NC DMV Permit Practice Test: 25 Free Questions

1. What triggers a loss of license for a student driver?

1. a) Missing one day of school.
2. b) Suspension for more than 10 consecutive days or alternative education assignment.
3. c) Failing any class.
4. d) Missing the school bus.

2. Can a driver license be restricted?

1. a) No, licenses cannot be restricted.
2. b) Only for drivers under 21.
3. c) Yes, licenses can be restricted for safety reasons, such as requiring corrective lenses.
4. d) Only for commercial drivers.

3. What must be completed before issuing a license to someone in North Carolina less than 12 months?

1. a) A National Sex Offender Public Registry search.
2. b) A background check for employment.
3. c) No additional requirements.
4. d) A credit check.

4. What is the purpose of North Carolina's approach to DWI offenders?

1. a) To only provide counseling without penalties
2. b) To punish offenders and help them address alcohol problems
3. c) To immediately revoke licenses permanently
4. d) To only impose monetary fines

5. Must repeat DWI offenders be assessed for alcohol problems?

1. a) Yes, repeat offenders and those with high BACs must be checked for alcohol problems
2. b) Only if they request it
3. c) No assessment is required
4. d) Only for third offenses

6. What is the penalty for allowing an underage person to use your ID to buy alcohol?

1. a) One-year driver license revocation
2. b) No penalty, the underage person is solely responsible
3. c) Community service only
4. d) A warning from police

7. How many points are assigned for littering involving the use of a motor vehicle?

1. a) 4 points
2. b) 3 points
3. c) 1 point
4. d) 2 points

8. What is the suspension period for failure to stop and give aid when involved in an accident?

1. a) 60 days
2. b) 2 years
3. c) 1 year
4. d) 90 days

9. How many points are assessed for failure to yield right of way to a bicycle, motor scooter, or motorcycle?

1. a) 4 points
2. b) 2 points
3. c) 5 points
4. d) 3 points

10. What is required for a child under age 8 weighing less than 80 pounds?

1. a) A booster seat only
2. b) An adult seat belt
3. c) A weight appropriate child passenger restraint system
4. d) Sitting in the front seat

11. Which side of the road should you normally drive on?

1. a) The center
2. b) The right side
3. c) Either side is acceptable
4. d) The left side

12. How do you use the two-second rule?

1. a) Allow two seconds from when the vehicle ahead passes a point until your vehicle reaches it
2. b) Count two seconds for every 10 mph of speed
3. c) Stay two car lengths behind
4. d) Maintain a two-second gap at all times

13. To make a left turn in a single-lane roundabout, how far around do you go?

1. a) Halfway around
2. b) Three-quarters around
3. c) A quarter of the way
4. d) A full circle

14. What is an important speed rule regarding visibility?

1. a) Always drive at maximum speed
2. b) Speed does not depend on visibility
3. c) Never drive faster than you can stop within visible distance
4. d) Drive the posted speed limit always

15. What is hydroplaning?

1. a) Water between tires and road causing loss of contact
2. b) Skidding on ice
3. c) Braking too suddenly
4. d) Turning too sharply

16. What should you do when you see a diamond-shaped warning sign?

1. a) Ignore the sign if you are in a hurry.
2. b) Drive with extra care.
3. c) Speed up to clear the area.
4. d) Slow down and continue normally.

17. What shape are U.S. highway route markers?

1. a) Diamond.
2. b) Shield.
3. c) Octagon.
4. d) Pentagon.

18. What color is an Interstate highway marker?

1. a) Red and white only.
2. b) Red, white, and blue.
3. c) Black and white only.
4. d) Blue and white only.

19. What color are signs indicating hospitals, Highway Patrol stations, or telephones?

1. a) Yellow and black.
2. b) Green and white.
3. c) Blue and white.
4. d) Red and white.

20. What does a yellow broken line in the center of a two-lane road mean?

1. a) Passing is allowed only during the day.
2. b) Only vehicles in the right lane may pass.
3. c) No passing is allowed in either direction.
4. d) Passing with care is permitted in both directions.

21. What is the purpose of single solid white lines?

1. a) To separate opposite directions of traffic.
2. b) To mark parking areas.
3. c) To indicate no passing zones.
4. d) To serve as right-edge lines and guide same-direction traffic.

22. What is the minimum lateral distance required when passing a moped?

1. a) Four feet to the left
2. b) One foot to the left
3. c) Three feet to the left
4. d) Two feet to the left

23. What is the legal maximum speed for a moped in North Carolina?

1. a) 25 miles per hour
2. b) 20 miles per hour
3. c) 35 miles per hour
4. d) 30 miles per hour

24. What age requirement applies to moped operators in North Carolina?

1. a) At least 14 years old
2. b) At least 15 years old
3. c) At least 18 years old
4. d) At least 16 years old

25. What is the minimum fine for littering from a vehicle in North Carolina?

1. a) $500
2. b) $100
3. c) $150
4. d) $250