North Carolina NCDMV permit practice test 9
25 questions written from the North Carolina Driver Handbook, covering turns and intersections, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, lanes, highways and freeways, licensing laws and penalties and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1Which rule applies inside a multi-lane roundabout?
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A: Do not change lanes. Choose your lane before entering and do not change lanes while in the roundabout. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Roundabouts: Multi-Lane Roundabout, page 61.
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Question 2If fog becomes so thick you can hardly see, what should you do?
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C: Pull far off the road, turn on emergency flashers, and leave by the passenger side. Pull far off the roadway, secure the vehicle, turn on the flashers, and exit from the passenger side away from traffic. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Fog, page 75.
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Question 3What is the first thing North Carolina law requires if you are involved in a crash?
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B: Stop your vehicle immediately. You must stop immediately after a crash; failing to stop is a violation of law. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Crashes, page 80.
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Question 4In city driving, how can you tell you are probably in another driver's blind spot?
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B: You cannot see the inside rear-view mirror of the car ahead. If you cannot see the inside rear-view mirror of the car ahead, you are probably in that driver's blind spot. North Carolina Driver Handbook: City Driving, page 65.
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Question 5Which restrictions still apply to a driver under 18 who holds a Level Three Full Provisional License?
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D: They may not use a cell phone while driving, except for emergencies. Level Three removes the time, supervision and passenger limits, but drivers under 18 still may not use a cell phone while driving except for emergency calls. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Level Three Full Provisional License, page 15.
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Question 6About what percentage of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol, according to the handbook?
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C: 38 percent. The handbook states that about 38 percent of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Driver Safety: Alcohol, page 44.
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Question 7North Carolina law prohibits children under what age from riding in the open bed of a pickup truck (with some exceptions)?
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C: 16. Children under 16 may not ride in the open bed or cargo area of a pickup truck unless an exemption applies, such as an adult supervising them there. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Law on Transporting Children in the Back of a Pick-up Truck, page 47.
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Question 8When is a pedestrian hybrid beacon dark (unlit)?
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A: Until it is activated by a pedestrian or emergency personnel. Hybrid beacons stay dark until activated by pedestrians or emergency response personnel. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Hybrid Beacons, page 84.
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Question 9What shape are U.S. highway route markers?
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C: Shield. U.S. highway route markers are shaped like a shield. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Traffic Signs: Guide/Informational Signs, page 87.
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Question 10On a highway with two or more lanes in your direction, what must you do when passing an emergency or service vehicle stopped within 12 feet of the road with warning lights on?
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D: Move into a lane not next to the stopped vehicle, if possible. North Carolina's move-over law requires moving into a lane not nearest the stopped emergency or service vehicle and staying there until safely past. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Emergency and Law Enforcement Vehicles: Move Over, page 51.
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Question 11In crashes between motorcycles and cars in North Carolina, what does the driver of the car usually claim?
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A: They did not see the motorcycle. About two-thirds of motorcycle crashes involve a car, usually with the car driver at fault and claiming they did not see the motorcycle. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Motorcycles and Mopeds, page 95.
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Question 12When is it advisable to pass slow-moving farm equipment?
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D: When the operator moves off the road to let traffic pass. Be patient; the only advisable time to pass is when the operator moves off the road to let traffic by. A left-hand signal may mean the farmer is turning left. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Safe Driving Around Farm Equipment, page 53.
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Question 13What is the concrete 'truck apron' in a roundabout for?
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A: To help large trucks maneuver around the roundabout. Big trucks use the concrete truck apron to help them get around the roundabout; give them extra room. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Roundabouts: Tips & Reminders, page 61.
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Question 14Which road surfaces are often the first to freeze?
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C: Bridges, overpasses and shady spots. Watch for shady spots, bridges and overpasses, which are often the first places to freeze. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Snow and Ice, page 75.
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Question 15A crash on a highway caused no injuries and the cars can be driven safely. What should you do with the vehicles?
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D: Move them out of the travel lane onto the shoulder. If no one is hurt and the vehicles can be safely driven, each vehicle should be moved out of the travel lane onto the shoulder. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Crashes, page 80.
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Question 16If your vehicle breaks down on an interstate at night, what should you turn on?
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D: Emergency flashers or parking lights. If a breakdown happens at night, engage the emergency flashers or parking lights after moving far off the road. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Interstate Highways, page 66.
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Question 17What happens if a provisional licensee (under 18) is convicted of driving after consuming any amount of alcohol or drugs?
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C: One-year license revocation. It is unlawful for a provisional licensee to drive after consuming any alcohol or drugs, and a conviction brings a one-year revocation. North Carolina Driver Handbook: The Provisional Licensee, page 16.
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Question 18Under North Carolina DWI laws, which of the following is illegal?
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A: Transporting an open container of alcohol in the passenger area. North Carolina DWI laws prohibit transporting an open container of any alcoholic beverage in the passenger area. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Driving While Impaired: DWI Laws, page 33.
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Question 19What is the fine for violating North Carolina's law on children riding in the open bed of a pickup truck?
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C: $25. Violators receive a $25 fine; the violation is an infraction with no court costs, license points or insurance surcharge. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Law on Transporting Children in the Back of a Pick-up Truck, page 48.
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Question 20Yellow pavement lines separate:
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B: Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Yellow lines separate travel lanes moving in opposite directions; white lines separate lanes moving the same way. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Pavement Markings, page 90.
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Question 21How are interstate highways marked?
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A: With a red, white and blue shield. Interstate highways are marked with a red, white and blue shield. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Traffic Signs: Guide/Informational Signs, page 87.
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Question 22On a road with only one lane in your direction, how do you comply with the move-over law for a stopped emergency vehicle with lights flashing?
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B: Slow down and drive at a reduced, safe speed until past it. With only one lane in your direction, slow down to a reduced, safe speed until you are completely past the emergency vehicle. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Emergency and Law Enforcement Vehicles: Move Over, page 51.
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Question 23Under North Carolina law, a moped's top speed may not exceed:
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D: 30 mph. A moped has a motor of no more than 50 cc, no external shifting device, and a top speed that cannot exceed 30 mph. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Motorcycles and Mopeds: Mopeds, page 95.
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Question 24What speeds do modern roundabouts require of vehicles?
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B: 15 to 20 mph. Modern roundabouts are smaller than older traffic circles and require lower speeds of 15-20 mph. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Roundabouts: Why A Roundabout?, page 60.
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Question 25On packed snow, the handbook recommends reducing your speed by:
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A: More than half. Reduce speed by more than half on packed snow and slow to a crawl on ice. North Carolina Driver Handbook: Snow and Ice, page 75.
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