2025 North Carolina Permit Test 11
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.
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Passing Score
1. Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?
Explanation
Two solid yellow lines down the center of a two-way road mean that neither lane of traffic may cross the lines, unless they are turning off of the roadway. A driver can cross double yellow lines when turning into or out of a driveway or entrance to a business. No passing is allowed over a solid yellow line.
2. On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:
Explanation
When on a roadway with two or more lanes, you should make room for entering vehicles. If there is no one driving next to you, move over one lane.
3. When you are being tailgated:
Explanation
If you are being tailgated by another driver and there is a right lane, move over to the right. If there is no right lane, wait until the road ahead is clear and then reduce your speed slowly. This will encourage the tailgater to drive around you. Never slow down abruptly as this will only increase the risk of your vehicle being hit from behind.
4. You should honk your horn when you:
Explanation
Your horn should be used as a warning in situations where you think another driver or a pedestrian does not see you. For example, if a child begins to run into the street in front of your vehicle, you should sound your horn.
5. If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:
Explanation
Be very cautious any time you encounter an animal on the roadway. Pass the animal slowly to avoid startling or frightening it.
6. Taking drugs along with alcohol:
Explanation
Drugs (including illegal, prescription, and over-the-counter medications) can affect your brain function and impair your ability to drive safely. Combining alcohol with other drugs will increase the risk of a crash.
7. If you need to drive in foggy weather:
Explanation
You are required to use your headlights during the day when visibility is reduced to 500 feet or less. When you first turn on your headlights, be sure they are adjusted to the low beam setting. Using high beams in fog or rain will cause the light to reflect back into your eyes, lowering visibility even more.
8. You will lose your license if you are convicted of:
Explanation
In certain cases, the DMV can suspend your license if you are convicted of driving at speeds higher than 75 mph. Passing a stopped school bus, driving without a license, or failing to yield the right-of-way will incur points, which can lead to suspension of your license if enough total points are incurred.
9. This road sign means:
Explanation
