Road, and Highway Driving

Based on the categories assigned to this second practice test pool.

Pavement Markings
4 questions in this test pool cover this area. Broader topic: Signs & Signals.
Sharing the Road
4 questions in this test pool cover this area. Broader topic: Safety & Hazards.
Highway Driving
3 questions in this test pool cover this area. Broader topic: Driving Maneuvers.

How to use North Carolina Test 2

Treat this as a second read, not a repeat of the first practice test.

1

Start with Pavement Markings

This is one of the main areas in this test pool, so review the rule before another scored attempt.

2

Use fresh wording for NC rules

Test 2 changes the question mix so you can separate understanding from memorized answers.

3

Move to Test 3 after repeat misses drop

Use Test 3 to confirm that pavement markings plus sharing the road no longer pull your score down.

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy

Steven Litvintchouk

M.S. (MIT, Columbia), Chief Educational Researcher. ACES member (Society for Editing). Verifies all 50 state tests against official handbooks weekly.

Test design and learning experience oversight

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the North Carolina DMV changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check: 

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