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9th -
12thgrade
NC DMV Permit Practive Test
25 questions
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- 1. Multiple Choice
The first time you are convicted of a DWI, your license will be revoked for a period of:
32 months
24 months
12 months
3 months
5 months
- 2. Multiple Choice
The best way to handle a curve is to:
Slow down as you approach
Stay on your side of the road.
All of the listed answers are correct.
Gradually increase speed to maintain traction as you round the curve.
Begin to turn just before the road begins to turn.
- 3. Multiple Choice
NO-ZONES are:
A stretch of the highway without any rest areas.
None of the listed answers are correct.
A stretch of road without any stop lights.
The part of the highway without a shoulder.
The places around a large truck where a car disappears.
- 4. Multiple Choice
When you're backing up your vehicle, you should not exceed:
8 mph
15 mph
10 mph
6 mph
4 mph
- 5. Multiple Choice
A solid yellow arrow on a left-turn traffic signal indicates that you should:
Turn left
Turn left, but yield right
Be ready to stop
Stop, as there are no turns allowed.
- 6. Multiple Choice
If a vehicle driver does not properly signal his or her movements to a motorcyclist, causing the motorcyclist to leave the road or change lanes:
None of the listed answers are correct.
There are no consequences.
The vehicle driver will be charged and fined as the law allows.
A sternly worded letter of warning will be mailed to the driver.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Who is NOT required to wear a helmet while on a motorcycle?
Motorcycle drivers, regardless of age.
Any passenger over the age of 16.
None of the listed answers are correct.
Any rider over 21 years old.
A passenger who also has a motorcycle endorsement on his or her driver's license.
- 8. Multiple Choice
When making a turn, you should:
Increase your speed.
Reduce your speed.
Increase your speed and quickly decelerate.
Reduce your speed and then slightly accelerate.
None of the listed answers are correct
- 9. Multiple Choice
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are separated by:
Orange lines
Yellow lines
Gray lines
White lines
- 10. Multiple Choice
Vehicle in a funeral procession must have:
Both their headlights and hazard warning lights on.
Their headlights on
Their hazard warning lights on
None of the listed answers are correct.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which shape signifies that a driver must yield to other vehicles and pedestrians before entering traffic?
A square
An octagon
A circle
A triangle
A rectangle
- 12. Multiple Choice
A flashing yellow signal indicates that you should:
Stop, yield, and go.
Prepare to come to stop.
Slow down and carefully proceed.
None of the listed answers are correct.
- 13. Multiple Choice
During flood conditions, your car can be swept off the road by as little as:
6 inches of water.
3 inches of water.
None of the listed answers are correct.
9 inches of water.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Good drivers scan the roadway:
5 to 10 seconds ahead.
2 to 5 seconds ahead.
10 to 15 seconds ahead.
None of the listed answers are correct.
- 15. Multiple Choice
The most dangerous places on streets or highways are:
The school zones
Intersections
Exit ramps of highways
Entrance ramps of highways
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an example of a warning sign?
School crossing sign
Slippery when wet sign
Stop sign
Cross road sign
- 17. Multiple Choice
The pennant-shaped yellow warning sign emphasizes:
Handicap parking sign.
Rectangular regulatory "DO NOT PASS" signs.
Diamond shaped guide signs
Red, white and blue interstate highway signs.
- 18. Multiple Choice
A trucker's rear blind spot can extend up to:
200 feet behind the truck.
50 feet behind the truck.
100 feet behind the truck.
500 feet behind the truck.
- 19. Multiple Choice
To prevent drowsy driving, you should try not to drive more than:
500-600 miles per day.
300-400 miles per day.
600-700 miles per day.
700-800 miles per day.
- 20. Multiple Choice
In order to be visible, a bicycle must have a red light or reflector on the front visible from a distance of at least:
100 ft
300 ft
75 ft
50 ft
- 21. Multiple Choice
If your vehicle is skidding, you should:
Hit the accelerator.
Turn the steering wheel in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding.
Pump your anti-lock brakes.
Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Who should not ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger side airbag?
Elderly person
All listed answers are correct
Infants in rear-facing child safety seats.
Healthy adult
- 23. Multiple Choice
If you're a pedestrian, you should not:
Wear or carry something white.
Walk on the side of the road facing traffic.
Carry a flashlight at night.
Walk on the side of the road with your back to traffic.
- 24. Multiple Choice
The maximum speed limit for a school bus is:
40 mph
35 mph
55 mph
45 mph
- 25. Multiple Choice
Warning signs for work zones are colored:
Red
Orange
Green
Yellow
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