North Carolina Car Driving Permit Test-19 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

Passing is prohibited:

On hills and curves.
At intersections.
At railroad crossings.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.2.

When passing on a multilane highway:

Be sure the passing lane is clear.
Pass only on the right.
Watch for oncoming traffic.
There is no need to signal.

Explanation

Q.3.

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
Stop if a police officer is nearby.
Treat the light like a stop sign.

Explanation

Q.4.

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is:

10 mph.
35 mph.
45 mph.
65 mph.

Explanation

Q.5.

A double solid yellow 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.6.

You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

As long as an approaching train is not too close.
If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.
If you first look carefully in both directions.
Under no circumstances.

Explanation

Q.7.

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
Slam on your brakes and stop.
Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

Explanation

Q.8.

Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as:

Regulatory signs.
Warning signs.
Information signs.
Guide signs.

Explanation

Q.9.

This road sign means:

Divided highway begins.
A steep grade is ahead.
The overpass ahead has a low clearance.
Two lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are about to merge.

Explanation

Q.10.

You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

Flashing red light.
Steady yellow light.
Yellow arrow.
Flashing yellow light.

Explanation

Q.11.

On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

Honk at incoming traffic.
Always remain at your present speed.
Speed up to avoid congesting traffic.
Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.

Explanation

Q.12.

This road sign means:

Steep grade ahead.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Low ground railroad crossing.
Low clearance.

Explanation

Q.13.

You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

Disregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicle.
Stop as quickly as you can.
Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle, and stop.
Increase your speed to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

Explanation

Q.14.

When driving near a motorcycle, motorists should:

Be sure to communicate especially well.
Be unbothered.
Assert their place on the road.
Use fewer turn signals.

Explanation

Q.15.

When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.
That wet roads can cause hydroplaning.
To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.16.

You may drive across a dashed white line:

At any time.
Only during daylight hours.
When it is safe to change lanes.
Only when passing a motorcycle.

Explanation

Q.17.

This sign means:

A left curve is ahead.
A series of curves is ahead.
An S-curve is ahead.
The road will be slippery when wet.

Explanation

Q.18.

When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

Loud noises.
Excess air pollution.
Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle.
Falling vehicle parts.

Explanation

Q.19.

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside of cities and towns is:

25 mph.
35 mph.
45 mph.
55 mph.

Explanation

Q.20.

This road sign means:

Turn right after making a complete stop.
Right turns are not permitted.
Left turns are permitted.
None of the above.

Explanation

Q.21.

This sign means:

Pedestrians ahead.
End of construction zone.
School crossing ahead.
Flagger ahead.

Explanation

Q.22.

If you refuse to take a chemical test when requested by an officer, the Division of Motor Vehicles will:

Place you on probation.
Not do anything specific.
Assign you to an improvement program.
Revoke your driver license.

Explanation

Q.23.

When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

Speed up.
Go the same speed.
Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily.
Change lanes.

Explanation

Q.24.

When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:

Turn your wheels to the right.
Turn your wheels to the left.
Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead.
Leave your transmission in neutral.

Explanation

Q.25.

When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right.
Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.
There is a crossroad to your right.

Explanation

Q.26.

At night, it is hardest to see:

Road signs.
Pedestrians.
Other motorists.
Street lights.

Explanation

Q.27.

This sign means:

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

Explanation

Q.28.

You may not park:

On a hill.
In a parking lot.
On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.
Within 12 inches of the right side of the road.

Explanation

Q.29.

Which medications could have negative side effects that affect driving ability?

Any medication.
Headache medicine.
Diet pills.
Prescription medication.

Explanation

Q.30.

This sign means that:

A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead.
Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.
Children are at play ahead.
There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

Explanation

Q.31.

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

Yellow
Red
Green
White

Explanation

Q.32.

Distracted driving may be caused by:

Eating, drinking, or smoking.
Talking or texting on a cellular phone.
Changing a radio station or CD.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.33.

This sign shows one type of:

Right turn.
Intersection.
Lane change.
Road curve.

Explanation

Q.34.

This sign is used to warn drivers:

That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left.
That the road curves ahead.
About upcoming intersections.
About road construction.

Explanation

Q.35.

What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.
The alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold.
The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.
There is no effect because they are different substances.

Explanation

Q.36.

This sign means:

Yield.
Crossroad ahead.
Keep right.
Yield ahead.

Explanation

Q.37.

In urban areas, about ____ people killed in traffic accidents are pedestrians.

One out of every six
Five out of every eight
Two out of every five
One out of every ten

Explanation

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