FREE North Carolina DMV Practice Test

Question 1 of 25

When driving on a dimly lit street at night, you should:

Turn on your high beam lights to better see the vehicles directly ahead of you.
Drive slowly enough to enable you to stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
Keep your instrument panel lights bright to make you more visible to other drivers.
Drive close to the right edge of your lane.

Question 2 of 25

Highways are typically most slippery:

During a heavy rainstorm in the middle of the summer.
After it has even raining for a long time.
When it first starts to rain after a dry spell.
When the rain is sporadic.

Question 3 of 25

When driving a car equipped with airbags, you are safest when you:

Maintain a space of at least 10 inches between you and the steering wheel.
Drive with one hand on the gear shift.
Drive with your left arm on the armrest.
Maintain a space of at least 8 inches between you and the steering wheel.

Question 4 of 25

If the light at the intersection is a green left arrow, you may:

Stop and wait for the solid green light and go straight.
Make a protected turn in that direction.
Turn left or continue going straight.
Turn in that direction only after coming to a complete stop.

Question 5 of 25

You should use your horn when:

Another vehicle is in your way.
Another driver makes a mistake.
When passing a bicyclist.
It may help to prevent an accident.

Question 6 of 25

Which of the following statements is true about motorcyclists and motorists?

Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other motorists.
Motorcycles are heavier than other vehicles and are less affected by wind and/or rain.
The smaller size of a motorcycle makes it easy for other motorists to tell how far away they are.
Motorcycles are less affected by changes in road conditions.

Question 7 of 25

This guide sign indicates the availability of

rest area
wheelchair access
hospital ahead
handicapped parking zone

Question 8 of 25

What does this sign indicate?

One way only
No left turns allowed
No U-turns allowed
No slowing down

Question 9 of 25

A green traffic sign marks what type of sign?

Guide
Regulatory
School
Warning

Question 10 of 25

What should you do if you see this sign?

Turn right immediately
Stop and allow entering traffic to proceed
Put on your right turn signal
Slow down and check for entering traffic

Question 11 of 25

This yellow and black sign tells motorists that:

Another road crosses yours ahead.
There are medical services ahead.
There is a "T" intersection ahead.
They are approaching an exit.

Question 12 of 25

Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction:

May complete their turn in either the left or the right lane.
Must stay in the right lane at all times.
Allow other vehicles to pass them on the right.
Often have to use a portion of the left lane to complete the turn.

Question 13 of 25

You should leave more space in front of your vehicle when following a large truck because:

Their heavier weight allows them to stop more quickly than you.
You need the extra space to see around the truck.
You will get caught in the wind draft caused by the truck if you follow too closely.
The exhaust from the truck will fog your windshield.

Question 14 of 25

If you arrive at an intersection where the traffic light is not functioning, you should:

Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.
Stop before entering the intersection and let all other traffic move before proceeding.
Avoid interfering with other traffic by making a right turn.
Reduce your speed and stop, if necessary.

Question 15 of 25

If you are involved in a collision, you are required by law to exchange with the other person(s) involved your driver’s license information and:

Proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address.
Proof of insurance only.
Proof of insurance and vehicle registration only.
Address and phone number.

Question 16 of 25

You should signal continuously while turning because it:

Is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn.
Is always unsafe to turn off a signal before completing a turn.
Is impossible to cancel the signal physically until you have completed the turn.
Lets other drivers know what your intentions are.

Question 17 of 25

Slowing down just to look at accidents or anything else out of the ordinary:

Prevents rear-end collisions.
Improves traffic flow by preventing accidents.
Demonstrates defensive driving behavior.
Causes traffic congestion.

Question 18 of 25

You should usually reduce your speed when:

Passing large trucks on the highway.
You see brake lights coming on several vehicles ahead of you.
You are talking on your cell phone.
You want to look at a controlled accident scene.

Question 19 of 25

This sign indicates

Interstate 44 is ahead
The off-ramp leads to Route 44
The exit is 44 miles ahead
Go right to take Exit 44

Question 20 of 25

Following closely behind another vehicle (tailgating):

Increases fuel efficiency.
Is a common cause of rear-end collisions.
Helps traffic move smoothly.
Increases visibility in fog.

Question 21 of 25

What does this sign represent?

Right lane ends
Added lane
Divided highway
Merging traffic

Question 22 of 25

You may drive using only your parking lights:

In no circumstances.
30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise.
On foggy days when visibility is low.
In the rain.

Question 23 of 25

You must make a written Report of a Traffic Accident (SR1) to DMV within 10 days if you:

Plan on being out of the state for more than 30 days.
Are in an accident that results in at least $1000 worth of damage.
Refinance the balance remaining on your auto loan.
Have a driver's license issued by another state.

Question 24 of 25

When backing out of a parking space, drive slowly and:

Use your rear view mirror to guide you.
Keep your foot on the brake.
Use your side view mirrors to guide you.
Look over your right shoulder as you back up.

Question 25 of 25

Always look carefully for motorcycles before changing lanes because:

They usually have the right-of-way at intersections.
Their smaller size makes them more difficult to see.
They are allowed to pass you on the right.
It is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes.

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