North Carolina DMV Practice Questions 2025 Flashcards

North Carolina DMV Practice Questions 2025 Flashcards An orange and red sign of a triangle shape always

means:A. Yield to cross-trafficB. The vehicle has the

right-of-wayC. Slow-moving vehicleD. Emergency vehicle ahead

• Slow-moving vehicle

If you drive after drinking, you should be aware that the first

thing alcohol affects is:A. Your hearingB. Your alertnessC.

Your visionD. Your judgment

• Your judgment

You want to go into a store to make a quick purchase. You

should:A. Leave the car running and set the parking

brakeB. Stop the engine and set the parking brakeC. Stop the engine, but set the parking brake only if on a slopeD.Leave the car running if you do not plan on being absent for longer than five minutes

• Stop the engine and set the parking brake

Is it legal to drive with an open container of alcohol in your vehicle?A. Yes, if the container is in the trunkB. No, there are no exceptions

• Yes, if the container is in the trunk

Which of these statements is true about road construction zones?A. You are responsible for the safety of the road workersB. Slow down only if you think workers are presentC. Fines are the same for violations committed in construction zonesD. None of the above

• You are responsible for the safety of the road workers

When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within how many feet of a vehicle traveling in your direction?A. 300B. 400C. 200D. 100

A. 300

If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of a block:A.

The pedestrian has the right-of-wayB. The pedestrian must yield the right-of-wayC. Vehicles have the right-of-way, but drivers must legally take care for the pedestrian safetyD.Drivers must honk the horn approaching the crosswalk, to urge the pedestrian to cross faster

• The pedestrian has the right-of-way

You can drive in a carpool lane if:A. You have the minimum

number of passengers shown on the signB. You are driving an empty 15-passenger vanC. You want to pass the vehicle aheadD. You are in a rush

• You have the minimum number of passengers shown on

the sign A diamond-shaped sign means what?Road hazard sign When parked on any hill, you should always set your

parking brake and:A. Place your engine gear into the

parked positionB. Keep your front wheels parallel to the roadC. Leave your vehicle in neutralD. Turn your wheels towards the curb

• Place your engine gear into the parked position

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)?A. Always bring the car to a complete stopB. Slow down and be prepared to stopC. Do nothing; all railroad crossings have signals

• Slow down and be prepared to stop

If you are involved in an accident where someone is injured, you must make a written report to who?the DMV A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you

may:A. Turn right after you have come to a complete

stopB. Not turn right until the light turns green

• Not turn right until the light turns green

On the intersection, if you see a green arrow pointing to the

left, you can:A. Go in any directionB. Make a protected turn

leftC. Make a turn left or go straightD. Turn left only if there are no vehicles coming in the opposite direction

• Make a protected turn left

If you are driving on a road with a 45 mph speed limit, and

traffic is traveling 50 mph or faster, you may legally drive:A.

50 mph or faster (the speed of traffic)B. Anywhere between 45 mph and 50 mphC. No faster than 45 mph

• No faster than 45 mph

If a green arrow turns into a green light, you...A. May still turn but you must yield to oncoming trafficB. May no longer turn and must proceed straightC. Still have the right of way to turnD. No longer have to turn the way the arrow indicates

• May still turn but you must yield to oncoming traffic

You should use your vehicles horn when:A. Approaching

bicyclistsB. You are involved in an emergency situationC.Traffic ahead of you is traveling below the speed limitD. All of the above

• You are involved in an emergency situation

The posted speed limit shows:A. The minimum legal speed

limitB. The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticketC. The maximum safe speed under ideal road and weather conditionsD. The maximum safe speed under all road conditions

• The maximum safe speed under ideal road and weather

conditions Traffic fatalities are compared to daytime.at nightA. About the sameB. About twice as highC. About three to four times as high

• About three to four times as high

If you exit a freeway with a ramp that curves downhill, you

should:A. Slow to the posted speed limit for the freewayB.

Wait until you enter the curve before brakingC. Slow to a safe speed before the curveD. Accelerate before the curve to prevent oversteer

• Slow to a safe speed before the curve

If five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow

two-lane road, you should:A. Continue driving because you

have the right of wayB. Pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass

• Pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass

The car behind you begins to pass you. You should:A.

Maintain your speed so traffic will flow smoothlyB. Pull to the right and stop so he can passC. Slow down slightly and stay in your laneD. Blow your horn to allow him to pass

• Slow down slightly and stay in your lane

Where should you park when you need help after your tire suddenly deflates while driving on a highway?A. In the right-hand laneB. Off the pavementC. Where your car will be visible for 200 feet from the frontD. Where your car will be visible for 300 feet from the back

• Off the pavement

One of the rules of defensive driving is:A. Look straight

ahead as you driveB. Stay alert and keep your eyes movingC. Expect that other drivers will make up for your errorsD. Be confident that you can avoid danger at the last minute

• Stay alert and keep your eyes moving

What shape is a road hazard sign?Diamond If the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you

should:A. Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedalB. Slow

down by shifting to a lower gearC. Slow down by pumping your brakes quickly and firmlyD. Slow down by shifting into neutral

• Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal

Flash floods can cause vehicles to float and fill with water, trapping and drowning people. While especially dangerous at night and in deep water, even ___ inches of water can float some small cars.six Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if

you:A. Drive close to the large truck's left front wheelB.

Cannot see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrorsC.Follow no closer than ten feet behind the large truckD. All of the above

• Cannot see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors

If you are driving and you feel that you cannot stay alert

and awake, you:A. Get some fresh air, drink coffee or

energetic drinksB. Listen to loud music and talk to other people in the carC. Pull over and restD. Any of the above

• Pull over and rest

Which of these is not safe driving practice?A. Maintaining a three-second following distanceB. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicleC. Keeping your low beam lights on during bad weatherD. Keeping a space cushion around the vehicle

• Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle

When you follow too closely and another driver cuts suddenly in front of you, what is the best thing to do?A.Swerve into the lane next to youB. Slam on the brakesC.Drive onto the shoulder of the roadD. Take your foot off the gas pedal

• Take your foot off the gas pedal

Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?A. The driverB. The

pedestrian

• The driver