North Carolina Car Driving Permit Test-18 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

Honk to let them know you’re there.
Move to the left lane.
Yield.
Speed up to pass.

Explanation

Q.2.

This road sign means:

Increase your speed.
Railroad crossing ahead.
Intersection ahead.
Four-way stop ahead.

Explanation

Q.3.

What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.
Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.
Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

Explanation

Q.4.

This sign means:

Traffic signal.
Fire station.
T intersection.
Left turn signal.

Explanation

Q.5.

When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.
Drive faster than the flow of traffic.
Drive slower than the flow of traffic.
Drive with the flow of traffic.

Explanation

Q.6.

You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:

Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.
Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.
Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.
Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

Explanation

Q.7.

When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.
Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.
Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.
Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

Explanation

Q.8.

When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should:

Increase their speed.
Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down.
Ask the emergency worker if they need help.
Move to the lane closest to the stationary vehicle.

Explanation

Q.9.

When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
Accelerate as quickly as possible.
Back up slowly.
Not move until another driver waves you on.

Explanation

Q.10.

This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Divided highway ends.
Two-way traffic.
Keep left.

Explanation

Q.11.

Drivers should use headlights when:

Visibility is 400 feet or less.
Driving between sunset and sunrise.
It is raining.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.12.

A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

You may never stop your vehicle there.
You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.
You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.
You may stop to load or unload merchandise.

Explanation

Q.13.

Where should a driver not pass another vehicle?

On a curve in the roadway.
At a railroad crossing.
In an intersection.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.14.

You must yield to other drivers:

When entering a street from a garage or alley.
When they are on a road to your left and you have reached an unmarked intersection at the same time.
When your traffic signal is a green arrow.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.15.

When entering a street from a driveway, you:

Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.
Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.
Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.
Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.

Explanation

Q.16.

The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:

A bad driving habit.
A good driving habit.
Unnecessary.
Not necessary if you use the rearview mirror.

Explanation

Q.17.

The most common color of warning signs is:

Red.
Yellow.
Green.
Blue.

Explanation

Q.18.

Pentagonal signs indicate:

No passing zones.
School zones.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

Explanation

Q.19.

Regulatory signs:

Are placed in every location where there is a present danger.
Indicate what a driver must or must not do.
Are diamond-shaped and yellow or green.
May warn drivers that they are approaching a school zone.

Explanation

Q.20.

This sign means:

No right turns.
Right turns are permitted.
Stop before turning right.
Sharp curve ahead.

Explanation

Q.21.

Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

Pulling toward or away from a curb.
Turning left or right.
Changing lanes.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.22.

This sign means:

Roundabout ahead.
Lane ends, merge left.
Turn around.
Curve ahead.

Explanation

Q.23.

This road sign means:

Slow down or stop.
Stop, if necessary.
You must come to a complete stop.
Drive with caution and be ready to stop.

Explanation

Q.24.

This sign means:

No right turn.
You must turn right.
Watch for traffic on your right.
Don’t park on the right side of the street.

Explanation

Q.25.

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.
Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Tells drivers that a green arrow is about to be shown.

Explanation

Q.26.

This sign means:

Emergency vehicles ahead.
Uncontrolled intersection ahead.
Four-way stop ahead.
Traffic signal ahead.

Explanation

Q.27.

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
Presence of a stop sign.
Use of your turn signals.
Cars behind you.

Explanation

Q.28.

A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:

A rectangular red sign.
A circular green sign.
A diamond-shaped yellow sign.
A triangular orange sign.

Explanation

Q.29.

The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about:

10 percent.
25 percent.
38 percent.
67 percent.

Explanation

Q.30.

A diamond-shaped sign:

Warns of existing or possible hazards.
Alerts drivers to school zones.
Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.
Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

Explanation

Q.31.

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

Road hazard sign.
Interstate route sign.
School crossing sign.
Speed limit sign.

Explanation

Q.32.

To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

Honk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.
Drive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.
Slow down and give them as much space as possible.
Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.

Explanation

Q.33.

This sign means:

Low clearance.
Fines double in a work zone.
No left turn.
Do not block intersection.

Explanation

Q.34.

Which of these statements about pedestrian deaths is (are) correct?<br>    I. In cities, two of every five people killed in motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians.<br>    II. Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic crashes are teenagers.

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

Explanation

Q.35.

A red traffic signal light means that you must:

Stop at the stop line.
Stop before entering any crosswalk.
Stop before entering the intersection.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.36.

This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.
No trucks are allowed on an upcoming hill.
A logging road is ahead.
There are trucks on an upcoming hill.

Explanation

Q.37.

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on interstates is:

70 mph.
55 mph.
45 mph.
35 mph.

Explanation

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