North Carolina Car Driving Permit Test-13 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

You must have a driver license to:

Unlock a passenger door.
Buckle a child into a safety restraint system.
Steer a vehicle that is being towed or pushed.
Turn off child locks in a vehicle.

Explanation

Q.2.

If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:

Firmly apply your brakes.
Take your foot off the gas pedal.
Apply your parking brake.
Pump your brakes.

Explanation

Q.3.

This road sign means:

Cars in right lane must slow down.
No left turn.
Merge.
Pass only in the right lane.

Explanation

Q.4.

This sign means:

Two-way traffic.
Lane shifting.
Low clearance.
Added lane.

Explanation

Q.5.

If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

Turn off the engine.
Lock the ignition and remove the key.
Set the parking brake.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.6.

A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Explanation

Q.7.

If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:

It is always safe to proceed after one train passes.
You must always stop before crossing the tracks.
When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.
Honk your horn as you cross the tracks.

Explanation

Q.8.

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green.
Red, green, yellow.
Green, red, yellow.
Green, yellow, red.

Explanation

Q.9.

When you see this sign, you must:

Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.
Slow down without coming to a complete stop.
Stop completely and wait for a green light.
Slow down and check for traffic.

Explanation

Q.10.

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.
Passing is not allowed from either direction.

Explanation

Q.11.

You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

Pull completely off the road and stop.
Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.
Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.
Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.

Explanation

Q.12.

If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:

Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement.
Stop your car on the edge of the road.
Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.
Maintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement.

Explanation

Q.13.

When driving at speeds ofmph or faster, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.

20 feet
50 feet
100 feet
200 feet

Explanation

Q.14.

If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

Park your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored.
Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers.
Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.
Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

Explanation

Q.15.

You should honk your horn when you:

Are traveling through an intersection.
Are passing a bicyclist.
See a child who is about to run into the street.
Are parallel parking.

Explanation

Q.16.

This sign means:

Bicycle crossing.
Stop.
Fines double in a work zone.
Stop ahead.

Explanation

Q.17.

Crosswalks are:

Always indicated by vertical pavement markings.
Always indicated by horizontal pavement markings.
Either indicated by pavement markings or are not marked at all.
Always unmarked.

Explanation

Q.18.

This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.
Road construction.
An upcoming curve in the road.
Changes in traffic lanes.

Explanation

Q.19.

At a school crossing sign, you should:

Always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.
Watch for children and be ready to stop.
Always sound your horn when you see children.
Be ready to help children crossing the street.

Explanation

Q.20.

A license will be suspended for ____ for a first-time conviction of driving at a speed ofmph and more thanmph above the speed limit.

One week
Two weeks
30 days
One year

Explanation

Q.21.

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

Pull next to the driver and yell at them.
Let it go.
Flash your high beams at the driver.
Get back at the other driver by cutting them off.

Explanation

Q.22.

This sign means:

Side road.
Low clearance.
Merging traffic.
Prepare to stop.

Explanation

Q.23.

This sign means:

Steep downgrade.
Crossroad ahead.
No right turn.
Narrow bridge.

Explanation

Q.24.

Drinking alcohol and driving is:

A minor traffic safety problem.
A serious traffic safety problem.
Safe if you have only had a few drinks.
Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

Explanation

Q.25.

Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by an officer will result in:

No negative consequences.
Probation.
A legal settlement.
License revocation.

Explanation

Q.26.

A license will be suspended for ____ for a second conviction of driving at a speed ofmph and more thanmph above the speed limit.

60 days
30 days
10 days
One week

Explanation

Q.27.

A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling atmph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.

50 feet
125 feet
400 feet
750 feet

Explanation

Q.28.

About ____ of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.

60 percent
38 percent
24 percent
10 percent

Explanation

Q.29.

Your blind spot is the area of the road:

You cannot see without moving your head.
Directly behind your vehicle.
You see in your rearview mirror.
You see in your side mirror.

Explanation

Q.30.

Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except:

Your body weight.
How much you drink.
How much time passes between drinks.
How physically fit you are.

Explanation

Q.31.

This road sign means:

Keep right.
Keep left.
Pass with caution.
No passing.

Explanation

Q.32.

This sign means:

Narrow bridge ahead.
Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.
Industrial area.
Freeway on-ramp ahead.

Explanation

Q.33.

To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:

Look both ways, but only when the red light is flashing.
Listen, look both ways, and then proceed if it is safe to do so.
Cross especially quickly when a train is approaching.
Quickly pass under any lowering gates.

Explanation

Q.34.

Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Yes.
No.
If there is no oncoming traffic.
If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

Explanation

Q.35.

This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Intersection ahead.
Merging traffic from the right.
Highway curves ahead.

Explanation

Q.36.

When backing up, you should:

Rely only on your mirrors.
Look over your shoulder to the rear window.
Rely only on a backup camera.
Put your head out of the window on the driver's side.

Explanation

Q.37.

You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
All of the above.

Explanation

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