You must drive slowly and sound your horn.

You are entering a school's parking lot.

Don't drink if you are going to drive.

It makes no difference which lights you use.

North Carolina Car Driving Permit Test-1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

White
Blue
Green
Orange

Q.2

Which of the following statements is true?

It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely.
A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.
The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.
Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.

Q.3

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
Should come to a complete stop.
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

Q.4

This sign means:

Stop ahead.
Buggy warning.
Limited parking.
Do not block intersection.

Q.5

A good rule to remember for passing is:

Pass on the right whenever possible.
Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.
Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.
Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.

Q.6

Which statement about speed is true?

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
Speeding can kill.
Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.
Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."

Q.7

At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

Drive using your four-way flashers.
Drive using your parking lights.
Not turn on any vehicle lights.
Turn on your headlights.

Q.8

If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:

The right lane.
The lane closest to your previous lane.
Either lane.
Neither lane.

Q.9

This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Divided highway ends.
Two-way traffic.
Keep left.

Q.10

This sign means:

You must drive slowly and sound your horn.
A bus stop is ahead.
You are entering a school's parking lot.
A school zone is ahead.

Q.11

If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.
Make a U-turn through the median.
Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.
Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

Q.12

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.
May drive straight through the intersection.

Q.13

Conviction of which of the following carries the highest number of points?

Driving recklessly
Driving on the wrong side of the road
Illegal passing
Passing a stopped school bus

Q.14

This sign shows one type of:

Intersection.
Road curve.
Right turn.
Lane change.

Q.15

You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

Not put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.
Hide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.
Disregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.
Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.

Q.16

An arrow painted on the pavement means:

Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so.
Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working.
Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow.
Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.

Q.17

This sign means:

A divided highway ends.
A one-way street begins.
A one-way street ends.
A divided highway begins.

Q.18

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

Is not required to stop.
Is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.
Should stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.
Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.

Q.19

Stress can affect your driving by:

Lowing your ability to focus on driving.
Decreasing your chances of an accident.
Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.
Making you more aware of others around you.

Q.20

If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.
The car on the left has the right-of-way.
The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.
The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

Q.21

This sign means:

Don't drink if you are going to drive.
Slippery when wet.
Road curves ahead.
You are approaching a hill.

Q.22

A leaking exhaust system can:

Cause excessive oil use.
Require your vehicle to have a tune-up sooner than normal.
Make you drowsy while driving.
Set grass fires on country roads.

Q.23

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.
Merge into the right lane and continue driving.

Q.24

When driving in fog:

Use your parking lights.
Use your low beams.
Use your high beams.
It makes no difference which lights you use.

Q.25

The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

No passing zone
Wrong way
Railroad crossing
Stop

Q.26

This road sign means:

Bicycle crossing.
Stop only if other cars are approaching.
Bicycle store.
Soft shoulders.

Q.27

This sign is a:

Service sign.
Regulatory sign.
Warning sign.
Stop sign.

Q.28

Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

A flashing yellow light
A flashing red light
A solid yellow light
A solid red light

Q.29

Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

Vehicles in the roundabout.
Bicyclists in the roundabout.
Pedestrians in the roundabout.
All of the above.

Q.30

This sign means:

Slippery when wet.
Tow-away zone.
Steep downgrade.
Roadwork ahead.

Q.31

This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Yield.

Q.32

What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

Reach down and attempt to pull it up.
Shift to park.
Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.
Turn the engine off.

Q.33

What does this road sign mean?

Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.
Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.
Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.

Q.34

The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:

Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.
Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.
Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.
Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.

Q.35

You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:

Stop where you are.
Pull over to the right and stop.
Speed up to get out of the way.
Slow down.

Q.36

Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:

Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.
Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.
Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.
If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.

Q.37

You may be required to attend a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate ____ against your license.

Seven points
Three points
One point
12 points

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

Which of the following statements is true?

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

This sign means:

A good rule to remember for passing is:

Which statement about speed is true?

At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:

This sign means:

This sign means:

If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

Conviction of which of the following carries the highest number of points?

This sign shows one type of:

You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

An arrow painted on the pavement means:

This sign means:

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

Stress can affect your driving by:

If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

This sign means:

A leaking exhaust system can:

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

When driving in fog:

The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

This road sign means:

This sign is a:

Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

This sign means:

This sign means:

What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

What does this road sign mean?

The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:

You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:

Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:

You may be required to attend a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate ____ against your license.

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