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2025 North Carolina Permit Test 16

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in North Carolina. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in North Carolina. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for North Carolina please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/north-carolina/car.

Number of Tests 22

Number of Question 37

Passing Score 32

1. This road sign means:

A steep grade is ahead.

You must turn left ahead.

Do not enter.

A four-way intersection is ahead.

This signs warns that a four-way intersection is ahead.

2. About ____ of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.

60 percent

38 percent

24 percent

10 percent

Drinking and driving is both illegal and dangerous. About 38 percent of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.

Red, yellow, green.

Red, green, yellow.

Green, red, yellow.

Green, yellow, red.

On a traffic signal arranged vertically, red is always on top and green on the bottom. When arranged horizontally, red is always on the left and green on the right.

4. When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.

Cut them off to slow them down.

Retaliate by tailgating them.

Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.

If another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you, remain calm and try to put as much distance between the two of you as possible. Slow down and let them pass. Do not make eye contact and do not make obscene gestures.

Steep downgrade.

Crossroad ahead.

No right turn.

Narrow bridge.

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers about an upcoming steep hill. They should adjust their speed accordingly to avoid brake damage or collision.

6. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.

Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

Drive in the right lane only.

Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.

Keeping a safe following distance will enable you to react to an upcoming problem without the need for a emergency stop, which could cause a driver behind you to crash into the back of your vehicle.

7. If you accumulate seven points on your driver license, which of the following may happen?<br>    I. You are required to file proof of financial responsibility.<br>    II. You can have three points deducted if you complete a driver improvement clinic.

I only

II only

Both I & II

Neither I nor II

If you accumulate seven points on your license, you may be assigned to a driver improvement clinic, for which there is a $65 fee. Upon satisfactory completion of the clinic, three points are deducted from your record.

You may use this lane.

No traffic is allowed in this lane.

You have the right-of-way.

You must merge into this lane.

A steady downward green arrow over a traffic lane means you may use the lane indicated.

9. When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

To know when it is safe to cross the street.

To stop at the curb before crossing the street.

To run out in front of you without looking.

Not to cross the street unless they are with an adult.

You should always reduce your speed and use extra caution when children are in the vicinity. They may fail to understand the danger and may run out in front of you without looking.

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2025 North Carolina Permit Test 16

1. This road sign means:

2. About ____ of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.

3. From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

4. When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

5. This sign means:

6. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

7. If you accumulate seven points on your driver license, which of the following may happen?<br>    I. You are required to file proof of financial responsibility.<br>    II. You can have three points deducted if you complete a driver improvement clinic.

8. This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

9. When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

Insurance is Mandatory in North Carolina

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?

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2025 North Carolina Permit Test 16

1. This road sign means:

2. About ____ of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.

3. From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

4. When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

5. This sign means:

6. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

7. If you accumulate seven points on your driver license, which of the following may happen?<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I. You are required to file proof of financial responsibility.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;II. You can have three points deducted if you complete a driver improvement clinic.

8. This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

9. When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

Insurance is Mandatory in North Carolina

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?

7. If you accumulate seven points on your driver license, which of the following may happen?<br> I. You are required to file proof of financial responsibility.<br> II. You can have three points deducted if you complete a driver improvement clinic.