NC DRIVING TEST – RULES

This online DMV NC driving test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the DMV written knowledge test that is required before you can get your driver’s license.

North Carolina Rules

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If a driver who is less than 21 years old is convicted for an offense of driving with any amount of alcohol or drugs in his/her body, his/ her license will be revoked for:

Six months

One year

15 days

Three months

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A child under age __ must be properly secured in a weight appropriate child passenger restraint system.

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When does the law require lights on vehicles to be turned on?

Between dusk and dawn and any other time you cannot see clearly for a distance of 500 feet

No specified time

Between sunset and sunrise, and at other times when visibility is reduced

After 9:00 pm

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In North Carolina, a learner permit is valid for:

2 Years

6 months

18 months

1 Year

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What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding you that your driver license is about to expire?

None of them

It is still up to you to renew your license

Wait for renewal notice

No renewal required

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Under North Carolina law, it is illegal to drive with a bodily alcohol content of ___ or more.

0.12

0.15

0.08

0.18

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Drivers less than ___ years of age are not permitted to use a mobile telephone or other additional technology associated with a mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle.

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If you refuse to give a breath or blood sample when asked by police:

Your driving privileges will be suspended for three months

There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving

You get a warning that will go on your driving record

You get immediate revocation of your driver license for at least 30 days and an additional, minimum 12-month revocation by the DMV

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In a roundabout, a driver should drive in:

A clockwise direction

Any direction

A counterclockwise direction

The direction of the oncoming vehicles

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Keep proof of insurance in your vehicle or carry it with you whenever you drive.

FALSE

TRUE

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You must notify the DMV office of an address change within ___ days.

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In North Carolina, learner permits are available to persons age ___ and older.

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All motor vehicles registered in North Carolina must be inspected __________ for mechanical safety.

Every three years

Every two years

Annually

Every five years

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If your intoxication test shows a BAC of 0.08 percent or more, your driving privilege will be revoked immediately for a minimum of:

1 day

15 days

3 days

30 days

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How far must you park from a fire hydrant?

15 feet

5 feet

3 feet

10 feet

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According to the law, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication?

0.18%

0.28%

0.10%

0.08%

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Do not park within ___ feet of an emergency vehicle that has stopped to investigate an accident or to give assistance.

100

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Individuals who are ___ years of age or older can apply for any type of North Carolina driver license and/or motorcycle endorsement.

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A vehicle registered in North Carolina is required to pass a safety inspection before it can be registered.

TRUE

FALSE

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In North Carolina, it is unlawful to use a mobile telephone for e-mail or text messaging while operating a vehicle.

TRUE

FALSE

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If your license is lost or stolen:

You must take the written test to replace it

You cannot get new license

Go to the nearest driver license office and apply for a duplicate

You must take the road test to replace it

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When you have a collision, report it to the nearest law enforcement officer:

When any person is killed or injured or the total damage to vehicles and other property appears to amount to $1,000 or more

When more than $5000 in damage was done to the property of any person

Only if other party at fault

Only if you are not insured

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The ___________________ must wear a safety belt.

Front-seat passengers

Driver

Rear seats passengers

Driver and all passengers

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The horn must be loud enough to be heard for at least ___ feet.

100

400

200

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How many points will be recorded against your license for illegally passing a stopped school bus?

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

35 mph

40 mph

55 mph

45 mph

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How many points will be recorded against your license for aggressive driving?

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Driving a motor vehicle in North Carolina is:

Guaranteed if you have money to buy a car

Your constitutional right

A privilege you earn

Guaranteed if your parents approve

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A new resident has ___ days after establishing residence to obtain a North Carolina license.

120

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If your license expires:

You have 15 days to renew it

You have 5 days to renew it

You can't legally drive with it

You can drive as long as you have insurance

Your score is