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Regulatory traffic signs instruct drivers what they should, or should not do, in certain circumstances. You will be asked to identify roadway signs on the NC Permit Test.
Pass Your North Carolina Sign Test the First Time
In 2016, there were nearly 7.3 million licensed drivers in North Carolina. To take your driver’s license test and join their ranks, you must first pass your North Carolina sign test. The road sign test is oral and you must correctly explain at least 9 out of 12 (75%) regulatory and warning signs.
WHAT TO EXPECT
To get a North Carolina driver license, you must be at least 18 years old and apply in person at a Division of Motor Vehicles office. You must correctly answer at least 20 out of 25 questions on a road knowledge test, pass your oral sign test and pass your vision and driving tests. To apply for a driver license, you must bring documents proving:
- Identity and age
- You have a Social Security number
- Residency or legal presence
- Liability insurance coverage
HOW TO ACE YOUR TEST
To ace your North Carolina sign test, you need to study beforehand. Pick up a copy of the NC DMV driver’s manual. Then, take practice tests online. Chapter 5 of the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s manual covers signals and signs. The regulatory signs you must be familiar with include:
- Stop signs
- Yield signs
- Speed Limit signs
- Do Not Enter signs
- No Bicycle signs
- Pass With Care signs
Warning signs you must be familiar with include:
- Cattle Crossing signs
- Farm Machinery signs
- Side Road signs
- Soft Shoulder signs
Driving Skills Test
Once you are done studying for your North Carolina sign test, you need to practice for your road skills test. Skills tested include:
- Following another vehicle
- Use of lanes
- Passing and being passed
- Backing
- Quick stops
- Stopping, starting and parking
Contact us today to learn more about how to pass your North Carolina sign test on your first try or if you need any other driver knowledge. At Driver Knowledge, we have made it our business to be your go-to source for all your driver’s knowledge needs.
