2024 North Carolina Permit Test 18

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.

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1. If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

Explanation
You must yield to any transit vehicle that is signaling to pull back onto the main roadway after it has stopped to load or unload passengers. Change lanes, slow down, or stop to allow the bus safe re-entry into traffic.

2. This road sign means:

Idaho-crossroad
Explanation
This sign means that you are approaching an upcoming intersection. Watch carefully for cross traffic.

3. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

Explanation
When entering a roadway from a driveway or private road, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and traffic on the roadway.

4. This sign means:

indiana-traffic signal
Explanation
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to an upcoming traffic signal. They should be prepared to respond to a yellow light, red light, and/or cross traffic.

5. When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

Explanation
Crashes often happen when some drivers go faster or slower than other vehicles on the road. Always try to drive with the flow of traffic, within the posted speed limit.

6. You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:

Explanation
You cannot enter an intersection if traffic is backed up on the other side and you cannot get completely through the intersection. Wait until traffic ahead clears so you do not block the intersection.

7. When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

Explanation
When entering a freeway, use the on-ramp to accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic so you can blend in smoothly and safely. Entering traffic must yield to traffic already on the freeway.

8. When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should:

Explanation
If you are driving past an emergency vehicle parked on the side of the road, you must vacate the lane closest to the stationary emergency vehicle. If you cannot move over safely, you must slow down.

9. When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

Explanation
A green light tells you that you can go through the intersection. However, you must first yield the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians who are still in the intersection.
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