2025 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. At night, it is hardest to see:
Explanation
Compared to signs and other roadside objects, pedestrians are hardest to see at night.
19. What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?
Explanation
Consuming alcohol and other drugs together can increase the impairing effects of both. For example, having one drink while you are also using a cold remedy could affect you as much as several drinks would when being consumed separately from any medications.
20. When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:
Explanation
Flashing red lights are used at dangerous intersections. Treat them like stop signs.
21. When getting ready to change lanes, you should:
Explanation
Before changing lanes, check your side and rearview mirrors for traffic approaching you from behind. Just before you begin moving into the other lane, quickly glance over your shoulder and check for any vehicles that may be in your blind spot.
22. When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:
Explanation
When you see any signs indicating a nearby railroad crossing, you should slow down, look for a train, and be ready to stop. If the red warning lights are flashing or the gate is down, you must stop 15 to 50 feet before the railroad tracks. Do not try to go around the gate.
23. You must have a driver license to:
Explanation
It is against the law to sit in the front seat of a running vehicle without a driver license. A person may also not sit in the front seat of a vehicle and steer while the vehicle is being pushed or towed.
24. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to potential bicycle cross traffic.
25. This sign means:
Explanation
