North Carolina DMV Practice Test

Question 1

North Carolina has a primary seat belt law, which means:

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Officers can stop and cite drivers solely for a seat belt violation

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Officers can only cite drivers for seat belt violations if stopped for another reason

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Only the driver must wear a seat belt

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Seat belts are required only on highways

Question 2

What does it mean when your vehicle 'drifts' to one side when you release the steering wheel?

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Indicates wheel alignment is out of specification, uneven tire pressure, or uneven brake drag - requires inspection and adjustment

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Normal behavior on most roads

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The road has a natural camber

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Only happens on windy days

Question 3

In North Carolina, fines for moving violations committed in a school zone are:

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Doubled

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The same as outside school zones

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Tripled

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Increased by a flat $100 surcharge

Question 4

When parking near a railroad crossing, you should:

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Avoid parking where signs or laws prohibit stopping near tracks

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Park as close as possible to see trains

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Leave hazard lights on and park briefly

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Park only if no train is visible

Question 5

The minimum age to apply for a North Carolina learner's permit is:

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15

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14

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17

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16

Question 6

North Carolina's Move Over law requires drivers to vacate the lane closest to a stopped emergency or law enforcement vehicle. If unable to move over, you must slow down to:

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A safe speed for road conditions

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The posted speed limit minus 10 mph

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25 mph

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15 mph

Question 7

What is 'traffic separation' and why does it improve safety?

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Physical barriers, raised medians, or separate roadways that prevent vehicles from crossing into oncoming paths - dramatically reduces head-on collisions, the most deadly crash type

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Keeping different types of vehicles on different roads

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Lane lines that separate same-direction traffic

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A GPS system that routes vehicles to prevent congestion

Question 8

If sun glare makes it hard to see, you should:

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Slow down and increase following distance

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Use high beams

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Look directly into the sun to adjust

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Follow the lane markings without checking traffic

Question 9

On limited-access highways, you may NOT:

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Back up, make U-turns, or stop (unless emergency)

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Change lanes

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Use the left lane for passing

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Drive the speed limit

Question 10

When driving in heavy traffic with frequent stops, what is the most important technique?

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Look well ahead past the car immediately in front to see traffic conditions developing - this allows gradual adjustments instead of panic stops

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Maintain your right of way aggressively to keep traffic moving

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Stay as close to the vehicle ahead as possible to maximize throughput

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Use your horn to manage the flow of traffic

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