North Carolina Car Driving Permit Test-21 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

This sign means:

U-turns are prohibited.
U-turns are permitted.
Winding road ahead.
Sharp left turn ahead.

Explanation

Q.2.

An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?

At the wheels of the approaching vehicle.
Toward the right side of the road.
Toward the left side of the road.
Straight down the middle of the road.

Explanation

Q.3.

About ____ percent of crashes involve alcohol.

10
13
18
38

Explanation

Q.4.

This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.
The road ahead curves left, then right.
The road ahead curves right, then left.
Steep grade ahead.

Explanation

Q.5.

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

Slow down.
Pass with caution.
Do not pass.
Keep right on hills.

Explanation

Q.6.

Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

Steering ability
Braking distance
Reaction distance
Perception time

Explanation

Q.7.

A single broken 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.8.

Taking drugs along with alcohol:

Increases the risk of causing a crash.
Is no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.
Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.
Has no effect on your general driving ability.

Explanation

Q.9.

If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:

Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.
Drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.
Allow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.
Pass using the same lane as the motorcycle.

Explanation

Q.10.

An inattentive driver is a driver who:

Stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving.
Maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving.
Only watches the vehicle ahead of their vehicle.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.11.

During normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Explanation

Q.12.

What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

Stop quickly.
Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.
Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.
Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.

Explanation

Q.13.

When approaching railroad tracks, you should:

Look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop.
Speed up to cross the tracks before the gate is lowered.
Try to drive around a lowered gate.
Not pay attention to how many tracks there are to cross.

Explanation

Q.14.

On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

Side of the road which has the lightest traffic.
Same side of the road on which traffic is moving.
Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.

Explanation

Q.15.

If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Tomato juice and lime
Hot coffee
Fresh air
Only time

Explanation

Q.16.

This road sign means:

Parking spaces are reserved for people with disabled parking permits.
A circular intersection is ahead.
Traffic in the lane must turn in the direction of the arrow.
Lanes are reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers.

Explanation

Q.17.

This sign means:

Crossroad ahead.
Flagger ahead.
Lane ends.
Turn right or go straight.

Explanation

Q.18.

Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?<br>    I. A warning letter is sent when you get four points within three years.<br>    II. If you getpoints within three years, you may lose your license.

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

Explanation

Q.19.

Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

Turning on your headlights.
Reducing your speed.
Turning on your windshield wipers.
Looking for road edge markings to guide you.

Explanation

Q.20.

This is a ____ sign.

Stop
Wrong way
Yield
Do not enter

Explanation

Q.21.

This road sign means:

Do not enter.
No parking.
No U-turn.
No left turn.

Explanation

Q.22.

This road sign means:

Sharp right turn.
A road joins from the right.
The road ahead turns sharply right, then sharply left.
Winding road ahead.

Explanation

Q.23.

You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:

You are on a two-way road.
You are on a one-way road.
The road is under repair.
You must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines.

Explanation

Q.24.

If your license has never been suspended due to the North Carolina point system, accumulating ____ against your license within a three-year period will result in license suspension.

10 points
12 points
15 points
16 points

Explanation

Q.25.

This road sign means:

One-way road.
No right turn.
Exit.
Sharp right turn in the road ahead.

Explanation

Q.26.

You may be assigned to a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate ____ points on your license.

Seven
Five
Three
Two

Explanation

Q.27.

This road sign means:

Sharp turn to the right.
Double curve.
Winding road.
Pavement ends.

Explanation

Q.28.

You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

In the right lane of the street.
In the center of the street.
In the left lane of the street.
In the lane with the least traffic.

Explanation

Q.29.

This sign means:

Sharp turn ahead, slow down.
Work crew ahead.
Side road.
Playground ahead.

Explanation

Q.30.

Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

In curves and on hills.
Next to churches and schools.
At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.
On freeway on-ramps.

Explanation

Q.31.

When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

Other drivers who are already in the intersection.
Oncoming traffic.
Pedestrians who are already in the intersection.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.32.

This road sign means:

School crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Jogging trail.
Busy sidewalk.

Explanation

Q.33.

If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:

Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
Turn on your blinker and make the turn from your current lane.
Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.
Safely change lanes then put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the intersection.

Explanation

Q.34.

What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.
Lanes move in opposite directions.
Drivers may not pass.
Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

Explanation

Q.35.

Driving significantly under the speed limit is:

Dangerous.
Smart.
Safe.
Optional.

Explanation

Q.36.

This sign shows one type of:

Intersection.
Road curve.
Right turn.
Lane change.

Explanation

Q.37.

When may a driver stop on railroad tracks?

If they are crossing and their car is not yet able to entirely clear the tracks.
If it doesn't sound like there are any trains nearby.
Never.
If the gate is not lowered.

Explanation

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