2024 North Carolina Permit Test 2
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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18. You will have ____ added to your driving record for passing a stopped school bus.
Explanation
In North Carolina, points will accumulate against your driving record if you are convicted of certain traffic infractions. You will have five points added against your license if you pass a stopped school bus or if you are driving aggressively.
19. While backing, you should:
Explanation
When intending to back up, always check behind your vehicle before getting in. Children and small objects are difficult to see from the driver’s seat. While backing, turn your head so you can see through the rear window. Do not depend only on your mirrors or sensors.
20. You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:
Explanation
You may cross a single broken line to pass or change lanes as long as you can do so safely and without interfering with traffic.
21. Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?
Explanation
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger, stop sign, or warning devices, such as gates or flashing lights. Not all railroad crossings are equipped with such devices. It is against the law to drive around lowered railroad crossing gates.
22. An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:
Explanation
When two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way. Once the vehicle on the right has safely passed through the intersection, the other driver may proceed.
23. 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.
Explanation
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.
24. Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by an officer will result in:
Explanation
Refusal to cooperate with an officer who has requested a chemical test will result in the immediate revocation of your driver license for at least 30 days and an additional revocation by the DMV for at least 12 months.
25. This road sign indicates:
Explanation
