North Carolina Car Driving Permit Test-17 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:

A solid red light.
A flashing yellow light.
A solid green light.
A flashing red light.

Explanation

Q.2.

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

Seven points
Three points
One point
12 points

Explanation

Q.3.

When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a center turning lane on a three-lane roadway, drivers:

May continue driving.
Should honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.
May continue driving when they think most kids are done exiting the bus.
Must come to a complete stop.

Explanation

Q.4.

A driver license is required for which of the following?<br>    I. Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running.<br>    II Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.

I only
II only
Both I & II
Neither I nor II

Explanation

Q.5.

A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

Slow down at the light.
Drive carefully without stopping.
Merge to the right.
Stop before entering the intersection.

Explanation

Q.6.

If you are following a school bus or tank truck, you should:

Pass them on the right.
Decrease your following distance.
Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings.
Drive in their blind spots.

Explanation

Q.7.

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

Sound your horn.
Wave your arms.
Use your emergency lights.
Flash your headlights.

Explanation

Q.8.

This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way.
School crossing ahead.
Do not drive in this lane.
Traffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.

Explanation

Q.9.

This sign is a warning that you are approaching:

An intersection.
A crosswalk.
A railroad crossing.
A blasting zone.

Explanation

Q.10.

This sign means:

Slippery when wet.
Watch for drunk drivers.
Dangerous curve ahead.
Bump in the road ahead.

Explanation

Q.11.

When driving slower thanmph, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.

20 feet
50 feet
100 feet
300 feet

Explanation

Q.12.

This sign means:

You must turn left or right.
You are approaching a T intersection.
The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.
You are on an overpass above a divided highway.

Explanation

Q.13.

What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

See if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you.
Continue driving but try to stay out of its way.
Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.
Stop in the middle of an intersection.

Explanation

Q.14.

This road sign means:

Drive with caution and be ready to slow down.
Do not drive in this lane.
You must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way.
Slow down, be prepared to stop, and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way.

Explanation

Q.15.

If you come to a roadway covered in water, you should:

Drive until you think the water is too deep.
Turn around and find another way to go.
Drive through, as it is unlikely the standing water will become too deep.
Walk out into the water to determine its depth.

Explanation

Q.16.

From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform?

You may make left turns.
You may make U-turns.
You may pass slow-moving traffic.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.17.

This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.
Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.
Do not enter.
Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

Explanation

Q.18.

You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

As long as you turn on your four-way (emergency) flashers.
If no part of your vehicle is on the road.
If you need to look at a map for directions.
Only if you have an emergency.

Explanation

Q.19.

What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.
Both lanes travel in the same direction.
Drivers may not pass.
Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.

Explanation

Q.20.

If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:

Call the police immediately.
Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.
Flash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong.
Use a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver.

Explanation

Q.21.

Defensive driving is:

Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.
Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.
Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.
Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.

Explanation

Q.22.

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

Explanation

Q.23.

Drivers should check their mirrors approximately every:

10 seconds.
15 seconds.
30 seconds.
60 seconds.

Explanation

Q.24.

If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

Decrease your speed.
Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.
Not let the other cars pass your vehicle.
Use your four-way flashers.

Explanation

Q.25.

This sign means:

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

Explanation

Q.26.

To ensure that your physical condition does not cause you to drive in an unsafe manner, you should:

Keep physically fit and have regular physical examinations.
Know the effect of any medicine on your driving ability.
Drive within your physical limitations.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.27.

The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.
Turn right.
Stop.
Start up.

Explanation

Q.28.

This sign means:

No U-turn.
Two-way left turn.
Minimum speed limit.
No parking.

Explanation

Q.29.

You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?

Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots.
Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to match the speed of freeway traffic.
Yield to traffic already on the freeway.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.30.

If you see this sign, you:

Must not pass another vehicle.
May pass a slow-moving vehicle if you can do so quickly.
May pass if you know the road ahead.
May pass, but only at night.

Explanation

Q.31.

A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:

Flash your lights.
Slow down.
Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.
Stop and let the pedestrian cross.

Explanation

Q.32.

When a funeral procession is present, ____ has the right-of-way.

Another driver
A pedestrian
The funeral procession
A bicyclist

Explanation

Q.33.

Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

Orange.
Red.
Green.
Brown.

Explanation

Q.34.

This sign means:

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

Explanation

Q.35.

Aboutpercent all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?<br>    I. Alcohol<br>    II. More than one car.

I only
II only
Both I & II
Neither I nor II

Explanation

Q.36.

A steady green light at an intersection means that you:

Must slow down and prepare to stop.
Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding.
May drive through the intersection if the road is clear.
May not turn right.

Explanation

Q.37.

The posted speed limit shows:

Only a recommended driving speed.
The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.
The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.
The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.

Explanation

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