NC DMV Permit Practice Test 1 (North Carolina)

Question 1:

This road sign means:

Stop before turning right

4-way stop ahead

Lane closed for traffic

There is a traffic signal ahead

Question 2:

This road sign means:

No left turn

No right turn

No U-turns

Question 3:

This road sign means:

Truck stop ahead

No trucks allowed

Hill or downgrade up ahead

Question 4:

This road sign means:

The left lane ends soon

one-way street ahead.

The right lane ends soon

Highway entrance ramp ahead

Question 5:

This road sign means:

No left turn

Lane ends

Do not enter

Question 6:

A 4-way stop sign means:

The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first.

Traffic from all four directions must stop.

There are four stop signs at the intersection.

All of the above.

Question 7:

This sign warns drivers of:

a reduction of lanes.

a dip in the road. Drivers should be ready to stop if the dip is filled with water.

a bridge ahead, wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance.

Question 8:

This sign means:

divided highway ahead.

narrow bridge ahead.

road construction.

lane ends, merge left.

Question 9:

When they see this sign, drivers:

should be prepared to make sharp turns at a high speed.

need to be prepared to turn right and then left quickly.

should not speed up or brake quickly.

Question 10:

This road sign means:

Winding road

Side road ahead

Slippery when wet

Question 11:

This road sign means:

Traffic increases ahead

Steep grade ahead

Winding road ahead

Slippery road ahead

Question 12:

This sign warns that:

traffic must merge left.

the bridge ahead is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time.

traffic must merge right.

Question 13:

The minimum drinking age in this State is ____ years.

20

21

9

18

Question 14:

Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.

take precedence over

are less important than

must obey

Question 15:

In case of skidding, drivers should NOT:

take their foot off the gas pedal.

pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.

tap the gas pedal with their foot.

Question 16:

When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

check your rearview mirror.

quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

check your side view mirror.

All of the above.

Question 17:

Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. The right of way should be given:

by the pedestrian, but only when vehicles are turning left.

by the pedestrian.

to the pedestrian.

Question 18:

Which of the following must you obey over the others?

Red light

Stop sign

Police officer

Question 19:

A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway. The driver of the vehicle approaching from the rear should:

sound the horn.

overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

Question 20:

Air bags are meant to _________ seat belts.

work with

fix

replace

Question 21:

When driving at night with no other vehicles ahead, a driver should use:

high beam lights.

low-beam lights.

parking lights.

Question 22:

Drivers should be aware that a motorcyclist may:

decrease speed and rise off the seat when approaching a railroad crossing.

quickly change speed or lane position.

All of the above.

Question 23:

The following symptoms are associated with drowsy driving:

You continue to yawn.

You don’t remember driving the last few miles.

All of the above.

Question 24:

A flashing red light means:

The same as a STOP sign.

The light will soon change to steady red.

Drive with caution.

Question 25:

A yellow arrow means:

Do not go in the direction of the arrow.

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.

The same as a steady yellow light.

Question 26:

You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?

Mirrors leave “blind spots” behind both sides of vehicles.

Mirrors need to be adjusted.

Mirrors are useless.

Question 27:

Aggressive driving includes:

quick lane changes without a signal.

chasing or challenging other drivers.

All of the above.

Question 28:

On what three conditions does your blood alcohol content (BAC) depend?

Your weight. How much alcohol you drink. How much time passes between drinks.

Your weight. The type of beverage you drink. How fit you are.

Your height. How much alcohol you drink. The type of beverage you drink.

Question 29:

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:

riding the pedal lightly.

pull over to the right and wait until it stops raining.

having them checked by a mechanic.

Question 30:

When driving on slippery roads, drivers should:

increase their following distance.

avoid crossing bridges or intersections.

brake harder than usual.

change lanes quickly.

Question 31:

On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine?

one hour.

30 minutes.

3 hours.

Question 32:

What is a likely effect when you take another drug while you drink alcohol?

The effects of the alcohol and the drug are enhanced.

There are no effects, unless the drug is prescription only.

If the drug is over-the-counter, there are no effects.

Question 33:

At a stop sign there is no stop line or crosswalk. You must stop:

before you enter the intersection.

at the next crosswalk.

after you enter the intersection, if you have a clear view of traffic on the intersecting roadway.

Question 34:

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

flash your brake lights.

sound your horn.

use your emergency lights.

flash your headlights.

Question 35:

The traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through an intersection. If a car is already in the intersection and is making a turn, you must:

enter the intersection and then stop.

drive through the intersection. You have the right-of-way.

let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection.

Question 36:

In heavy rain, tires can begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement. This is called:

rideplaning.

hydroplaning.

pavement-planing.

waterplaning.

Question 37:

One broken line indicates:

You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe.

You can not pass other vehicles or go across the line.

You can change lanes, but only when traffic conditions or obstructions in the road make it necessary.

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NC DMV Permit Practice Test 1

NC DMV Permit Practice Test 1 (North Carolina)

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