North Carolina Car Driving Permit Test-7 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that trucks generally:

Require longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do.
Require less time to pass on a downgrade than smaller vehicles do.
Require a smaller turning radius than smaller vehicles do.
Require less time to pass on an incline than smaller vehicles do.

Explanation

Q.2.

When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
Decrease their following distance.
Increase their following distance.
None of the above.

Explanation

Q.3.

You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:

Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.
Not move your vehicle under any circumstances.
Wait until the police arrive before moving your vehicle.
None of the above.

Explanation

Q.4.

You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

Correct the defect as soon as possible.
Correct the defect when you can afford it.
Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.
Drive normally.

Explanation

Q.5.

Round signs indicate:

No passing zones.
School zones.
Upcoming railroad crossings.
Hospitals.

Explanation

Q.6.

This sign means:

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

Explanation

Q.7.

This road sign means:

A steep grade is ahead.
You must turn left ahead.
Do not enter.
A four-way intersection is ahead.

Explanation

Q.8.

When driving in rain, you must:

Use low beam headlights.
Use high beam headlights.
Use parking lights.
Use no lights.

Explanation

Q.9.

This sign means:

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

Explanation

Q.10.

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

Will drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.
Can drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.
Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.
Should call a friend to vent while driving.

Explanation

Q.11.

This sign means:

There is a detour ahead.
You must stop for flaggers.
The road ahead is closed to traffic.
The highway ahead is undergoing maintenance.

Explanation

Q.12.

About ____ of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.

60 percent
38 percent
24 percent
10 percent

Explanation

Q.13.

This sign means:

T intersection.
Lane shifting.
Side road.
Do not block intersection.

Explanation

Q.14.

When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:

Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Take the right-of-way.
Proceed normally.
Drive away quickly.

Explanation

Q.15.

Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

Flashing red lights
Flashing yellow lights
White lines on the side of the road
White arrows in the middle of the lanes

Explanation

Q.16.

This sign means:

No left turn.
No stopping.
No U-turn.
Detour ahead.

Explanation

Q.17.

When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

On the main road, just before the exit lane.
Once you see a toll booth.
Once you have moved into the exit lane.
When you first see the exit sign.

Explanation

Q.18.

You may cross solid yellow lines:

To pass traffic moving in the same direction.
During daylight hours only.
At any time.
When making turns.

Explanation

Q.19.

It is important to slow down:

On narrow or winding roads.
At intersections or railroad crossings.
When the road is wet or slippery.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.20.

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

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

Explanation

Q.21.

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.22.

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.23.

To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

Stop and rest every two hours.
Do arm exercises every hour.
Drive with one eye open at a time.
Change feet on the gas pedal.

Explanation

Q.24.

This sign is a warning that you are approaching:

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

Explanation

Q.25.

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

Q.26.

You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

Give the vehicle extra space.
Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver.
Avoid following the driver's example.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.27.

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

Q.28.

What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

Black letters or symbols on a white background
Black letters or symbols on a yellow background
White letters or symbols on a blue background
White letters or symbols on a green background

Explanation

Q.29.

Increase your following distance when:

Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.
Exiting an expressway.
Following a motorcycle.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.30.

To help prevent crashes, you should:

Communicate with other road users.
Ignore other drivers on the road.
Drive only on side streets and back roads.
Avoid driving during rush hour.

Explanation

Q.31.

Always signal when:

Changing lanes.
Pulling into or out of a parking space.
Pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.32.

Larger vehicles have:

Larger blind spots.
Smaller blind spots.
No blind spots.
The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.

Explanation

Q.33.

Car drivers should know that large trucks:

All of the above.
Have large blind spots.
Can stop more quickly than passenger vehicles.
Do not need more room to maneuver than passenger vehicles.

Explanation

Q.34.

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.35.

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

Follow the directions given by the flagger.
Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the flagger's instructions.
Assume the flagger is not supposed to be directing traffic.
Follow the laws that would be in place if the area was not under construction.

Explanation

Q.36.

You are involved in an accident. You should:

Stop immediately.
Help the injured.
Call the police.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.37.

If you see this sign above your lane, you:

May not exit the freeway.
May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.
May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.
Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane.

Explanation

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